Laura Kozak is our Professional Dog Trainer. She trains using Balanced dog training techniques tailored toward each dog's specific temperament and needs. Shortly after graduating high school she made the long haul to Texas to go to school at Triple Crown Dog Academy (now renamed Starmark Animal Behavior Center). While there she learned how to train service dogs, attack dogs, narcotics dogs, search and rescue, and various dog sports such as agility and K9 nose work. She also learned various ways to train problem dogs in obedience. After graduating with a certificate as a Canine Training & Behavior Specialist, she started an internship with Best Retrievers where she became a Professional Retriever Trainer. There she learned how to train dogs from the ground up, from teaching puppies how to retrieve pigeons up through AKC Master Level Hunt Test Dogs. After her time with Best, she came back to Wisconsin and worked at Petsmart where she gave training tips and helped pet owners choose the correct training tools to work with their dogs. When she was finished there, she decided she'd be of more help to people as a dog trainer again and started up Barkaholics Anonymous. She has also recently gotten a Dog First Aid and CPR certificate.