Certifications, diplomas, certificates
My dog trainer and dog behavior consultant
certifications, diplomas and certificates
Difference Between Certificates, Diplomas and Certification
What does all these letters behind the trainer's name mean for you, the dog guardian?
What is the difference between certificates, diplomas, and certification?
Certificate
A document awarded upon the completion of a course or training program.
Diploma
An academic qualification awarded by educational institutions upon the completion of a specific program of study. Diplomas often represent a more in-depth educational experience than certificates.
Certification
A credential awarded by a professional organization or a certifying body to individuals who meet specific requirements and pass an examination. It validates a professional’s skills and knowledge in a particular field.
What My Qualifications Mean
The dog training and behaviour field is unregulated. Anyone can call themselves a trainer. That’s why credentials matter.
Here’s a transparent look at my education, certifications, and professional training. Organized to show the depth and integrity behind the letters after my name.
Highlighted Certifications Top-tier certifications from independent, peer-reviewed professional bodies: • CDBC (Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant) International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) • ADT-IAABC (Accredited Dog Trainer) International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
Academic Degree • MSc in Transportation Engineering – Logistics Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) This academic foundation supports my behaviour work with skills in systems analysis, behavioural modelling, and data interpretation. It also prepared me to read research, analyze behavioural patterns, and create structured, outcome-based training plans.
Diplomas • Dog Obedience Training Diploma Ashworth College • Canine Behaviour Consultant Diploma International College of Canine Studies These diplomas represent structured training in the foundations of obedience and canine behaviour modification using humane, reward-based methods.
Certified Instructor Roles Instructor-level certifications and educator programs in applied behaviour science: • CBATI-KA– Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor Grisha Stewart Academy • PST-CI – Certified Instructor in Predation Substitute Training Simone Mueller, Predation Substitute Training Academy • FDM – Family Dog Mediator Kim Brophey’s L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology Program This program integrates learning, environment, genetics, and the individual self to build behaviour plans based on the whole dog. • SA Pro Trainer – Separation Anxiety Professional (In Progress) Julie Naismith's SA Pro Certification Program This intensive program specializes in evidence-based separation anxiety treatment. I am currently completing the hands-on casework phase.
Continuing Education – Courses Multi-session or multi-week educational programs, often with structured lessons, projects, or assessment. Behaviour and Emotional Health • Master Course – Aggression in Dogs • Applied Behaviour Analysis for Trainers • Canine Impulsivity and Fear – IAABC • Working with Separation Issues • Resolving Resource Guarding – IAABC Learning & Cognition • Dog Emotion and Cognition – Duke University • Fundamentals of Ethology – IAABC • Alternative Reinforcement Using the Premack Principle • Understanding Canine Behaviour • Errorless Learning in Canine Scent Detection – IAABC Enrichment & Safety • Fun Scent Games Instructor Course • Rattlesnake Avoidance Training (Force-Free Method) These courses allow me to stay current with scientific advances and continuously refine the tools I use with my clients.
Webinars & Short Trainings One- to three-hour sessions focused on specific topics, led by credentialed professionals. 2025 Defining Aggression: Views from Biology, Psychology and the Neurosciences. The Angry Gut - Links between Digestive Health and Aggression in Dogs Functional Assessment Tracking In a Blink of An Eye: Responding to Dog Bites: Before, During and After. Beyond The Basics: The Complexity of Canine Body Languages In Aggression Cases. Ethology, Aggression and Dominance: What Science and Common Sense Tell Us? The Science of Aggression I regularly attend high-quality webinars to stay updated on new methods, case studies, and emerging science in dog behaviour consulting.
Why This Matters
The dog training and behaviour field is unregulated — anyone can call themselves a trainer. That’s why professional credentials matter.
My education and certifications reflect a commitment to ethical, evidence-based practice. I work within the standards of respected professional organizations like the IAABC, and I continue learning through applied ethology, behaviour analysis, and science-based training methods.
This ensures that every plan I create is grounded in both compassion and credibility — tailored to support your dog as a thinking, feeling individual.
Krisztina Harasztosi
Certified and Accredited Dog Trainer
Certified Behavior Consultant
Let's Speak Dog!
Using positive reinforcement and fear-free techniques, I can help empower you and your dog to address behavior issues and foster cooperation. Let’s create a harmonious bond with your canine companion.
