Sedef Dündar Varriale
KPA-CTP
I am a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Professional Dog Trainer (KPA-CTP), currently advancing my education toward becoming a Certified Behavior Consultant. I provide tailored training and comprehensive pet care rooted in respect and understanding.
Originally from Istanbul, Türkiye, a paradise for stray cats and dogs, I developed an early awareness of how stray animals naturally coexist within densely populated urban environments. This background continues to shape my approach and informs my commitment to supporting animals and their humans in navigating modern city life with greater harmony and confidence.
I work with dogs of all ages and sizes to help them integrate smoothly into the human world. My work also focuses on helping dog parents to understand their dogs’ perspective, fostering more harmonious relationships.
My Philosophy
My work is based on positive reinforcement and relationship-centered training. I believe in building companionship with dogs rather than seeing ourselves as superior to them.
Dogs are not small humans. They perceive the world through a different understanding of reality and communicate in their own language. Just as we wouldn’t expect a person to learn a new language before being taught, we shouldn't expect dogs to understand our world's rules without being gently and clearly guided into it. To thrive together, we must first acknowledge and respect these differences.
True training involves learning how to translate between two worlds.
I work with dog parents who want more than quick fixes. I support those who may struggle to find time but still want to meet their dog’s physical and emotional needs, as well as puppy parents focused on building the right foundations from the start. I provide guidance and support that fits to a wide range of lifestyles, families, and daily rhythms.
Training & Sitting — A Unified Approach
Pets deserve consistency and safety. Especially when their best friends are away. Therefore, I don’t believe in “just watching” pets. I believe in the importance of maintaining routines, training through simple yet meaningful daily interactions, and supporting their self-regulation. My goal is to advocate for their well-being by applying my training knowledge during their stay with me.
This work is not just my profession. It is my passion, and the world I chose to build my life around.
And I would be honored to walk this journey with you and your companion.
