Pet Custody Mediation, Dog Behavior Support & Education for Professionals
My name is Karis Nafte, and I'm a leading global voice in pet custody matters with over three decades of experience working with dogs and their families. As a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Accredited Mediator, I specialize in helping clients navigate the complexities of pet custody during separation and divorce.
I believe that pets deserve to have their needs and perspectives considered during family transitions. My approach is unique because I look at each situation through the eyes of the pet, ensuring that custody decisions prioritise their well-being as much as your peace of mind.
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I speak at conferences, organizations, and professional events. I've presented for the American Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, University of Wisconsin, The Resolution Institute in Australia, and many other respected organizations.
As the author of "Who Keeps the Dog: Navigating Pet Custody During Divorce" and a recognized expert in the field, I bring valuable insights and practical guidance to pet custody matters. My work has been featured in The Washington Post, New York Post, ABC News, and other major media outlets.
Whether you're facing divorce with pets or you're a professional seeking to better serve your clients, I'm here to help ensure that pets receive the consideration and care they deserve during life's difficult transitions.
Who Keeps the Dog: Navigating Pet Custody During Divorce by Karis Nafte.
Endorsement by Kenneth Cloke, Author The Magic in Mediation and Mediating Dangerously :
Karis Nafte has written a unique, important, and highly useful book about a problem that is so common you would think dozens of books would have been written about it. As a divorce mediator, I have encountered many bitter disputes over pet custody, yet as a mediation trainer, I find it largely ignored – probably because Karis Nafte’s book had not yet been written. In clear, practical language, Nafte tells many stories and offers immensely useful advice for mediators, lawyers, and separating couples, all of whom will benefit enormously from this outstanding guide – to say nothing of the pets.
Endorsement by Patricia McConnell, author, PhD, CAAB Emeritus:
Some of my most difficult consults have been about “who keeps the dog” when couples are separating. If only I’d had this thoughtful, practical, and compassionate book to hand my clients! Karis Nafte has all the skills needed to write this book—regarding canine behavior, the law, and as a practicing consultant. It’s the perfect addition to any consultant shelf, and for anyone facing difficult decisions about their beloved dog.”
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