Meet Alaina, Trainer

Alaina has been working with animals for over 30 years. Born in New Jersey, she is a graduate of Colorado State University with a BS degree in Psychology,. She is extremely interested in studying behavior, especially the relationships between humans & animals. While at college she got her first German Shepherd Dog & read as many books as she could find about training & raising a well trained & happy canine companion. She trained in AKC Obedience, Schutzhund, Agility, Frisbee, & Sheep Herding. Alaina is a canine trainer, horse trainer, dog sitter, dog walker, and animal energy healer. She is a certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher & has studied Shamanic Healing. She uses all of her experience & gifts to help owners & their dogs have a happy & healthy relationship. She understands that a balanced dog needs both positive reinforcement & love as well as discipline & defined boundaries. Alaina believes very strongly that dogs need to be dogs and frequently takes them in nature to hike, smell, & play!She is happy to be a certified trainer at Off-Leash K9 in South Florida for many years!