Wendy DeSarno is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT), professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), and she has been employed by the ASPCA as a pet behavior counselor.  During her time at the ASPCA, Wendy worked with the Animal Behavior Department to implement behavior modification programs to evaluate, train, and rehabilitate shelter dogs so they may become eligible for adoption.  Wendy continues to volunteer her time and skills to the ASPCA, counseling prospective adopters about humane training methods and responsible dog ownership.

After obtaining a BA in Media Studies from Hofstra University, Wendy continued her professional education at the SF/SPCA Academy for Dog Trainer, earning an honors Certificate in Training and Behavior Counseling (CTC).  Known as the “Harvard for Dog Trainers,” this intensive program pairs students with the industry’s best dog trainers, including the director, Jean Donaldson, author of The Culture Clash, Mine!, Fight!, Dogs Are From Neptune.

For the past two and half years, Wendy has worked for Divine K-9, as our Assistant Playgroup Supervisor. Wendy is also instructing some of our Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedience & Good Manners I classes.