Meet Our Team
Joann Hughes, CPDT-KA
Owner/Lead Trainer
Joann is owner of Pawsitive Pet Behavior, llc. She has been certified since 2004 by the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers -- the only national certification program for professional dog trainers. CCPDT requires 300 hours as a lead instructor in order to sit for the exam and re-certification every 3 years. Joann is proud to have achieved and maintained her certification. Joann is also pet CPR certified and Fear Free certified.
Joann provides in-home behavior modification for cats & dogs. Read more about Joann & her animal assistants.
Sarah Hussong, RVT
Trainer/Registered Veterinary Technician
Choosing a career in animal care was easy for Sarah. For years, her family actively fostered for a local shelter and inspired her love of animals. She began working at the same shelter in 2000 and held many positions during her nine years including animal care technician, adoption counselor, veterinary assistant, foster & trainer. Sarah was especially drawn to training and behavior modification to help dogs on the adoption floor become well-mannered and ready for their fur-ever homes. In 2009, she had the exciting opportunity to travel out of state to work with Service Dogs and Urban Search and Rescue which was incredibly rewarding. Sarah has had many years of training experience with a variety of dogs. Sarah earned her Veterinary Technician degree in 2016, is pet CPR certified and is currently accumulating hours to enable her to sit for the CPDT certification exam. Sarah provides in-home training & behavior modification for dogs.
Chelsea Criqui
Pet Sitter
Chelsea (Chels) has a Bachelors degree in International Relations and has volunteered with Americorps & animal shelters. She is a long time animal lover, professional dog walker, pet sitter and training apprentice. She comes to us with experience in two dog daycares, boarding kennels, an animal hospital where she gained experience givings dogs & cats medication and helping disabled dogs. She has many years of experience working with dogs, cats and some small critters like guinea pigs, rats and hamsters. She has had the pleasure of working with multiple dog trainers on dog behavior and rehabilitation. Chelsea provides pet sitting & dog walking and is Fear Free certified and pet CPR certified.