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. I am a member of the APDT (American Pet Dog Trainers Association) and NADAC (North American Dog Agility Council). Trained Dog Happy Dog is an approved Club to host NADAC Agility Trials.

During the last ten 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”… traditional and holistic 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.