Staff

Krysta is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) as well as a graduate of the Karen Pryor professional program and a certified training partner with the academy. Krysta is also a Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer. Krysta attends continuing education seminars yearly, and is dedicated to promoting the most up to date, science based training methods. Krysta has built CPL's daycare and boarding programs around her knowledge of dog behavior and ability to provide dogs with a fear free, social, and enriching atmosphere. She takes pride in passing on her knowledge of training and behavior to her staff.
Krysta spends much of her spare time training in and competing in dog sports such as agility, rally obedience and conformation.
"CPL has been a labour of love for many years. I am so happy to be able to bring together a facility and staff that can provide dogs with a safe and loving home away from home. Whether I am training a dog for competitive sport, or taking care of a dog while their family is away, every dog is treated with love, kindness and respect. My love for reward based training, enrichment, thoughtful socialization and fear free approach to care, husbandry and training is seen throughout all our programs at CPL. Nothing makes me happier at the end of the day than seeing each and every dog in our care happy and relaxed."

A graduate of Memorial University Humanities program but her true calling has always been animals. Alex has been working with CPL for 3+ years and has an ability to develop great relationships with the dogs in her care. She has taken part in staff training programs in dog behavior and has an extensive knowledge of play behavior, how to structure play groups as well as enrichment activities for the dogs. Alex is certified in Canine First Aid and CPR.
Alex on working at CPL:

"Nothing makes me happier than seeing your dog grow and develop into happy healthy family members"

Kayla, a vet assistant by trade, has been working with CPL for  3+ years. Her eagerness to learn about dog training and behavior has led her to take on the dog trainer comprehensive program from the Karen Pryor Academy. Kayla volunteers in group classes and dedicates time to practice positive reinforcement training techniques with the dogs in our care. Kayla has become an expert play group planner and supervisor. She has developed an incredible eye for dog body language and play and often takes the lead on planning the days activities for the dogs in our care. In her spare time Kayla spends time with her 3 year old husky mix. Kayla is certified in Canine First Aid and CPR.

Kayla on working at CPL:
"With the awesome coworkers and dogs, I love making this environment happy and fun for all the pups that come through our doors"

Robyn is a graduate of the veterinary assistant program and has had a great deal of experience working with animals in both a veterinary and shelter setting. Robyn started with CPL 2+ years ago and is a valued team member and loved by all of our furry friends. Robyn loves to plan enrichment activities for the dogs and loves a good photo shoot with the pups. Robyn is Certified in Canine First Aid & CPR.

What Robyn says about working at CPL:

"I am new to the CPL team but love my job already. With such a welcoming environment and a great team around me I am looking forward to learning more. I look forward to meeting and spending time with all of the CPL pups!"