How do you serve precious pets?

  • Dog Trainer
  • Animal Behaviorist
  • Puppy Trainer
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • K9 Training
  • Dog Trainer

What training tools do you use?

  • Back-clip Harness
  • Barriers
  • Clicker
  • Front-clip Harness
  • Head Collar
  • Leash
  • Long Line
  • Martingale Collar
  • Muzzle
  • Praise/Affection
  • Toys
  • Treats

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Pet Behavior Modification

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Dogs

On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

Proud member of...

  • Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
  • Pet Professional Guild (PPG)

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

  • Flexible

Education

BS Pre- Vet and years of continuing education in Behavior and canine training

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Maryland, Montgomery County suburbs of the Washington DC area

What year did you begin serving pets?

2005

How did you hone your craft?

An illness preempted Veterinary School. The love and companionship of my pets and neighborhood dogs kept me sane during this disappointing time. I walked dogs and was able to receive continued education in animal behavior and science-based, humane training and behavior assessment. I earned a certification in 2016 and continue to receive education and training to provide skilled assistance to my clients and their pets. I volunteer my services to a wonderful foundation where I train pets to be companions to Veterans. I continue to

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Our pets communicate their needs and desires to us! Learn to "hear" what they are saying. Ask me how?

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I love animals AND People! Being approachable and cooperative is important to me.

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SERVICE AREA: 50 miles from Kensington, MD

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Pw without hitch CPDT-KA Pet Professional Guild (PPG) International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Petworks Best of 2023

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Dog Trainer
  • Animal Behaviorist
  • Puppy Trainer
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • K9 Training
  • Dog Trainer

What training tools do you use?

  • Back-clip Harness
  • Barriers
  • Clicker
  • Front-clip Harness
  • Head Collar
  • Leash
  • Long Line
  • Martingale Collar
  • Muzzle
  • Praise/Affection
  • Toys
  • Treats

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Pet Behavior Modification

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Dogs

On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

Proud member of...

  • Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
  • Pet Professional Guild (PPG)

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

  • Flexible

Education

BS Pre- Vet and years of continuing education in Behavior and canine training

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Maryland, Montgomery County suburbs of the Washington DC area

What year did you begin serving pets?

2005

How did you hone your craft?

An illness preempted Veterinary School. The love and companionship of my pets and neighborhood dogs kept me sane during this disappointing time. I walked dogs and was able to receive continued education in animal behavior and science-based, humane training and behavior assessment. I earned a certification in 2016 and continue to receive education and training to provide skilled assistance to my clients and their pets. I volunteer my services to a wonderful foundation where I train pets to be companions to Veterans. I continue to

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Our pets communicate their needs and desires to us! Learn to "hear" what they are saying. Ask me how?

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I love animals AND People! Being approachable and cooperative is important to me.

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