About the Trainer & Testimonials

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Kari Stasienko has been in the veterinary field for over 14 years.  She graduated from Grand Valley State University.  She is a certified professional dog trainer through the CCPDT and is also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.  She completed her animal behavior education at Purdue University at the Animal Behavior Clinic.  Kari is a graduate of Purdue's Dogs! Course and Dogs! and Cats! Course.  Kari completes countless hours of continuing education in animal behavior each year. Kari also helped implement low stress handling for our patients during their visit.  

Kari loves the opportunity to work with families and help create that well mannered, lovable, family pet!

Client Testimonials...
  • "I love taking Zoe to classes at Friendship Animal Hospital.  The classes are small so we get a lot of individual attention.  Kari is a great teacher and you can tell she really enjoys helping you train your dog.  The type of training is a kinder, gentler, humane, and fun way to interact with your dog.  And one of the best parts is that because classes are often taught right at the clinic, Zoe associates the vet's office with fun and she LOVES going to the vet!"
  • "We have taken 3 puppy classes with Kari and are SO happy with the results.  She has taught us the value of positive training with our dog Cody and it works!  He is happy and loves to works on all the things we've learned in class.  He is the best behaved of all of our dogs. Kari's knowledge and understanding of dogs is amazing and we fell very confident that we are working with the best.  We are looking forward to continuing with more classes with Kari and highly recommend her for training - people and dogs!"
  • "The bond with our puppy has been deepened immeasurably with our dog Scout because of our exposure to  the classes we have taken with Kari.  It has been such a joy watching our little girl grow into such a well-behaved dog!  Because of Kari's positive training methods and guidance, we have been able to train our dog to be comfortable in many difference social situations.  I strongly recommend taking classes with Kari.  The positive, reward training really works and Kari keeps the classes small so that success if maximized.  Kari's passion for positive training always shines through and I will forever be grateful.  The fun we have had, the results we have seen, and the bond we have developed with our dog are absolutely priceless!"
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