Vikki Bourgeois is the owner of Sit Happens Dog Training. She has over 20 years experience in the pet care industry where she developed a special interest in behavior modification training. She has a passion for working with fearful dogs and aggression.

Vikki holds the prestigious title of Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA), a title only 161 people hold worldwide. She is one of three CBCC-KA’s in the entire state of Louisiana and the only one in Acadiana. She is also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, a Certified Trick Dog Instructor through the “Do More With Your Dog” program, and Fear Free Certified Professional. She is an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and Puppy S.T.A.R. Evaluator.

In addition to Vikki’s certifications, she is also a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and Pet Professional Guild.

She is the proud owner of a 9 year old sport performance dog – Stark the Doberman. She enjoys competing with Stark in AKC Scent Work, Barn Hunt, FAST CAST, and Lure Coursing. They have also earned their Canine Conditioning and Trick Titles.