Jim Barry, CPDT, CDBC, is Reston Dog Training's principal training instructor. He is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizenevaluator, and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. Jim is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Jim takes a leading role in the dog training profession. He he has been editor of the ethics column for the APDT newsletter and manager of the tutorial case study program for members of IAABC. Jim serves on APDT's Member Relations and Communications Committee and on IAABC's Ethics Committee. He is author of The Ethical Dog Trainer (Dogwise, 2008) and co-author of Positive Gun Dogs: Clicker Training for Sporting Breeds (Sunshine Books, 2007). Jim also gives seminars on professional ethics for trainers . Prior to opening Reston Dog Training, Jim conducted training and behavior programs for thousands of family dogs in Southern New England through his company R. I. Dog Guy, LLC. He was named Volunteer of the Month at the Potter League for Animals, Rhode Island's premier animal shelter, in November, 2004. Jim is a former federal government executive and university professor. In addition to his dog training activities, Jim is a senior fellow at the Center for International Development and Conflict Management of the University of Maryland, where he conducts research on international issues and teaches programs in negotiation and crisis leadership.
Toby (full name Cahas Ebony Beachcomber, CGC, WC) is Reston Dog Training’s professional canine partner. Toby often accompanies Jim to demonstrate training methods for clients and their dogs or to help anxious or aggressive dogs to become more comfortable. He was born in May, 2002, at Cahas Labradors in the beautiful mountains of Southwestern Virginia. Toby enjoys demonstrating training methods and behavior for new clients and their dogs. He has a Canine Good Citizen title from the American Kennel Club and together with Jim’s wife Vicki, Toby has been certified as a Delta Society Pet Partner, qualified to visit schools, hospitals and nursing homes to bring companionship and comfort to people.
Toby is a trained hunting retriever and has a Working Certificate from the Labrador Retriever Club of the UnitedStates, attesting to his ability to retrieve birds on land and in water.He loves to assist in our Positive Field Training classes.
In memory of Friskie: Sweet, Loyal, Brave.Click on the picture to visit Friskie’s memorial at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. And while you are there, visit the Best Friends home page and consider making a donation to this wonderful organization!
