DOG BEHAVIOR PROBLEM?   Call 603-856-7509 OR    Email Helen For Help

DOG BEHAVIOR PROBLEM?   Call 603-856-7509 OR
  Email Helen For Help

Meet the Trainers

Helen St. Pierre

“Helen is a true treasure of a dog trainer”

Helen is the owner and operator of No Monkey Business Dog Training. Based in Concord New Hampshire, she is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and a Operation Socialization Certified Trainer (OSCT) She is also a licensed and certified Family Dog Mediator. Helen has been training dogs for over 20 years. She is a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, a member of the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals and is a certified member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and a member of the Pet Professional Guild. Helen is also a licensed Dogs and Storks educator, a licensed Dogs and Toddlers educator, and a certified AKC evaluator.

Helen’s skills range from basic obedience to behavior modification of serious problems including aggression as well as service dog training. Helen is always doing one on one behavior consultations, and Helen teaches classes locally in the Concord, New Hampshire area and offers workshops and seminars on a variety of subjects all around New England and internationally. Helen is constantly going to continuing education seminars to learn more about the fascinating world of dog behavior, and she has been featured on the radio, in print, and on T.V. for her work! She volunteers countless hours at the local SPCA and works with homeless dogs to help them learn skills to find a home faster. She teaches class on dog behavior and ethology at the local college too! She has worked as a trainer for the humane society rehabilitating aggressive dogs, and helping homeless dogs find the right home. She also was the volunteer 4-H dog club leader, and taught basic obedience at a prestigious training academy in Durango, Colorado. She is educated in canine behavior and has a strong foundation of knowledge on the psychological principles and applications of dog training. Helen has both the academic and hands-on skills that make for a great trainer and behavior consultant.

Helen has eleven dogs of her own, two Collies named Corduroy and Rupert, and Mallory a Papillon! Messner is a rescue papillon and Legend, a Scottish Deerhound. She adopted a rescue cattle dog, named Joker. She also has Chess, a Japanese Chin and Pixel and Persephone – rescued Chinese crested. Aslan is her Belgian shepherd that she works regularly in protection work. Helen also has a horse Noah, four cats, 2 parrots, a tortoise, a hedgehog, and two daughters Grace and Evelyn. She takes great pride in her work and treats every animal she trains as if it were her own, making your training experience motivating and enjoyable! When not training dogs she is running her senior and hospice dog rescue out of her home,

“Katie is so fun to have as a teacher!”

Katie Gilpatrick is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and began her career in dog training as an assistant to Helen St. Pierre spring 2014. She is so grateful to be a part of the No Monkey Business team! Due to the wealth of knowledge that Helen shares, and the science-based seminars attended, she became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer in 2017. In addition, Katie knows it is important to be knowledgeable on the most current methods of training. Katie achieves this through constantly immersing herself in many references, observing and learning from Helen, attending classes both at No Monkey Business with her dogs, and science backed human classes for continuing education, as well as learning from each dog she gets the pleasure to meet.

Katie’s interest in dog training originated with her siberian husky, Margo: a sweet, loving adolescent dog, who earned her CGC after much practice. Time spent in many classes with Helen, triumphs celebrated, as well as tears shed over struggles of training, have shown her what it means to be a dog parent. Consequently, being a part of the canine community led her to adopting her German Shepherd, Boston, who is a wonderful teacher of patience and dedication. Both are important qualities to have when working with animals (or humans!) As learned through first hand experience, the entire journey of becoming a dog parent is to create a lasting relationship with your dog, and that’s what Katie aims to do in classes with you and yours; create a loving, fun, and rewarding bond through collaboration, excitement, and support.

Katie Gilpatrick

Olivia Miller

“Olivia’s experience with pit bulls was so helpful to have!”

Olivia grew up in a animal loving family, there was always dogs and cats running around. At age 5 Olivia’s grandmother went behind her parents back and got her a Shih Tzu, this was Olivia’s first dog. She named him Lucky (because she was lucky to keep him). Lucky’s name came through for him too, he survived a 5 year old’s love and care, an owls consistent attacks during the night, and living with a older German Shepard mix, and two black labs. Olivia had Lucky for a long time, almost 15 years, but in his elderly age he developed some health condition which caused him to be put down. 

A year later Olivia could stop thinking about the pidder padder of a puppy.  She started dreaming of having her own dog again. Like fate with in a week Olivia met a woman who had accident puppies and needed them to go as soon as they were 8 weeks old. She had 7 girls and 1 boy, and that boy became Olivia’s Cyrus. Cyrus was a new beginning for Olivia, and although her family had never trained any of their animals before, Olivia wanted Cyrus trained. At 8 weeks old Olivia got Cyrus into class, and he was doing so well. He was so smart and so determined to please when working together. On the last day of the 6 week class (Graduation Day) the trainer brought her demo dog in. This demo dog attacked Cyrus over a milk bone, after that Cyrus developed fear aggression and Olivia was very hesitant to bring Cyrus to another trainer. 

A couple months went by and Olivia was trying to find the best trainer for Cyrus as his reactions were getting worse and worse. This is when an animal specialist for Florida  reached out to her with the company name No Monkey Business Dog Training With Helen. Helen worked with Cyrus and Olivia and helped create a relationship that is unbreakable. Helen stabilized Olivia and Cryus, and now almost three years later Cyrus is almost an angel and  Olivia has adopted a Staffordshire Terrier mix named Ginger (so she start all over again!). Today Olivia is an assistant for Helen at No Monkey business Dog Training so one day she can become a Certified dog Trainer and help people and animals create the relationship that they deserve and also help them keep their sanity, just as Helen did for Olivia. It’s hard to imagine how Olivia’s life would have been if she never would of met Helen, and it’s Olivia’s hope to also be that helpful, resourceful, and committed trainer for those who are in need of one.

Travis Borruso

Travis Borruso

From an early age, Travis Borruso has always loved animals; growing up with his mother being a Vet-Tech, he was always around dogs. At a young age, Travis always knew he wanted to have a future with animals, but he wasn’t sure what path he wanted to take. He constantly flip-flopped between animal trainer and veterinarian until his family brought home their first dog, Cocoa. Cocoa was a mixed breed, rescued from Puerto Rico and was just around 4 years old when she was adopted by the Borruso family. On December 20th, 2011, Cocoa sadly passed away from a tumor on her liver, but through death, there became life. Travis finally decided what path to take. Travis states: “The reason I became a dog trainer is because of my first dog Cocoa. When we first got her, I was very young and training her was difficult for me. I feel that if I had trained her more proficiently, then she would have lived an even better life than the one we had given her. I swore to her that I would become a trainer to give all animals the best life they could possibly have.”
 
Travis now owns a 6 1/2-year-old Llewellin Setter named Murray and a cattle dog mix he adopted this past year from the SPCA named Desmond. Travis, Desmond, and Murray could not be happier in the life that they share with each other.
 
Travis attended UNH studying Animal Science specializing in companion animal, and marine life training. In Late May of 2018, Travis contacted Helen in hopes of an Internship which Helen gladly accepted. Travis then went into a 6-week observation course, sitting in on Sunday classes. After those 6 weeks, Travis was absolutely amazed by Helen and her team and was offered to stay as an assistant trainer. He is happy to say that he enjoys every second he spends with No Monkey Business.

Tess Roever

Tess is a certified professional dog trainer (knowledge assessed). She began her training journey as an assistant at No Monkey Business Dog Training in 2018. She also worked as a behavior specialist with shelter dogs, creating and carrying out training plans to help them get adopted. She received her certification in 2020 and is always keeping up to date on the latest methods and science with continuing education. She has learned so much from Helen and the team at No Monkey Business Dog Training, and is so excited to be a part of such an amazing business! Tess has also learned a great deal from the two dogs of her own, a village dog from Kosovo named Alea, and a min pin chihuahua mix named Ginger. Her goal is to share all that she has learned to help create strong relationships between people and dogs.

Naomi Smith

Naomi Smith

Naomi is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed, through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). Naomi is a professional member of The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) . Naomi holds an AAS in Business Administration from Columbia-Greene Community College and a BA in Psychology, with a minor in Biology, from the University of Southern Maine. 
 
Naomi began working with dogs as a volunteer, walking dogs first at The Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick, ME and then at the NHSPCA in Stratham, NH, as well as transporting rescue dogs on their way to shelters and adopters in Maine. After graduating from USM, Naomi began working at York Bark and Play managing doggie playgroups. The dog daycare environment provided a great opportunity to hone her canine behavior observation and group management skills.  She started her dog training career by completing an internship with the Behavior and Training Department at the NHSPCA and later joined the team as a dog trainer in 2014. While there she worked training shelter dogs with behavioral needs, collaborated with dedicated dog walking volunteers, and helped caring pet parents and their dogs through group training classes and behavior consultations. ​Currently, Naomi teaches group training classes in Maine, Massachusetts, and soon New Hampshire, as well as teaching private training sessions in the seacoast area. 
 
Naomi stays up to date on the latest canine learning and behavior research and dog training best practices by regularly participating in continuing education, including attending conferences, workshops, lectures, and training classes with her own dogs.
 
Naomi shares her life with 6 dogs, mostly mixed breed, Darwin, Cracker, Troody, Ginger, Luci, and a Corgi named Grendel. She enjoys dabbling in dog sports, including weight pull, rally obedience, agility, and Happy Ratters.
Seren Maxwell

Seren Maxwell

Seren has been working with a variety of species including horses, dogs, cats and rats, over the past fifteen years. Seren dual-specializes in puppy development as well as behavior modification (Reactivity, Aggression, Fear). Seren currently teaches both group classes as well as private lessons and in-home services for behavior, obedience, detection work, and trick/stunt dog.  She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed, through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers. Seren is also passionate about teaching cooperative care handling skills for Fear Free grooming and vet visits. She has successfully completed the Fear Free Animal Trainer Certification Program and is recognized as a Fear Free Professional. Seren is also a Professional Member of the APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers), a Professional Member of the Pet Professionals Guild, a supporting member of the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Certified Stunt Dog Judge, Certified Canine Fitness Coach and an Official American Kennel Club Evaluator. She continues to regularly attend online classes, seminars, and workshops, to stay up to date and informed with the most current and scientifically based training and tools. Seren trains in/competes in and has titled dogs in various sports including agility, nosework, trick dog, stunt dog, rally, and obedience. In March of 2018 Seren and her dog “Brembo The Wonderpup” traveled to Purina Farms in Missouri to attend the first ever National Stunt Dog Championship where they earned five titles in one weekend, and became the first team from NH (and Brembo the first of his breed) to obtain a Stunt Dog Champion Title. In 2021 Seren and Brembo joined up with the team at McGovern Subaru for their “Subaru Service Dog” commercial series. The commercials starring Brembo have been featured on tv networks including CNN/HGTV/Food Network/MTV/Comedy Central,  as well as YouTube and other social media platforms. Seren is an avid automotive enthusiast and is a board member of the Sports Car Club of New Hampshire. In her free time you can find Seren racing, hiking, kayaking, or biking (usually with at least one dog in tow).
Christina Gleason

Christina Gleason

“Christina really loves all dogs and it shows”

Christina grew up around all kinds of animals and has had a strong love for them since she could walk. She first started horseback riding at the age of 5 and it has taught her the true meaning of a partnership. Her very first job was working in a German shepherd breeding kennel and has experience with many different types of dogs. She has had pets ranging from hedgehogs to parrots, horses and goats and has always had a dog of her own. She has been breeding and showing golden retrievers for the past 10 years. Christina currently has 5 golden retrievers, a cat, and a horse she competes with. Christina has always had an interest in animal behavior and knows  that there is nothing more special than a human animal relationship. She first met Helen when she brought one of her golden retriever puppies  maddie, to puppy class, she saw how wonderful Helen was with the puppies and loved the positive reinforcement training methods. She hopes to one day become a head trainer and further her career in animal behavior.

Taylor McArdle

Taylor McArdle

Taylor has loved animals from a very early age. She didn’t have siblings growing up, but she did have dogs. Lots and lots of dogs! Friends and family would tease that she was “raised among wolves” because her family had so many! She can’t tell you how many of her childhood pictures feature her in some sort of dog crate snuggling her various four legged friends (she went in there by choice of course!). Taylor first met Helen shortly after getting her first dog, Tank—a goofy, lovable Golden Retriever. She instantly fell in love with NMB and the positive reinforcement training methods utilized there. Though Taylor’s background is in education (she currently teaches Kindergarten here in Concord), she’s always had an interest in working with dogs and is looking forward to further her career in training in her spare time. She couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the NMBDT team!

Josanna Nelson

Josie’s love for dogs began with her first dog, Jones. The scruffy Jack Russell was eager to learn which in return pushed Josie to acquire new skills. The duo spent over 16 fun years together.

Josie was introduced to No Monkey Business Dog Training when she started classes with her Golden Retriever, Thule. Throughout the years she became captivated by NMBDT ability to provide precise instruction while maintaining a sense of humor. She is elated to be a part of NMBDT and is looking forward to seeing you in classes!

Lynn Denbow

Lynn fell in love with her first dog, a Chinese Shar-Pei, presented to her as a first wedding anniversary gift from her US Navy husband.  He thought it would keep her company while he was away.  Little did he know where the path of getting that first dog would lead. Needless to say, there were times when he would return home to find another 4-legged friend living in their home!

Over the years, Lynn has had quite a few dogs including Chinese Shar-Pei, a German Shepherd, a Labrador Retriever, mixes and various bully breeds.  She has dabbled in all different kinds of dog training, classes, seminars, workshops, and a bit of pet therapy along the way.    

When Lynn started puppy kindergarten classes at No Monkey Business Dog Training with her pittie puppy, Walter, she knew she had found a special place.  A place where positive training methods are taught by supportive instructors and where Walter could be his usual funny, goofy self while still learning and having fun.  Subsequently, she took more classes with Walter, had a lot of fun, met some really great people, and the rest of the pieces just fell into place. 

Lynn is grateful to be part of the NMBDT family and excited to spend more time working with people and helping them foster great relationships with their dogs. 

Contact your head trainer (for current clients only):

No Monkey Business Dog Training

254 North State Street, Unit M, Concord, NH 03301