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We'd Like to Introduce Dogsafe Instructors in the USA


Alaska Instructors


Trish Houser

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Areas:  Wasilla plus mobile classes in Palmer, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai Peninsula

​Trish Houser is a certified canine massage practitioner and the first Dogsafe Canine First Aid Instructor in Alaska. She is also the founder of Smiling Dog, a holistic massage and nutrition consultation studio in Big Lake. With a soft spot for senior dogs, the heart of her business is promoting alternative pain management therapies and improving quality and longevity of life through diet, exercise, massage and homeopathic remedies.
Trish is active in her community and enjoys teaching children how to properly care for their dogs. She also actively fund raises for The Roscoe Fund, a charity that provides economic assistance for pets in need of emergency medical treatment.

California Instructors


Anne-Frans Van Vliet

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​Areas: Marin County plus San Francisco, Berkeley, Palo Alto and Los Angeles
     
​Anne-Frans Van Vliet was the first Dogsafe Authorized Instructor in California where she is also a Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT) and founder of The Running Dog Ranch where she integrates exercise with behavior modification plus incorporating healing energy work and homeopathic remedies.

In addition, Anne-Frans is an active member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Women in the Pet Industry Network and In Defense of Animals and works with animal disaster and rescue groups nationally through the Humane Society of the USA and locally with the Marin Humane Society.
“I'm so grateful for my two black labs, Kaya and Kole, as well as my old girl Brooklyn, who was with me for many great years. They've all taught me and continue to guide me in developing a deeper understanding of all our beloved canines.” ​

Oregon Instructors


Karla Malcolm

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​​Areas: Corvallis
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Karla Malcolm lives in the beautiful Willamette Valley and with the launch of Karla Malcolm's Canine First Aid, she's excited to be the first Dogsafe Authorized Instructor for Oregon. For Karla, it's a dream come true to be able to bring together her love of both people and dogs in such a worthwhile course. Karla has been involved with animals in a variety of way for the past twenty years and professionally working with people as a Mental Health Therapist for even longer. Her own "zoo" includes three dogs -- Fizz, French bulldog, Rosie, cairn terrier and Nui, bullterrier -- plus nine chickens, a rabbit, a bearded dragon and a school of fish! 

Washington Instructors


Helga Karisch

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Areas: 
Seattle plus Burien, SeaTac and Normandy Park

Helga Karisch, SAMT, LAMT, is the owner of Happy Hounds & Horses, LLC and is a board-certified and licensed massage therapist for Large and Small Animals with a special interest and training in rehabilitation techniques. Helga's work offers a gentle and focused touch tailored to the needs of your animal companion.
Teaching Dogsafe Canine First Aid classes, together with her dog Mia, is another exciting opportunity to share her love and knowledge about animals.

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