Understanding your dog and knowing how to control him, develop his potentials, and resolve behavior problems, emotional conflicts and frustrations are no less essential than love and respect.
~ Michael W. Fox |
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Dog Behavior Specialist and creator of Your Dog and You, Christine Nolan is a graduate of Linn Boyke’s, ZEN4K9S School of Dog Psychology and Rehabilitation Center in Southern California. (www.zen4k9s.com). ZEN4K9S’ founder Linn Boyke was mentored by Cesar Millan of The National Geographic Channel’s “The Dog Whisperer.” Along with Linn and Cesar’s methods, Christine brings her own natural instincts and abilities to canine problem solving. With her guidance you will gain a strong understanding of Dog Psychology and will be able to “see” the world through the eyes of your dog. She teaches you, the owner, how to provide your faithful companion with the structure he craves and shows you how to build a healthy and harmonious relationship between Your Dog and You.
Problematic dog behaviors that Christine often addresses and solves include: manners, jumping, barking, dog aggression, human aggression, resource guarding, digging, counter surfing, housebreaking, separation anxiety, pulling during the walk and more.
Christine is a member of the IACP (The International Association of Canine Professionals) which is an organization established to maintain the highest standards of professional and business practice among canine professionals, all of which are dedicated to the well being of dogs. She is certified in Canine CPR and first aid by the American Red Cross. Christine also actively volunteers at her local animal shelter, The Animal Orphanage, in Voorhees, NJ. (www.theanimalorphanage.org).
Christine's Volunteer Work
 I met Christine Nolan, when I was the Volunteer Coordinator at the Voorhees Animal Orphanage. She signed up to volunteer and immediately impressed me as the kind of person who really is out there to make a difference and will stop at nothing to see improvement achieved. She volunteered countless hours at the shelter, working individually with dogs to make them more adoptable and with volunteers, to teach them how to be better dog-handlers. She never gave up on even the most difficult dogs and worked hard to ensure that they were appropriately placed with good families. Her love for the dogs, especially the difficult and misunderstood, is apparent in everything that she does. I have since moved on to become the Foster Care Coordinator and Junior Volunteer Coordinator at the Cumberland County SPCA. Despite the further distance, Christine has still gone above and beyond by traveling to Vineland to evaluate several dogs and to provide immensely popular and helpful workshops for the Junior Volunteers (about how to handle, care for, and understand dogs) and for Foster Families (about how to set your foster dog up for success through training, exercise, and understanding). Christine has also dedicated her time to helping a particular foster family with a special-needs dog who desperately needed her intervention to be saved. While I can name several humans (myself included) and dogs from AO and the CCSPCA that have personally benefited from her attention (Luegher, Tony, Torque, Lexington, Guinness, Domino, Reese- just to name a few), I know there are countless others who have found happiness and success because of Christine. Despite all she does, she never asks for anything in return, which is truly the spirit of volunteerism.
Maria Stoerrle |
Christine Nolan is a knowledgeable and caring dog behavior specialist who generously donates her time and talent to help the harder to place dogs at the Voorhees Animal Orphanage. For the past four years, Christine has provided the staff and volunteers with insightful evaluations to help us ensure we place our dogs in the home that is best suited for them. In short we want to thank Christine for all the care, compassion and individual time she spends with each one of our precious dogs. She has truly given them a special gift and a second chance for a great life. We are fortunate to call her our friend and fellow advocate!!!!
Maria S. Clarke
Executive Director
Voorhees Animal Orphanage |
Working with Christine Nolan has been a fantastic experience. She is extremely knowledgeable about every breed of dog. Without her help our foster dog (Domino) would have been euthanized. Christine knew exactly what our foster dog needed to become such an awesome animal. She is always there for us with any questions we may have. I always enjoy talking with her because I learn something new every time. Christine has shown us that a dog with any kind of issue can be trained and rehabilitated. I'm so thankful that we were introduced to such a WONDERFUL person, who cares so much about what she does. This it is not a job for her, but her place in life to give these animals that were abused, scared, unsocialized, or just in need of some basic training, a second chance in life to live like a dog. The best part to is that she trains us on how to be better pet owners and how to live a happy and healthy life with your companion. The techniques she uses in training you and your dog are so simple and easy to follow and really work . I know because our foster dog had no idea how to act like a dog at all and he was very nervous about sudden movements, and to much excitement. Christine's help his has turned Domino into the most AMAZING DOG!!!!!! So here"s our advice, if your wanting to live a BALANCED, FUNCTIONAL, HEALTHY life with your dog, Christine Nolan is the one to see. You will never REGRET having her help. Christine is not just the person who helped us with our foster dog, she has become our FRIEND and we will be forever GRATEFUL to her for showing us that every dog deserves a chance to SHINE!!!!!
 Christine we think you are so special, you are a true inspiration that if you have the right tools and attitude you can accomplish anything you put your heart into. We thank you so much for all you have done for Domino and our family. Seeing his transformation has made us feel so good that we made a difference in his life and that in itself is reward enough!!!!!
Forever Grateful
(The humans), Amy, Ray, Zach, Charlee and Gracie Conrad
(The Pets) Domino, Cami, and Abby
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Christine has been a true blessing to the volunteers and dogs at The Voorhees Animal Orphanage. She has shared her time and talents with all of us to help our shelter dogs reach their full potential. Many of these animals get their second chance thanks to Christine! She never ceases to amaze us of her dedication and generosity. . She is readily available morning, noon and night to answer questions and take our phones calls.She has donated her time in every aspect possible to The Voorhees Animal Orphanage.
Christine Todd/Volunteer/Events Coordinator |
Dear Christine,
How can I ever thank you enough for all that you have done for Violet. If you had not helped her I don't know where she would be now. You are so generous to give your time for all of the shelter dogs. So many of them would have never been fit to go to homes without your expertise. Your beautiful spirit and your amazing skill set gives these dogs a chance they never would have been able to attain on their own. You are an angel.
Sincerely,
Cindy Bigham |
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