Our Team

  • Erika & Earl

    Erika J.

    Erika is the owner of Blue Dingo Dogs. Growing up around dogs and horses in the grooming, training, and show worlds it was her first group class with the family dog that solidified her love of dog training and behavior.

    Erika is a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer, Fear Free Trainer/Groomer, IAABC Accredited Trainer, CGC Evaluator, and Do More With Your Dog certified trainer, and she has been training dogs for over 14 years.

  • Cheryl B.

    Cheryl is the general manager and senior groomer at Blue Dingo Dogs. Prior to our expansion, Cheryl groomed for Creature Comforts for 12 years. She is a fear-free certified groomer and a member of the New England Pet Groomers Association. She is skilled in the kind and effective handling of dogs who are nervous, fearful, and need a gentle touch.

    Cheryl went to Essex Agricultural Tech in 1984. Her interest was in the conformation and breed specialty shows. She has been involved in every facet of working with dogs, horses, and small animals all of her life.

  • Norah

    Norah is our little boss lady! You will likely see her in the office, in grooming, or working as a demo dog. Norah loves traveling, hiking, training, and most types of food! She has her CGC, DCAT, points in Happy Ratters and Novice Trick Dog Title. We are working on Agility, Rally, and Scentwork. We hope to be competing in Nosework this fall!

  • Emma S

    Emma S.

    Emma began her training career as a training and behavior intern at The Humane Society of Boulder Valley in Boulder, Colorado. There she provided behavior modification for shelter dogs so that they could be adoption candidates. Once she moved to New England she became a Training and Behavior Coordinator at The New Hampshire SPCA, where she provided training, and enrichment for shelter dogs, group classes, and private training for the public.

    In addition to being a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner, she has her CPDT-KA through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT®), is a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and currently pursuing certification with Leslie McDevitt to become a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI). With her own business, A Dog's Eye View MA, she provides private in-home training and outdoor group classes to Haverhill and surrounding areas.