About Power Pups

Power Pups will give you personalized attention to address the issues that matter to you the most. We want you to enjoy the pet you have in your home and help you have a compatible and happy experience. We can help you learn what your dog’s needs are and help you learn to communicate what you expect of them. Read our story below!

Who We Are

Power Pups is owned and operated by Liz Purkaple. Liz has studied dog training and behavior for several years and has worked with all types and many different breeds of dogs. Her credentials include:

  • Master’s Degree in Animal Science and Behavior
  • Certification through the Victoria Stilwell Academy
  • Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer through CPCFT Worldwide
  • Certification in Cooperative Care
  • Work with the Puppies 4 Parole program and teaching inmates to train shelter dogs for the CGC test

Liz has trained and competed with her English springer spaniels in rally obedience, scent work, barn hunt, agility, and musical freestyle. These sports hone skills for reading canine body language and building clear communication between handler and dog.  She uses these skills to make training effective for any goal.

If you want someone who will work with your needs and your dog’s needs to build your relationship so you can understand each other and live happily together, then get in touch and start to make those dreams a reality! I believe in creating lasting, positive changes through patience, consistency, and clear communication. Every dog is unique, and so is every owner. That’s why I take a personalized approach to training, tailoring each program to fit your lifestyle and your dog’s individual temperament.

What this means for you:

You get a trainer who:

  •  Uses proven, science-based methods
  • Focuses on building your relationship and not just training obedience
  •  Will not promise quick fixes
  • Understands that every dog is an individual, as is every owner.

Get Started with your Dog's Transformation

Fill out an inquiry form with us so we can get to you know you and your dog and start on the path to creating a confident, happy dog!

Thank you so much for working on fitness with me and Brady.  I really mean that.  I learned a lot, and Brady was the one who really benefited.  Him and any other dog I may have in the future.  Plus, it was fun.

— Patty and Brady