About the trainer.

Hi! I’m Mel. I’m a certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist with a focus in behavior modification, nosework, search and rescue, and agility. My certification is from Triple Crown Academy for Professional Dog Trainers (now known as Starmark Academy); I trained under Jessy Gabriel and Rob Dunn out of Hutto, TX.

Originally from Austin, TX, I moved to Boulder County with my husband and 2 children at the height of the pandemic in the summer of 2020. My dog, Lego, and I are a volunteer Search and Rescue K9 team with Search and Rescue Dogs of the United States.

LoLa K9’s Humble Beginnings.

When my daughter was unexpectedly born prematurely in 2012, I handed over the training program I was leading at the time to a colleague due to the intense care needs of a micro-preemie. Upon returning to full time work, I joined the corporate world of specialty insurance.

While I enjoyed every experience and learning opportunity that job afforded me, I knew my calling was working with animals. So, I left the corporate world to re-join the field of dog training and started LoLa K9 Academy! Join me on this wonderful journey as we unlock the full potential of both you and your dog.