About
NMBDT
About NMBDT
Experience, refined by a deeper understanding
No Monkey Business Dog Training (NMBDT) started with the same passion it still runs on today. A passion for helping humans and their dogs live together happily. Over the years, and through rigorous continued education and certifications, we have continuously brought progressive, science based training to dogs and their people. We believe learning should happen on both ends of the leash, and that dogs need to have their needs met in order to thrive in our human world, which often puts unnecessary and strange expectations on them.
A more complete way of seeing behavior
We are not a one size fits all facility, and our classes, consults and packages reflect our dedication to helping dogs succeed. Our beautiful 5000 sq. ft. facility is designed thoughtfully to ensure our classes are not stressful, and dogs and people have plenty of space to learn. Families are always welcome and encouraged to attend together!
About the Authors
Certified dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and family dog mediator (LFDM) Kathy Callahan specializes in puppies. The author of Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog and 101 Rescue Puppies, she writes monthly on training and behavior for Whole Dog Journal. She has fostered more than 200 rescue puppies, and her business, PupStart, focuses on helping clients through puppyhood.
Helen St. Pierre is the founder of the senior animal rescue and sanctuary Old Dogs Go To Helen and the owner of No Monkey Business Dog Training. She is certified as a professional dog trainer (CPDT-KSA), a dog behavior consultant (CDBC), a family dog mediator (LFDM), a Dogs and Storks educator, a Dogs and Toddlers educator, and a certified companion animal end-of-life doula.
Old Dog, New Dog: Supporting Your Aging Best Friend and Welcoming a New One
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From two revered experts, a concise guide to caring for a beloved senior dog and skillfully introducing a puppy to the household in a way that allows both dogs to flourish
It’s a natural impulse: As dog owners watch their canine best friend age, they think about getting a puppy, hoping that the new pup will be influenced by the older dog while softening the inevitable loss. But is that the right step? Supporting an aging dog who’s declining while attending to the demands of a puppy presents unique challenges. Can both be done well at the same time?
In this first-of-its-kind guide, senior dog expert Helen St. Pierre and puppy expert Kathy Callahan have come together to help dog lovers answer this question and navigate the terrain with joy and compassion. Old Dog, New Dog is the singular resource that can guide people to good decisions and great care of dogs both young and old. Readers will find:
- critical points to consider when deciding whether it’s the right time to add a puppy
- suggestions for how to best manage the most difficult aspects of a household with both a senior dog and a puppy
- guidance on what changes to expect as time goes by
- practical tips for assessing an older dog’s well-being and keeping them comfortable and safe
- an overview of puppyhood basics — a glimpse into the realities of adding a puppy to the family
- key considerations for the painful decision of when it’s time to say goodbye to an old friend
Designed to be read and digested quickly, this concise book guides readers through a common but rarely covered scenario, empowering them to navigate it with confidence and grace.
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Certifications & Affiliations
Credentials
Helen St.Pierre, CPDT-KSA, CDBC, CCBC, LFDM, OSCT
Helen is constantly growing and expanding her knowledge on animal and dog behavior. This means that you are getting the latest, up to date knowledge on how to help you and your dog overcome his behavior problems. In addition to reading non-stop, and in order to maintain her certifications and to stay current, Helen attends multiple conferences or courses throughout each year. Below is a list of Helen’s credentials in detail and her continuing education history for the past few years.
- Certified Dog Behavior Consultant – IAABC
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge and Skills Assessed – CCPDT
- Licensed Family Dog Mediator
- Operation Socialization Certified Trainer – Operation Socialization
- Certified AKC CGC Evaluator
- Certified C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator
- Dogs and Storks Licensed Educator
- Dogs and Toddlers Licensed Educator
- Be a Tree Presenter
- Professional Member of the APDT
- Professional and Certified Member of IAABC, AABP, Pet Professional Guild
- Winner of Concord’s best dog trainer every year 2011-2025
- Featured in the Concord Monitor and Concord Insider multiple times
- Featured in Dog Fancy, Puppy USA, and House Training magazine 2012
- Featured blogger on Operation Socialization and FPPE Blogs
- Nominated young professional of the year 2012
- Teaches at local colleges around NH
- Behavior Division Head for Family Dog Mediation
- International Speaker on dogs
Licensed Family Dog Mediator – Training, Behavior, Shelter
Acting Head FDM – Behavior Division
Licensed Dogs and Storks Educator
Licensed Dogs and Toddlers Educator
Certified Pet Death Doula
Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Professional
Certified Grief Counselor
Certified hospice and palliative care advocate
- Total Welfare Certified
- Behavioral Diversity Welfare Analyst
Continuing Education
Below is a list of seminars, workshops, and classes Helen has attended over the past several years.
- Psychology of Dogs – Stanley Coren
- Fear, Loathing and Separation fun – Ian Dunbar
- Client Buy in – Pia Silvani
- Business Building – Brian Kilcommons
- Can you hear me now? – Jill Skorochard
- Meet your Match – Advanced Adoption Seminar – Denver Dumb Friends League
- Anxiety and Fear- Physiology and Behavior – Dr Emily Levine
- Separation Anxiety & Treatment Protocols — Dr. Nicholas Dodman
- Separation Relief (for Dogs & Owners) & Re-channeling OCDs — Dr. Ian Dunbar
- Desensitizing Fear & Building Confidence — Dr. Ian Dunbar
- What’s that I fear – Kathy Sdao
- Modifying food aggression in shelter dogs – Lindsay Wood
- Nuts and Bolts of Aggression cases– Nicole Wilde
- The choices we make – Turid Rugaas
- C.A.T. – Denise Mullenix
- Alternative Medicine for Fear and Anxiety: Nutrition and Flowers and Herbs, Oh My! – Doug Nueven, DVM, CAC, CVA, CVCH
- Dominance Aggression: The Classical View & Modern Thinking— Dr. Nicholas Dodman
- Etiology, Real Danger & Treatment of Dog Bites: Safe & Easy or Difficult & Dangerous? – Dr. Ian Dunbar
- Fear Aggression & Territorial Aggression — Dr. Nicholas Dodman
- Fear and Anxiety – Sue Sternberg
- Anxiety and Fear- Physiology and Behavior – Dr Emily Levine
- Working with fearful dogs in private lessons and classes – Nicole Wilde
- Shelter Dogs – Aimee Sadler
- Storm Phobia & Other Canine Phobias — Dr. Nicholas Dodman
- It Appears to be behavioral, but could it be medical – Dr Ellen Lindell
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders — Dr. Nicholas Dodman
- Alternative Medicine for Fear and Anxiety – Dr Doug Knueven
- Medical Causes & Treatments of Behavior, Temperament & Training Problems — Dr. Nicholas Dodman and Dr. Ian Dunbar
- Chicken Clickin’ – Sharen Wirant
- Dog and Baby Connection Online Course – Jennifer Shyrock
- Essential Components of Effective Behavior Change for All Species of Learners – Dr Susan Freidman
- GEI – Gene Environment Interaction Influences Behavior – Alice Moon-Fanelli, Ph.D., CAAB
- Behavioral Relapse in Animals: Mechanisms of Extinction and Response Recovery – Ruth M. Colwill, Ph.D.
- From Kennel to Laboratory in Search of a Neurobiology of Operant Learning – Jesse McClure
- A Brilliant Disguise: Illnesses that Look Like Behavior Problems – Dr Emily Levine
- It Takes Two: Cats & Dogs in the Household! – Jaqueline Munera
- TACT: A Behavior Modification Program For Dogs That Are Fearful or Reactive Toward People – Emma Parsons
- Current Nutrition Controversies: The Science Behind Feeding Fido and Fluffy – Linda Case
- Negative Reinforcement is not an Evil Phrase – Brenda Aloff
- Bang for the Buck Exercises: A Little Work for a Big Return – Brenda Aloff
- Compulsive behaviors across multiple species; causes, treatments and protocols – Dr Nicolas Dodman
- Current research on animal stress and effects of abuse – Frank McMillan
- Sensory development in wolves and dogs – Dr. Sheila D’Arpino
- It’s me or the Dog – Victoria Stilwell
- Leash Lungers Anonymous – Cara Shannon
- Behavior Change in a Changing World – Dr Myna Milani
- From Clever Hans to Current Day: Steps You Can Take to Keep Behavior a Science – Dr Sophia Yin
- Working with fearful dogs – Debbie Jacobs
- Living and Learning with Animals 8 week Professional Course – Dr Susan Friedman
- Multiple Dog Households – Conflicts and Resolutions – Debbie Mcmullen
- Terrible Teens – Canine Adolescence 6months to 21/2 year– Trish King
- Treating Dog-Dog Reactivity – Patricia McConnell
- Modifying Adolescent Behavior – Trish King
- Compulsive Behavior – Dr Alice Moon-Fanelli PhD
- Genotype of Behavior Disorders – Dr Elinor Karlsson, PhD
- Separation Anxiety – Dr Stephanie Borns-Weil, DVM
- Fears and Phobias – Dr Nicolas Dodman
- Case Studies- OCD, Separation Anxiety and More – Dr Stephanie Borns-Weil, DVM
- Evolution of Animal Behaviors – Dr Ray Coppinger, PhD
- How Do Evolutionary Behaviors Manifest Themselves? – Dr Stephanie Borns-Weil, DVM
- Fear Free Vet Visits – Dr Marty Becker, DVM
- Effective behavioral treatment: Spotlight on Family Directed Aggression, Dominance/Conflict Aggression. – Dr Borns-Weil, DVM
- Simple Solutions for Common Dog Behavior & Training Problems – Dr Ian Dunbar
- Socializing Puppies to Children – Ariana Kincaid
- Kids and Dogs – Building a Beautiful Connection – Colleen Pelar
- Working with Fearful Dogs – Debbie Jacobs
- Media Mania – Karen Delise
- It’s Fun to have Fun but You Have to Know How, Toys as Tools for Behavior Modification – Mark Hines (Kong)
- Interactive Games and Enhancing Bonds – Patricia Tirrell
- Working Successfully with Veterinarians – Sherrie Yuschak
- Marketing Strategies for Dog Trainers – Gina Phairas
- Reading Wolf Behavior – Pat Goodman
- Basic Wolf and Dog Ecology and Physiology – Monty Sloan
- Dog and Wolf Ethology, Functional Systems and Ethogram – Pat Goodman
- Social Behavior in Wolves vs Dogs – Pat Goodman
- Hunting and Predatory Behavior – Monty Sloan
- Dominance and Aggression in Wolves vs Dogs – Monty Sloan
- Advanced Training and Aggression Management and Modification – Ken Ramirez
- Social Learning in Dogs – Dr Claudia Fugazza
- A to Z of Canine Nutrition – Dr Jennifer Adolphe
- BAT 2.0 – Grisha Stewart
- Loose Leash Philosophy – Josh Pitts
- UN- Chase – Alexis Davison
- Aggression Cases: Safety, Defensive Handling and Case Resolutions – Michael Shikashio, Trish McMillan Loehr
- The Learning Planet – Dr. Susan Friedman
- The Details Make the Difference: Desensitization and Counter Conditioning
Dr. Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB - Why Do Wolves Hunt Sheep While Dogs Herd Them?
Dr. Kathryn Lord - Animal Welfare Science – What’s the Measure of “Good for the Animal?” – Brian Burton and Sarah Fraser
- Litterbox Problems with Shelter Cats – Trish McMillan Loehr
- More than Good Recommendations: Client Compliance and Implementation Strategies – Dr. Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB
- ABA in Practice – Adria Karlsson, MAT, EdS
- Medication for Cats and Dogs, Part 1 – Dr. Lore I. Haug, DVM, MS, DACVB, CABC
- Case Series Relating to Medical Confounders – Dr. Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB