Hi, my name is Viola Larkin and I am a mother, dog trainer, and a local business owner.
With over 20 years of dog training expertise, I offer in-home, personalized dog training and obedience classes.
For the last 15 years I have trained Service Dogs to provide support for PTSD, mental health, and mobility assistance.
I specialize in pawsitive motivational training methods. Your dog will want to learn because I am an expert in creating fun, enthusiastic, learning environments.
My goal is to meet every challenge you may have with your dog and provide you with the tools to ensure a successful outcome.
PTSD Service Dog Trainer for Veterans and First Responders
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Worked with Canines with a Cause as Service Dog Assistant Trainer and Puppy Raiser Coordinator (Canines with a Cause is now affiliated with Canadian Guide Dogs) .
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Completed apprenticeship with Bev Hurst, K9 101 and have worked with her as an assistant trainer.
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Teach puppy kindergarten, advanced obedience, agility, Rally O and trick training.
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Worked with dogs with behaviors issues such as aggression.
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Have volunteered at the local Humane Society in the hopes to make dogs more adoptable and help them find a "forever home".
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Professional Pet and Service Dog trainer.
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Provided instructional training for Mobility Assistance, Psychiatric Service Dogs and dogs for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.