Meet the Trainers of Dog House Training Academy

Leah Snavely: Founder and Lead Trainer at Dog House Training Academy

Born into a family that bred and raised German Shepherds, Leah has always been surrounded by dogs. In high school, her interest grew and she interned as a veterinary technician at Faust Animal Hospital and the Banfield in Phoenix. It seemed inevitable that she would choose a career that revolved around animals.

Leah went on to work at a local retail pet store for over three years, where she served as an Area Trainer for a year and a half. As an Area Pet Trainer, she trained over 30 new pet trainers for the multi-billion dollar retail company, pushing her store to number one in training sales in the state and 8th in the nation. Now, she has founded her own company and is taking Arizona by storm!

Leah now has over 4,500 hours of training experience and has trained almost every breed imaginable! She has extensive experience rehabilitating aggressive breeds back into society, and has never turned a dog down. Leah has taken on several cases that other trainers have turned away, and she firmly believes that almost any dog can be rehabilitated.

Leah is also certified through the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

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"My job is to help you get inside your dog's head, so you can understand why they are misbehaving, and learn the most effective way to correct it. Using positive reinforcement, body language, and consistency, you can teach your dog to do anything.

"Dogs should be a part of your family, they deserve the companionship and loyalty that they so quickly return. Spending time training with your dog is one of the best bonding experiences you can share. It is just as important as regular trips to the vet and providing proper nutrition." - Leah Snavely

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Leah's German Shepherd, Ava, performing a sit-stay on a ladder

Teaching Mira to stay with distractions (loose dog playing nearby)

Working with Bear's new adoptive parents on how to properly socialize to another dog

Skylar has a lot to learn