Angie Mueller is a Puppy Start Right Instructor and Certified Training Partner of the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior.

Angie began her career as a trainer/canine behavior consultant in 2011 when she joined the Michigan Humane Society Pawsitive Start program as a volunteer dog trainer.  There, she taught basic obedience to adoptable shelter dogs and did behavior modification with some of the more challenging dogs.  Her passion for helping shelter dogs, as well as having a reactive rescue of her own, led her to pursue an education in canine behavior and to certification as a trainer.  She graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy in January of 2015.  Angie is also a Puppy Start Right Preschool instructor teaching owners how to properly socialize their pups.

Angie believes pets are family members and that we have an obligation to protect, love, play with, and care for our furry family members for their entire lives. That care includes teaching them the right skills and how to make the right behavior choices.  She believes in the power of positive reinforcement and is committed to teaching dogs and modifying their behavior by using science-based methods reinforcing desired behavior and training without the use of shock collars, prong collars, pain or intimidation.

Angie believes education in canine behavior is a life-long process. She regularly attends seminars and workshops to further her understanding of canine behavior and welfare, including the Clicker Expo and the Midwest Veterinary Conference.

Angie is a professional member of the Association for Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild. She is also a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

Angie and her current furry kid, CeCe (an American Staffordshire Terrier) live in Calabash, North Carolina.