Meet Our Team
At Clickstart we pride ourselves in representing the very best of modern dog training: educated, ethical, and effective. Our mission is to provide a safe and fun learning environment for both ends of the leash, and to teach pet parents how to speak their best friend’s language for a lifetime of joy together.
Cassie Pestana
Clickstart’s Co-Owner & Certified Behavior Consultant
BA, KPA-CTP, CBCC-KA, PetTech Pro
Graduated from Brown University with a degree in Biology: Animal Ethology and Evolutionary Science.
Areas of Expertise: Reactivity & Aggression, Fear & Anxiety, Remedial Socialization, Rescue Dog Acclimation
Learning About: Predation Substitute Training, Nose Work
Liv Healy
Clickstart’s Co-Owner & Certified Behavior Consultant
MA, CBCC-KA, FFCP, Atlas CT
Areas of Expertise: Service Dogs, Cat/Dog Integration, Reactivity & Aggression, Advanced Obedience, Puppy Raising
Learning About: Nose Work, Rally Obedience, Competition Obedience
Alex Dowdall
Clickstart Trainer since 2022
BS, ABC-CT, CPDT-KA
Areas of Expertise: Agility, Advanced Obedience, Trick Training, Puppy Training & Socialization
Learning About: Reactivity, Intra-Household Aggression
Michael Louria
Clickstart Trainer since 2018
Areas of Expertise: Confidence & Relationship Building, Puppy Training & Socialization, Obedience Training
Learning About: Trick Training, Reactivity, Cooperative Care
Amanda Alvarez
Clickstart Trainer since 2022
Areas of Expertise: Puppy Training & Socialization, Trick Training, Canine Fitness, Canine Enrichment
Learning About: Reactivity, Advanced Obedience, Shelter Dog Management
Allegra Ringo
Clickstart Trainer since 2022
Areas of Expertise: Puppy Training & Socialization, Obedience Training, Small dogs
Learning About: Child/Dog Integration, Senior Dog Enrichment & Training, Cooperative Care
Nick Garcia-Zacher
Clickstart Trainer since 2023
Areas of Expertise: Puppy Training & Socialization, Obedience Training, Canine Enrichment
Learning About: Service Dogs, Reactivity, Trick Training
