Name: Olivia Merrill
Title: Trainer
Location: Barkefellers Indianapolis West
Where did you grow up?
Elkhart, IN
Where did you go to school?
Elkhart Memorial High School
What’s your favorite thing about working with dogs?
Watching their training and their bond with their owner grow!
What’s your favorite part of your job?
It’s tough to pick just one; I guess I’d say seeing how happy doggy parents are when they see their pup doing well in training. I especially love it when something the owner was worried about gets solved during training.
How many years of experience do you have working with dogs (and how many of those are at Barkefellers)?
About 10 years but only 2 months at Barkefellers.
What are you most looking forward to this year?
It changes a lot, and I have a lot to look forward to, but I’m most excited to get a new car right now.
Do you have any pets of your own?
Yes! I have a golden retriever named Heartly. He is my service dog and best friend in the world.
What hobbies do you have outside of work?
I play a lot of Playstation games mainly, but I love doing art as well.
What is the most exciting thing on your bucket list?
Definitely sky diving.
What do you listen to while in your car?
Dubstep!!!
