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True progress in dog training starts with communication—not control. My approach focuses on connection instead of correction, creating the solid foundation your dog needs to learn, listen, and thrive.

Using positive, proven methods, I help puppies get their best start in life and adult dogs work through even the most challenging issues, like reactivity, fear-induced behaviors, sound phobias, and more, while guiding you to become the calm, confident partner your dog needs.

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Virtual Coaching

Virtual, so your dog bonds with you!

Virtual coaching gives you flexible, stress-free lessons right at home, no matter where home may be.

We’re talking potty training, basic life skills, complex behavioral challenges, and more — all broken down into easy, fun, bite-sized sessions you can do right from your own living space (PJs encouraged).

No nonsense here— Just practical solutions, real results, and a whole lot of tail wags.

Let’s turn that adorable chaos into calm, confident companionship, one paw at a time.

$369 a month

Behavior Clarity Consultation

Choose Your Support

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Behavior Boost

Share the Work and Avoid the Overwhelm.

Feeling exhausted and stressed trying to manage and train your dog but don’t want to send them away for training? I’ve got the solution!

My Behavior Boost program is designed to take the pressure off. Through short, focused sessions in your home. I help your dog build essential skills like calm greetings, crate comfort, leash walking, and more—all using positive, proven methods.

I’ll do the hands-on training for you, then show you exactly how to keep things going.

$1,240 a month

Behavior Clarity Consultation
Board & Train
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Guided Program

Train Your Dog With Confidence!

You want to be a part of every aspect of your dog’s training—but you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

My Guided program gives you expert support while keeping you at the center of your dog’s learning journey.

You’ll learn how to communicate with clarity and confidence, using positive, reinforcement-based principles that build connection and trust. No guesswork, no overwhelm—just real guidance that fits your lifestyle and your dog’s needs.

$497 a month

Behavior Clarity Consultation

Lifestyle Training

It’s one thing for your dog to know how to sit, down, and stay in your living room, but it’s quite another for your dog to be able to perform those skills out and about.

Whether you enjoy hiking and camping, fly frequently, go out on the water paddleboarding or kayaking, etc., or just want your dog to come along when you go out to eat, lifestyle-specific training is included in all of my training programs.

Once your dog has nailed their initial skills, we’ll start training specific skills to help you and your dog navigate whatever special activities you want them to be part of.