Staff
Dr. Laurie Coger, Staff Veterinarian
Dr. Coger is an integrative and functional medicine veterinarian, dog owner, trainer, and breeder. Her …
Dr. Laura Fiore, Staff Veterinarian
Dr. Laura Fiore was born and raised on Long Island and earned a Bachelor of …
Dr. Mary Travers-Smith, Ph.D., Training & Behavior
Dr. Mary Travers began her apprenticeship in dog training in 2002 after completing her second …
Dr. Lynn Kiaer, Lure Coursing
Canine Camp Getaway’s “lure master” Lynn Kiaer is a lifelong dog lover and owner, having …
MARCIA BOXENBAUM, AGILITY, RALLY OBEDIENCE, TRICKS & CGC TESTING
Canine Camp Getaway’s head agility instructor Marcia Boxenbaum has been working with dogs for more …
LAURA SIMONELLI, ADVANCED AGILITY, AGILITY HANDLING
Laura Simonelli has been active in the sport of agility since 1998, initially competing with her …
JESSICA STIER, FLYBALL, FRISBEE, AGILITY
Jessica Stier is co-founder and co-captain of Long Island Road Rage Flyball team. She has …
VALERIE STIER, FLYBALL, FRISBEE, AGILITY
Valerie Stier has spent the past 15 years teaching and competing in flyball. One of …
SUSAN SCELZI, CNWI, CANINE NOSE WORK, AGILITY, COMPETITION OBEDIENCE
Susan Scelzi’s love affair with animals began at a very young age. Every year for …
DAWN STRAWN, BARN HUNT, BEGINNER AGILITY, BARKS & CRAFTS
When you have a high-energy dog, dog sports can help burn off some of that …
JEANNINE GOMIELA, STAFF PARAMEDIC, CANINE CPR, BARN HUNT, TRICKS, BEGINNER AGILITY
Jeannine Gomiela spent nearly 23 years as a paramedic in New York, first working as …
BOB DEALY, HIKING, LURE COURSING, SWIMMING
Bob has been leading hikes and working the lure coursing field since the first camp …