Featured
This is the first set of visuals a user sees. It’s designed to quickly communicate my core philosophy of partnership, address common and critical concerns for dog parents, and showcase my expertise across different life stages of a dog.
Decoding Your Dog: Understanding Pain, Fear & Behavior
Many "problem behaviors" are actually signals of underlying pain, fear, or anxiety. I teach you to look beyond the surface, recognize subtle cues like a hunched back or sudden noise sensitivity, and understand the difference between fear, stress, and phobias. This is the first step to truly helping your dog.
The Foundation: Choice, Trust & Positive Reinforcement
My training is built on a foundation of kindness and science. I don't use force, fear, or intimidation. Instead, we focus on building trust, giving your dog choices to build confidence, and using positive reinforcement to make learning a fun and collaborative process.
Practical Skills for Everyday Life
Let's tackle common challenges with kind and effective methods. This section provides practical, step-by-step guidance on loose-leash walking, managing barking, safely handling resource guarding, and making vet visits stress-free. We focus on teaching your dog what to do, not just what to stop doing.
Puppy & Adolescent Essentials
Raising a puppy is rewarding but can be challenging. I provide gentle, effective guidance for common puppy issues like biting, toilet training, and socialization. My focus is on building confidence and a strong foundation for a well-adjusted adult dog, navigating the tricky adolescent phase with patience.
Senior & Small Dog Care
Senior and small dogs have unique needs that are often overlooked. I specialize in helping you provide the best care, from managing arthritis and mobility in senior dogs to understanding the world from a small dog's perspective and ensuring their safety and confidence.
Enrichment: Fun, Games & Indoor Activities
A bored dog is a dog looking for trouble. Enrichment is about meeting your dog's natural instincts to sniff, chew, forage, and play. Discover fun and easy ways to keep your dog mentally stimulated and happy, from DIY busy boxes and nose work games to safe and engaging toy play.
Cooperative Care: Stress-Free Grooming & Vet Visits
Grooming, nail trims, and vet visits don't have to be a struggle. I teach you and your dog the skills for cooperative care, where your dog is an active, willing participant. We use positive reinforcement and choice to turn stressful procedures into calm, trust-building experiences.
Life with Multiple Dogs
Creating a peaceful multi-dog household is about management and understanding group dynamics, not just hoping they'll "work it out." I provide practical strategies for managing resources, preventing conflict, and ensuring each dog feels safe and has their individual needs met.
Traveling With Your Dog
Taking your dog on adventures can be an amazing experience, but it requires preparation and a deep understanding of your dog's comfort levels. From navigating train stations to relaxing at a pet-friendly resort, I share my tips for safe and enjoyable travel.
My Training Tools & Recommendations
The right tools can make training safer, more effective, and more enjoyable. Here, I share my recommendations for essential gear like non-restrictive harnesses, long leashes, and management tools, as well as my favorite books for any pet parent looking to learn more.
Additional Work
Here is a collection of other moments, thoughts, and training sessions that give you a broader look at my work and philosophy.