Mycaela McCorry is a professional dog trainer, educator, and advocate for the human-animal bond. She is the owner and head trainer of Black Pirate Pup Co., a woman-owned dog training business specializing in service dogs, therapy dogs, facility dogs, obedience, and behavior modification. She also serves as the Senior Head Trainer and Program Director for Paws 4 Liberty, a nonprofit dedicated to training service dogs for veterans living with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and military sexual trauma.

Mycaela is an IACP-accredited dog trainer, AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Evaluator, AKC FIT DOG Instructor, Pet Partners Therapy Animal Evaluator, and certified canine massage practitioner. She is also a member of the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP), with additional education and experience in canine fitness, enrichment, trauma-informed practices, and canine CPR and first aid.

Beyond traditional dog training, Mycaela is pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) and furthering her education in Animal-Assisted Social Work, with a focus on trauma-informed interventions, mental health, and crisis response. Alongside her German Shepherd, Zara, a registered therapy dog and deployable Animal-Assisted Crisis Response canine, she participates in therapeutic interventions and crisis response work with vulnerable populations, including incarcerated individuals.

Her passion lies in bridging professional dog training, mental health, and animal-assisted interventions, with the goal of expanding the role of animals in trauma recovery, therapeutic settings, and community support. She is dedicated to improving the lives of both humans and animals through compassionate, ethical, and purposeful work.