Dedicated to teaching dogs & the people who love them. Customized dog training and behavioral modification with positive reinforcement for dogs of all ages, specializing in puppies & adolescents. Solutions for a wide range of behaviors, including reactivity, excitability, pulling on leash, jumping, nipping, chewing, barking. Coaching for dogs that are fearful, sensitive, anxious.

 

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Designations: CPDT-KA, CSAT, FDM, MA, PhD

 

Training Philosophy: Positive reinforcement, teaching with kindness & mutual respect, fear free. Customized approach for your goals and your dog's evolving needs, as they develop from puppies to adolescents to adults.

 

Locations Served: Serving communities near Stanford, including Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View, Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley, and Woodside, CA.

 

Initial consultation to assess goals & needs, with recommendations for next steps. Follow-up sessions as requested. Extensive hands-on experience, teaching people and dogs in private sessions and classes. Ongoing professional development to refine my methods based on research in how dogs learn, what dogs need, dog-centered communication.