Meet the Trainer

Location

Chicago, Illinois.

Philosophy

Coralyn believes in the importance of the relationship between dog and handler. Coralyn customizes all behavior plans for each individual situation, giving thoughtful consideration to the big and small pictures of both of their lives. Their focus is on minimizing stress and maximizing practicality for the human and the animal.

Trainer Bio

Coralyn Pedota, ACDBC, CPDT-KA

Owner and Trainer

Pronouns: They/them/theirs

Certifications:

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) - Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (ACDBC) - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
CGC evaluator - American Kennel Club
Red Cross Animal First Aid Certified

Coralyn is a certified trainer with a serious passion for the science of behavior. Their connection with animals began with their childhood dogs, and their interest in training started with horses. While still in high school, they worked and performed at the equestrian theater (yes - horse circus!) The Noble Horse Theatre. Coralyn started their canine career in the heart of busy Chicago, and it was there that they learned about the unique needs of dogs living an urban lifestyle. They interned at a working dog kennel in West Virginia, where they learned about socialization for future police, military, and sport dogs, odor detection imprinting, and more. Somewhere in the middle of that, they even learned how to clicker-train chickens. During their free time, Coralyn trains for dog sports and continues their never-ending journey of education. Their non-dog hobby of choice is aerial dance.