Staff and trainers

AIVAR ROOP
CEO

Aivar is the co-founder and CEO of Nufnuf. For more than 7 years in this role, Aivar has worked with dogs, dog owners, handlers and breeders from more than 30 countries where Nufnuf products are sold. As a background force, Aivar is responsible for Nufnuf daycare and hotel daily operation and supporting our four- and two-legged clients and the staff. Aivar is the owner of a 4-year old rescued dachshund Sonja and graduated from the Tartu University. He is currently acquiring practical and theoretical knowledge of dogs behavior at the Nordic Education Centre of Dog Trainers (Norway).
Completed trainings:
First aid for pets, Heli Säre Veterinary Clinic
Hunting instincts of pet dogs, trainer Turid Rugaas
Introduction to canine massage, trainer Beate Bjørnhom certified Galen myotherapist

PEDRO BOEHL
Senior Dog Sitter and Trainer

Pedro is from Brazil and moved to Estonia for family reasons. After studies at ULBRA - Universidade Luterana Do Brasil veterinary school Pedro has been working with dogs since 2013. First as dogwalker and sitter at Super Nanny's Dogwalker. Later worked with with great names in Brazilian canine scene such as Felipe 'Von Bocao' Campello (dog trainer and dog breeder) and Mauro Palermo (dog trainer and owner of a training center). Eventuallu it all led Pedro lead to do a certification course in dog training in 2021 at Obediencia Canina - one of the most relevant training schools in Brazil. Because of his love for dogs, he also completed several trainings on dog psychology and behaviour. For Pedro it is important that the dogs are socialized and their species-specific well-being is ensured. Thanks to his long career, Pedro has worked with wide variety of dogs - both big and small, both anxious and well-behaved

KRISTA LAANET
Dog Trainer

Krista has worked as a dog trainer more than 14 years by specializing on small size breeds. Her best expertize is in organising playgroups for puppies and training small size dogs with behavioral problems. She has been part in rescuing small size puppies both in Estonia and abroad. She is contributing regularly as columnist to different news channels.

Krista is confident that learning makes any dog happier and the owner prouder.

KARMEN KLAASSEN
Dog Sitter

Karmen has grown up among animals, in a family of veterinarians. She owns various dogs, from greyhounds to sled dogs, who practice various dog sports and participate in exchibitions. In addition, Karmen has worked as an assistant in veterinary clinic. Karmen has completed several training and attended lectures, from dog nutrition to problem behaviours, and she is constantly upgrading herself in matters concerning the physhology and development of dogs. For Karmen it is important that the dog enjoys a stress-free life with its owner - crate-free daycare helps to make living with a dog easier and more enjoyable.
Completed trainings:
"Advanced Obedience", Sirje Vets Dog School
Agility trainings, Koerus Puppy School
Exhibition training, trainer Inga Siil
Dog handler seminar, trainer Erik Edmeades
"Relationships between dogs", Kati Ernits
Exhibition trainings, trainer Maarja Kalma
Dog behavior trainings, University K9
Obedience course, McMinnville Dog Trainers

MARI EDITH JAGOMÄE
Assistant Dog Sitter

Mari Edith has experience in both raising her own 2-year old rescued dog Indie and walking shelter dogs foe several years. Mari Edith has also provided home for many dogs of different sizes, ages and personalities. She believes that dogs are the most sincere teachers and encouragers of people and other dogs. If only we humans could listen to them enough.

MARJU MÖLDER
Dog Walker

Marju is an active dog owner who has three dogs at home - the oldest is 10 yars old and the youngest is 11 months old. She participates with her dogs in obedience, agility, haulage and exhibition trainings, as well as in competetions and exhibitions. Marju has previous experience as a dog sitter. She has also updated her knowledge at several lectures and trainings on dog development, training and walking. For Marju it is important that the walk is pleasant, interesting and safe for the dog.
Completed trainings:
Breeder course, Pärnu Regional Dog Breeders Club and Estonian Kennel Association - EKL, 2016
Course on loose dog leash walking, Dog Training Estonia - Happy Dog School, trainer Marko Ponder, 2021
Course on social dog walking, Dog Training Estonia - Happy Dog School, trainer Marko Ponder, 2021
From puppy to trace master, Harjumaa Koerte Treeningkeskus MTÜ trainer Meeli Puusepp, 2020
How to manage relationship between dogs, Estonian Kennel Association - EKL, 2019
What was I told - dog body language training, by dog behaviourist Siret Naber
Trace management training, trainer Urve Lageda
Tracing, Estonian Kennel Association - EKL trainer Aivo Oblikas
Gerard O'Shea Dog management, trainers Haita-Maarit Zahharov and Sirje Vets

Staff and trainers