Meet your PUP Trainer

Hey there! My name is Roseanna Burnam. I have been training and working with dogs professionally since 2015. I am a proud member of the DFW Positive Dog Trainers Network which holds each trainer accountable for utilizing humane and current dog training methods. I graduated TAMUC in 2014 with a Bachelor's degree in elementary education which has been extremely beneficial in a successful dog training career. Adults AND children are a huge part of the picture when I work with pups.

I specialize in puppy development, obedience, and specific behavior modification. I use positive reinforcement and the least intrusive methods, all backed by science. These methods create a trusting relationship and establish clear communication between you and your beloved, furry, family member.

I believe there is no place for punishment, aversive tools, or methods when a dog trainer knows how to effectively communicate with the whole personality of a pet. When you know better everyone can do better. I take pride in knowing I can educate away from old misinformed ways on working with our furry friends.

Together we will reinforce an alternative behavior to replace undesired behaviors through positive reinforcement. I absolutely love providing a positive learning environment and experience for you and your dogs.

PUPS Approach

I help pet parents achieve an ethical road to learning and teaching.

I started my dog training career in 2015 and have loved every minute. Helping dog owners understand and enjoy the training journey is my goal.

During my college residency in elementary education, I made a big decision to have a different type of student: those with 4 paws! My love for pups, led me to combine education and training dogs.

The journey to become a dog trainer can be full of life changing decisions. I am so thankful I ended up on the road to science-backed, ethical methods of teaching, immersed in positive reinforcement.

It wasn't until I adopted my first Siberian Husky Asia that I truly dove into the world of dog behavior. Huskies taught me so much about patience and trust. I have learned from some amazing mentor trainers with so much in depth behavioral knowledge, and years of experience. I am amazed at how humans and dogs co-exist and how strong these two species bond. It’s magical and everyone deserves the best methods to achieving their training goals.

Dogs have had such a huge impact on my life as well as the clients I work with.

I LOVE that I can teach the two to communicate in a way that's effective, enjoyable, and trust building.

I LOVE helping eliminate the stigma that you need to be dominant, intimidating, demanding, or forceful to have a well behaved dog.

I LOVE the motto “be a snack dealer, not a pack leader.” If you can train a killer whale or tiger using force free methods, your domesticated pet dog can absolutely learn without using forceful methods.

I LOVE to teach eye opening body language, effective communication skills, and alternatives to unwanted behaviors.