Certified Dog Trainers - Rancho Santa Margarita Team
All Trainers are certified or working towards certification (CCPDT) - the only independent nationally recognized program providing the most up-to-date positive reinforcement training.
Certified Training Management Certified Tustin Trainers
Corey Long, CPDT-KA
RSM Assistant Training Manager
Growing up with a family involved in rescue and rehabilitation, I learned to love and care for dogs early on. It was only natural that I’d eventually find myself working in the animal field.
I joined Wags & Wiggles in 2014, starting in daycare before transitioning onto the training team. What I love most about my job is helping dogs learn how to think and helping their humans learn how to communicate with them clearly. Watching that connection grow is incredibly rewarding.
One of the biggest joys in my life is my dog, Cusco. He arrived at Wags as a rescue puppy through one of our partner organizations and entered our Board and Train program. After just one lesson with him, I knew he belonged with me. I adopted him, and he’s been my loyal sidekick ever since—especially in classes like Zen Dog.
When I’m not at Wags, I’m likely spending time outdoors with my family—hiking, camping, or relaxing with a good book.
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Karina Granat
RSM Trainer
I was born and raised in Europe, in a small but very beautiful country called Lithuania. I actually received my Masters in Law back home and worked as a junior lawyer for a couple of years. However, training animals was my most favorite thing to do, so I left my law office and got into the dog training world!
I started working in the Lithuanian Kennel Club office, and trained dogs independently. I have a smart and active Labrador Retriever, and together we competed in Obedience and Rally competitions. She has been trained in multiple fields, including Obedience, Rally Obedience, confirmation shows, and mantrailing. She is also an animal assisted therapy dog and knows a lot of tricks!
I traveled to and from the United States often and finally moved out here in 2017. I lived in Santa Barbara for over a year and worked at a dog training facility there, then decided that I want to move down to Orange County. That was a great decision, because now I work at Wags and couldn't be happier being part of this team!
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Jenn Wong
RSM Trainer
I am a long-time owner and lover of dogs! I am a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner Dog Trainer (KPACTP), Certified Dog Trainer and Cat Trainer through the nationally recognized Animal Behavior College (ABCDT), and an Associate Nose Work Instructor (ANWI).
Along with teaching Nose Work and Obedience, I also enjoy practicing and teaching Canine Freestyle and Sport Dog classes!
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Noah Dumhart
RSM Trainer
Growing up, I’ve always had dogs, but it wasn’t until I began working at Wags that I realized It was something I wanted to turn into a career.
I joined Wags and Wiggles in the summer of 2021, thanks to my dog Belle, who did the Board and Train program. Earlier in 2022, we added another dog to our family, Lily, a German Shepherd/Husky mix. When I first began working at Wags, I started on the daycare floor. But eventually, I got the awesome opportunity to join the training team! I couldn’t be happier with the wonderful team of dog lovers like myself.
When I’m not working with animals, I’m either spending time playing video games or going on adventures with my dogs and friends.