My goal as a trainer is to provide a balanced experience for both my human and animal clients. Much of my training centers around play and building a positive learning experience for your pet. I always strive to keep our sessions as fun as possible, while maintaining clear communication about expectations and boundaries

 Being a balanced trainer, I do use training tools such as e-collars and prong collars, but only when it benefits the dog. Despite their poor reputation, tools such as e-collars (not to be confused with "shock" collars) and prong collars are often gentler tools than other popular options such as head-halters and front-clip harnesses, which can cause musculo-skelatal damage when used long-term. 

My mission has always been to improve the quality of life for every animal I encounter, and I am always happy to answer questions, modify my training techniques, and offer demonstrations when requested!

I was born and raised in California, where my lifelong love for animals began. As a child, I practiced training with every family dog I could, soaking up everything I could find online about animal behavior and psychology.

For my 13th birthday, I spent every penny I had and bought myself a Boxer puppy named Bear. Using YouTube tutorials, I taught him to be my service dog. Despite my limited experience at the time, he performed tasks that helped me manage—and ultimately overcome some personal challenges. Later, I learned I was also dealing with chronic physical illnesses that would benefit from a service dog. Bear gave me independence, stability, and hope during one of the darkest periods of my life. He is the reason I am who I am today and why I am passionate about service dog training.

As a teenager, I ran a small hobby farm with dairy goats, horses, sheep, rabbits, chickens, and a Jersey steer. Every spare moment was spent teaching my animals tricks. I also worked with serious livestock guardian dogs—Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherds—an experience that taught me the importance of genetics and how deeply they shape behavior.

In adulthood, I have lived in several states and sought out trainers who specialized in everything from police dogs to puppy foundations to competition sports to learn as much as I could. My professional journey began in Oregon, when I struggled with a reactive puppy of my own. I hired an incredible trainer who not only helped my dog, but also inspired me to turn my passion into a career. Since then, I’ve dedicated myself to helping dog owners strengthen their relationships with their dogs, and to empowering members of the disability community to regain independence through service dogs.

I have years of hands-on experience addressing behavioral concerns ranging from fear and anxiety to reactivity and aggression. And because I’ve been in the shoes of an overwhelmed owner, I understand what it feels like to struggle and to find hope again.