Our Team of Expert Dog Trainers

Experts and Industry Leaders You Can Count On

Highland Canine Training, LLC boasts an expansive team of expert dog trainers and dedicated specialists with a tremendous amount of relevant, hands-on experience.  Many of our staff have considerable years of various experience in law enforcement and military operations.   Our experience and commitment to customer service has made us a leader in the industry.

Erin Purgason

Erin Purgason

Owner

Erin Purgason is the founder of Highland Canine Training, LLC, a diverse dog training and industry leading, canine education business. 

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Jason Purgason

President

Jason Purgason is the President of Highland Canine Training, LLC and has over twenty-five years of experience in working with dogs and their owners.

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Sharon Rollings

Business Office Manager

Sharon joined our team in 2017 and has been an essential part of our daily business office procedures. With her extensive background of 25+ years….

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Magdalena Szymanska

Director, Education Programs

Magdalena is a key part of our School for Dog Trainers, providing a wealth of dog training experience and expertise to students attending our programs…

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Shana Parsnow

Shana Parsnow

Manager, Working Dog Division

Shana began her career with animals at a national retail pet chain and later continued working as a veterinary assistant at a local animal hospital. 

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Amber Seibsen

Amber Vaughn

Trainer, Working Dog Division

Amber grew up around dogs and animals and has always had a passion for training dogs.  She attended our 24-week Master Dog Trainer Program at…

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Lynze Ladd

Kennel Manager

Lynze oversees the kennel operations at our training center in Harmony, NC, ensuring the safety and care for all dogs staying at our facility…

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Sammie Muccio

Director, Service Dog Division

Sammie’s lifelong passion for animals has seen her travel to all corners of the globe. As Director of our Service Dog Division, Sammie is responsible for ensuring…

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Deb Livingood

Deb Livingood

Director of Business Development

As a retired Naval Officer and Director of Training/Operations for both national and international companies, Deb brings extensive leadership and…

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Greg Vaughn

Trainer, Service Dog Division

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Greg brings a wealth of knowledge to our Service Dog division. Greg attended SUNY Rockland and …..

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