I am a positive reinforcement trainer who believes that every dog deserves a compassionate ear and respect. I train at the dog's pace. I teach all my clients about dog body language so that they can develop a deeper understanding of their dog. I do my best to cater to each person's hectic lifestyle, but I will always put the dog first and each dog I encounter teaches me. In addition to having the ABCDT and the CPDT-KA certifications I am working towards my CBCC-KA certification and my VSA certification. Don't worry if you don't know what those are. The takeaway is that I am always working to increase my knowledge and skills so that I can better serve my clients and their dogs.

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I have always had an affinity for animals and knew that I wanted to dedicate my life to them in some way. In the past I have had jobs in wildlife research, wildlife rehabilitation, veterinary assistance, and animal welfare advocacy (I REALLY love animals!) Around a decade ago I was applying to graduate school for Ethology (animal behavior). I started walking dogs while studying for the GRE, which took me down a path that led me to becoming a dog trainer.