Meet The Trainer

Meet Krissy, the owner of The Meditating Mutt, LLC.
Krissy graduated from Eckerd College in 2016 with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Human Development. After college, she began her career in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.

In 2019, Krissy unexpectedly adopted her dog, Willie. As Willie settled into his new home, the effects of his traumatic and abusive past became apparent through reactivity and aggression. This marked the beginning of Krissy’s journey into dog training, using positive reinforcement methods to help Willie heal and grow. She quickly fell in love with the process and discovered a passion for helping dogs thrive in their new homes.

Krissy takes a preventative approach to dog training and behavior, focusing on educating pet parents to understand why their dog is behaving a certain way. She believes in nurturing a communicative, trust-based relationship between dogs and their humans, setting both up for long-term success.

With over six years of professional experience in dog training and pet care, Krissy takes a holistic, humane, and ethical approach to working with animals. She understands how isolating it can be to care for a dog with behavioral challenges, which is why she treats every dog in her care as if they were her own.

Krissy has completed a two-year dog training apprenticeship and holds a Puppy Start Right certification from the Karen Pryor Academy. She is currently pursuing her KPA Certified Training Partner credential to further deepen her expertise.

Krissy also spent several years working at a local rescue organization as an adoption counselor, where she matched dogs with their forever families, facilitated meet-and-greets, and conducted dog-to-dog introductions. Her dedication and skill led her into a lead training role at the rescue, where she regularly ran playgroups and supported behavior assessments.

In addition to her work with dogs, Krissy has completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and has led puppy yoga classes throughout the Tampa Bay area—supporting local rescue organizations through these unique and joyful events.

Krissy is an active member of Protecting Paws for Life, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping domestic violence shelters become and remain fear-free, pet-friendly environments.