About Puppy Love Dogs

The Company

Here at Puppy Love, our dog training comes down to one principle-WE LOVE DOGS!

As dedicated dog lovers we strive to make sure that pet owners are given the tools they need to ensure a happy life for their four-legged family members.

Out trainers use a combination of motivational and corrective techniques designed to foster a healthy relationship between dog and owner. Our trainers are also highly flexible in working with you and your dog to make sure you are completely comfortable with the training.

In addition Puppy Love Dog Training is designed to be user friendly-so if you have a particular issue or need a particular service, just ask. We want your dog to be the joy of the family instead of the challenge!

Meet the Staff

Erin Kramer: Puppy Love is exclusively owned and operated by Erin Kramer. Erin is certified as a professional dog trainer from one of the top dog training institutions, located in Western Canada and registered with the PCTIA in British Columbia. Erin is also a dog training instructor for two of the largest dog training academies in North America, helping the next generation of dog trainers become great trainers. Erin has worked with a variety of different trainers and used many training methods including, but not limited to, clickers, tap and train, Schutzhund, tracking, agility, behavioral modification, and correctional training. Erin is also a certified CGC evaluator for the American Kennel Club and USDA certified to train and handle dogs for TV and Film sets.

Erin currently competes with Ruby, a Belgian Malinois in a variety of canine sports and has her certified as both a service dog and therapy dog. Tripp, Erin’s dog, competes in AKC obedience, herding, and frisbee while Cannon trains and competes in french ring and personal protection.

Ryan Von brandt: Ryan is an assistant trainer at Puppy Love Dogs and on call kennel manager. Ryan has worked with dogs in vet hospitals, exclusive pet boarding facilities, and in the dog food industry. Ryan is well on his way to becoming a top notch dog trainer and has his sites set on a career in law enforcement as a K9 officer.

While attending UC Davis Ryan owns and trains a Belgian Malinois named Milee who was the 2010 novice frisbee champion at the California state tournament and is protection trained. Way to go Ryan! Ryan has trained in scent tracking, therapy dog training, personal protection, schutzhund, french ring, AKC obedience, trick training, handling dogs for TV and film, and more. Ryan completed a 1 year internship at Puppy Love Dogs.

Kaitlyn Joseph: Kaitlyn is completing a Puppy Love Dogs internship and is a kennel technician providing excellent care and service to the dogs visiting Puppy Love Dogs and their owners! Kaitlyn has grown up a dog lover, having raised and continuing to assist with training numerous dogs for Guide Dogs of America. Kaitlyn also participates in obedience training including American Kennel Club (AKC) competitive obedience, Canine Good Citizen training, service and therapy dog training and more.

Kaitlyn currently shares her home with her lab Gatsby and current guide dog in training Persimmon.  Gatsby and Kaitlyn have recently been certified as a Delta therapy dog team and participate in the read dogs program, a Delta Therapy Dogs service providing dogs in local libraries to inspire kids to read and improve literacy. Kaitlyn has also assisted in handling dogs on the TV shoot for Discovery ID channel’s hit show “I (Almost) Got Away With It” Season 4. We are happy to have her on board!

Sean Mannion: Sean is a full time dog lover and part time assistant trainer at Puppy Love Dogs. Sean has worked in the animal industry including at vet hospitals, decoying for police dogs, working at horse ranches, and helping in his family’s exotic animal training business.

Sean is active in training his pit bull Cash in tracking, obedience, frisbee, trick training, therapy dog work and more! Sean participates in ABDA fun matches and enjoys weight pulling competitions. We are thrilled to have Sean and Cash as part of our team.

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