About Me

I'm the classic 'grew up with dogs' type of person. Life just isn't the same without'em!

Naturally, this evolved. An animal obsessed little kid turned into an adult obsessed with canine behavior. 

 

Working with reputable professionals and constant continual education on the most current methodology is part of my approach - and of course - having a few quirky dogs myself! Hands-on lived experience with reactive dogs, fearful dogs, and resource guarding dogs.

 

And as a passionate rescue and shelter volunteer, I come into contact with myriad breed types and personalities. ​(Shout out to my seniors - they came to me with handling sensitivities and loads of reactivity. Old dogs CAN learn new tricks!)

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How do I train? You should know:

We're going to build behavior patterns through reinforcement and management. Harm reduction and risk mitigation is at the core of my approach. And I believe your dog should party hard! The behavior we want is highly rewarded so it can occur again and again. Training shouldn't be stressful for you or your dog.

 

 I also query to see if your canine is presenting any pain and look at your current in-house protocols. We'll go over a multimodal approach; looking at your canine's daily routine, struggles, and general soundness.
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Every canine guardian and every dog deserves household harmony.

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Certifications:

Family Dog Mediator 

Master Course in Aggression
Graduate of Unlocking Resilience with Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Animal Behavior Kent: Trauma Informed Pet Professional
UVM Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Certificate
Fear Free Shelter Graduate