Clear, individualized, and reliable dog training

I work with a small number of clients at a time, focusing on communication, consistency, and training that holds up in real life.

Training in Real Life

This training is oriented toward the situations people actually live with day to day. Many behavioral issues don’t show up neatly in training settings, but emerge at home, on walks, or in everyday routines. The work focuses on addressing those real-world patterns rather than isolated exercises.

My role is to provide clear, practical guidance and teach skills that owners can apply consistently in daily life. Training is designed to be understandable, repeatable, and adaptable to the household, so progress doesn’t depend on guesswork or remembering isolated instructions. The goal is reliable behavior supported by clear communication and follow-through over time.

How Training Works

Training begins with an initial conversation to understand your dog, your household, and what you’re dealing with day to day. We then look at history and context, including patterns, prior training, and practical constraints.

From there, we determine the most appropriate training format and plan. This may include board and train, private sessions, group work, or a combination, depending on the dog and the people involved.

Training is hands-on and paired with clear owner involvement. I work directly with the dog while making sure owners understand what is being taught and how it applies outside of training.

Throughout the process, the focus is follow-through in real life. The work is adjusted as needed so it holds up in everyday situations and remains practical for the household over time.

Training Options

Board & Train—With this immersive option your dog stays with me while I work directly with it in a focused, hands-on way. This allows for consistent handling and daily structure, paired with owner education so the training can be maintained at home.

Private Training—This option uses one-on-one work with you and your dog that is tailored to specific goals, household dynamics, and real-life constraints. Sessions focus on practical application and clear guidance so owners can apply the training outside of scheduled time together.

Group Classes—These multi-dog and handler classes provide structured opportunities to build foundational skills, consistency, and handler understanding in the presence of distractions. These sessions support dogs and owners who benefit from practicing skills in a shared environment.

Structured Pack Walks—These guided group walks are designed to support social neutrality, engagement, and calm behavior in real-world settings.

Why Work With Me

I work directly with every dog and household I take on, from start to finish. Dogs are not passed between trainers or assistants, which allows for continuity, judgment, and accountability throughout the training process.

I deliberately limit the number of clients I work with at any given time. This makes it possible to stay focused on the specific needs of each dog and household, rather than relying on standardized programs or handoffs.

Because training and follow-through are handled by the same person, decisions are made with both the training environment and home life in mind. This helps keep the work consistent while allowing it to adapt as patterns emerge.

Clear communication is central to how I work. Owners receive straightforward guidance designed to be applied in daily life, with adjustments made as needed rather than treated as fixed instructions.

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Next Steps

If you’d like to learn more, you can explore the different training options to see what might be appropriate for your dog and household. If you’re ready to move forward, sharing your dog’s history helps provide context and determine the best next step. And if you’re unsure where to begin, you’re welcome to reach out with questions and start a conversation.