Hi! I'm Libby Disselkamp, owner and trainer at Camp Annabelle. I have had a passion for animals, especially dogs, all of my life. After adopting my dog, Annabelle, from Indianapolis Animal Care and Control, I was inspired to become a professional dog trainer. Through training, I hope to help dogs and their humans build a strong relationship based on trust and positive leadership, that allows for more freedom and fun together! In my free time, you’ll find me cheering on my son at his sports games and hanging with our dogs! I am committed to continuing my education and staying up to date on modern training techniques and tools. By attending dog training seminars and studying under other professional trainers, I continue to improve my ethical and humane training approach.
I rescued Annabelle in 2016 and was lucky enough to spend eight incredible years with her. She was by my side through so many of life's biggest milestones, but what I never expected was just how much she would shape the direction of my life.
Annabelle struggled with behavioral issues such as severe dog aggression, and helping her through those challenges is what really led me to make dog training my career. She taught me that good training should be more than obedience. I wanted to give her the skills to make better choices on her own while also helping her feel more comfortable in the world around her.
She taught me that our past doesn't have to define us—we can always be better tomorrow. I will miss Annabelle forever, but I know that because of her, I can help many more dogs become the best versions of themselves!