Keynote Speaker

Linda Randall, DVM, is a currently practicing veterinarian, professional dog trainer, and educator whose career uniquely integrates veterinary medicine, behavior science, and social responsibility. A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Linda practiced for over 20 years as an ABVP Board-Certified Diplomate in Companion Animals and founded Cloverleaf Animal Hospital in Ohio. Today, she continues to practice companion animal medicine and behavior at Seville Animal Hospital, where much of her clinical focus centers on the medical dimensions of behavior.

Throughout her veterinary career, Linda has emphasized the inseparability of health, behavior, and environment. She is widely recognized for her ability to translate complex medical and behavioral science into practical, ethical decision-making—particularly in cases where behavior is influenced by stress, trauma, or adverse life experiences. Her approach is grounded in trauma-informed care for people and trauma-assumed care for animals, with an emphasis on function, context, and safety rather than blame or compliance.

In parallel with her veterinary practice, Linda is the owner of One Smart Dog, a full-service dog training facility in Ohio specializing in positive reinforcement training for family dogs and puppies, agility, and scent work. Holding credentials including Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), TagTeach Level 3, and Living and Learning with Animals certification, Linda is known for her exceptional ability to integrate modern learning theory with medical insight—a combination that allows her to address behavior challenges with both clinical rigor and compassion. This dual perspective is a defining feature of her teaching and is rarely found at this depth in either profession alone.

Linda presents nationally and internationally on trauma-informed / trauma-assumed practice, the intersection of veterinary medicine and animal training, and system-level influences on behavior. She frequently co-presents with physician and trainer Kathie Nurena, MD, KPA CTP, CNWI, offering a powerful cross-disciplinary lens that resonates with trainers, shelter professionals, and veterinary teams alike.

She also speaks extensively to veterinary hospitals, shelters, rescues, trainers, boarding facilities, and foster networks on infectious disease awareness, zoonotic risk, and preventive care standards. Her talks emphasize responsible communication and practical implementation of vaccines, attention to the GI Biome, parasite control, and cleaning protocols in environments where dogs move between homes, shelters, training facilities, and veterinary settings.

A Distinguished Alumna of both Earlham College and The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Linda is widely regarded as a thoughtful, engaging, and trusted educator. Attendees consistently describe her sessions as insightful, grounded, and energizing—anchored in science, informed by real-world practice, and delivered with clarity, warmth, and humor.