About

I’m Anna, the owner of Praise and Pawsper Dog Training, a KPA Certified Training Partner (CTP) and Certified Anti-Predation Substitution Training Instructor (PST-CI) through Simone Mueller. I’ve worked professionally with dogs since 2018 and started my business in 2020 to help dogs—especially those who are young, fearful, or reactive—build confidence and real-world skills through positive, science-based training and enrichment.
I specialize in predation-based behaviors, leash manners (including reactivity), and public manners, helping clients with skills like loose leash walking, recall, off-leash reliability, and calm behavior in everyday environments. Since 2023, I’ve also been a trainer at Kinship Dogs in North Bend, WA, where I continue to grow my hands-on experience with a wide variety of dogs and behavior challenges. I’m a Western Washington University graduate with a degree in Marine Ecology and stay current through ongoing education with KPA, IAABC, and other industry leaders. Based in Redmond, WA, I’m passionate about helping dogs and their humans enjoy more freedom, confidence, and connection.

QUALIFICATIONS

KPA-CTP
Karen Pryor Academy

Aggression in Dogs Master Course Completion
Michael Shikashio, CDBC

PST-CI
Anti-Predation Substitute Training Certified Instructor, Simone Mueller

B.S. In Ecology w/ Marine Emphasis
Western Washington University

AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
American Kennel Club