Question 1

Are you a certified dog trainer?

Accepted Answer

Yes! My experience comes from years of hands-on work inside established dog training organizations, not just weekend certifications.
I’ve worked for leading dog training companies where ongoing education, internal certifications, and skill assessments were required in order to continue training clients. That means my work has been shaped by real dogs, real behavior cases, and real expectations… not just theory.
I’ve also worked with K9s for Warriors, a nationally recognized nonprofit that rescues dogs and trains them as service dogs for veterans with PTSD. Through that work, I received extensive training in behavioral science, stress responses, and how behavior shows up under pressure, both in dogs and in people.

In addition to my professional background, I continue my education independently by:

• Partnering with established trainers and businesses
 • Participating in shadowing programs
 • Completing ongoing online education and workshops
I believe good trainers never stop learning. Even as a solo trainer, continuing education is a priority for me.

Question 2

Do you work with puppies and adult dogs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I work with puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs of all breeds. Any dog, any age deserves the second chance training gives them.
However, training looks different depending on age, temperament, and experience, but clear communication and structure work at any stage of a dog’s life.

Question 3

What types of behavior issues do you help with?

Accepted Answer

I work with common real-life challenges including:

• Leash pulling
 • Jumping on people, escaping doorways and greeting issues
 • Reactivity (dogs, people, environments)
 • Overexcitement and impulse control
 • General chaos at home
 • Fear/ submissive behavior 
 • Separation anxiety or generalized anxiety
 • Mild aggression

If it’s happening in your day-to-day life, we can work on it.

Question 4

What makes your training different?

Accepted Answer

I don’t focus on constant correction or repeatedly telling a dog “no.”

I also don’t just focus on the behavior and modifying it.

Most dogs aren’t being “bad.” They’re doing what makes sense to them in the moment. Training works best when we slow things down, get clear, and communicate in a way the dog actually understands.

My approach is based on helping dogs understand what the right choice is, not just what they shouldn’t do. This in turn, builds communication and builds a trust based relationship between owner and dog. It’s not about me. I can train dogs and build relationships. You’re the one who has to live with the dog, not me! So you need to build the life you want with your dog.

Question 5

Do you only train in a controlled setting?

Accepted Answer

No. ABSOLUTELY NOT!

I specialize in in-home training and real-world distractions.
Because dogs don’t live in training facilities. They live in homes, neighborhoods, and busy environments with so many levels of distraction and change. That’s where lasting behavior change actually happens. We don’t need to learn tricks, we need a new way of processing and living in your day to day life. So working in your home and the distractions you encounter are what make training last a lifetime.

Question 6

How soon will I see results?

Accepted Answer

Many owners notice improvements within the first few sessions, especially with structure and clarity. But lessons mean you do the work. Not the trainer.

That said, real behavior change takes consistency and reps. There’s a science behind it. My goal isn’t a quick fix, it’s creating habits that last long after our sessions are over. To do so, I need to fit it into your life to make it sustainable and ensure REAL change.

Question 7

Do you guarantee results?

Accepted Answer

I don’t guarantee a “perfect dog,” because dogs aren’t robots.

What I do guarantee is clear instruction, homework, honest feedback, and a plan you can actually follow. Your results depend on consistency, follow-through, and your dog’s individual needs.

Question 8

Do you use treats, tools, or corrections?

Accepted Answer

Tools and rewards are chosen based on the dog in front of me because not a one-size-fits-all system.

My focus is always on clarity, timing, and fairness so dogs can learn without confusion or unnecessary pressure.

Question 9

Can you work with reactive or fearful dogs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I have experience working with fear-based reactivity and understand how different it is from excitement-based behavior.

Training fearful dogs requires patience, calm handling, and clear communication, not force.

Question 10

Do you offer packages or individual sessions?

Accepted Answer

I offer structured programs designed to build skills over time.

We need reps… Reps happen in time, not one session.

I’m currently offering limited beta pricing while launching in this area, which is reflected on the Programs page.

Question 11

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Start by filling out the contact form with a little information about you and your dog.
From there, I’ll reach out to discuss next steps, where we will schedule a phone consultation. If it is a mutual fit, we will move into an evaluation where I build out a custom plan for you, whether we work together or not your evaluation will give you next steps to take with your dog.