Your Instructor - Petra Mertens

Board Certification DACVB (Behavior) Education Dr. Med. Vet. (Munich, Germany) FTAV CAAB Current Professional Activities Assistant Professor Behavior Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota Founding member of the European College (ECVBM-CA) Marital Status "How many blind dates are needed until you get a free guide dog?" Pets All animals who share my life have been adopted and challenged by knowedge in behavior, including: Luzy, a 12 year old fearful shepherd cross Momo, the 8 year old Retriever cross with a heart of gold Finn and Tom, who introduced themselves refusing to use the litter box Hobbies Spending time with my pets and friends (in that order) Running Hiking and Snowshoeing on Lake Superior (if we ever get snow) Canoeing in the boundary waters Sailing Gardening Reading Favorite Quote You become responsible forever, for what you have tamed. Antione de Saint -Exupery (1900-1944) What I like Most About VIN The availability of excellent information independent of location and time of day

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