About The Pack
Founder & CEO
Janna Newman
Janna is the wife of Iraq Army Veteran; Ryan Newman, mom to four amazing kids, and five dogs. Janna has a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and has been an Elementary Educator for 24 years. Her experience in education plays a vital part in the P.A.W.S.S. Service Dog Training Program. Janna is the Co-Founder of P.A.W.S.S. She also serves as a Lead Trainer and Instructional Specialist for the P.A.W.S.S. Program. She is a Certified Dog Trainer through Animal Behavior College and has been training Service Dogs for six years.
Director of Training
Ryan Newman
Ryan is a United States Army Veteran who served two heavy combat tours in Iraq from 2003-2004 and 2005-2006. With the help of a local non-profit in 2012, Ryan learned to train his own Service Dog, which in turn saved his life. Feeling a sense of purpose since returning home from war, Ryan saw the benefits of how the quality of his life had improved from having his Service Dog. He wanted to give back to others. Ryan enrolled in Animal Behavior College to become an Animal Behavioralist, and has been training Service Dogs for twelve years. Ryan is one of the Co-Founders of P.A.W.S.S., alongside his wife; Janna, The P.A.W.S.S. Director of Training, and the Lead Trainer for P.A.W.S.S. Service Dog Training.
Trainer
Lori Sandolo
Lori is a disabled Army veteran, a wife, and a mother of two beautiful girls. Originally from Long Island, NY, Lori moved to Arizona in March of 2004. Lori has been with P.A.W.S.S. since December of 2021. Lori has been a Reiki Master since 2021. Lori loves reading and music. Lori has a 6 year old service dog, a mini schnauzer named Cupcake.
Trainer
Irelyn Newman
Irelyn has been training with P.A.W.S.S. since the program launched in 2021. She has been working side-by-side with her dad since 2013 training Service Dogs. Irelyn has 1500+ hours behind the leash. She is able to dedicate her time to training while attending online school. Irelyn is roaming around the classroom helping various students with training their dogs and is always eager to be of help. She is a valuable member to our pack.
Trainer
Patrick Kreuzer
Patrick is a disabled USMC veteran and retired police officer. Born a German citizen and becoming an American citizen at a young age, Patrick felt a calling to give back to his country and community by serving over 20 years combined. He fell in love with the P.A.W.S.S. organization while going through the program and felt compelled to get involved. Patrick has a passion for all animals, especially his five dogs he has at home.