Professional Dog Trainer & Behavior Expert
Positive Reward-Based Dog Training
I believe that through the proper use of positive rewards-based training the possibilities of things we can train our pets to do is limited only by our imagination. I use training methods based on modern, reward proven science.
I am an passionate advocate for positive reinforcement training methods that enhance a dog’s ability to learn while increasing confidence, resulting in a healthy, well-adjusted pet.
About me on a personal basis
I have always live with multiple animals and have been a devoted animal lover my entire life. I am committed to helping dogs and their humans walk the training path together through knowledge, understanding and education. Positive reinforcement training brings out the best in our dogs and in us.
Currently, I am the proud parent of ten wonderful dogs which consists of two beautiful Collies- Scout & Champ, a Border Collie mix- Josie, a Dalmatian/ Terrier – Serena, My sweet Shih Tzu (Gizmo), precious Chihuahua (Abbey), My Gorgeous Border Collie Mix – (McKenna) My little Chi Chi -Manny, Teddy my Shih Tzu/papillon and Sasha- a very sweet and playful tiny toy shih Tzu and finally my two Ragdoll Felines- Sapphire & Sarah also share my home. I lost my heart and best friend Toby from cancer and kidney failure in January 2108. Toby was a sweet loving, happy, well balanced adoring Lab that I rescued from a hit -n- run. He came to live with me after two weeks of hospital stay and having surgery on his broken jaw and injured leg. Despite his horrific experience of being left to die and his suffering, Toby lived the remainder of his life happy and healthy until our journey together ended.
Whether you have one dog or you live with a multi dog household, I can help bring harmony into your home. My approach to animal training focuses on cultivating healthy, trusting relationships and building solid foundations to create a well-balanced, confident dog(s) who is a joy to live with.
A healthy relationship with your animal companion requires the same elements as any other relationship, including trust, understanding and communication. Having a basic appreciation of the fundamentals of animal behavior is essential and being able to “think” like your pet is a valuable skill. When the relationship is based on mutual trust and communication is effective, the sky is the limit!



Effective communication results in better behaviors and improved relationships. Whether you’d like to teach your dog new habits or change old ones, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Dogs love the training process when it’s a positive experience for them. Training dogs is much more than changing behaviors; it’s teaching a dog to learn how to learn, engaging their minds and bodies so they want to do what we want them to do. We are working with our dogs, not against them in order to achieve success.
My mission is to help dog owners and their pets live in harmony and develop a relationship that is based mutual respect and trust.
My goal is to educate people on the most up to date techniques to use with their dogs to help create happy dogs and owners.