Carlie has always loved dogs. As a child, she often dreamed of having the ability to speak with animals. When finally able to have a dog of her own, Carlie discovered that dog training is the incredibly fun and essential way to do just that. As a long-time student of SIRIUS puppy classes herself, Carlie understands what it’s like to try to learn while simultaneously juggling the puppy-cuteness factor, and the you-better-not-chew-my-shoes-poop-there-or-steal-my-breakfast challenges that arise daily when living with a beloved canine family member.

Connie got her start in dog training volunteering at the humane society as a trainers' assistant while working full-time as a graphic designer. After a few years of volunteering she began teaching group obedience classes to the public in 2018 and decided to quit her full-time job to pursue a career in dog training. Now, she is teaching and assisting at a few different facilities and working a few cases on the side. Her main area of expertise is in basic obedience and puppy training.

Veterinarian, animal behaviorist, and dog trainer, Dr. Ian Dunbar received his veterinary degree and a Special Honors degree in Physiology & Biochemistry from the Royal Veterinary College (London University) plus a doctorate in animal behavior from the Psychology Department at UC Berkeley, where he researched the development of social hierarchies and aggression in domestic dogs.

He has authored numerous books and DVDs about puppy/dog behavior and training, including AFTER You Get Your Puppy, How To Teach A New Dog Old Tricks and the SIRIUS® Puppy Training video.

Lea Orloski has always had love and a natural talent with dogs growing up. She began working with dogs in 2006 as a dog handler and began observing and assisting with training dogs & classes in 2009. In 2013 she attained a certificate in training and behavior from the Dog Training Internship Academy founded by Janis Bradley. This was a 6-month course that focused on positive reinforcement dog training, dog behavior and professional client consultation. She also has her CPDT-KA Certification from The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. 

Martin Bergamaschi graduated from Bergin University of Canine Studies with a bachelors of science degree in Cynology (Canine Science). In 2016, he moved to Texas to start a branch of a non-profit organization where he was devoted to teaching and managing a therapeutic program that focuses on teaching veterans in rehabilitation and recovery how to train service dogs that will be placed with their fellow wounded warriors. Martin has contributed to training and raising over twenty service dogs and puppies in training.

Sue had always wanted a dog growing up but her mom always said “I already have too many animals, we don’t need a dog”. See there were 6 kids in her family. Only later did Sue find out that her mother was actually scared of dogs after being bit by one as a child. Though dog ownership came later in life, Sue didn’t have her own first dog until in her late 20’s, she always seemed to be around other people’s dogs, taking care of them and noticing the special bonds created between people and their dogs.