Rhiannan brings a deep understanding of behaviour, learning, and training techniques to her work with dogs and their people. She teaches our Basic Manners, Advanced Manners, and Mindful Mutts classes, and has an incredible ability to support dogs who struggle with overstimulation, confidence, and reactivity. When the world feels a little too big or a little too exciting, Rhiannan helps dogs slow down, think, and develop the skills they need to make better choices. She has a particular passion for dog-to-dog interactions and brings a calm, thoughtful approach to helping dogs learn how to navigate the presence of others without becoming overwhelmed. Her goal is not simply to manage behaviour in the moment, but to help dogs build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the real world. Rhiannan is also our primary Private Trainer, working with a wide variety of dogs and behavioural challenges. She understands that every dog is an individual and adapts her approach to meet the needs of the dog and their people in every interaction. When you’re looking for meaningful, lasting behaviour change rather than a quick fix, Rhiannan is the trainer to help make that happen.

Sarah’s lifelong experience with dogs has given her a deep appreciation for the unique personality and potential of every individual. She enjoys helping dogs build confidence while supporting their owners with practical, compassionate training that meets them where they are. Since joining our doggie daycare team in 2023, and stepping into a supervisor role in 2024, Sarah has gained quality hands-on experience working with dogs of various ages, breeds, and temperaments. Her previous experience in a pet store, education in animal nutrition and studies in Human and Animal Psychology has given her a well-rounded understanding of both animal behaviour and the human-animal relationship. While newer to a formal training role, Sarah is passionate about continuing to learn and grow as a trainer. She uses her understanding of behaviour, learning, and individual differences to create training approaches that are practical, compassionate, and tailored to each dog and their people.

Donna has been training dogs for over a decade and is one of the founders of River City Disc Dogs, which pretty much says it all. She is a true master of dog Frisbee games, but her experience goes far beyond that. Donna does almost every dog sport she can get her hands on, from disc and flyball to agility, barn hunt, dock diving, skijoring, kicksledding and more. She also teaches our Calm Canine class and has an incredible talent for helping high drive dogs learn how to settle, breathe, and find their inner zen. Watching Donna work is watching balance in action, bringing both excitement and calm into a dog's training.