Meet Our Team
Liana
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
As the head trainer of LianaFit™, Liana is passionate about strengthening the bond between pet parents and their canine companions using positive reinforcement and canine fitness. She enjoys enriching the lives of dogs by improving their health and fitness while empowering clients to train with confidence, empathy, and evidence-based practices. In addition to holding multiple certifications, Liana is a proud member of the Pet Professional Guild, pledging to commit to the highest professional and ethical standards in her approach to pet training. She has attended the Karen Pryor ClickerExpo on multiple occasions and frequently invests her free time into continued education, ensuring that clients and dogs receive the highest quality training experience.
Liana's certifications and credentials:
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Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
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Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT)
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Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach (CCFC)
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AKC CGC® Approved Evaluator (CGC)
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NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
Arek
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Arek became a CCPDT certified dog trainer after working as a behavior specialist for fearful, anxious, and aggressive cats and dogs. He is currently working as a veterinary assistant in Harlem while studying to become a veterinary nurse. He enjoys helping humans and their animal companions understand one another and feel comfortable in their environments.
Arek's certifications and credentials::
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Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
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RECOVER BLS
Saundra
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Saundra Clow is a multi-certified dog trainer and behavior consultant passionate about helping dogs and their humans thrive. Saundra is committed to using science-based, humane training methods to create customized solutions for each dog’s unique challenges. She is excited to help you with your training goals and to give you the tools to overcome behavior challenges through virtual training. She also specializes in treating separation anxiety and is available to help with this through her own company, Alpine Dogs.
Saundra's certifications and credentials include:
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Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
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Certificate in Training & Counselling from The Academy For Dog Trainers (CTC)
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Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)
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Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI)
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Fear Free Certified Professional- Dog Training (FFCP)
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Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)
Bella Velasquez
Intern
Bella helps our social media manager with capturing, strategizing, and organizing content. She is currently a senior at Duke Ellington School of the Arts, majoring in journalism and cinematography. She aspires to be a veterinarian and has a two-year-old Aussiedoodle named Ralph.
