Meet Your In-Home Dog Trainer
Over 10 Years of Experience Living with and Learning from the "Difficult" Dogs
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My focus over the years has narrowed to several distinct areas as a professional dog trainer; the more that our focus narrows as trainers, the more specialized our knowledge and experience can become. I will always be passionate about getting puppies the training they need to be successful in our world. Preparing our puppies for all that we can expect them to encounter is one of the primary ways we can help prevent behavior problems later in life.
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Additionally, after personal experience living and working with a dog who displays human- and dog-directed aggression, I began focusing almost ten years ago on behavior modification and training for dogs that have this specific set of "difficult" behaviors. This led me into the veterinary field in an effort to understand how these dogs can receive the same level of care and treatment that your "normal", pro-social, and "friendly" dog would. Cooperative Care is just beginning to gain traction in the companion animal world, but it is the key for many of these dogs to receiving that level of care I was looking for.
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Training Focused on What Matters
Nothing makes me happier than to enter a situation where an owner feels overwhelmed and out-of-control and help them build the tools they need to be successful with their dog. Across my experience with working dogs, giant breeds, you name it--building a strong relationship, adding biologically-appropriate outlets, and creating a strong communication system can work miracles. I see it happen every day. Let's work toward the life that you WANT to live with your dog!
