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Erin Hartiens-Santiago is a highly knowledgeable and experienced professional in the field of pet care, training, nutrition, and holistic alternatives. With a background that includes growing up on a working farm and rescuing stray animals, Erin has brought their expertise to the healthcare industry as a nurse for 15 years before deciding to pursue a career in their true passion. They have since volunteered over 1,000 hours training and rehabilitating dogs, evaluating and placing hundreds of dogs into foster and adoptive homes. Erin is also the founder of the non-profit foster home and community outreach group, The Journey Project, which aims to give every dog a chance at a full and happy life. In addition, Erin is a skilled dog trainer and has helped dogs overcome various behavioral challenges, such as anxiety and leash reactivity. Their patient and down-to-earth approach has been highly effective in assisting both dogs and their owners.
More about this expert
- Full name
- Erin Hartiens-Santiago
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Title
- CFO
- Company
- Stay at Home Mum (since 2015)
- Industry
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- LinkedIn profile
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-hartiens-santiago-98042993/
- LinkedIn Connections
- 90
- Summary
- Offering expert advice in pet care, training, nutrition and holistic alternatives. A customer service guru! Background: I have a lifetime of experience with animals. I grew up on a working farm in rural Texas and often rescued stray or injured animals that wandered up to our home. At a young age, I thought I might grow up to be a vet, but instead choose a career in the healthcare industry as a nurse. After 15 years in the medical field, I was ready to get back to my roots. In 2009, I began volunteering and fostering for a local rescue group. During my time with the rescue, I helped to evaluate and place hundreds of dogs into foster and adoptive homes. My own foster dogs were often adopted within just a few weeks of coming into our home! After volunteering over 1,000 hours of time training and rehabilitating dogs in my own time, I decided to follow this path towards a professional career.
- Skills
- Dog Training Rehabilitation
Education
- RMNW Canine Resource Center
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Dog training internship
Attended in 2011 - 2011
Field of study: Animal Behavior and Ethology - Driftwood Dressage training
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Internship and training
Attended in 2008 - 2008
Field of study: Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
Positions
- Stay at Home Mum
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CFO
Jan 2015 - Present
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Lofty Dog Austin
austin area, texas
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Sales Associate
May 2014 - Present
Sales associate and customer service guru for a locally-owned pet product/food store. Need expert advice on food, toys, holistic care supplies? Come visit us!
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The Journey Project
Austin Area, Texas
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Dog rescue and rehabilitation
Jan 2010 - Present
Company Overview: We believe that every human can be a hero, and every dog deserves a chance to live a full and happy life! The Journey Project was created in honor of our friend and former foster, Savage (aka Journey). Journey was dumped in a local kill shelter, left to die. We believe he was used for fighting, and unfortunately, he was not able to be rehabilitated. Angered by the senseless tragedy of his death, we decided to do MORE to help dogs in need. We foster and help with training and outreach for several area rescue groups.
We are a non-profit foster home and community outreach group for several rescue groups in Texas.
Find me at: https://www.facebook.com/TheJourneyProject
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Leaps N' Hounds
austin, texas area
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Dog Trainer
Aug 2013 - Jan 2015
Since 2009, I have fostered, trained, and rehabilitated dogs from all walks of life. I have helped dogs overcome anxiety, fearfulness, leash reactive behavior, and learn to be a part of the family. My rescue and training experience over the years has helped me connect with other dogs owners and guide them through many types of problematic behavior. I pride myself on being honest, patient and down-to-earth – an approach that works wonders for most dogs and owners!
As of 2014, I am teaching basic and advanced obedience classes and offer Nose work and Leash Reactivity seminars through Leaps n' Hounds. I am a volunteer with the Austin Dog Alliance therapy dog program. I also donate my time and training skills by fostering for several rescue groups. I am the founder of an adoption concierge program called The Journey Project.
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The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas Area
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Staff Nurse
2007 - 2008
Student health services department/Clinical side