Meet Averi Gibas, owner of Unleashed Dog Training.

My name is Averi Gibas, I am the owner and head trainer here at Unleashed. I grew up training dogs for fun because I enjoyed helping the dogs develop into better citizens.

With a love for teaching, I started hosting free group classes for the local 4-H where my talent blossomed. By learning how to effectively communicate to kids how to teach their dogs, I was able to learn new skills for training. I shadowed under other successful leaders and dog trainers to insure I was setting the kids and their dogs up for success.

This led to me starting the Saginaw County Dog Program at the local fair. During this time, I took myself and many kids to the state level, showing in showmanship, agility, rally and obedience. The program took off and is still successfully continued today under other leadership. 

My husband, Shane was stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, so I packed up and moved south. During my time in NC, I attended seminars taught by some of the best trainers in the country including Natalia Balabanov. I have worked as contracted trainer for an amazing business and backed the real life experience with online schooling to become the best that I could be. I have competed in countless AKC sports, became certified through AKC as an evaluator and trainer, and participated in the local Schutzhund club. 

My training experience includes teaching group classes for AKC Star Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, agility and scent work. Service dog training includes basics tasks and scent alerts such as: medicine retrieval, light switches, finding and handing objects, deep pressure therapy, heart rate, blood sugar, migraine, and fainting alerts. 

My style of training is very different from your average trainers, but it is backed by science and success that creates happier and healthier dogs. I look forward to working with you!