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Leo Sun, CPDT-KA, CA-EOLD

Regional Trainer | Greater Boston

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I am a relationship-oriented animal caregiver with 6+ years of experience with creatures of all ages, abilities, breeds, and backgrounds. I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Companion Animal End of Life Doula (CA-EOLD) with a liberal arts degree from UMass Boston. Caring for street dogs and the pets of family and friends from a young age laid the groundwork for my understanding of dogs as animals with agency, desire, and decision-making capabilities.

I adopted my own first dog at 19, a 6-year-old, 85-pound Pitbull-mix with a heart of gold. While I have always had a deep spiritual and material calling to be a friend to animals, Zion led me towards the path of becoming the best caretaker and friend of animals I could possibly be, and to becoming myself.

On that path, and because of Zion, I have earned my CPDT-KA and my CA-EOLD, focusing intensely on understanding end of life care in our final years together. I assisted Zion’s transition in January of 2024, and do my best to honor our time together by sharing skills and knowledge that allow others to foster the highest possible quality of life for themselves in tandem with their beloved animals.

When I’m not with dogs, I spend a lot of time volunteering with horses and cats at local barns and rescues. Since losing Zion, I have found an incredible source of joy in dance, especially country line dancing.

Leo with a client dog
Leo and their dog
​leo@caninedefined.com
CA-EOLD
CPDT

Companion Animal Death Doula
End of Life Support Services

Personalized End of Life Planning and Resource Gathering Support with a Certified Pet Professional
  • Phone call or video chat support with emailed resources

  • Quality of life assessments considering behavioral and emotional well-being (non-medical) 

  • Personalized coordination and planning of end-of-life celebration

  • Research and presentation of palliative care or at-home euthanasia options

  • Assistance with planning memorials, vigils, or tributes

  • Non-medical emotional/spiritual support and guidance

Leo and their dog
Contact Leo Directly:
781-816-9672
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