About Pawsitive Pets

Patrick has worked directly with animals since 2010 focusing on behavior and learning to effectively implement force-free training techniques. He graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Animal Science and a concentration in Companion Animal Behavior. He received the Certificate of Achievement in Dog Training in 2012 from the Animal Behavior College. He earned his Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed certification through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers in 2015. As of 2021 he has registered over 90 continuing education credits. He is also a Training Mentor for the CATCH Academy to help students learn the skills necessary to make a positive impact in the animal industry.

Patrick’s pronouns are he/him.

Carl has been working with Pawsitive Pets since 2016, beginning as a dog walker and pet sitter. With an interest to learn more in dog behavior, he shadowed under Patrick from 2016–2018 before then beginning work with his own clients. Since then, Carl has worked as a behavior consultant, having provided more than 5,000 lessons. He also helps in training our staff in understanding the application of the techniques and methods that we use in our lesson plans. Carl owns a husky, Yuki, who serves as a teaching and ambassador dog for Pawsitive Pets. Carl became co-owner in 2024 and is currently working toward an internationally recognized dog trainer certification.

Carl’s pronouns are he/him.

Katie has been working at Pawsitive Pets since 2017. Before working at Pawsitive Pets, she regularly volunteered at her local animal shelter and worked at Purdue’s Animal Disease Diagnostics Lab. Katie’s zoo consists of two dogs, two cats, and a saltwater fish tank!

Katie’s pronouns are she/her.

Rachel has always been an animal lover with a deep interest in animal welfare. She completed a high school work-study program for veterinary technicians and then attended Purdue University, studying Biology on the pre-vet track. During this time, she discovered her passion for training when she began working as a pet sitter at Pawsitive Pets. Outside of work, she can usually be found outdoors, reading, or spending time with her favorite people.

Rachel’s pronouns are she/her

Babbi has a degree in Anthropology from Ball State University. During her time at Ball State she studied some Primatology courses on Ape and Monkey behavior. She has been an animal enthusiast all her life; and has had dogs, cats and freshwater fish at home. She also happens to be our co-owner, Patrick’s, life partner and has followed his guidance in the training and care for their 2 dogs (Miley and Panda) and 2 cats (Aj and Elephant). Babbi has been working with Pawsitive Pets LLC since 2023. She enjoys furthering her skills and education to best serve our clients. In her free time she likes to paint, draw, read, and go camping.

Babbi’s pronouns are she/her.

Graci is a senior at Purdue University studying animal science. Growing up, she spent a lot of time around different animals like cows, pigs, dogs, and cats as she grew up on a farm. She participated in 4-H showing swine for 10 years and was the treasurer/vice president of her high school’s FFA. She has always had a soft spot for dogs. She interned at her local vet clinic her senior year of high school and even has helped family and friends with pet sitting.

Outside of working she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going on adventures, fishing and playing video games!

Graci’s pronouns are she/her.

Juliannah has been with the company since the beginning of 2025. She is a student in biology at Purdue University. She is pursuing pre-vet studies and is striving to become a veterinarian of many different animal types. She has a soft spot for rodents, and over the years has homed 5 pet rats and currently has a chinchilla. Her newest member is a corn snake, named Spork. Juliannah was a part of 4-H and showed alpacas for 10 years. She continues to volunteer for the llama and alpaca club, leading and teaching showmanship. She has always had a dog in the family and even participated in 4-H dog obedience. She is excited to continue learning and grow as a new trainer.

Juliannah’s pronouns are she/her.

Morgan has been working with dogs since 2019, when she began her career at a local dog daycare, boarding, and grooming facility. Growing up with dogs sparked her lifelong love for animals, and that passion continues today.

She currently shares her home with two dogs, including Enzo, her beloved Pit Bull/Mastiff mix. Enzo is truly her child and will celebrate his sixth birthday this October.

Outside of work, Morgan enjoys watching Formula 1, attending concerts, listening to audiobooks, spending time with friends, and, most of all, hanging out with her dogs.

Morgan’s pronouns are she/her.

Arleigh joined the Pawsitive Pets team because of her deep rooted love and passion for animals. She is currently pursuing an Associate degree in Agriculture at Ivy Tech Community College, where she is expanding her knowledge of animal care and health. Growing up involved in agriculture through FFA and 4-H she has experience providing care to a variety of animals. She enjoys getting to know each pet’s personality and all their unique quirks. Arleigh’s favorite part of her job is being able to make sure that they feel comfortable, safe, and loved just as their families do.

Arleigh’s pronouns are she/her.

Mikayla has been around animals her whole life. She grew up caring for a variety of animals. She had a beagle, a few freshwater fish, bunny, ball python, and bearded dragon throughout childhood. Mikayla currently has a leopard gecko named Chiquita and a pitbull mix named Cadbury. Mikayla spent a few summers throughout her childhood attending zoo camps at Columbian Park Zoo and Brookfield Zoo furthering her love for animals and learning more about a wide variety of wildlife. She also spent some time volunteering at the Loving Heart Animal Shelter one summer, and has worked at a couple humane societies caring for dogs and cats, helping them find their forever homes and helped socialize dogs that were more nervous. She joined our team in September 2025 with the interest in learning more about dog behaviors and the force-free training techniques while also getting to spend her work day around some great animals!

Mikayla loves spending time with her friends and family, photography, hanging out with her dog, and traveling.

Mikayla’s pronouns are she/her

Ryan was born in Syracuse, NY where he lived for 17 years. He then moved Wentzville, MO and graduated high school and went onto the University of Missouri- Columbia. While there, he obtained his B.S in Biological Sciences and a minor in Psychology. He then went on to intern at a wild sanctuary in White Hills, AZ. There, he managed the care of exotic animals such as lions, tigers, wolves, and reptiles. He then went back to St. Louis, MO for another internship, where he participated in a research study on mating behaviors of Mexican wolves as they were to be released out into the wild. He would get his fist zookeeper position at Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX. There, he managed the care and training of many of the mammal collection, including African elephants, African lions, Sumatran tigers, giraffes, white rhinos, black bears, mountain lions, and small primates. He then moved on to Zoo Atlanta, where he was more specialized and managed the care and training of just the carnivore collection, including giant otters, Asian small clawed otters, sun bears, lions, tigers, and clouded leopards. After that, he moved to Rapid City, SD, where he obtained his CPDT-KA certification and found himself in Lafayette, IN. He has now been with us for almost 3 years, working with emotional issues such as separation anxiety, resource guarding, frustration on leash, and fear towards dogs and people.

Ryan has a Bernese Mountain dog who is 9 years old and is acclimating to apartment life. His name is Puck and, depending on the season, weighs between 108 and 113lbs.

Ryan’s pronouns are he/him.

Devin has worked with Pawsitive Pets since May of 2025. She came to the company with a background in shelter work and a passion for animal behavior and training. She started as a pet sitter, but has since shadowed under Patrick and Carl in order to become a trainer within the company. She began working with her own clients in 2026. Devin is now working towards certification with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.

Devin’s pronouns are she/her.