About Dr. Sinn
Dr. Sinn is a veterinarian and an animal lover as well as a certified professional trainer. With a practice limited to behavior, she specializes in finding solutions for all types of behavioral issues and concerns. She believes that the bond between people and their pets is special.



Experience & Credentials:
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Northern Virginia Magazine Best Veterinarians 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020
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Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB)
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400+ hours of animal behavior and psychology specific postgraduate coursework
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Certified professional dog trainer- knowledge assessed (CPDT-KA) by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
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40+ years practical experience teaching, training and working with dogs, cats, horses, llamas, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, raptors, parrots, exotics, zoo and laboratory animals
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Former Assistant Dean & Professor, Veterinary Technology Program, Northern Virginia Community College
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia
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Internship Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Georgia
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B.S. Animal Science, University of Georgia


Media & Podcasts
June 21, 2018: UNLEASHED Podcast: Setup for success- What works for you?
With Colleen Pelar, Dr. Leslie Sinn talks about setting ourselves up for success, both in daily life and when training our pets.
November 14, 2017: Invisible Fences and Electronic Collars
On the Your Family Dog podcast, Dr. Leslie Sinn, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, joined Julie Fudge Smith and Colleen Pelar to talk about hidden dangers of invisible fences and shock collars.