My name is Yana, and I am the dog trainer at American Pet Spa. I have always had a deep love and respect for animals and nature. When I was blessed with my Great Pyrenees, Coco, I was dedicated to learning everything I could about canines. I learned about canine nutrition, vaccinations, training, grooming, mental and physical enrichment, requirements, canine etiquette, and so much more. After hours of research, I knew my calling in life was to be a Professional Dog Trainer.
My dog is my world, and continuing a partnership and a strong bond between the two of us is so important to me. I strive to do the same for other pet parents and their dogs. The true human-canine bond is something not many people have the privilege of experiencing and it is the reason why my training philosophy and techniques are what they are today!
I use LIMA (least intrusive minimally aversive) and balanced training techniques. I train using canine body language to communicate and persuade them to let us lead them to the safety of our arms and the love in our hearts while upholding those boundaries and providing a life-long parent to dog bond and relationship. My goal is to teach the canine and their parent to work as a team to communicate and solve problems cooperatively. I approach each case individually and use the most positive proven methods to tailor training to each specific canine and parent team to help set you and your canine companion up for a successful functional life together!