Mindful Dog Training With Liz


Liz Kover M.S., B.S., A.S.; Animal-Assisted Interventionist & Dog Trainer
Hi, I'm Liz. And together with my dog, Luca, and tripawd kitty, Huckleberry, my goal is to help people and animals bring out each other's best selves, while living their best respective and collective lives. I am a dog trainer (who specializes in training service and therapy dogs), and an animal-assisted interventionist with over twenty years' experience working with people, animals, and a combination thereof.
I earned my A.S. in Assistance Dog Education (2013) and M.S. in Human-Canine Life Sciences (2017) from Bergin University of Canine Studies (https://www.berginu.edu/). I earned my B.S. in Behavioral Ecology & Cognitive Psychology from The Evergreen State College in 2001. And I am currently working toward my M.A. in Counseling Psychology at National University, with the goal of becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor.
In 2013, I established Miracle Mutts -- the community outreach and therapy dog certification division of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, in Tehachapi, CA. In 2017, my dogs and I established the F.R.E.D. (Freedom, Recovery & Empowerment with Dogs) program with Kern County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, through which we collected data on the efficacy of pet therapy in the treatment of substance use disorder and PTSD. We also contract with Aspire Counseling, where we integrate dogs into intensive outpatient treatment for adults and teens. And our aim is to build a therapy dog team here in the KRV.
I feel infinitely blessed to do the work I do, because it means I get to help people, while simultaneously fulfilling my pets' needs to learn, work, and contribute in their own special way.
Workshops with Liz
- Leo Season Sound Bath with Jennifer Hassen "Time to Shine"Sun, Jul 20Kernville
- Paddle Boarding for Kids in partnership with Kern River ConservancyTue, Jul 22Meet at the curve in the River Kern.
- Fly Fishing for Kids - Free EventSat, Oct 04Meet at the ball field in Kernville
- Witches Paddle - Free eventSat, Oct 25Nuui Cunni Public Boat Launch
- In-Person Men’s Coaching Group, weeklyDate and time is TBDRiverstone Wellness
- 4th of July River Clean upMon, Jul 07Kernville Chamber of Commerce Parking Lt
- River Pebbles Toddler Play Group FREEWed, Jun 18Kernville
- Fathers Day Sound Bath ExperienceSat, Jun 14Riverstone Wellness
- Sound Bath Honoring the Divine FeminineSat, May 17Kernville
- Kids Self-Defense, 4 weeksSun, May 04Riverstone Wellness
- Tai Chi 4 week SeriesSun, May 04Riverstone Wellness
- Fun with Water ColorThu, May 01Riverstone Wellness
- World Tai Chi Day and Self Defense Training in KernvilleSun, Apr 27Kernville
- Childbirth EducationSun, Apr 27Riverstone Wellness
- Watercolor Painting Classes with Beth- Whimsical BirdsMultiple DatesMon, Apr 2114 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
- Community Nature CircleSat, Apr 12Hanning Flat Preserve
- Art and Self Expression WorkshopFri, Apr 1114 Sierra Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA