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Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT-KSA

location-pin Pickering, Ontario

School: York University

Expertise: Pets

Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT-KSA

  • 13 years of experience as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge and Skills Assessed
  • Recipient of the Maxwell Medallion from the Dog Writers Association of America in the humor category
  • Finalist of an AKC Family Dog Award from the Dog Writers Association of America
  • Gold Standard Selection from the Junior Library Guild for the book Making Sense of Dog Senses: How Our Furry Friends Experience the World
  • Co-author of Can’t Get Enough Dog Stuff
  • Author of the forthcoming Dogs Versus Humans: Showdown of the Senses and The Dog That Saved the Bees

Experience

A Certified Professional Dog Trainer with more than 13 years of experience, Stephanie has also been a freelance writer for close to a decade, publishing more than 400 articles on dog behavior, training and health for the American Kennel Club, Cottage Life, The Old Farmer’s Almanac and more. Her Master of Science in animal behavior and Bachelor of Science in ecology and evolution lend a scientific approach to her work, and she regularly participates in canine continuing-education courses and workshops to maintain her dog-training certification.

Stephanie has also written six books, including Can’t Get Enough Dog Stuff for National Geographic Kids and Making Sense of Dog Senses: How Our Furry Friends Experience the World. Her writing has received honors from the Dog Writers Association of America and the Junior Library Guild.

Stephanie and her Chihuahua-mastiff mix, Chi Chi, used to do agility together and achieved their Advanced Trick Dog title, though now that Chi Chi is 17 years old, his favorite trick is snoozing on the couch.

Education

Western University

BS, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

York University

MS, Animal Behavior and Ethology

Articles

Mad Dog Looking At Camera

Is My Dog Mad at Me? Telltale Signs and How to Respond

There's no doubt dogs experience deep emotions, but do they get angry with us? Here, top canine experts explain why your dog may be mad at you—and what you can do about it.
black labrador leaning on its owner outdoors

Why Do Dogs Lean on You?

Our dogs lean on us to express themselves, but what exactly are they trying to say? Here, top canine experts explain the reasons our pets lean against us.
Dog digging a hole in grass

Why Do Dogs Bury Bones?

Does your dog bury bones in the yard or hide treats and toys under your pillow? Here, experts explain the reasons why dogs like to bury bones.