Certified Dog Behavior Expert. Coach. Educator. Writer. Speaker. Explorer. Surfer. Lifelong Learner. Problem-Solver. Empathetic Listener.
Bobbie Bhambree (CDBC, CPDT-KA) is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over 20 years of experience in animal behavior and training. She is the founder of Dogology Behavior Consulting, a faculty member at CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Agility University, and a co-founder of Brain Camp, an educational platform exploring the intersection of neuroscience, behavior, and dog sports.
Bobbie began her career in 2003 at the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center, developing behavior modification programs for shelter dogs. She went on to spend nine years at the Humane Society of Westchester before becoming the Director of Pet Behavior at North Shore Animal League America, where she led a team of canine and feline trainers. During this time, she also deployed with the ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team, supporting dogs rescued from dog fighting, puppy mills, and hoarding situations.
From 2012 to 2018, Bobbie owned and operated DogCentric Dog Training, helping guardians navigate a wide range of canine behavior challenges. In 2018, she joined Behavior Vets, where she spent six years providing individualized behavior consultations to clients worldwide and eventually served as Director of Education. In 2024, she founded Dogology Behavior Consulting, specializing in complex behavior cases, resilience building, and supporting dog sports teams.
Bobbie is a co-creator of the ReFrame Resilience Model , a science-informed approach to supporting canine resilience and well-being. An in-demand international speaker, she presents at high-profile industry conferences several times a year on topics related to resilience, behavior modification, and neuroscience, frequently alongside her partner in crime, Dr. Kathy Murphy. Together, they are passionate about making complex science accessible and practical for dog professionals and guardians alike.
An experienced agility competitor, Bobbie has competed successfully with several of her dogs, including Marvel, who earned third place in both Performance Speed Jumping and Performance Grand Prix at the 2019 Mid-Atlantic Regionals. She has contributed articles to Clean Run magazine and regularly teaches workshops helping dog sports teams navigate behavioral challenges and optimize performance.
Bobbie lives in southern New Jersey with her dogs Phuncky, Drazen, Topper and Marvel, who continue to inspire her work and keep life interesting. In her spare time, Bobbie writes “romantasy” (romantic fantasy) novels and is an avid surfer. She currently has two published in her Echoes of Lumoria series: Elemental Awakening and Elemental Becoming.
Bobbie’s Certifications & Affiliations
Meet Bobbie’s Dogs
Marvel
Phuncky
Heady Topper
Drazen
At Dogology Behavior Consulting, we are dedicated to providing effective, ethical, and practical training that benefits both dogs and their guardians. Our approach prioritizes the use of modern, science-based methods that are not only humane but highly effective in addressing behavior challenges.
We believe that behavioral coaching should be both engaging and transformative, offering real solutions without resorting to invasive or harmful techniques. By focusing on the well-being of both ends of the leash, we help create lasting, positive changes that enhance the lives of dogs and their people.
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