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Professional experience
Rina brings twenty seven years of experience and a background that few trainers can match for depth. She specialises in obedience and in rehabilitating dogs with anxiety or aggression issues, and her route into the field came through veterinary medicine rather than training alone. She started as a veterinary technician and majored in pre veterinary studies at the University of Maryland, which gave her a genuine grounding in the medical side of canine health as well as the behavioural side. That combination matters more than it might appear. A trainer who understands where medical issues end and behavioural ones begin is far better placed to identify when a dog's behaviour has a physical cause, and to avoid training a problem that needs a veterinarian instead. Across nearly three decades Rina has built her expertise around the cases owners find most difficult, and she pairs clinical understanding with long practical experience of what actually changes a frightened or reactive dog.
A little bit about me
Rina also served as an animal control officer, a role in which she rescued and trained shelter dogs to improve their chances of adoption. That work exposed her to dogs in the worst circumstances they encounter, and it shaped a practical, unsentimental understanding of what genuinely helps them. Dogs sit at the centre of her life, and she has spent years studying behaviour and positive reinforcement techniques. Her belief is in a relationship where humans and dogs live happily alongside one another with real mutual respect, and she is clear about the two things she considers essential to a dog's happiness, which are consistency and exercise. Owners tend to find that message a useful corrective, because both are within their control and both are frequently the missing piece in a household that has started to struggle.
Training Programs
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Adolescent Essentials
Adolescent Obedience Program | Dogs 6–18 Months. Transform your pup’s rebellious phase into calm confidence with practical, home-based training. No more jumping, leash pulling, or counter-surfing—just a happier home. Connect with a Pet Consultant today!
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Advanced Obedience Program
Advanced Obedience Program | Take Your Dog’s Skills Further. Unlock off-leash freedom and real-world reliability, from busy parks to bustling cafes. Give your dog confidence around everyday distractions. Speak with a Pet Consultant today!
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Anxiety Support
Anxiety & Confidence Program | Helping Anxious Dogs Thrive. Calm your dog’s fears during storms, car rides, or alone time with personalized training and lasting support. Connect with a Pet Consultant today!
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Reactivity & Aggression Reset
Reactivity & Confidence Program | Support for Sensitive Dogs. Help your reactive dog feel calm and in control with personalized training that builds focus, reduces stress, and makes walks easier for both of you.
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