About Us

Hi, I'm Delores

Learning Dog Academy Founder

Delores is the owner and founder of The Learning Dog Academy. Her curiosity is boundless! Her favorite question is, “Why?” Why do dogs do doggie things? Why do those doggie things annoy people? The “why” led her to discover the “how.” Sharing the “how” has helped hundreds of people and their dogs learn to live life well in a multi-species family.

Delores knows that achieving a well-mannered dog requires more than dog training. Her experience and training give her the tools she needs to develop a plan that's just right for your dog to become a well-mannered companion pet.

Delores is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Licensed Family Dog Mediator in behavior, training, and support services. In addition to graduating from Karen Pryor Academy, Delores earned a certificate in Applied Animal Behavior from University of Washington. She completed the Aggression in Dogs master’s course and the Unlocking Resiliency certificate course. Delores earned her MA in Communication at Michigan State University.

Why Choose The Learning Dog Academy?

The Learning Dog Academy is founded on the principle that developing a strong bond with your dog requires more than traditional dog training. It’s about getting to know and understand each other. You are both learning. Your dog is learning how to live in a human-centric world. You are learning what your dog needs to be a happy dog. And a happy dog is a good dog.

When you hire The Learning Dog Academy, you may be surprised that our first goal is not training skills. Our top priority is helping you understand why your dog does doggie things that may annoy you. Then we provide solutions to meet your and your dog’s needs, which include exercise, enrichment, and dog training (like coming when called and calming down). Our goal is to help you and your dog live life together.

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Hi, I'm Shannon

Shannon is an Accredited Dog Trainer through the International Association of Animal Behavior (IAABC) and Family Dog Mediator (FDM). Annie, her delightful and amazing Catahoula Leopard dog, showed her the importance of being mindful and developing a strong person-pet partnership. Shannon’s first priority is helping her clients achieve a strong partnership with their canine companions.

Shannon’s dog training philosophy considers the needs of each family member – human and canine (and kitties, too). She develops dog training plans that meet her client’s unique needs.

Hi, I'm Hanna

Hanna is a Karen Prior Certified Dog Training Partner (KPA-CTP) and Family Dog Mediator (FDM). Rorie and Gus, her very special canine companions, helped her discover the joy of doin' doggie things, like sniffing, foraging, and exploring. Hanna's main goal is helping her clients implement natural dog behavior into every day life.