Victoria Brody, BS, MPH, FFCP, KPA-CTP, Owner of Mission Empawthy©, LLC 

 

 

My Mission:

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For my service dog clients, It is my goal to aid handlers with disabilities to assist in the process of owner-training their own psychiatric service dog from a bouncing, happy puppy, to a well-behaved adult dog who is able to complete tasks to mitigate their handler’s disability both at home and in public spaces. It is critical to educate clients on how to train their canine companions, and on the importance of training ethics, service dog etiquette, laws, and implications.

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For my companion dog and facility dog clients, it is my goal to ensure a harmonious and peaceful relationship between my clients and their canines by providing compassionate, positive-reinforcement-based training. 

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For all of my dog clients, we are dedicated to promoting mutual respect, empathy, and trust through positive reinforcement to ensure every dog and client's unique needs are met and we build a lasting, loving bond between species.

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My Qualifications:

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I am a graduate of Karen Pryor Academy’s Certified Training Partner program (Certification # 76392). Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) is widely acknowledged as an exceptional and intensive training program available to professional dog trainers. Founded by world-renowned trainer and author, Karen Pryor, this rigorous program sets its graduates apart from other dog training programs in the industry. Additionally, as a Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), I am committed to preventing and alleviating fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. Learn more at fearfreepets.com

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I received my Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) from Cleveland State University through the Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master’s in Public Health program where my Capstone project was focused on proving the effectiveness of utilizing service dogs for Veterans with PTSD (“The Association of Service Dogs on the Reduction of the Effects of  Post-traumatic Stress Disorder on Veterans”). I completed my undergraduate degree from Lake Erie College and James Cook University (Australia) with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. I also completed a zookeeping internship at Cairns Tropical Zoo where I studied animal welfare, animal enrichment, and behavioral issues and remedies. In July of 2026 I was also accepted into the University of Pennsylvania's Master's program in Animal Welfare and Behavior (MSAWB) where I will focus on continuing my education so that I can be the best advocate I can be for those that are voiceless. 

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Continuing Education is incredibly important to me as I believe it's critical to stay up-to-date on the latest science, research, and humane methods for training and behavioral modification.  Here are a few of the latest classes & conferences I've attended & participated in: 

• Clicker Expo 2025

• Understanding Anxiety in Dogs Class

• IAABC Foundation Origins Conference 2025

• Aggression in Canines Conference 2025

• Michael Shikashio's Canine Aggression Master Course 2025

• Clicker Expo 2026

• Upcoming: 

  • University of  Pennsylvania Master's in Animal Welfare and Behavior  August 2026-2028

  • Canis Conference October 2026​

 

My Training Methods:

As a Karen Pryor Academy graduate, I am committed to using only scientifically-sound, ethical and humane training methods. That means that I will not employ the use of pain, fear, nor intimidation to get results. I will absolutely not use choke or prong collars, electric or shock collars, or other aversive punishments. Instead I utilize positive reinforcement-based marker (clicker) training. This allows for a well-adjusted dog who not only excels in the training process, but it enjoys it too.

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