Hannah Richter

Hannah is the author of two dog training books, Teach Your Dog New Tricks and Clicker Training for Dogs. Hannah joined our team after five years in pet care, completed a two year apprenticeship with us, earned her CPDT-KA certification, and has since been part of the training team for seven years. Hannah has worked with hundreds of dogs and their families to develop deep bonds and strong communication skills using positive reinforcement and management. In addition to being an integral part of our puppy training and socialization foundation programs, Hannah is passionate about ongoing enrichment, including canine fitness, advanced obedience, tricks, and agility.

She has been a pet parent to a Labrador Retriever, a Wheaten Terrier, a Standard Poodle, and a Maltipoo, and is currently a ‘dog mom’ to a Yorkshire Terrier named Rupert and a miniature Australian Shepherd named Jenga.

Hannah is an AKC CGC Evaluator, and may administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program, CGC, AKC Community Canine (the advanced level of CGC), Urban CGC, Video Home Manners and Trick Dog tests.

Hannah is a graduate of Ithaca’s Musical Theatre program. When she is not training, she can be seen on stage in musicals and plays across the globe.