About Ariel, Padme & Halligan

Ariel has been working with animals since she was a child, and has been professionally training dogs for over 5 years. She joined the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) in 2017. She was one of the first 10 trainers in the US to earn the prestigious title of Professional Canine Trainer (PCT-A) from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. The testing process for this credential is extremely rigorous, requiring hundreds of hours of hands-on experience, continuing education, a written test, and demonstration of mechanical skill.

She also holds credentials and titles in trick training, stunt dog trials, animal acting, and more!

Ariel's Certifications & Titles

Program Links

Professional Canine Trainer Accredited-PCT-A
Certified Trick Dog Instructor-CDTI
All Star Trainer of the Year (2020)
Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach-CCFC
Stunt Dog Judge (SDJ)
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator-CGC Evaluator
Pet Dog Ambassador Instructor/Assessor
Be a Tree Presenter
Pet CPR and First Aid

Padme

Ariel acquired Padme as a puppy to train as a service dog. Padme began picking up on helpful behaviors very quickly and is currently working as a multipurpose service dog. She participates in many sports and activities!

Padme's Titles
Novice Trick Dog-NTD Intermediate Trick Dog-ITD Advanced Trick Dog-ATD	Pet Dog Ambassador Level 4-PDA4 Canine Good Citizen-CGC 20 Tricks 1 Prop-20:1 2K-9

Halligan

Halligan was rescued by Ariel in 2014. He was very ill and needed months of steady vet treatment and care at home. Ariel nursed him back to health and later began training him to be her service dog.

This process led her to learn more about service dog training and becoming a service dog trainer.

Halligan performs a wide variety of tasks to help Ariel day to day. They have been a working team since 2015. Halligan is also Ariel’s demo dog and has earned many titles himself. The team competed in AKC obedience, rally, agility, and has also competed in Stunt Dog trials.

Halligan's Titles
Canine Good Citizen-CGC Community Canine-CGCA Urban Canine Good Citizen-CGCU Novice Trick Dog-NTD Intermediate Trick Dog-ITD Advanced Trick Dog-ATD Expert Trick Dog-ETD Trick Dog Champion-TDCH	AKC Trick Dog Performer_TKP Novice Stunt Dog-NSD Open Stunt Dog-OSD Proven Stunt Dog-PSD Professional Stunt Dog-SDPro Rally Novice-RN AKC Achiever Dog Beginner Novice (Obedience)-BN Pet Dog Ambassador Level 3-PDA3

Testimonials

Simply the Best!

Krya H.

Ariel is by far the best trainer my dog and I have worked with. She is very compassionate towards every dog she sees. There is no dog she can't handle and train. I have had people stop me when I'm with my dog and want to know how she became so well-mannered.

Can't Get Enough!

Valerie K.

Training from Ariel has enriched my life as well as our dog Yeti! Ariel is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about what she does! She has been spot on with showing us exactly what we need to do to get the results we want. If you have the opportunity to train with Ariel, you will refine and enhance your relationship with your best friend!

A Stronger Bond

JoAnne R.

I was very impressed with the positive training programs offered by Ariel Baber. Her emphasis on positive reinforcement and patience with training was invaluable. Employing her techniques resulted in a stronger bond with my girl and enhanced her desire to please. Ariel is able to personalize each class to all participants and their human.

Title After Title

Sue B.

Percy, my standard poodle, and I have been working with Ariel on several different goals for a long time. Probably the most obvious success was Percy getting a qualifying score at a stunt dog competition. Thanks for Ariel, he also has a rally qualification title and several, including expert, trick dog titles. Ariel is very knowledgeable and always kind.

I Get Compliments

Lydia S.

Ariel has helped Daisy and I so much. We have learned an enormous amount of information in the few months we have been working together. From (loose) leash walking to getting our PDA Level 1 Certification. The amount of compliments I get about how well Daisy is blows me away. Ariel has always been so kind with her words of encouragement and truly made me feel like we can do this. She has always been a huge supporter and we are so excited to start our Service Dog Training with her!