Terrified of dogs as a kid I grew to not just like them but to love them. How? Being gentle with animals, understanding, and tending to their needs are some of the things that I learned growing up in a family of animal lovers. Then later in life I became increasingly interested in learning the science of animal behavior, how they communicate and see the world around them, and how we can peacefully live and coexist with other animals. After I was done being in the corporate world I decided to learn about dog behavior formally so I became a Certified Professional Dog trainer in 2010 after graduating from Animal Behavior College. Then I started volunteering at the Marin Humane Society as part of the Behavior Evaluation team.

 

Certifications: BA, BS

 

Designations: VSDT ABCDT BS

 

Job Title: Professional Dog Behavior Consultant and Trainer

 

Training Equipment: Treats, Harnesses, Leash, Clicker, Long Line, Toys

 

Training Philosophy: I use science based positive reinforcement training methods that have proven to be most effective and humane. I do not use, nor recommend, methods that use force, fear or pain.

 

Locations Served: San Francisco, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Belmont, Foster City, Redwood City, Redwood Shores, San Carlos, Half Moon Bay, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Woodside, Portola Valley

 

Languages: English

 

Terrified of dogs as a kid I grew to not just like them but to love them. How? Being gentle with animals, understanding, and tending to their needs are some of the things that I learned growing up in a family of animal lovers. Then later in life I became increasingly interested in learning the science of animal behavior, how they communicate and see the world around them, and how we can peacefully live and coexist with other animals. After I was done being in the corporate world I decided to learn about dog behavior formally so I became a Certified Professional Dog trainer in 2010 after graduating from Animal Behavior College. Then I started volunteering at the Marin Humane Society as part of the Behavior Evaluation team. Later I officially became a Dog Behavior Consultant and Evaluator through Canine Behavior Academy, and a few years later a Distinguished Professional Dog Trainer through Victoria Stilwell Academy. Throughout my career, I have been taking courses and attending conferences every year learning the latest and best practices and staying up to date with the most recent scientific findings about dog behavior and cognition. My goal is to help dogs and their guardians by offering them the most effective, simple, and efficient ways to achieve their training goals. Living peacefully with our dogs should not ever feel out of reach for anyone. I am here to give you the best tools and techniques for teaching your dog useful behaviors and important life skills. I have worked with hundreds of dogs and counting and can help you and your dog whether you are a first-time dog or puppy guardian, or an experienced dog parent who wants to find the simplest and most humane and effective solution for their dog’s challenges. And if I can’t help, I’ll refer you to someone who can!