Eric began dog training when he rescued his own dog who had resource guarding issues. In 2014 he moved to Austin, a dog loving city that helped him grow as a trainer. He shadowed a service dog trainer for a couple of years and was inspired to learn how animals thought and how they see the world. He started working as a dog trainer, teaching basic manners classes and private lessons for several years. He has helped and worked with thousands of dogs, and has a passion for learning about behavior problems and treatments in dogs. Eric also does dog training in Spanish for Every Dog. (He/Him)

After years of working for the New Hampshire SPCA, Kelley found her passion for helping dogs through behavior work. Kelley graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy and moved to Austin in 2021. In addition, Kelley is Fear Free Shelter Certified and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) to help foster her passion to learn. Her number one priority when training dogs is that the dog is happy and comfortable in their environment. To Kelley, training isn’t all about learning to sit, but also building a lasting relationship. (She/Her)

Steven has seven years of professional experience in dog training and behavior and is a Fear Free Certified Trainer. He entered the behavior world by volunteering at his local animal shelter. Steven graduated from the Master's Program at CATCH Canine Trainer's Academy, is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and is a graduate of the Companion Animal Sciences Institute (CASI) specializing in aggressive dog behavior. He loves helping pet owners build better relationships with their dogs through education, communication, and shared adventures. (He/Him)

Jane has dedicated the last decade of her life to creating and improving the bond between humans and their animals. She trained hearing, mobility, and companion dogs on everything from the very basics through advanced commands (like opening cabinet doors and alerting owners to ringing telephones and fire alarms). She has a deep understanding of canine temperament and body language earned by work for Service Dogs Inc. Her favorite dogs to work with are shy puppies that just need a little boost of confidence to reach their full potential, and all kinds of service dogs. (She/Her)

Andrea’s first job working with dogs was as a kennel tech at a small board & train facility, and her experiences volunteering with shelter dogs created a space in her heart for dogs who need friends the most. After teaching group classes at a pet store for 7 years she completed the Karen Pryor Academy to deepen her understanding of training. Volunteering with Service Dogs Inc. and working at the Austin Animal Center on the Behavior Team helped ignite a desire to keep learning even more about why dogs do what they do, and how we can help them fit into our lives successfully. (She/Her)

After college, Lorian became a certified Petco dog trainer, utilizing positive reinforcement methods and teaching private and group training classes. She then worked at AAC, with everything from foster, to behavior and enrichment, to education.Today, Lorian and her adopted dog Biski help teach other dogs and their humans about science-based training, how to handle reactive melt-downs, the wonders of dog enrichment and dog-human partner activities, and together they hope to make a difference and improve the lives of dog families everywhere. (She/Her)

Kat became a dog trainer after her journey with her own reactive/aggressive dog, and has a strong working knowledge of learning theory and the science of animal behavior. She is a Certified Family Dog Mediator, a Family Paws Parent Educator, and is passionate about helping families with dogs and children. She is an AKC evaluator and a Certified Trick dog Instructor, and Fear Free Certified Trainer. It is her goal to help owners build a stronger training bond with their dogs. Kat lives in West Brookfield Massachusetts and enjoys training and competing in dog sports with her dogs. (She/Her)

Alexandra was the Director of Behavior and Training at the Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, DC. During her time there, she worked with the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center in Asheville, North Carolina, to develop HRA's first intensive program for severely fearful dog rehabilitation. She also taught classes on everything from obedience to dog reactivity. She has a Master's in animal behavior and completed a formal mentorship program on the treatment of separation-related problem behaviors. Alexandra provides treatment for dogs with separation-related problems.(She/her)

Allison is a lifelong animal lover and dog owner. During the pandemic she dove deep into training her puppy Khan and found joy in the challenge of working with Khan and her existing dog Olivia as they had very different learning styles and motivations. She started mentoring with Every Dog to complete her certification through Animal Behavior College and stayed on as a Trainer. Allison hasn't found her dog training niche yet, but she's excited to further understand what makes each dog tick and learn more about different areas of dog training. Dog mom to very good Dobie boys! (She/Her)

Lana came to animal welfare and dog behavior training in 2018, after 23 years in the performing arts as a producer, performer and executive director. Beginning as a volunteer dog walker and eventually a trainer at a local rescue, Lana fell in love with every one of "her" dogs, and with the process of helping them learn coping skills and life skills. A lifelong learner, Lana completed the Master Program at CATCH Training Academy and earned her Professional Dog Trainer certification. She looks forward to earning her Behavior Consultation certification. (She/Her)

Izzy has been working with animals as a hobby their whole life, training horses, goats, and dogs. They decided to make a career out of it three years ago when they met their dog Toad. She quickly fell in love with the challenge of dog behavior, and the joy of success stories. Izzy joined the behavior team at a local shelter where she has worked on rehabilitating and helping dogs' mental health the past year and a half, and they're now working with Every Dog to help support people and pups in classes and private sessions to meet all their fun training goals! (They/She)

I am from Mexico and I have been living in the US over 20 years. I lived in Kansas for 16 years and graduated from Kansas State University with a dual major in Digital Arts. I have been living in Texas for about 5 years. Right now I work as a graphic designer as a contractor, also work in a restaurant (I been a cook for over a decade), and also work at the Austin Animal Center with the behavior team. I’ve been studying for the past year to be a professional dog trainer and getting ready to get that done sometime soon. I am a person that is always trying to learn something new and always loved dogs and want to do better by them. 

McKenzie's first experience in canine behavior came when she was living and working at a wolf sanctuary in 

New Mexico. She adopted her first dog, Maia, while was out there. She spent a lot of time studying dog behavior and training since they lived in the middle of nowhere. She got her next job working in dog rescue where she learned to work with dogs from all backgrounds and with many different behavioral issues. When she moved back to Austin she started working at a dog daycare and decided to officially pursue her passion for training through the Animal Behavior College. (She/Her)

Holley is a Fear Free Elite certified veterinary technician and trainer whose passion lies at the crossroads of veterinary medicine and behavior. They advocate for patients who are misunderstood, nervous, or reactive.  Holley works to build a foundation of trust with these pets so that they can receive the outstanding patient care they deserve. Holley helps pets to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress at Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital as well as consulting for clinics around the country. Holley is helping lead the charge on the Vet Clinic Classes, helping dogs (and their people) love the vet. (They/Them)