Trained Dog Happy Dog's experience comes a long way. I, Lilianne Merida-Scannone, have been training dogs for over 34 years. I started showing Beagles in conformation and obedience when I was 13 years old and later on, Golden and Labrador Retrievers, which I have also bred for the past 25 years. Together with my husband Miguel we owned and operated a very reputable training and boarding kennel in Caracas, Venezuela, for ten years.

I am presently active in Agility competitions with my Labrador Retrievers and a Sheltie. I am a member NADAC (North American Dog Agility Council) and CPE (Canine Performance Events). Trained Dog Happy Dog is an approved Club to host NADAC Agility Trials.

During the last fifteen years I have done a lot of studying and investigation on alternative or holistic methods to deal with different ailments I have confronted rearing our own dogs. After attending seminars and consulting with vets, trainers and other breeders I now use the ”best of both worlds”…holistic and traditional treatments, to maintain my dogs in optimum health. This is how I came up to include hydro exercise as a non-invasive and proven method to help dogs live pain and drug free healthy lives.

This new awareness has also influenced my training methods, because by looking at a dog as a whole, considering diet, exercise AND training, permanent and quicker results can be obtained, as well as solving many difficult behavior problems. 

I have developed a highly effective training schedule which will enable you control your pet in a  short period of time. Limiting my classes to small groups or through private consultations I can effectively TEACH THE OWNER to train his own dog.

Trained Dog Happy Dog AND Happy Owners… that’s our goal.