Undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology. Completed Animal Behavior College program with honors. Canine Behavior Consultant Certification (CBCC-KA) and dog trainer (CPDT-KA). Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Volunteer with breed- and all-breed rescues and at animal shelters doing training, temperament testing, and fostering. (Also show my own dogs in conformation.)

 

Certifications:

 

Job Title: Certified Dog Behavior Trainer/Consultant

 

Training Philosophy: Since my focus is on shy, fearful, and traumatized dogs, I always meet them where they are and set expectations that acknowledge the role their previous life experiences and/or natural temperament play.

 

Locations Served: Lake Norman area in North Carolina (Denver, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville)

 

Specialize in issue-specific training with a focus on shy, fearful, fear-aggressive, and traumatized dogs. Least intrusive, minimally aversive (LIMA) compliant.