Judy Rapp Moore is a Portland, Maine resident who has devoted her life to helping problem dogs. Judy’s passion in Human Directed Aggression led her to become President and Owner of Canine Behavior Counseling, LLC in 2008.

In 2025:

 Judy is authoring a comprehensive dog behavior book designed to help dog owners understand and improve their relationships with their pets. The book will cover key concepts, including:

• Purposeful socialization techniques to prevent canine reactivity

• How to identify your dog’s ideal playmate using the Moore Scale

• Methods for healing canine reactivity through connection, utilizing Judy’s proprietary Let’s Talk Process

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As a student of behavior in 2019:

Judy was one of the first two elite global dog behavior professionals to earn the title Certified CARAT Assessor (CCA) and administer the Clothier Animal Response Assessment Tool (CARAT).

Continuing Education in 2013:

She was the first Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, (CDBC) by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants in Southern, Maine. (IAABC)

Judy was selected as 1 of 2 National Trainer for Pets for Vets, INC. and the Head Trainer for the Portland, Maine PfV Chapter from 2013 to 2021.

As a Professional Member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) since 2015, Judy was a chosen Speaker for the PPG Summit 2023 and presented her Let’s Talk Process.

Judy has also spoken on multiple Podcasts since 2022:

• Reactivity in Dogs with Ness Jones
• When Your Dog Bites? with Pets Summits
• Decoding Aggression & Reactivity
• Is your dog stubborn or Sensitive with Dr. Holly Tett
• Understanding Arousal with Backyard Pet Talk
• plus more!

Judy received her Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)  through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers in 2009.

Judy has served as a Canine Expert Witness in the U.S  Court System from 2014 to present.