STAR Dog Training

Experienced, professional training.

Debbie Poloka

Our Trainer

After more than twenty years in the professional business world, Debbie's passion for dogs prompted her to move in a different career direction. Her insight into dog behavior and training is a result of ten plus years of experience in the field and assisting other dog trainers. 

Debbie now teaches the following:

  • private in-home dog training
  • In-kennel training
  • She also holds weekly classes in North Park for current clients.


Debbie also has years of experience as a personal growth and development coach for humans. Debbie has enjoyed being around dogs all of her life; growing up with German Shepherds and Black Labs; and German Shepherds and German Shepherds mixes over the years.

She took in Dakota, a German Shepherd, into her home in August of 2009. In December 2013, she was given a beautiful gift, her little German Shepherd puppy named Star. Sadly Star passed away at a young age. Debbie now has two other German Shepherds named Kai & Phoenix. Debbie enjoys hiking, running, training, and walking almost daily and loves the outdoors! Playing ball is one of her and her dogs favorite past times!

Contact information
412.596.6263           

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