I provide private in-home lessons tailored to your unique needs. By bringing the training directly to your home, we can focus entirely on your specific training goals without the distractions of a busy group setting—allowing your dog to feel safe and retain learning much more effectively.

Whether you just brought home a new puppy, are navigating life with a busy adolescent, or you would like to address behavior concerns with an adult or newly adopted rescue dog, I offer flexible scheduling designed to fit into your busy life, setting you and your dog up for success where everyone is most comfortable.

Getting started is simple! The first step is to fill out the brief form on my contact page to share your zip code—ensuring you are within my service area—as well as a little bit about your dog and your specific training goals or behavior concerns. Once submitted, I will personally review your details and reach out to schedule a complimentary phone consultation so we can discuss your needs and schedule your in-home training sessions.

As a certified professional dog trainer with over 15 years experience in positive reinforcement training, I use effective, fear-free, science-based methods to help you and your dog communicate more effectively. I focus on teaching and reinforcing the desired behaviors we want to encourage, building voluntary focus and cooperation to effectively address your training challenges.

We work as a team, and you are an active participant in the learning process. To keep you moving forward, I provide helpful handouts and step-by-step instructions. With my professional guidance—which is focused on keeping the training fun and engaging for everyone—combined with your daily practice, you and your dog will embark on a learning journey that brings clear communication and long-lasting results for a lifetime of fun adventures with your best friend!

You can reach me directly by filling out the contact page. I personally review every inquiry and will look forward to connecting with you about your dog

This is a common concern, but the short answer is no. Treats are a powerful initial reinforcer when teaching new skills, but they aren’t the only reward we will be using. I will teach you how to fade the food reward after just a few repetitions so your dog learns to respond to a hand signal without having to see the treat first.

While I still utilize treats of varying value depending entirely on the specific situation, environment, and level of distractions, I will also show you how to incorporate other powerful real-life rewards your dog loves—like praise, petting, toys, going for a sniff, or opening the door to play—just to name a few.

You do not need to rush out and buy anything yet. With the exception of the Settled and Secure program for recently adopted adult dogs, every multi-session training program includes a convenient hands-free Treat Pouch Bundle to set you up for success from day one.

We will remain indoors for the first one or two lessons where there are fewer distractions. No need to worry if you live in a small house or apartment—we do not need a lot of space, and a small room is the perfect place to begin our training.

Once we are ready to move outside, you will want to have available:

• A standard flat buckle collar and harness.

• A 6-foot leash and 15-foot longline.

If you are unsure what type or brand of gear to choose, we can discuss exactly what you will need during your first lesson.

Every multi-session training program includes Q&A support via email or text between visits and for the lifetime of your dog covering all the skills learned during your training program.

I meet every family exactly where they are with zero judgment, so our first step together will be setting those tools aside to move past that reliance. I will show you how to engage with your dog so they voluntarily focus on you, giving you both a solid foundation for a more positive, natural, and reliable way to communicate.

I offer a variety of comprehensive multi-session programs tailored to your dog’s specific needs. Every program can be customized based on your dog’s current skill level and your goals.

You can view package options and learn more about each program by visiting my Training Packages page.