Joann is a certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) at The Loose Leash Academy. She is an experienced dog trainer who has undergone extensive study and certification under the guidance of Malena DeMartini, a renowned expert in separation anxiety training.
Joann specializes in working with dogs facing separation anxiety or isolation distress, employing ethical and humane protocols tailored to each dog’s unique needs. Her certifications include CPDT-KA, CSAT, FDM, FFCP, MS, and RN. Her primary focus is to provide ethical, humane, and compassionate education and training for dogs and their families.
The Loose Leash Academy offers remote/virtual consultations worldwide and provides Separation Anxiety training for dog owners in Asheville, North Carolina, and beyond. Joann’s goal is to assist dog owners in addressing their dog’s separation anxiety issues by working with a Separation Anxiety Specialist.


