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NY Clever K9 Inc.
Christina Shusterich
Dog Behavior Expert
Dog Behaviorist, Dog Trainer Contact!
Christina Shusterich
National & International
Acclaimed Dog Expert
TV Speaker Radio Author Podcasts
Expert Witness Spokesperson Consultant
Why is Christina Shusterich the
Best Dog Expert for You?
Dog Expert Christina Shusterich, owner NY Clever K9 Inc, is consistently in demand nationally and internationally with her 20+ year experience, exceptional Credentials, education, experience, encyclopedic knowledge of dog behavior, excellence accolades, and rave reviews. Christina has contributed her expertise over 70 times across every media platform and is an Author, Expert Witness, Dog Psychology Consultant, Spokesperson and Mutt Judge!
With 2 decades of extensive study of all aspects of dog behavior and numerous certifications and accolades, I have also continually immersed myself in experiences with the most problematic, complex and challenging dogs that had been given up on and deemed "hopeless cases". I saw a better method of treatment was needed as obedience training fails canine behavior problems as the dog is too aggressive, fearful or fear/aggressive to follow them, and created my proven, trademarked Total Harmony Dog Transformation® System to permanently eliminate canine behavior problems while also creating the most harmonious relationship possible dog and owner, ensuring a happy life together. My effective Total Harmony Dog Transformation® System has enabled people and their dogs to overcome the most serious behavior problems and live harmonious, peaceful and happy lives together. My System has proven successful no matter how severe, complex, if multiple problems and regardless of breed, age, methods tried previously and in any environment, including the most demanding environment of NYC. Through this system, hundreds of dogs’ lives have been saved. Desperate dog owners often turn to me when all other methods have failed them, using descriptions like “miracle worker,” “incredible,” and “beyond gifted.” Most importantly, I’ve heard time and again from many relieved owners: “You saved our dog’s life.” as I am often the last barrier to relinquishing the dog. I receive calls for help from owners around the nation. See Rave Reviews for the elimination of every type of behavior problem.
Christina has received many professional, distinctive Accolades including:
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Known Shelter Dog Expert, including working with one rescue group over 4 years resulting in a dramatic increase in permanent adoptions and a unheard of low return rate of 1 dog! Shelter Work Reviews
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Beyond a member, Christina named a Top Dog Trainer and an Author with the most tips
published by the APDT in their essential best selling Dog Training book “The Association Of Pet Dog Trainers Top Tips from Top Trainers: 1001 Practical Tips and Techniques for Successful Dog Care and Training”, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers the largest and most respected dog trainer association worldwide
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Christina twice-cited “CCPDT in the News” by the Certification Council Of Professional Dog Trainers, the CPDT the highest-level nationwide dog trainer accreditation program
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Christina's ebook "Hopeless Dog to Happy Dog - An introduction to the Total Harmony Dog Transformation " ranked 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon
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Additionally, Christina has provided her advice to Dog Trainers with the Dog Trainers Connection podcast, and her publications with several Dog Behavior and Dog Trainer Associations including the International Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors
5-time winner Best in Queens, The Tribune
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2010 Best Dog Trainer & Dog Behavior Specialist
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2009 Best Animal Training
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2008 Best Dog Trainer & Behavior Specialist
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2007 Trainer Extraordinaire
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2006 Dog Whisperer
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Pooch & Harmony - Dog Behavior Expert Christina Shusterich & NY Clever K9 named in The Top 10 Training Programs for Aggressive Dogs in NYC 2023
For more information regarding Christina's Accolades, Education, Certifications and Experience see Credentials
"Christina is a consummate professional, a charismatic and eloquent speaker whether TV, radio, podcasts, seminars and an exceptional, engaging writer." ~ M. Carr
Media Dog Expert
Christina is a "go to" National & International Dog Expert across every media platform - TV, Radio, Broadcast, Podcasts, Author and her Press /Quotes with her unique, encyclopedic breadth of knowledge advising on a wide variety of of over 70 Dog Topics including preventing and eliminating dog behavior problems, understanding dogs - how they learn and what they feel, "dog speak," optimal puppy development, dog training techniques and tips, rehabilitating dogs, babies and dogs, dog fitness, acclimating dogs to new situations, fun car rides, soothing grooming and many, many more!
TV Appearances, Advice, Demonstrations
See Dog Expert Christina Shusterich instantly calming aggressive dogs, treating separation anxiety, canine depression, acclimating babies and dogs, health tips, why dogs get Zoomies!, how police dogs work and more!
wikiHow Dog Expert Christina Shusterich Broadcast advice & tips
Christina resolves many behavior problems and training issues: how to help your dog overcome fear of cars; triggers, prevention and treatment separation anxiety; how to choose your first dog; how to train your dog to ignore other dogs; train your dog not to run away and how long it takes a rescue dog to acclimate to his home.
Radio & Podcasts
This Morning with Alex Jensen Seoul, South Korea Christina radio broadcast in South Korea during 2018 Olympics to provide easy dog training tips and walking, handling to keep dogs in their homes and further encourage ownership of dogs- which does exist - against dogs being used as a food.
Christina was the Spokesperson for Kijiji.com NYC Pet Fitness and Nutrition Campaign of April 2009 which included her published Fitness Tips and a Live Radio Interview on the “Frank Truatt Morning Show”.
The Dog Trainers Connection showcases creative, innovative and expert dog professionals who bring the best information available on dog training to both those in the business and to the pet owning public. Christina Shusterich provided a podcast on safely treating Stranger Aggression in dogs: Christina Shusterich Podcast Dog Stranger Aggression “My guest is Dog Behavior Expert Christina Shusterich, a successful New York City dog expert who specializes in difficult behavior cases. Christina talked to me about her work with Stranger Aggression and why owners unknowingly in their denial can put trainers seriously at risk. Christina shares details of many aspects of how she works her cases and some surprises that have happened to her along the way!”
Christina appeared on Sirius XM Radio Stars “Just Jenny” show as a Dog Behavior Expert answering viewers questions about dog behavior and dog training.
Jenny Hutt Twitter: 15 Sep 2017: You did great! Jenny Hutt Retweeted Christina Shusterich: Christina Shusterich @nycleverk9 #ChristinaShusterich had a great time answering listeners questions about #dog behavior on #JustJenny @jennyhutt @nycleverk9 #dogs #puppy
Dog Behavior, Dog Training Author, Writer
Christina is a respected author of cited articles and popular books, including internationally. Along with her popular eBook “Hopeless Dog to Happy Dog” an introduction to her innovative Total Harmony Dog Transformation® System, Christina a major contributor and an author with the most Dog Tips published in the essential book “The Association Of Pet Dog Trainers Top Tips from Top Trainers: 1001 Practical Tips and Techniques for Successful Dog Care and Training.” The APDT is the largest Dog Trainer Association worldwide.
Her article on her treatment of Stranger Phobia in a Beagle was published by the International Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors.
She has written for wikiHow and provided expert information, dog advice and solutions to wikiHow’s 150+ million monthly readers, including co-authoring a series on Separation Anxiety in dogs including "How to Help A Dog with Separation Anxiety" "How to Know if an Older Dog Has Separation Anxiety" "How to Manage Separation Anxiety in Older Dogs" as well as "How to Travel by Car with a Fearful Dog", viewed by 60K.
She has written as a Spokesperson for Kijiji.com NYC Pet Fitness and Nutrition Campaign – “Pet Weight Loss and Fitness Tips”
Her articles have covered a wide range of dog issues including prevention and treatment of separation anxiety, creating optimal dog health, dog exercise, best dog training tips, and more.
Press, Quoted Advice
Christina is an unparalleled proven Dog authority reflected by her very in demand advice sought and extensively published in print and online magazines, newspapers, and websites. Christina's uniqueness lies also in her encyclopedic breadth of knowledge on an all encompassing range of topics from whether dogs feel emotions, preventing and solving dog behavior problems triggered by fear and/or aggression such as separation anxiety, possessive aggression, submissive urination, dog training tips, instantly calming aggressive dogs, soothing grooming, rehabilitating puppy mill dogs and many more!
More Expert Services!
Dog Health & Psychology Consultant
Furnished insights to the Lowe Campbell Ewald team on matters involving dog psychology and health issues.
“Thank you for providing your expertise in the field of Dog Behavior, the insights we gained helped us better understand dog behavior and their needs” ~ Erika Saad"
Expert Witness
Travelers Insurance Reviewed all court documents in dog bite case, evaluated each with comments, reports, and final report
Legal Aid Society - Evaluated videos, photos and documents in an expert capacity to assist with a dog bite case.
“Thank you for your invaluable insight” ~ Crystal Parharm
Dog Expert
wikiHow - Collaborate with and provide expert information and dog advice and solutions to wikiHow’s 150+ million monthly readers via articles and videos
Spokesperson - Writer, Media Presenter Radio
Spokeperson for Kijiji.com NYC Pet Fitness and Nutrition Campaign of April 2009.
This assignment included providing Fitness Tips as well as a Live Radio Interview on the “Frank Truatt Morning Show”
“We sincerely thank you for your help and partnership, and have enjoyed working with you. Your radio interview with Frank Truatt was fantastic and your tips helped make the Kijiji pet fitness campaign a great success!” ~ Jennifer Baragary
Mutt Judge
Christina was a Judge at the Kaufman Astoria Arts District "Queens Mutt Show" 9/21/19 crowing the Best Mutt in Queens, all proceeds went to Animal Care & Control for shelter dogs.
"Such a pleasure to have you as a judge for our Mutt show! It was a wonderful day. I am so glad you could participate, and thank you so much for your help" ~ Jamie Hook
