Welcome to my website
Hello, My name is Mirela and I’m a dog behaviorist, though you can call me a dog advocate. Why not a dog whisperer? That would imply there’s a magical spell and a universal method that instantly solves all dog problems. Nothing could be further from the truth! Working with a dog based on contemporary behavioral knowledge and positive methods relies on an individual approach to each dog while understanding their limits and needs. It’s a daily job for the caretaker, where I am the guide. My love for animals began in childhood when we raised an adopted German Shepherd. Over time, I realized that love for animals alone was not enough to effectively help them and be their support in the human world. My desire for growth led me to study Dog Behavior at Tischner European Univeristy. In the meantime, I completed a series of courses and webinars, including those focused on the therapy of aggressive and reactive dogs.
Over time, I realized that love for animals alone was not enough to effectively help them and be their support in the human world. My desire for growth led me to study Dog Behavior at Tischner European Univeristy. In the meantime, I completed a series of courses and webinars, including those focused on the therapy of aggressive and reactive dogs. I am a certified pet-sitter with an extensive experience both in Europe and in the United States. I do believe that knowledge combined with empathy and „a heart for animals” is the key to solve all behavioral problems.Personally, I am a proud owner of two Bengal cats and a co-caretaker of a Labrador Retriever. After years of fast-paced, urban life, I found peace in the slow life of the suburbs of Chicago.
I founded Doggotive.com in gratitude to Xena and Petro—two beings who shaped my love for animals.