Sophie Riina is a professional dog trainer certified by Anthony Jerone’s School of Dog Training & Career Inc. She has completed an intensive training course covering all aspects of canine care, behavior and training. She has trained many dogs of various ages, temperaments, breeds and sizes. Her love of animals and especially dogs turned her interests to dog training.

Before becoming a dog trainer, Sophie worked in television as an assistant editor and graphics designer, working on such animal related shows as "The Pet Department" for f/x cable and "Nature" for PBS. Poochie University's current mascot is Charlie the Cocker Spaniel. Go to the Gallery page to see pictures of Sophie and some of the dogs she has trained.