Welcome to Sweetie Pie Pup Training! I'm Olivia Tiffany and I'm a Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed, completed the rigorous Karen Pryor Academy program, and is Fear Free Certified. I only use science-based, positive reinforcement training methods. I strongly believe aversive methods such as prong collars and shock collars only invoke fear and frustration and put a mask on the bigger issues at hand. I like to focus on rewarding the pup for good behavior instead of punishing "bad" behavior. I have experience in training manners, advanced manners, puppy prep/socialization, tricks, agility, leash reactivity, intro to Nosework, and CGC prep and testing.

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​I originally fell in love with dog training while working on leash reactivity with my pup, Sweetie when I adopted her in 2020 (yes, I was also a victim of getting a covid dog). My journey in the dog world began at DogBoys Dog Ranch in Austin TX where I eventually became the assistant kennel manager and a trainer. Most recently, I worked at Every Dog Behavior and Training in Austin TX as the Training Lead (a nonprofit that helps make dog training more accessible through financial aid.) In the summer of 2025 I made the move to Chicago and can't wait to help the pups and parents in the area!

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Oh and of course my business is named after my best friend, Sweetie Pie!