Elizabeth Gaul
Trainer & Behavior Consultant
Pet Care Provider
Professional Member: International Association of Canine Professionals

With an emphasis on building a strong relationship with your dog - rather than forcing, dominating or coercing him into submission - Elizabeth brings a positive, practical and sensible approach to teaching people how to train their dogs to become well-mannered members of their families.

“Training is something we do with our dogs rather than to our dogs”~ Master Trainer, teacher, author and mentor Sarah Wilson

It is this concept of a team-effort approach that builds a solid connection between you and your dog and keeps him happy and motivated to learn.

Beginning in 1998 as a Veterinary Assistant and boarding kennel technician for small animal clinics in Marietta OH, Elizabeth worked closely with highly skilled veterinarians and veterinary technicians, quickly becoming involved in all aspects of professional pet care.

In 2001, Elizabeth founded CreatureComforts, an in-home pet sitting service. Caring for hundreds of animals over the years, she continues her commitment to personalized, attentive and skilled care for pets in the familiar surroundings of their own homes.

Elizabeth began pursuing a professional interest in pet dog training and canine behavior in 2002.
She has worked, studied and networked with some of the most progressive and talented experts in the field, including: Sarah Wilson and Brian Kilcommons, Sheri Anderson, Becky and Dave Bishop, Patty Daye, Theresa Essig DVM, Melissa Fischer, Noelle Fischer, Marsha and Bud Houston, Susan Hunt, Kat Longnecker, Shirley Minelli, Linda Rosa, Alexandra Soltan DVM, Sue Sternburg, Carolyn Turner, Dan Wasmund DVM and Toni Kay-Wolff.

A student of the dog-human bond, Elizabeth teaches owners how to bring out the best in their dogs with:

• Methods that are fair, fun and easy to incorporate into everyday life.
• Voice, body language, spatial work and touch in order to create connection and control.
• Training games that lay basic foundation and increase trust, respect and mutual understanding…with a strong focus on the ”Yes”, rather than the “No”.

  Elizabeth is proud to serve on the moderator team of the Community Message Boards at MySmartPuppy.com

Professional Organization Membership:
IACP – International Association of Canine Professionals, Professional Member
NBA – Northside (Cincinnati) Business Association

A native of southeast Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Marietta College in Marietta Ohio, Elizabeth has resided in Cincinnati’s Northside neighborhood since 2009.

She currently shares life with Sasha, a whip-smart Border Collie+Boxer and Jess, a happy-go-lucky Catahoula+Pointer+whoknowswhat.