Certified Behavior Consultant

Press Release June 7, 2021: 
Dayna Villa, owner and operator of Taking the Lead Dog Training, recently received the rare and advanced title of Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA®). Dayna is just one of approximately 400 CBCCs worldwide.


To receive the certification, among other qualifications, Dayna had to acquire an impressive 300 hours of experience in canine behavior consulting on fear, phobias, compulsive behaviors, anxiety and aggression - within the last three years alone. Dayna’s experience working with shelter dogs with behavioral quirks provided her vast experience in these categories.


Dayna follows the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainer's Code of Ethics’ Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive (LIMA) approach in all consulting cases, meaning Dayna finds the most effective and humane way to modify the problem behaviors with methods that have little to no negative side effects. “When we find a solution for an issue we don't want to create new issues, which is a big factor when considering using punishment-based techniques,” Dayna said.
Dayna’s most recent certification demonstrates her ongoing attention to the science and techniques of the dog training profession.
Dayna offers a variety of services and is currently accepting new clients. Learn more at daynavilla.com.