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About Us

Head Trainer / Owner

Olivia Mergl (she/her)
Dip. CBST

Owner and head trainer Olivia is dedicated to ongoing education in dog training, behavior, and fear-free methods.

While dog training is an unregulated field, Olivia ensured a strong foundation by earning her Diploma in Canine Behavior and Science Technology (Dip. CBST) from the Companion Animal Institute before offering her services. Since then, she has continued to expand her knowledge through advanced studies on a variety of topics.

 

Certifications, Education & Professional Associations

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Continued Education

Additional courses & seminars

  • Do more with your dog: Certified trick dog intructor (2023)

  • Karen Pryor: Puppy Start Right Instructor course (2023)

  • Leslie McDevitt: Pattern games in dog training (2022)

  • Leslie McDevitt: Look At That: changing the conversation (2022)

  • Grisha Stewart: Common behavior problems - Reactivity (2022)

  • Michael Shikashio: Aggression in dogs master course (2022)

  • Empowered Dog: International dog trainers summit (2021)

  • CASI: Dip. Canine Behavior Science & Technology (2021)

  • Wag & Wags : Pet First Aid & CPR (2021)

  • Bravo Dog: Dog knowledge foundations (2021)

  • Bravo Dog: Body language course (2021)

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