Deb Stone, IAABC-ADT

Deb is a self proclaimed dog nerd who grew up in Olathe, KS and has worked in the pet care sector for over 10 years. Her journey began in the pet care industry, where she worked at a doggie daycare for three years during college and later as a Rover pet sitter and dog walker. Deb went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Feed Science and Management with a minor in Companion Animal Nutrition from Kansas State University, combining her love for animals with her interest in science and technology. She then spent seven years pursuing a career in pet food product development as a project manager where she gained valuable experience working with teams of people.

Although she had always been passionate about dogs and curious about behavior, Deb’s deeper dive into dog behavior began with her own reactive and aggressive dog, Lupin. Determined to help him, she sought guidance from leading professionals and immersed herself in the study of canine behavior—reading extensively, listening to podcasts, and attending countless workshops, webinars, and conferences.

In 2021, Deb began teaching group classes part-time at Let’s Speak Dog in Easton Pennsylvania, while continuing her full-time career in project management. She quickly discovered how much she loved helping humans learn about dogs and it wasn’t long before she realized dog training was her true calling. By 2023, Deb transitioned to dog training full time and has been pursuing her passion ever since. In her tenure as a dog trainer Deb has worked with all kinds of different dogs of various age, breed, size, background and temperament. In 2025 Deb relocated back to the Olathe, KS area to be with family, and brought with her all the skills and knowledge she gained from working with some of the country's top experts in the northeast.

Deb is an Accredited Dog Trainer through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC-ADT) and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She specializes in working with dogs who have big feelings about the world—those who are reactive, fearful, or simply struggling to navigate their environment. Having shared her life with a dog who has big feelings,she knows first hand how challenging it can be, and finds great joy supporting owners through the process.