In the Media: Kendra speaks with Kari Bastyr, a Gluten Detection Dog Trainer
- Kari Bastyr, MS, CDBC, CPCN
- Sep 19, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 10
In this interview, Kendra piggybacks on all the wonderful information that Dawn gave in her last interview. We share how we met, and how Kari's random DM changed the course of Suki's training. Kari expands more on service dog training and what traits to look for, how online owner training works, and service dog certifications.
Watch the video to see the entire interview.
About Kari
Kari Bastyr is an Animal Behaviorist and Certified Canine Nutritionist. She is also a service dog handler and trainer for gluten-detection dogs. Kari trains gluten detection service dogs through her company, Celiac Service Dogs through virtual owner training instruction as well and Online Courses which she developed with Kendra Williams and Dawn Scheu. She is the founder of Wag & Train Dog Behavior & Nutrition, and has been a professional dog trainer for 30 years. Kari was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2014. Her chocolate Labrador, Birdie, is a gluten detection dog who trained with Willow Service Dogs. Kari also completed an internship in gluten detection with Dawn Scheu, of Willow Service Dogs.
About Kendra
Kendra Williams is a gluten detection handler, educator and social media contact creator of Celiac Service Dogs. She can be found on social media under the user name SukiPWD follow her on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. Professionally, Kendra works with corporations to develop training programs both in-person and online. Connect with her on LinkedIn. She is a pet industry professional who has worked for a variety of pet product companies in the areas of pet food, pet treats, and pet supplies.
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