MEet the Trainer

ABC Certified Dog Trainer, AKC CGC Evaluator

Philosophy & Methodology

I view myself as a "dog OWNER trainer" because I teach YOU how to train your dog. I will teach you about dog psychology, learning process theories, training strategies, and activities that will help you build a relationship with your dog.

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I utilize both Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning training methods. I am open minded about all types of training and customize techniques based on the dogs' temperament and personality while aligning with the owners' personal beliefs. I highly encourage all dog owners to be flexible and open to different perspectives, training methods, and resources.

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I utilize my instructional design education and work experience in my dog training methodology. First, I assess your needs and your dogs' needs, work with you to determine the ideal outcomes, and then work backwards to figure out the stepping stones between the current state and ideal state.

Keep in mind that progress is based on your dogs' learning ability, their past experiences as well as the owners' commitment and time.