Helping you and your dog learn and grow
Effective and successful training that builds confidence in both you and your dog!
My dog training journey began when I got my first dog Daisy in 2011. With her endless patience and grace, she taught me that successful training is rooted in good communication, compassion, and flexibility. Together, we built a relationship that revolved around trust, learning, and most of all fun!
My background in the dog care world involves not only dog training, but also veterinary care, shelter volunteering, and work with other animals. My approach is based in these skills, and is focused on helping you better understand your dog’s needs and how they communicate those needs with you. I believe that behavior issues are complex and utilize a holistic approach involving environmental management, enrichment, training, and communication. My goals are to help you and your dog balance each other’s needs and build skills along the way.
I specialize in fearful and reactive dogs with “big feelings”. I love helping both dogs and their people feel safe in their environments, enjoy walks with confidence, and live together without conflict. No matter if your dog is reactive on walks, is fearful of guests and visitors, or is struggling to fit into your human world, I help them build confidence through choice, autonomy, and management. I work within your dog’s limits and abilities, never forcing them to be who they are not.
Changing behavior is addressed by identifying the root cause of that behavior, not through quick fixes or aversive equipment. Dogs, like all animals, need predictability and autonomy in their lives and our relationships with our dogs are strengthened when we let them lead instead of forcing them to follow.
Like all things, dog training is a dynamic and ever-changing field. We are constantly learning more and evaluating what we already know. I continue my learning journey through professional development and continuing education so I can better serve my clients and their dogs. I also learn from my clients every day!
Please join me in creating a fun and beneficial training program for you that is as unique as your dog.
Training your dog is an exciting journey that builds trust, skills, and a lifelong bond. Whether you’re dealing with basic obedience and skills, leash manners, or more specific challenges like reactivity, barking, or anxiety, a trained expert can guide both you and your dog through compassionate and scientifically-supported techniques.
My training philosophy is rooted in the fact that your dog is a sentient, emotional being and deserves to be treated with compassion and respect. Training is only done using positive reinforcement and force-free methods. Not only does this build the strongest relationship between you and your dog, but it is also provides the most effective training results.
As a pet parent myself I understand the need to work with a trusted professional who knows your dog’s training needs are as unique as they are. I look forward to helping you both learn together!
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