How It All Started…

Like many things in life, it all started over a girl.

She had two dogs that wouldn’t let me in, even after dating for six months.

It inspired me to study canine behavior.

These two dogs became my best friends and finally I was in.

I quickly grew a passion for the study of canine cognition.

Neuroscience and animal behavior became more important than methods and training techniques.

In my free time, I volunteered at shelters.

Walking, feeding, and eventually helping evaluate rescue dogs.

I worked with the dogs at the shelters whenever I had the opportunity.

I wanted to make a difference.

When shelter dogs were adopted out to their forever homes, the owners hired me to continue training.

I fell in love with the relationships I built with these dogs, but that wasn’t enough.

I wanted to do more.

I wanted to help the most difficult, troubled dogs.

Over the years, my primary work became rehabilitating dogs that suffer from fear and aggression.

I created coaching programs for puppies from 8 to 16 weeks to optimize their lives through that critical socialization period.

The first 10 years in the industry, my education was primarily focused on canine cognition.

I was determined to understand exactly how the brain operates on the other end of the leash.

This is what my programs are based on.

THE DOG’S “NEEDS” BEFORE THE HUMAN’S “WANTS”

My methods are tailored to the dog in front of me.

Much like humans, every dog has its own set of needs, its own unique personality.

Each dog requires specialized training in order to meet those needs.

For details on assessment sessions, check out Training Services to learn more.

“I believe in motivation before compliance.”

We cannot expect anything from a dog if we cannot teach it.

We cannot teach a dog if we cannot communicate with it.

We cannot communicate with a dog unless it is engaged with us.

This is why everything starts with engagement.

Training Services

Each program starts with a Behavior Assessment and Foundation Session

Every new client needs to start out with a behavior assessment and foundation session.

We recommend that you at least have a 90 minute window open. However, there is no set time limit.

This allows us to move at the dog’s pace, not ours.

All members of the dog’s household need to attend this session.

Our Behavior Assessment & Foundation Training Session is $300*

What’s Included:

• Full assessment/evaluation.

• Complete education and understanding of your dog — everything you need to know to reach your training goals.

• Hands on work with your dog.

• Canine Cognition Crash Course (understanding your dog).

• Reference videos of exercises that you will be doing with your dog.

• A tailored program designed for you to continue the work on your own.

• Notes of the session emailed to you.

  A group chat with trainers to answer any questions and offer support after each session.

*Base rate can vary slightly depending on travel arrangements, distance, and tolls.

*All sessions are untimed*

**(Discounts may be offered for first responders, military, rescue groups, and senior citizens)

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