Certified Dog Trainers in Little Neck, New York

Michelle Belio (Head Trainer/Founder of Pawsitively Waggin’ Academy) CDBC, CPDT-KA, FFCP, BA Psychology, MA Animal Behavior and Conservation Candidate, AKC CGC Evaluator, AKC Scent Work Judge Provisional, is a certified dog behavior consultant and certified professional dog trainer. Our company uses positive reinforcement dog training techniques. ​ Michelle’s favorite types of dog clients to work with are those with fear-based issues. To her, there is nothing better than changing a dog’s life around from one of complete anxiety to one without stress. In her spare time you can find her hiking somewhere in the North East or competing with her dog at a trial. She competes with her Border Collies Arya, Rainier, and Zion in Disc, Dock Diving, Rally, Scent Work, Agility, and Trick Dog. Michelle is a provisional AKC Scent Work Judge.