Joanna developed her passion for dog training during her days as a Wildlife Biologist. She spent years conducting field surveys across Northern California for all kinds of animals. Working alone in the woods at night searching for owls made her pursue her lifelong dream of getting a working dog. This dog, Gaara, a Belgian Mal x GSD cross became her right hand pal. With the help of some Koru trainers she met while researching breeds, Joanna saw first hand the benefits one gets from having a well trained dog. She pursued protection, scent work, herding, and hunting with Gaara with those trainers. Her appreciation of “working” with working dogs led her to decide to change careers entirely. Now as a professional trainer she helps people find that joy with their pets. She believes that dogs should add to our lives, and that with the right guidance everyone can enjoy their furry friendships a lot more. That your dog’s job is to be a good dog, and she loves helping people achieve that.
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