Liz Thomas, Souleiado Ridgebacks, professional dog trainer, behavioral consultant and proprietor of The Rhodesian Ridgeback Academy, is a co-owner of "Twyla" with Debbie.  She also co-bred Disa's first litter with Debbie and her knowledge of early neurological stimulation became the beginning of a protocol for raising all Yandisa litters in the future. 

Liz Thomas, CPDT, pursued a career in professional dog training after obtaining her first Ridgeback 13 years ago. In addition to her own all-breed training business that offers private training and house calls, she is the Training Director at the Old Dominion Animal Health Center in McLean, VA.

Several years ago after conducting classes for rescue Ridgebacks and their owners, Liz founded the popular Rhodesian Ridgeback Academy as a means to get Ridgeback owners together to have fun while training their hounds. She is committed to teaching owners to communicate with their dogs primarily through the use of positive reinforcement.

Yandisa puppy owners will always have the benefit of Liz' involvement in our breeding program and we can't thank her enough.