Services
Here are my main services. This isn’t everything—I’ll tailor training to you and your dog. Not sure what you need? Contact me for a free initial consultation.
Personalized matchmaking to find the right dog for your family. I’ll guide you through the entire search and adoption process—evaluating your household, lifestyle, and preferences to recommend dogs that truly fit.
Whether you plan on adopting from a shelter or a rescue, or prefer to go through a reputable breeder, I can help
After adoption, I provide hands-on support for the first months: transitioning your dog into your home, establishing routines, basic training guidance, socialization strategies, and troubleshooting common issues (house training, separation anxiety, leash manners, etc.). My goal is a smooth, lasting match that keeps both your family and your new dog happy and thriving.
Want a fun way to build skills with your dog? Group classes are ideal — they let you learn together, practice new behaviors, and socialize with other dogs and owners while strengthening your bond. Small groups provide more individualized instruction and attention.
Your puppy will live with me and be treated as family, not kenneled. Care and training include:
Basic manners: sit, down, stay, come, proper greetings
Leash and loose-leash skills
Potty and consistent housetraining routines
Crate introduction and supervised rest
Socialization with people and other pets.
Gentle management of nipping, chewing, and impulse control
Daily feeding, exercise, and age-appropriate enrichment
Whether you and your dog need foundational manners or support with more challenging behaviors, I can help you build the relationship you want. I specialize in cooperative care training for dogs that experience stress during veterinary and grooming visits. Learn more on the Cooperative Care page.
Get everything you need to get your puppy off to a great start. I’ll train your family and your dog together, so everyone knows what to do. In addition to learning how to teach desired behaviors, you’ll receive practical guidance on addressing common behavior challenges, medical care and nutrition, and appropriate exercise and enrichment. Ideal for families with children—sessions emphasize safe interactions, age-appropriate responsibilities, and building calm, confident routines that benefit both the kids and the puppy.
Have a question about a dog in your shelter or seeking ways to enhance your behavior program? I offer low-cost consultations specializing in shelter behavior and would be glad to help you improve outcomes and save more animals. Contact me to discuss how we can support your team.