Caryl Wolff is Miss Doggie Manners. That was how she was introduced on a radio show, and the title stuck. Here is her most current resume.

• Owner/trainer Doggie Manners
  • Classes through Doggie in the Window (2001-present)
  • Classes at Central Bark (2000-2001)
  • Classes at Pet Orphans (2000)
  • Classes at Katie's Pet Depot (1995-present)
  • Private lessons and consultations (1994-present)


• Dog teeth cleaning without anesthesia
  • Animal Medical Center (1994-present)


• Dog Trainer
  • The Kennel Club (1998-1999), obedience and agility
  • Movies, films, commercials, TV, operas, plays, & magazines supplying animals personally and also working with various animal rental agencies (1990-present)


• Teaching trick training classes
  • Urban Dog (1998)
  • Doggie Central (1998/99)

Seminars and conferences given by animal behaviorists, internationally acclaimed dog trainers, and ethologists in the following areas:

• Peter Borchelt, Ph.D.:
  • Dog Aggression and Working with Aggressive Dogs (April 2001)


• Jean Donaldson, Ph.D.:
  • Cutting Edge Dog Training (January 1997)


• Ian Dunbar, Ph.D., DVM:
  • Humane Behavior & Training Program for Shelter Personnel * Prevention & Treatment of Common Canine Behavior Problems * Fun & Games Dog Training (October 1996)


• John Fisher:
  • A New Perspective on Dominance (March 1995)


• John Rogerson:
  • Teaching and Training * Advanced Training (April 2002)
  • Separation Anxiety * Fears and Phobias (October 2001)
  • Working with Aggressive Dogs (May 2001)
  • Scenting and Search Work (April 2001) Advanced Dog Training * Fun and Games with Dogs * Aggression * Preparation for Working Dogs Trials (November 1999)


• Sue Sternberg:
  • The Pit Bull and Shelter Adoptions (October 2000)
  • Animal Behavior and Effective Adoptions (February 2000)
  • Temperament Evaluation of Shelter Dogs and Handling Skills for Difficult and Aggressive Dogs (March 1998)


• Dan Tambourine:
  • Difficult Dog Training Class (May 1999)


• Cheryl Smith:
  • Dog to Dog Aggression * Dog to People Aggression (April 1997)


• Wendy Volhard:
  • Holistic Approach to Solving Problem Behaviors * Nutrition (February 2001)
  • Dog Training Seminar (July 1996)

• Allan Bauman:
  • Instructor's Workshop (February 1998)


• Pamela Reid, Ph.D.:
  • Excel-erated Learning (July 1997)

• Sue Ailsby
  • Clicker training seminar (February 2000)


• Marian Breland Bailey, Ph.D and Bob Bailey:
  • Clicking Chicken Seminar (March 1999)

• Sue Ailsby:
  • Dog Anatomy and Performance (February 2000)


• Maryjean Ballner:
  • Massage for Dogs (February 2002)


• Frank Lavac, DVM:
  • First Aid for Animals (March 1999)


• Pet Tech:
  • First Aid and CPR for Dogs (1998)

• Association of Pet Dog Trainers:
  • 1997 Convention
  • 2000 Convention


• Humane Society of the United States
  • 2000 Convention (February 2000)

• Carol Gurney:
  • Animal Communication (1994)


• Ella Hoseltyn:
  • Agility Training (March 1998 - July 2000)


• Christine Zink, DVM, Ph.D.:
  • Coaching the Canine Athlete (September 1995)

• Teaching and Training, John Rogerson (April 2002)


• Kennel and Groom Expo (February 2001)


• Pet First Aid and CPR Instruction, PetTech (December 2000)


• The Controversial Pit Bull & Temperament Testing for Shelter Dogs, Sue Sternberg (October 2000)


• Rescue and Rehoming Workshop, John Rogerson (May 2000)


• A Mind to Mind Clicker Training Seminar, Sue Ailsby (February 2000)


• Animal Behavior and Effective Adoptions, Sue Sternberg (February 2000)


• Dogs and Humans Speaking a New Language, Roger Abrantes (July 1999)


• The Horse, Our Friend, Roger Abrantes (July 1999)


• Canine Behavior Workshop, John Rogerson (April 1999)


• Temperament Evaluations of Shelter Dogs, Handling Skills for Difficult and Aggressive Dogs, Sue Sternberg (March 1998)


• Fears & Phobias, Compulsive Disorders, Aggression, and Medical Causes of House soiling, Wayne Hunthausen (February 1998)

• Adrenalin Radio, "Animals and Us," weekly training segment (December 2000 to present)


• KRLA, "All about Pets," radio interview (October 2000)


• Rag Dog catalogue and website, print ad (October 2000)


• Agility Segment, Channel 2 News, TV (March 1998)


• "Wizard of Oz, " theater (June 1996)


• "Camelot," theater (June 1996)


• "The Home Show," television (June 1996)


• KTLA News, TV (October 1995)


• Los Angeles Zoo, charity event (December 1995)


• 7-Up, commercial (March 1996)


• "A Home for Buddy," TV movie (April 1994)


• "Abracadabra," film (May 1993)


• Los Angeles Music Center Opera "Albert Herring" (1993)


• Bob Hope Special on Animals, TV (1991)


• Los Angeles Music Center Opera "Girl of the Golden West" (June 1991)


• "AM Los Angeles," TV (May 1991)


• American Red Cross Circus Night, charity event (March 1991)


• "Pete & Magic," film (March 1990)


• "Annie," theater (December 1989)


• Pet Department, store opening (December 1988)

• Rotary Club (August 1999)


• Equestrian Trails International (June 1999)


• West Los Angeles Obedience Training Club (September 1998)


• Bearded Collie Club (May 1998)

• Covers
  • Off-lead (October 1995)
  • Good Dog (December 1998)


• Columnist
  • Paws 'n Tales (1996/97)


• Articles
  • The Pug Press (2000)
  • Good Dog (December 1998)

• Association of Pet Dog Trainers


• Dog Trainers Forum of Orange County


• Dog Trainers Forum of Los Angeles


• West Los Angeles Obedience Training Club


• West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce


• West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

• Archer Foundation


• Freeplay


• Perfect Pet Adoptions


• Pet Orphans


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