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Karin Liebrand
Karin Liebrand Dog Trainer at Austin Dog Zone

Karin Liebrand is an experienced writer with a diverse skill set that includes creating captivating and informative copy. With a portfolio that showcases her expertise in both online and print media, Karin has proven her ability to engage readers and further organizational goals. Her writing projects range from articles and email newsletters to product recommendations and reviews.

In addition to her writing prowess, Karin is an accomplished dog trainer. Since 2013, she has been using rewards-based training methods to establish positive communication between humans and pets. Through her training, she fosters a spirit of teamwork, collaboration, and trust. She has worked as a dog trainer for Austin Dog Zone, Hearts and Paws, Purple Dog, Karma Dog Training, and as an independent contractor.

Karin's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Oklahoma and training from the Karen Pryor Academy. You can view her impressive online portfolio here: https://karinliebrand.journoportfolio.com/.

More about this expert

Full name
Karin Liebrand
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Title
Dog Trainer
Company
Austin Dog Zone (since 2017)
Industry
Professional Training and Coaching
LinkedIn Connections
192
Summary
Experienced writer who creates lively, informative copy that engages your readers and furthers your organizations goals. Proficient with both online and print media. Previous writing projects include articles, email newsletter copy, product recommendations, reviews, brochures. Adept at using SEO keywords to optimize content. Skilled with diverse subject matter, including pets, health, business information, gardening, interior design, city lifestyles. Professional dog trainer since 2013, using rewards-based training to jumpstart positive communication between humans and pets, while teaching a valuable skillset that fosters a spirit of teamwork, collaboration and trust. My online portfolio can be viewed here: https://karinliebrand.journoportfolio.com/
Skills
Dog Behavior Dog Training

Education

Karen Pryor Academy
University of Oklahoma
Master of Arts
Field of study: Journalism and Mass Communication

Positions

Austin Dog Zone
Austin, Texas, United States
Dog Trainer
Mar 2017 - Present

• Private lessons for leash reactivity, basic and advanced obedience, puppy manners & socialization
• Lead trainer for Austin Reactive Dog Walk, sponsored by Austin Dog Zone
• In-home board and train
Hearts and Paws
Austin, Texas, United States
Dog Trainer
Jan 2017 - Present

• Lead instructor for dog training classes including Basic Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, Tricks, Canine Good Citizen, Scratchpad, Polite Greetings.
• Work with clients to achieve training goals through private one-on-one lessons
• Write lively copy for customer communications including email newsletters, class descriptions
• AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Evaluator
• Board and Train
Purple Dog
Austin, Texas, United States
Dog Trainer | Pet Sitter | Dog Walker
Aug 2013 - Jan 2020

• In-home visits to care for pets while owners are out of town or at work
• Private one-on-one training sessions for puppies, basic manners and leash walking
• Organized and taught dog training classes focused on leash walking and recalls
Karma Dog Training
Austin, Texas, United States
Dog Trainer
May 2016 - Feb 2017

• Lead instructor for classes: Puppy Kindergarten & Socialization and Basic Dog Obedience
• Private In-home lessons to address basic manners and problem issues
Self Employed
Austin, Texas, United States
Freelance/Contract Writer
May 1997 - Aug 2013

• Versatile writer with experience creating online and print copy, including SEO copy, website content, email newsletter copy, magazine/newspaper articles
• Magazine credits include: Garden Borders, Texas Gardener, Austin Home & Living, Austin Fit Magazine,
• Editor, "Cooking the Books: What Every Accountant Should Know About Fraud," Association of Certified Fraud Examiners