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I specialize in positive-reinforcement dog training and individualized behavior modification, with a strong emphasis on understanding why dogs behave the way they do.

My skills include analyzing canine body language and communication, identifying behavioral triggers and underlying causes, developing customized training plans, and adapting training methods to each dog's personality, needs, and learning style.

I also offer foundational skills training for dogs of all ages, including puppies. Using positive reinforcement, I teach essential everyday cues such as sit, stay, come, leave it, and loose-leash walking, adapting each lesson to the dog's individual needs and learning pace.

For puppies, I emphasize early development of good habits, including bite inhibition, redirecting inappropriate biting toward appropriate toys and activities, and introducing foundational skills from a young age. My approach focuses on building confidence, clear communication, and cooperation while teaching owners how to reinforce these skills consistently as their puppies grow.

I prioritize trust, confidence, autonomy, and clear communication, using positive reinforcement and both verbal and nonverbal cues to build cooperation.

My approach is hands-on and solution-focused. I assess the behavior, develop a targeted plan, work directly with the dog, and teach owners how to continue the training effectively.

Rather than creating unnecessary long-term dependence on a trainer, my goal is to equip both dogs and their humans with the understanding and practical skills needed for lasting progress.

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How do you deliver training?

Private 1-on-1 sessions (in-home)

Private 1-on-1 sessions (at facility)

Group classes

Puppy socialization classes

Board-and-train / boot camp

Day training (trainer works with dog while parent is at work)

Virtual / video sessions

Seminars or workshops

What behavior issues do you help with?

Leash pulling / loose-leash walking

Leash reactivity (dogs, people, or both)

Separation anxiety

Resource guarding

Fear / phobias / noise sensitivity

Recall / off-leash reliability

Puppy biting / mouthing

House training / crate training

Jumping / greeting manners

Excessive barking

Counter surfing / stealing food

Multi-dog household issues

New baby / new pet transitions

Service dog foundation skills

AKC Canine Good Citizen prep

What training tools do you use? *

Back-clip Harness

Barriers

Choke Collar

Clicker

E-Collar

Front-clip Harness

Head Collar

Leash

Long Line

Martingale Collar

Muzzle

Praise/Affection

Prong Collar

Slip Lead

Toys

Treats

Education

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve? *

Alpacas

Birds

Cats

Chickens

Chinchillas

Dogs

Ducks

Ferrets

Fish

Frogs

Gerbils

Goats

Guinea Pigs

Hamsters

Hedgehogs

Horses

Lizards

Mice

Parrots

Rabbits

Rats

Snakes

Turtles

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

What year did you begin serving pets?

Licensed

Yes

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

Detection Dog Training

Dog Agility Training

Dog Obedience Training

Dog Therapy Training

K9 Police Dog Training

Pet Behavior Modification

Service Dog Training

What licensing do you have?

Business License

Licensed Chiropractor

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

Licensed Crematory

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licensed Private Investigator

Licensed Veterinarian

Licensed Veterinary Technician

USDA Licensed

What size animals do you work with?

20-39 lbs

40-79 lbs

80+ lbs

under 20 lbs

Certified

Yes

Pet Certifications

Advanced Animal Acupressurist and Massage Therapist (AAAMT)

American Academy of Grief Counseling Certification

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)

American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD)

American Council of Animal Naturopathy (ACAN)

American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)

American Kennel Club Registered Handlers Program

American Kennel Club S.A.F.E Grooming Certified

American Kennel Club Temperament Test (ATT) Certified

American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Certified

American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA)

American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC)

Angel's Animals Certified

Animal Behavior College Certified Aquarium Maintenance

Animal Behavior College Certified Cat Trainer (ABCCT)

Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)

Animal Behavior College Certified Pet Groomer (ABCPG)

Animal Rehab Institute for Certified Equine Rehab Assistant (CERA)

APLB Certificate of Counselor Training

Applied Animal Behavior Certified (UW-AAB)

ASPCA SAFER Certification

Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Certified (ABMP)

Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) Certification

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)

Association of Animal Behavior Professionals (AABP)

Balanced Equine Structural Therapy Certified (BEST)

Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist - American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN)

California Professional Pet Groomer Association Certified (CPPGA)

Canine Myo-Manipulative Functional Therapy Certified (CMFT)

Caring Canines Pet Therapy Certified

CATCH Canine Training Academy - Certified Dog Trainer

Certificate in Canine Studies (CCS)

Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC)

Certified Advanced Feline Training Professional (CAFTP)

Certified Animal Aromatherapist

Certified Animal Communicator (Level One)

Certified Animal Communicator (Level Three)

Certified Animal Communicator (Level Two)

Certified Animal Massage Therapist

Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner

Certified Animal Reiki Teacher

Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA)

Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT)

Certified Canine Herbalist

Certified Canine Massage Practitioner (CCMP)

Certified Canine Massage Therapist (CCMT)

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP)

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT)

Certified Canine Therapeutic Massage Therapist

Certified Chinese Veterinary Medical Practitioner (CTCVMP)

Certified Crematory Operator

Certified Crystal Practitioner

Certified Eden Energy Medicine for Animals Practitioner

Certified Equine Hanna Somatics Educator

Certified Equine Massage Therapist (CEMT)

Certified Equine Rehab Therapist (CERT)

Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist (CESMT)

Certified Family Dog Mediator® (FDM)

Certified Farrier (CF)

Certified Fearful Dogs Professional

Certified Feline Master Groomer (CFMG)

Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist (CFTBS)

Certified Holistic Pet Health Coaches (CHPHCs)

Certified Holy Fire Reiki Practitioner

Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian (CHPV)

Certified Integrative Aromatherapist

Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner

Certified Large & Small Animal Acupressure Therapist

Certified Large Animal Massage Therapist (LAMT)

Certified Master Cat Groomer (CMCG)

Certified Missing Animal Response Technician (MAR)

Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI)

Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP)

Certified Professional Animal Care Manager

Certified Professional Animal Care Operator

Certified Professional Animal Care Provider

Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KSA)

Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS)

Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)

Certified Professional Trainer (CPT) Master Trainer Course - National K-9 Learning Center

Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO)

Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)

Certified Shamanic Practitioner

Certified Small Animal Massage Practitioner (SAMP)

Certified Small Animal Massage Therapist (SAMT)

Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)

Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA)

Certified Veterinary Assistant

Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist (CVCH)

Certified Veterinary Chiropractitioner (CVCP)

Certified Veterinary Food Therapist (CVFT)

Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist (cVMA)

Certified Veterinary Medical Manipulation Practitioner (CVMMP)

Certified Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapist (CVSMT)

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Certified Veterinary Tui-na Practitioner (CVTP)

CHA Certified Riding Instructor

Clinical Pet Nutritionist - Academy of Natural Health Sciences (ANHS)

College of Animal Chiropractors (CoAC)

Companion Animal Bowen Certified

Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) Certificate

Companion Animal Nutrition Certificate Program - University of Illinois

CPBL Certified Pet Bereavement Professional

CTA Certified Dog Trainer (CCDT)

David Kessler Certified Grief Educator

Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (DACVSMR)

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) Degree

DTFE Dog Trainer Foundation Exam Certified

EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist

EAGALA Certified Mental Health Professional

Family Paws Parent Educator

Fear Free Certified Professional

Fearful Dogs Certified Professional

FitPaws Master Trainer (FP-MT)

Graston Technique® Equine Certified

Healing Touch for Animals® Certified Practitioner

Holistic Animal Studies Certified

IACP Certified Dog Trainer (IACP CDT)

IACP Certified Dog Trainer Advanced (IACP CDTA)

IACP Professional Dog Trainer Instructor Certified (IACP PDTI)

IACP Service Dog Trainer Certified

ICCFA International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association

Intellectual Groomers Association (IGA)

International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC)

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories

International Association of Pet Cemetery and Crematory Certified

International Avian Trainers Certification Board (IATCB) Certified

International Boarding and Pet Services Association (IBPSA)

International Professional Groomers (IPG)

International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC)

International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA)

Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)

Low-Stress Handling® Certified – Silver (LSHC-S)

Maryland State Certified Animal Acupuncturist

National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI)

National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) Certification

National Dog Groomers Association of America (NDGAA)

National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP)

Nationally Board Certified Practitioner of Animal Acupressure or Massage (NBCAAM)

New York School of Dog Grooming Certified

Pat Miller Certified Trainer (PMCT)

Penn Foster Dog Training Instructor Certified

Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council Certified Animal Specialist (PIJAC)

Pet Nutrition Coach Certification, North American Veterinary Community (NAVC)

Pet Professional Accreditation Board Canine Training Technician (CTT-A)

Pet Professional Accreditation Board Professional Canine Behavior Consultant (PCBC-A)

Pet Professional Accreditation Board Professional Canine Trainer (PCT-A)

Pet Sitters International (PSI) Certification

Pet Tech Certified Pet CPR & First Aid Instructor

Pet Tech Pet CPR & First Aid Certificate

Pet Therapeutic Nutrition Coach Certification, North American Veterinary Community (NAVC)

PetCPR+ Pet CPR Certification

PLPA Pet Loss Professional Alliance

Professional Animal Care Council Certified

Professional Handlers Association

ProTrainings Pro Pet Hero First Aid & CPR Certified

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA) Certified

Spiritual Healer and Certified Vibrational Sound Master Teacher Certified

Tellington TTouch® Companion Animal Practitioner

The Family Dog Private Trainer Certified

Therapy Dogs International Certified Evaluator

Udemy Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner

Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM) Certified

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)

Victoria Stilwell Academy Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT)

Victoria Stilwell Positive Dog Trainer (VSPDT)

West Coast Grooming Academy Certified

Whole Energy Body Balance for Pets Certification

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Academy of Veterinary Dentistry (AVD)

Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians (AVNT)

American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN)

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)

American Counseling Association (ACA)

American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA)

American Psychological Association

American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC)

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA)

Animal Behavior Society (ABS)

Animal Transportation Association (ATA)

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)

Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)

Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (aPaws)

Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)

Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE)

California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)

Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

College of Animal Chiropractors (CoAC)

Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CACVT)

Cremation Association of North America (CANA)

Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry (FVD)

HeARTS Speak International Organization

Holistic Cat Groomers Association (HCGA)

International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC)

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork (IAAMB)

International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork / Association of Canine Water Therapy (IAAMB/ACWT)

International Association of Animal Therapists (IAAT)

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)

International Association Of Pet Cemeteries & Crematories (IAOPCC)

International Association of Reiki Professionals

International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA)

International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association (ICCFA)

International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT)

International Holistic Pet Health Coaches Association

International Partnership For Dogs (IPFD)

International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA)

International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG)

International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE)

Missing Pet Partnership (MPP)

National Association for Search & Rescue (NASAR)

National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy

National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)

National Pet Dental Assocation (NPDA)

North American Veterinary Community (NAVC)

Pet Loss Professional Alliance (PLPA)

Pet Professional Guild (PPG)

Pet Sitters International (PSI)

Professional Handlers Association

Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

Raw Feeding Veterinary Society (RFVS)

Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA)

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What behavior issues do you help with?

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What part of the animal kingdom do you serve? *

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

What licensing do you have?

What size animals do you work with?

Certified

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