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About Us
Hi! I'm Leannah Fulmer, founder and head trainer of The Social Pup. From adopting my first family dog to volunteering at local shelters, I've been living with and learning about dogs my whole life.
After earning a bachelor's degree in English from UT Austin, I trained at a professional dog training school in Central Texas, where I learned balanced methods—using both rewards and punishment. I soon realized that dog training involving aversive methods isn't as effective as rewards based methods, and damages the human-canine bond. I shifted to rewards-based training and never looked back!
I've since taught classes and private lessons for both nonprofit and for-profit training businesses, opening The Social Pup in 2019 to bring high-quality training to Georgetown, Round Rock, and Leander. I regularly pursue continuing education from industry leaders such as Karen Pryor Academy, Fenzi Academy, Fear Free, and AKC, and enjoy dog sports like agility and nosework, with titles in obedience and tricks.
Because dog training is unregulated, I believe ethical, professional standards matter. I'm certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, a Fear Free Certified Professional, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
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I treat my clients, both human and canine, with respect and compassion. I can't wait to meet you and your pup!
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Leannah Fulmer, CPDT-KA
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Meet the Team
Marketing Consultant/Dog Training Assistant
Kayla Flinn
Kayla's love for animals started as a little girl. Starting at 13 years old, she began volunteering at shelters across San Antonio, San Marcos, and Austin. She spent several years as an animal care technician at Kyle PAWS Animal Shelter, volunteering at SARA Animal Sanctuary with everything from dogs to horses, and caring for animals at a pet boarding facility.
Today, Kayla brings that animal care background together with her degree and experience in marketing to support The Social Pup, sharing her expertise to help The Social Pup expand its growing paw print in the central Texas area. She also enjoys working alongside Leannah on hands-on assistance in dog training classes across Georgetown, Round Rock and Leander. In her spare time she enjoys taking her dog Bowie for adventures around Austin.