Support that meets you where you are and helps you make sense of your dog’s behavior, especially when past training or previous dogs leave you feeling unsure why this one feels so different.
I help you understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what you can do next in a way that respects your dog’s needs and your daily life.
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Past training experiences didn’t work for you
Feeling overwhelmed with online dog training content/advice
Confused about why your dog is acting a certain way despite your efforts to change their behavior
Not sure how to meet your dogs energy demands
Alone in navigating a dog who’s a little more complex than you expected
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Reactive, territorial, aggressive, impulsive
Stubborn, hyperactive, disobedient, demanding
Insecure, nervous, scared, fearful
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Advice that didn’t feel right in your gut, or just didn’t work for you
Correcting, scolding, or ignoring… and not getting results
Hoping your dog would just “grow out of it”
Following plans that didn’t adjust to your dog’s needs, as well as yours
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Full of heart, but sometimes a little too much for the world around them
Sensitive, intense, or easily overwhelmed
Young and trying to figure it all out
Struggling in ways that make you feel isolated
Older but still having a hard time with ‘normal things’
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Do more than manage symptoms, you want to address the root cause
Build mutual trust and understanding vs. obedience and compliance
Be an active part of the learning process, not a passive observer
Work with someone who helps you feel empowered, not judged
Learn new skills with your dog that lets you have more fun together
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Preparing yourself for your dogs ability to adjust smoothly to life with a new baby
Helping your older dog age gracefully and increase quality of life
Adding a new pet to your family with minimal conflict
Expanding your knowledge in canine behavior, health, and fitness
Whole-dog training and behavior consulting rooted in health and behavior science.
Because a dog that understands and is understood lives better with you.
Dog training is evolving to reflect the connection between health, behavior, and learning, supporting cooperation and overall wellbeing for dogs living within our world.
Every dog is unique, shaped not only by their genetics and experiences but also by the environment we create for them every day. The environment includes the routines, interactions, and energy we bring that directly influences how they learn, behave, and feel. Understanding and shaping this environment is key to helping our dogs feel understood so they can feel safe. Safe dogs “listen better” and I’m here to help you and your dog work better together.
Dogs are always speaking to us. Most of us just haven’t learned the language yet.
Shifting the goal from controlling behavior to understanding it allows us to view the dog’s actions as information rather than defiance. Behavior reflects both internal states and environmental influences, and progress depends on helping people interpret those signals accurately.
When pet parents learn how health relates to behavior, develop practical skills, and build awareness of their own responses, they create the steadiness that supports dogs in living comfortably within their shared environment.
The surest way to reach a dog is by teaching the person beside them.
Your dogs best trainer is already holding the leash.
Credentials that protect your dog, provide you peace of mind, and ensure training is rooted in ethics, care, and professional standards
Dog training is an unregulated field with no national or state requirements for education, certification, or experience. As a result, anyone can market themselves as a trainer regardless of their qualifications. Certification and licensure serve as important indicators of competence and ethical accountability, but they should be considered alongside experience, transparency, and ongoing professional development
Experience usually determines how knowledge is applied, while credentials can demonstrate that the knowledge exists. Some trainers build remarkable skill through years of hands-on work, while others, despite long careers, still use outdated or harmful techniques. My approach integrates established credentials with the depth of experience gained from supporting diverse dogs, behaviors, and families
For me, credentials are not one-time achievements but a reflection of ongoing growth. They represent a commitment to staying current in behavior science, honoring the welfare of dogs, and supporting families with knowledge that evolves as the field does.
Visit the Resources page for tips on choosing a qualified professional, explore the About page to learn more about my background and approach, and use the badges below to view the credentialing and educational bodies that contribute to my professional training.
