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Pat Whitacre is a dog trainer at Best Friends Dogtown. With a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Biophysics and Genetics, Pat spent thirty years working in behavioral programs for humans in a variety of inpatient and community-based settings. Pat later turned to animals and for two years worked with aggressive and behavioral problem dogs in an animal rescue environment. Pat has always loved animals and has enjoyed training his own dogs, horses, cats, and fish – that’s right, fish. A visit to Best Friends in 2003 inspired him to use his training to help homeless pets become more adoptable and to improve their chances of remaining in their “forever” homes. Pat feels the Best Friends mission and environment provide an incredible opportunity for learning and growth for both homeless animals and those of us who seek to improve the quality of their lives. Pat’s current family of animals includes two cats, two dogs, and frequently a “guest” Best Friends foster dog that needs some real home time. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, jogging, and restoring old cars and motorcycles. And, of course, his best vacations are those when his dogs can come along.
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