Featured
This is the first set of visuals a user sees. It’s designed to quickly demonstrate my expertise, my training philosophy, and the incredible results you can achieve with your dog.
Behavior Modification: From Reactive to Relaxed
I understand how challenging it can be to live with a dog who struggles with reactivity, because my own dog Spartan did too. Using positive, science-backed methods, I help you and your dog work through triggers like other dogs, people, or bikes, building their confidence and giving you both more freedom and peace.
Puppy Foundations: The Perfect Start
Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, and I'm here to help you build a strong foundation for a lifetime of happiness together. My puppy program focuses on crucial life skills like crate training, proper socialization, and building focus, ensuring your pup grows into a confident, well-adjusted adult.
Advanced Skills & Dog Sports
Once your dog has the basics, a whole world of fun opens up. I can guide you into advanced skills like freestyle, trick training, and even the foundations of protection sports, which are incredible for building confidence, focus, and teamwork, especially for high-drive dogs.
Play, Games & Enrichment
Play is one of the most powerful tools in dog training. I use structured games like tug and fetch to teach impulse control and strengthen your bond, while mental enrichment games like nose work keep your dog's mind sharp, happy, and fulfilled.
Cooperative Care: Stress-Free Handling
Vet visits, grooming, and even post-walk cleanups don't have to be a struggle. I teach you how to use positive reinforcement to help your dog not just tolerate, but willingly participate in their own care, building trust and making these essential tasks stress-free.
Adventures & Travel Training
Your dog is part of the family, so why leave them behind? I specialize in helping you prepare your dog for travel, from teaching calm car ride behavior to mastering loose-leash walking and recall in new environments, so you can confidently share every adventure together.
My Training Philosophy & Tips
Here is a collection of my core beliefs, practical advice, and science-backed training methods. My approach is always force-free and focuses on building a relationship of trust and communication, because a happy, understood dog is a well-behaved dog.
Meet the Dogs I've Trained
Every dog is an individual, and I love working with all of them. Here's a look at some of the wonderful dogs I've had the pleasure of training, from energetic Pitbulls to smart Indies and, of course, my own beloved German Shepherds.
My Journey with Spartan
Spartan is my partner and the inspiration behind everything I do. He taught me about trust, communication, and the power of a positive-reinforcement-based bond. Our journey together is the foundation of my training philosophy.