About the Owner & Trainer

Hana is an in-person graduate of the Victoria Stilwell Academy Dog Trainer Course. She gained extensive hands-on experience as an independent contractor, working with over a hundred dogs and their families through both private lessons and group classes.

Hana also holds her Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) certification. This credential requires a minimum of 300 hours of hands-on training experience and passing a comprehensive 200-question exam.

Additional memberships, certifications, and conferences:

  • Fear Free Professional (since 2023)

  • Certified Family Dog Mediator (2024)

  • Certificate of Completion - Master Course-Aggression in Dogs (2024)

  • Association for Professional Dog Trainers (since 2023)

  • AKC CGC Evaluator (2025)

  • Certified Trick Dog Instructor (Do More With Your Dog - 2025)

  • APDT Conference Attendee 2023

  • Virtual ClickerExpo Attendee 2025

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  • I use positive reinforcement, reward-based training supported by modern behavioral science. My goal is to build dogs’ confidence, support their wellbeing, and help them learn in a way that’s kind, effective, and stress-free.

  • Sessions are personalized for your dog and your household. We’ll review your goals, introduce skills step-by-step, practice real-life scenarios, and ensure you feel confident continuing the work between sessions.

  • No. I follow evidence-based, humane training methods that avoid fear, pain, or intimidation. Instead, I focus on teaching skills, meeting needs, and addressing the root causes of behavior.

  • Yes! Virtual training is highly effective for many manners and behavior concerns. It also allows you to get real-time coaching without the distractions of in-person sessions, and dogs often learn faster in their own environment.

  • Yes! I currently offer small-group virtual classes covering foundations, manners, puppy skills, and more. These classes include live coaching, clear demos, and follow-up resources, and they’re designed so your dog can learn with fewer distractions. In-person group classes may be added in the future as the business grows.

  • Northeast Ohio! For in-home sessions, I primarily work in Portage, Summit and Stark counties. You can contact me directly to see if you are in my service area. Virtual sessions and group classes are available to anyone nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Client Reviews

“Hana trained our puppy (Quinn) and it was both an enjoyable and beneficial experience. Hana is incredibly easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable. She worked not only on behavioral training, but also enrichment, which has improved not only Quinn’s life, but also has introduced new ways for us to bond with her. Any pup would be lucky to have Hana as their trainer!”

—  Corey

“I can say in all confidence the biggest reason we have been able to love and enjoy the crazy puppy season is because Hana set the right expectations and boundaries for what life would look like with a puppy. The virtual classes were fantastic and the resources provided we still use and have printed for our kids reference.”

— Lauren & Caleb

“I’ve had the pleasure of doing solo sessions with Hana- and our (my dog and I) experience was great! She really knows her stuff and is amazing at what she does. She explains things in a way that are easy to grasp and remember. Cannot say enough great things!”

— John

Contact Me

Have a question? Unsure about what training services best fit your needs? Fill out the form below and I will be in touch within 48 hours.

hello@wagmoreacademy.com

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