Hi! We are Fidelio

Donovan has worked with dogs for over 25 years and in multiple settings. His passion for coaching humans and facilitating the connection between their four-leggers is evident in his approach. Donovan grew up around dogs and has been involved with his family's Invisible Fence of Texas dealership since the early 90’s. In fact, Donovan sold Steve Haynes an Invisible Fence 18 years ago when Steve left his corporate gig to chase the dog training dream! For Donovan, after decades of chasing that same corporate dream and helping early-stage technology companies enter the US market, he too decided to go back to his roots and focus on working with dogs and their owners to build better and more functional relationships. Donovan earned his Certified Professional Trainer credential through the in-residence trainer program at the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in Columbus, Ohio. He first focuses on building an obedience foundation with dogs while at the same time working with clients to develop proper technique and a clear understanding of how dogs learn and communicate.

Rebecca has worked alongside Donovan in running Fidelio Dog Works for the last 3 years after leaving her job working for a local designer in 2020. Her entrepreneurial spirit was awakened again when she and Donovan chose to continue the company and focus on their mutual goal of helping clients and their dogs. Rebecca’s background in running her own bakery years ago, along with her creative nature, has helped Fidelio with it’s process and procedures and client focused style. She, along with their 2 kids and dog, Ripley, help Donovan daily so the training environment mimics a real life experience of constant activity and distractions around the home.

Trent serves as Head Trainer and Manager, a role he’s truly passionate about. He leads with a focus on exceptional dog training, staff development, and ensuring every client enjoys a meaningful and successful relationship with their dog. His background and enthusiasm for evolutionary biology and psychology fuel his approach, allowing him to bring depth and insight to his work in the field. One of Trent’s proudest accomplishments is cultivating a supportive, growth-oriented team culture where everyone lifts each other up. Outside of work, he can often be found two-stepping, singing karaoke, or teaching outdoor survival skills through a local kids’ program.

Anika is one of our dedicated trainers, committed to fostering growth and confidence in every dog she works with. Through thoughtfully designed, structured activities, she helps each dog develop essential skills while building trust and enthusiasm for learning. With a keen eye for health and wellness, Anika pays close attention to every detail, ensuring the dogs in her care are not only progressing in their training but thriving overall. She loves spending time playing with the dogs and taking them on enriching field trips that provide new experiences and positive socialization opportunities. Outside of training, Anika is an aspiring author who devotes much of her free time to writing, bringing creativity and passion into everything she does.

Jada started working in the pet care industry working directly with dogs in 2017. After a short hiatus she longed for something more challenging and to understand her own dog so they could live a better life together, so she decided to pursue a career as a dog trainer. After 3 months of diving deep into the minds of dogs she received her Canine Training and Behavior Specialist certification from Starmark Academy and began her career. She soon was welcomed to the Fidelio Team as a Trainer, her motivation is where she started with her personal dog Scooby to where they are now! In her free time she loves to play video games and has picked up BMX!

Thomas is a dedicated trainer with two years of hands-on experience helping dogs unlock their potential. He specializes in working with anxious dogs through our proven program that delivers straightforward, profound results in building confidence and comfort. Thomas finds deep reward in witnessing each dog’s progress firsthand, knowing he’s played a key role in their transformation.  Outside of training sessions, he enjoys go-karting, painting miniatures, and camping, which fuels his enthusiasm for creating enjoyable learning experiences.  Passionate about every step of the journey, Thomas brings genuine excitement to helping dogs and their owners thrive together.