I cannot imagine life without dogs. I have had dogs my whole life and have experienced great friendships with those dogs. Watching my childhood shows like Lassie, Run Joe Run, the Bionic Woman with her bionic dog Max, and the movie The Doberman Gang only reinforced my interest and desire to work with these wonderful animals. The companionship, loyalty, security, and unconditional love these animals give is unforgettable.

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I began my career as a school teacher and learned to convey information to individuals and large groups. It is truly satisfying to see that “ah-ha” moment when things all come together for individuals. Therefore, a person with teaching skills and a passion for dogs, this was the perfect combination to catapult me to training dogs and their owners.

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I received a training certification from The ABC dog training school and immediately began training large group classes for basic obedience and private lessons for dogs with behavioral issues.  I began training and competing in a police dog type of sport called Schutzhund with my dogs.  This was not only fun, it allowed me to learn different training styles; thereby deepening my knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for the NEED for clear communication between dog and handler/owner.

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Bad dogs rarely exist, however, without proper communication, badly mannered dogs often do exist. The quality of a dog’s life (and owner) exponentially improves when the dog is well-behaved. Walks, hikes, car rides, or just hanging out are possible and more pleasurable.  My goal is to help owners learn good communication skills so they fairly and effectively teach their dogs to co-exist with them in harmony.​