About

Allison Lamminen CTC, CSAT, PCBC-A

Owner/Operator, Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant (she/her)

Allison is a 2016 graduate of Jean Donaldson's prestigious The Academy For Dog Trainers where she earned her Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC). Through her studies in this program, she has committed herself to humane training methods based on the science behind how animals learn. 

She also studied under the renowned Malena DeMartini Price, author of Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs, to obtain her Certification in Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) in 2016. Having specialized in separation anxiety training, Allison prioritizes these cases in hopes of helping as many dogs as possible to learn that being alone isn’t such a scary thing.

In 2023, Allison decided to shift her career back to her original love of veterinary medicine. She enrolled in a veterinary technician program and accepted a full time position at Dakota Pet Hospital. In the fall of 2026, Allison will obtain the title of Licensed Veterinary Technician.

Allison currently shares her home with her partner, Michael, and her dogs, Ahsoka and Ezra. Allison’s favorite part about training dogs is the fun that can be had during the process- for both the humans and the dogs. It can be so rewarding to teach a new trick, whether easy or difficult. Her main goal is to increase enrichment and mental wellness in all the dogs she works with.