Ariel Bolinger

Certified Dog Trainer | Business Owner | Canine Behavior Specialist

 

I'm Ariel Bolinger, a certified dog trainer with a deep-rooted passion for helping dogs and their humans build lasting, respectful, and joyful relationships. My journey began in 2008 at a no-kill dog shelter, where I volunteered and quickly realized that training is not just a skill—it’s a calling. After years of volunteering with rescues, friends, and breeders, I left my full-time career in 2019 to professionally pursue dog training.

 

Since then, I’ve completed a certified apprenticeship, earned a Pet Psychology Certification, and completed a Reactive Dog Training Certification. In 2024, I graduated with honors from Highland Canine’s International School for Dog Trainers with a Master's in Dog Training Certification, followed by advanced on-the-job training under two of their top Master Trainers. I’m also proud to serve as an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator in good standing.

 

I specialize in basic and advanced obedience as well as behavior modification. Whether I’m training a family pet or helping a reactive rescue dog find peace, my approach is rooted in knowledge, experience, compassion, and consistency.