Supporting You on Your Journey
My name is Elizabeth. I’m a positive reinforcement dog trainer in Sacramento, and I am so excited you’re here!
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!
I specialize in fearful and reactive dogs with “big feelings”. Behavior issues are complex, and I utilize a holistic approach involving environmental management, enrichment, training, and clear communication. My goals are to help you and your dog balance each other’s needs and build skills along the way. 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, fearful of guests and visitors, or 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.
Guiding Principles
Let them lead
The learner leads the way. Your dog decides what works for best for them and at what pace, and we support them by following their lead and giving them freedom and choice.
Training should be fun!
Training should be an enjoyable process for both you and your dog. Training should not be forceful, coercive, or aversive.
Stay flexible and open-minded
Training is approached with flexibility, allowing for adaptation and redirection as we encounter challenges and changes.
Keep it simple
Training goals and instructions are broken down into small, manageable steps to support success and learning.
Set realistic expectations
Both you and your dog are unique individuals. Successful training recognizes and supports limitations, preferences, and personalities.