Dog Trainer, Somatic Guide, Behavior & Pattern Specialist

I’ve been working with dogs and their people professionally for over 20 years, but my work has never just been about obedience alone. It’s about guiding both dogs and people toward calm, clarity and genuine connection.

Since 1998, I’ve worked across nearly every corner of canine care—from 6 years in veterinary assisting and 5 years in shelter work to apprenticing under experienced trainers and running group classes and board-and-train programs. Over the years, I’ve learned that real progress comes from more than methods—it comes from clear structure, emotional steadiness, and honest communication. Today, my focus is on private training for companion dogs and their people—helping households build steady, lasting relationships grounded in trust and structure.

My approach is:

• Practical and natural — grounded in daily rhythms that fit real life.
• Balanced and trauma‑informed — respectful of both dogs and human nervous systems, attuned to stress and capacity.
• Integrative — blending behavioral science, modern tools, and somatic practices such as breathwork and body awareness.

What sets this work apart is the presence and care in every session. Together, we look beneath behavior to understand the patterns driving it — not through judgment, but through awareness. From there, both you and your dog can build lasting confidence, structure, and trust.

Professional Background

• 20+ years of hands‑on experience
• Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT‑KA x2)
• AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
• Active Mondioring competitor & decoy training student
• Certified Yoga Teacher (200hr) & Breathwork Instructor
• CPR/BLS certified

If you’re ready to move beyond quick fixes and create lasting change, we're ready to begin that work with you.