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 was also voted DC’s top dog trainer, a recognition that highlights her commitment to excellence and the trust she’s earned from the dog training community.
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)
Nick
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Nick is a multi-certified professional dog trainer who loves working with puppies and adolescent dogs, guiding them to become confident, well-adjusted adults. Nick has a special talent for helping dogs through their "teenage" years, navigating the complex emotions that can arise between 5 months and 3 years of age. Their training approach emphasizes building confidence and meeting each dog's unique needs through enrichment and training. They also enjoy working on trick training, predation substitute training, and cooperative care skills. Nick is planning to pursue a certification with Atlas Assistance Dogs in the fall.
Nick's certifications and credentials include:
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Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
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Fear Free Certified Professional- Dog Training (FFCP)
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