I provide positive in-home training and behavioral consultations for all dogs and their family. I specialize in helping rescued dogs and their new families transition to make their new home the most comfortable for everyone.

 

Certifications:

 

Designations: Owner/Dog Trainer

 

Training Equipment: I use martingale collars, buckle collars, and harnesses. The clicker, treats, and toys are used for training.

 

Training Philosophy: While using Positive Reinforcement (R+) training, I am able to not only work on different areas of behavior and training but also show you how to strengthen your relationship between you and your dog!

 

Locations Served: I provide private lessons/training and behavioral consultations in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties in Indiana and some parts of Southwest Michigan.

 

I became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the CCPDT in June of 2021. I am a Shelter Behavior Affiliate (SBA) with the IAABC. I also completed the Fear Free Shelter course while working as the Behavior and Rescue Coordinator at Porter County Animal Shelter. I continue to further my education by taking courses, attending seminars and reading books from some of the most accredited trainers in our field. My passion is providing shelters or rescues assistance in different aspects of sheltering such as helping individual animals transition from shelter or foster to their forever homes, further training of staff on enrichment and playgroups and any other positive training or education you might need! By learning how to read and understand a dog’s body language, the relationship between your dog and you becomes more aligned, healthy and happy! I provide in-home training because I believe it is more effective to train your dog and teach your family in the natural environment! We will address not only the undesirable behaviors but also the mindset behind those problems! My priority for you and your dog is to enrich your bond, while providing humane and effective ways of teaching everyone!