Noelle, a southern tier native, officially moved to Buffalo after completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Buffalo State College. While she enjoyed working in the design field for a number of years, something was missing. Her dog training journey began in 2011 with her first fearful rescue dog which led her to fostering and volunteering with a local dog rescue organization. These experiences resulted in a soft spot for the bully breeds and a passion for training. Along with her training experience, Noelle also worked at a local dog daycare for 3 years where she gained valuable knowledge on dog behavior and body language.

Noelle is experienced in teaching Agility, Obedience, Puppy and sports classes, as well as working with Reactive Rovers. While she enjoys all aspects of training, she finds that working with owners and their dogs in the agility ring or other sports classes to be the most exciting and rewarding. Noelle first got started in agility training with her fearful and reactive dog Nova to build her confidence, and the duo found a love for the sport. Nova has her Champion Trick Dog title, Champion Canine Conditioning Fitness Title and Novice and Quarantine Parkour Titles. Noelle’s Rottweiler, Mongo, earned his Novice Trick Dog title and has also achieved his AKC Canine Good Citizen, Advanced and Urban CGC titles.

Noelle accreditations and certifications include:

• CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer through CCPDT

• ADT Accredited Dog Trainer through IAABC

• Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM)

• AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Evaluator

• AKC Level 3 Fit Dog Instructor

• CTDI Certified Trick Dog Instructor through Do More With Your Dog!

• CCFC Canine Conditioning and Fitness Coach through Do More With Your Dog!

• Certified Parkour Instructor through the International Dog Parkour Association.

Noelle believes that continued education is not only beneficial for self-development but is key to the success of teaching her students. She enjoys attending seminars and reading published behavior/training literature to further her knowledge and stay informed on the most current research and techniques. Most recently, Noelle has found an interest in canine fitness, rehabilitation and holistic healing modalities which has led her to pursue further education in those areas.

Outside of the training ring, Noelle’s lifelong passion is figure skating, where her many years of coaching experience have made coaching owners to train their canine companions a natural fit. She is dedicated to helping owners achieve improved communication and an enhanced relationship with their dogs.