Michelle Huntting

Ellen Mahurin, a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist will be joining Dog Talk's host Michelle Huntting to discuss what exactly to look for when hiring a skilled, qualified professional dog trainer.Ellen Mahurin earned her master's degree in animal behavior from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She began pet behavior consulting under the name Clever Critters in 2004 in Knoxville, TN. Her business moved to Yorktown, VA in 2010. Ellen keeps up-to-date on scientific research in pet behavior and training. Her training methods effectively treat problem behavior, reduce stress for pets and people alike, foster inter-species communication and support the human-animal bond.