Certifications:

Family Dog Mediator 

Master Course in Aggression
Graduate of Unlocking Resilience with Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Animal Behavior Kent: Trauma Informed Pet Professional

UVM Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Certificate

Fear Free Shelter Graduate

Pending certification: Approved candidate for the CCPDT exam in March 2025

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Every canine guardian and every dog deserves household harmony.

 

I'm the classic 'grew up with dogs' type of person. Life just isn't the same without'em! I have hands-on practical experience living with and training reactive dogs, fearful dogs, and resource guarding dogs. Have a working breed? Oh yes, I know about that too!

 

But living with and loving dogs isn't a credential - scroll up to see mine.
As a passionate rescue & shelter volunteer (and foster home) I come into contact with myriad breed types and personalities. If your case isn't in my wheelhouse, I always refer to specialized professionals free of charge.

 

You deserve help, and so does your dog.

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How do I train? 

We're going to build behavior patterns through positive reinforcement and management. I frequently use counterconditioning and desensitization.

Harm reduction and risk mitigation is at the core of my approach. And I believe your dog should party hard! The behavior we want is highly rewarded so it can occur again and again. Training shouldn't be stressful for you or your dog.

 

 I query if your canine is presenting any pain and look at your current in-house protocols. We'll go over a multimodal approach; looking at your canine's daily routine, struggles, and general soundness.
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