Training Counsellor Simla Sarpkaya

She has 15 years of experience in dog behavior and training.
She works as an expert in the fields of cynology, dog breeds and dog behaviors.
She is the founder and trainer of Istanbul Dog Club.
She has achieved significant achievements in international competitions and exams (first place of the National Sovereignty Cup BH in 2018 and first place in the Second Capital Cup BH in 2019, and first place in Social Dog Exam (SKS).
Between 2020 and 2024, she achieved international championships and degrees with her dogs (8 times in “Almis’s Adonis of Vegastarline”, 3 times in “Thinker Maximus of Majlia”, 2 times in “Wellborn Vise Lady of Dashing Dawn”, and 2 times in “Velvet Voice of Dashing Dawn”).
She has published scientific studies.

Clinical Interests:

Dog Training and Care
- Puppy and Adult Dog Training
- Sports Dogs and Advanced Obedience Training
- Preparation for International Exams
- The Training of the Trainer
- Show and Ring Trainings
Behavioral Problems in Dogs
- Separation Anxiety
- Aggression (Against People/Dogs, Resource Guarding etc.)
- Obsessive and Repetitive Behaviors (Tail Chasing, Excessive Barking, Licking)
- Lack of Socialization
- Leash Reactivity and Tugging
- Fear and Phobia-Based Problems (Loud Noises, Fireworks, Thunder)
- Housekeeping and Toilet Problems
- Impulse Control and Focus Deficits (Especially in High-Enery Breeds)

Title	Institution	Year
Dog Training and Behavior Specialist	VetAmerikan	2025 - To date
Founder / Trainer	İstanbul Dog Club	2023 - To date
Trainer / Financial Manager	Canine College	2020-2023
Dog Behavior Specialist	Canine College	2015-2017

Education	Institution	Year
Associate Degree	Anadolu University, Laboratory and Veterinary Health	2017-2020
Integrated PhD	Ankara University, Economics	2007-2009
Master's Degree	Ankara University, Business Administration	2005-2007
Bachelor's Degree	Uludağ University, International Relations	2000-2004