Dani has been training for 19 years, using motivational, results-oriented techniques to open lines of communication between dogs and their owners. Dani started training in 2004 when her Husky mix started exhibiting aggression towards other dogs both on and off leash. With the transformation of her own dog her passion for training began. She is certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and graduated from Triple Crown Academy for Professional Dog Trainers now called Star Mark. Previously, Dani taught group classes through the Brooklyn Dog Training Center, served for four years as a behavior counselor at a dog daycare facility in Manhattan, and worked at several board and train facilities in New York and San Diego. She was also a Field Representative for Paws With A Cause for over 10 years. She is currently involved in fostering dogs for Badass Animal Rescue and runs monthly foster training classes to teach foster volunteers how to train their foster dogs, to make them more adoptable. She draws from a variety of techniques that are scientifically proven, motivational, and results oriented. Dani is passionate about training and continues to attend workshops and seminars with other professional trainers to expand her skills. Dani is a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) a AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and is a mentor trainer for Animal Behavior College. She has competed in Competition Obedience with her Husky Mix, Mila, earning a UCD title and trained her Labrador Rain, in Agility and enjoyed showing in Competition Obedience. Rain earned an AKC, CD and CDX title and a UKC UCD title, and was a certified service demo dog with Paws With A Cause. Rain is now enjoying her retirement. Currently, Dani is training her Labrador, Daisy to run in hunt tests and has received a Started and Hunter title in NAHRA and her JH title in AKC. She is also taking Rally and Competition Obedience classes and is enjoying training with the Navesink River Hunting Retriever Club and having Daisy retrieve birds at pheasant hunts when luckily asked. When she is not training dogs she can be found surfing when there's waves. .
Natasha Domanski is a Canine Training and Behavior Specialist and is a Graduate of Star Mark Training Academy. She comes from the world of dog daycare where she was an assistant manager at Eva’s Play Pups for three years. There she became immersed in the world of dog socialization and behavior. She decided to further her animal knowledge by attending Star Mark Academy, in Hutto Texas. Natasha is passionate about dog training and attends seminars regularly and is a graduate of the most comprehensive dog training program in the country. Natasha is versed in a variety of different methods and uses her vast toolbox to help clients from puppy training, to basic obedience to more complex issues such as leash reactivity. Natasha is an Associate member of the IACP and a member of the APDT and a AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She is also involved with Canines for Companions and assists in their fundraisers when possible. Natasha uses the rest of her free time to volunteer with Badass Animal Rescue by fostering dogs that were recently rescued from kill shelters in the South. She adopted her most recent foster, Luca from them. She also has a mini Australian Shepherd who she loves training tricks and agility with. Natasha is available for private lessons, group classes, day training and board and train and assists in all aspects of caring and training of the board and train dogs..
A few years after moving to Brooklyn, I adopted a big, sweet dog from a local rescue organization. Hank was from Georgia and it was clear he was going to have a very tough time adjusting to life in NYC. He was shy, nervous and scared of just about everything he encountered. A short walk around the block terrified him. About the only time he seemed comfortable was when he was in the company of other dogs. I quickly realized that love alone wasn't going to be enough to help this guy and that I needed help. Over the coming months, I worked with a professional trainer, developing the skills I needed to build Hank's confidence, show him how to live successfully in the city and help him become the happy, well-adjusted dog he is today. The experience was incredibly rewarding and was the start of a journey that brought me to start training. I have spent the years since adopting Hank (and later Dixie) working with dogs to help them develop the basic skills they need to be successful and to address a variety of common behavioral issues such as fearfulness, reactivity, and separation anxiety. I discovered I have a passion for this work and these dogs and am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. I am certified through the Certification Council For Professional Dog Trainers and In addition to my work as a trainer, I spent years as a volunteer with the organization Badass Animal Rescue where I rescued Hank and Dixie. Through Badass Animal Rescue I have visited shelters in the South to meet, test and identify dogs who may be candidates for adoption. I have also recently started volunteering at the ACC in Brooklyn. I have been able to help find great homes for countless deserving animals. For me, there are few things better than witnessing the joy that comes when someone meets their new furry family member and knowing you helped make it happen! .
Andrea is a graduate of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and has lived and worked in Brooklyn since 2005. She has an MS in Education from Brooklyn College and is a former public school teacher, but her true passion is animals. She has always been surrounded by animals; from iguanas to cats and dogs, and now finally has 2 pups of her own -Willow, who is a 13 year old rescue Amstaff mix and still loves learning new tricks-and Curry, a 3 year old Golden Retriever who holds his CGC title. Andrea is also a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and is owner/operator of a Brooklyn based dog walking and pet care company. In her spare time she loves attending dog training seminars/webinars and furthering her education, hiking, running and exploring nature with her two daughters and dogs, and traveling and eating delicious food! She hopes to introduce Curry to dock diving and possibly compete in the future. .
Lulu Hazle, an ABC-DT certified dog trainer actively pursuing her CPDT-KA, is dedicated to the well-being of animals. A lifelong animal enthusiast, she has volunteered with organizations such as Sean Casey Dog Rescue and No Dog Left Behind, focusing on raising awareness and rescuing dogs from the dog meat trade in China. During her formative years in the United Kingdom, Lulu passionately fundraised for the ASPCA. Beyond her involvement with canines, Lulu has extensive experience working with and training horses. After a successful career in fashion, she recognized her true passion lay in animal welfare, transforming it from a hobby into her life's calling. Known for her gentle approach and friendly demeanor, Lulu brings about positive change on both ends of the leash. As a mother to twin boys and a cheeky Siberian Husky, she continues to contribute to the betterment of animals' lives, emphasizing her unwavering commitment to their welfare. .
