RESPECT THE DOG, LEAD WITH CLARITY, REWARD WHAT’S RIGHT

My training is rooted in relationship — not food, tools, lures, or toys. I use the dog’s natural desire to please as the primary motivator, combining clear communication, emotional structure, benevolent authority, and thoughtful leadership.

CORE METHOD

Get to PRAISE

Positive Marker Word: “YES” spoken with rising inflection and positive energy

The Reward: Permission to Jump (or other physical action with contact) to foster connection, engagement and self control

E-Collar Integration: Used to bridge the gap between training and the dog’s person. By using a consistent tone signal we remove the confusion of different voices and body language, providing a neutral “universal language” that stays the same regardless of who is giving commands

Minimally Aversive: No-force correction, the “leash pop”

Captured Behavior: Use what the dog gives you and name the action

SPECIALITES & CREDENTIALS

Authorized AKC Canine Good Citizen, STAR puppy Trainer/Evaluator

Behavior Modification
Reactivity to leashes, dogs, people, and other triggers
Managing jumping, barking, aggressive behavior

Obedience Training CD, CDX, UD
Learning how to learn — creating a path of communication

ADVANCED WORK
Off Leash, Silent Commands (hand and foot signals)
Roadwork
Beginning IGP