About Me
Every dog trainer enters the industry for the same reason: we want to help dogs. However, our stories are all different.
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The dream:
As a child you could always find me wherever the animals were- outside in the mud, sitting by kennels or snuggled on the floor. As I grew and adopted my own troubled dog, my passion for animal learning and behavior grew. I graduated from veterinary school in 2024 and began my career as a veterinarian. The combination of medical and behavioral training has given me a new perspective with which to evaluate and assist families with their pets. |
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The beliefs: I utilize the LIMA principles (least invasive and minimally aversive) to offer humane training to clients and their pets. I firmly believe that a plan must be functional for both the humans and the dog to be successful. We must incorporate the needs of both parties and meet in the middle. I’m also deeply invested in continuing education. We must keep up with the new research and literature founded in science to continue to invest in and create better methods for our pets. My certifications include the following: Family Dog Mediation/LEGS - Kim Brophey Certified Trick Dog Instructor Canine Enrichment Technician Aggression in Dogs - Michael Shikashio Fear Free Elite Veterinary Professional Fear Free Shelters/Fear Free Avian/Fear Free Equine Cat Friendly Veterinarian Low Stress Handling - Dr. Sophia Yin |
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The dog:
My 3-legged, wild-child: Margo. The smartest dog I’ve ever met, and sometimes the most problematic! I adopted her at 10 months old, missing a leg and severely anxious. She ate through a majority of the house before we were able to safely crate her and start treating her anxiety. She was also severely dog reactive and under-socialized. Now, she has minimal anxiety, is way too confident for her own good, and is learning to manage her reactivity. We’re not perfect. She still reacts sometimes. It’s always a work in progress. But, she’s also learned amazing tasks to help me during a severe period of illness, knows over 100 behaviors and helps me rehabilitate other dogs. |
