HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY
  • West Chester University (BA Psychology)
  • Worked in Mental Health field for 8 years (Adults with chronic mental illness/traumatic brain injury / Children with autism)
  • Teresa Wagner (www.animalsinourhearts.com): Classes on Animal Loss & Grief Support 
          DOG PSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
  • Animal Behavior College - Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)
  • Shadowing/Mentorship with Jenifer Freilich (www.attheendofyourleash.com)
  • Chad Mackin (www.packtobasics.net):  
    • Pack to Basics (Advanced Socialization for Difficult Dogs) 
    • Group Classes
  • Cheri Lucas & Brian Agnew (www.lucasagnew.com) / www.cherilucasdogbehavior.com / www.thebalanceddogca.com)
    • Learning to Lead--Lucas Agnew Workshops
  • Heather Beck (www.k9lifeline.net)
    • 3D Workshop: Dealing with Difficult Dogs
  • Nelson Hodges (http://sites.google.com/site/k9content)
    • Relationship Based Behavior Modification​
  • Kayce Cover  (www.synalia.com)
    • Conditioned Relaxation Course
  • Karen Laws (www.ontariodogtrainer.com)
    • Mastering the Art of Being Relevant with your Dog
  • Mark McCabe (www.markmccabe.com)
    • ​Resolving Conflict in Human/Canine Relationships (Training Between the Ears)

CAT PSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
  • Animal Behavior Institute--Certified Feline Training & Behavior Specialist (CFTBS)
  • Katenna Jones (www.jonesanimalbehavior.com)
    • Cat Behavior Consulting Mentorship

CANINE MASSAGE
  • Equissage--Certified Canine Massage Therapist (CCMT)

ENERGY HEALING
  • Circle of Miracles--Reiki Master-Practitioner (Usui System of Natural Healing)
  • Integrated Energy Therapy, Level I
  • Bach Flower Remedies for Pets & their People, Level II

MEMBERSHIPS
  • International Association of Canine Professionals-Professional (IACP)
  • International Association of Animal Massage Therapists (IAAMT)
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants-Supporting (IAABC)
  • Deaf Dog Education Action Fund (DDEAF) (www.deafdogs.org)
  • Photonic Therapy Institute--Luminary Membership (www.photonictherapyinstitute.com)

VOLUNTEER HISTORY
  • Stray Cat Blues (www.straycatblues.org)
  • Willing Hearts Dalmatian Rescue (www.whdr.org)
  • Kitten Adoption Team (www.petfinder.com/shelters/kat)

Serving Montgomery & Bucks Counties, Pennsylvania
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Contact Us:

267-772-0636

shawna@riccicatandk9behavior.com

What Our Clients Are Saying

"Like you, I loved my dog Olive more than anyone or anything in this world. Olive's health issues began at age two. So when my job required me to travel it was essential I have someone who would take care of Olive with loving responsibility. Shawna was better than I could have imagined! As a healer and pet intuitive, her innate gifts brought calm to Olive and I rested easy knowing Shawna treated Olive as her own. Most of Olive's life she was treated by a holistic veterinarian so Shawna's complementary care was an added bonus. For three months Olive was in severe pain and while she had numerous tests, visits to numerous specialists, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, hydrotherapy she declined rapidly, undiagnosed. Shawna came to our house one Saturday for treatment. It was obvious that both Olive and I were scared, stressed and tired. Shawna offered to take Olive for a week, giving us both a rest from one another, for Olive to be a part of Shawna's pack and receive healing and massage throughout the day. Olive's retreat turned into hospice care. That last week of Olive's life, my precious girl was able to be in the company of other dogs and cats. As heartbreaking as it was to prepare to help Olive to the Rainbow Bridge, the gift Shawna offered us brought peace and confidence that Olive would be sent to a better place. Words will never express the gratitude I have for Shawna's heartfelt sensitive professionalism, a source of stability and support during this transition, a gifted healer. I look forward to having another dog and yes, yes, yes, that dog(s) will see Shawna regularly!"
                                                                                      -Judy F.