Why DOG PSYCHOLOGY AND TRAINING CENTER?

We work for you, we work for your pet, we work to make your lives together better.


Imagine being able to communicate with your dog without frustration, without your dog being confused.  It will change the way you live and interact with your four-legged baby. 

 

At Dog Psychology and Training Center, we promise to listen to your needs and customize your training program to meet those needs.


With a variety of offerings to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with us.

 

Our clients become a part of our family, their dogs our priorities.  We work with rescues and shelters to help any animal in need that we can.  Your pet being a joy in your life rather than a headache is our goal.  Well behaved dogs are not born, they are trained, and we know we can make your bond with your animal stronger than ever

 

Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you again! 

Meet the trainers:

Krystal Nierman - Owner and Director of Training

  • Professional trainer since 2008
  • Has been an advisor to the Allen County SPCA, a volunteer at Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control, and is a member of the Fort Wayne Pit Bull Coalition
  • Committed to helping all breeds of dogs
  • Developed a passion for helping people and their pets after a personal experience with Korbyn
  • Spends her spare time with her two beautiful children, Alaska and Raider, her loving husband Eric, and their four dogs
 

Melissa Juilerat - Trainer

  • 1999 - Melissa begins her animal career at an aquatics lab at Slippery Rock University
  • Worked at the Philadelphia Zoo with birds, wallabies, ponies, camels, reindeer, and elephants.
  • Additionally, worked with the Pennsylvania SPCA as an adoption counselor and animal caretaker
  • Loves helping families live a happier life with their dogs
  • Loves to camp, hike, and go horse back riding in her spare time

Mary Kohrman - Trainer

  • Originally from New Haven
  • Graduated from Manchester College and is pursuing admission to Veterinary Medicine School
  • Completed a 400 hour externship at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary working with large cats, monkeys, bears, and more
  • Favorite part about training is better understanding the minds of dogs and how they can be integrated into the lives of their owners better
  • Outdoorsy gal who loves to scuba dive, sky dive, and drive her Jeep Wrangler

Megan Close - Marketing Specialist and Trainer

  • Megan has been involved in the animal welfare business for over 14 years. 
  • Worked at Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control where she created a rescue placement program for animals unable to be adopted to the public
  • Megan graduated in 2010 with her Bachelors degree in Business and Marketing
  • Harley (pictured to the left) was Megan's inspiration to save animals and improve the overall welfare of animals across the state. 
  • Other passions include knitting, spinning yarn, camping, and bike riding