Dana Brigman, The K9 Coach

Hello, I’m Dana! I’m a dog behavior specialist, dog trainer & natural wellness educator for dogs. I’m here to help you learn to understand your dog’s needs, quircks and behaviors and develop an effective way to communicate with them and lead them to living successfully in your home. I

Over the years I sought answers for why so many dogs were struggling with behavior.  I found it’s is not always about more training. Yes, we need a foundation of obediecne skills & language, but you may be surprised to find that some of your dog’s behavior may be rooted in his health and emotional state. I have become certified in many natural wellness areas, including nutrition. My goal today is to leverage the tools in my toolbox to help the dog that stands before me achieve long-term results and become a thriving happy healthy dog.

I love educating and speaking on ways people can improve the quality of life for their pets and sharing the extensive knowledge I’ve acquired over the years.

But nothing brings me more joy than bringing a dog back into balance and giving that joy to his family --- except maybe also sharing beautiful pictures to give families memories of a lifetime.

It brings me great joy to help you find the joy in your dog.

• Professional Member of The International Association of K9 Professionals 2011

• Certified Dog Trainer, Behavior Specialist National K9 School for Dog Trainers 2011

• Certified Canine Nutritionist, Companion Animal Sciences Institute 2019

  • Dog Allergy Specialist

• Certified Raw Dog Food Nutrition Specialist, DNM University April 2020

• Affiliate Volhard Dog Nutrition - Since 2016

• Non Veterinary Member:   Veterinary Medical Aromatherapy Association Certified Aromocologist & Expert in Aromatherapy for Dogs and Pets. Board Member Community Outreach 2021

• Homeopathic Pet Educator Certification - Since 2020

• Certified Reiki Master, Usui Shiki Ryoho

• Member International Association of Reiki Professionals - 2019

• Center for Aromatherapy Research & Education (2018) — Raindrop, History of Anointing & Laying on of Hands, Applied Vitaflex, Essential Oil Chemistry, Emotional Release

• Certified Practitioner Animal Raindrop Technique - June 2018

• Healing Touch for Animals Practitioner - Spring 2018

• Animal Communications — a natural gift

• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping Practitioner - April 2020

• Training Consultant: Merit Pit Bull Foundation, Humane Society Richmond County

• Pet Tech First Aid Certification - 2015

• Owner The Well Oiled K9 2015

• Pet Health Coach

  Former Board of Directors American Pit Bull Foundation.   Operation SideKick Lead Trainer