I am a certified, licensed and fully insured dog trainer in the beautiful city of San Francisco. I have been working with dogs since 2005 and am passionate about the work I do because I love animals & know what an essential part of the family they are. I know it is not a decision that is made lightly when you choose to put your cherished family member in someone else’s hands, which is why I treat every single pet I care for as if they were my own, & sincerely love what I do.
I practice positive reinforcement (R+) training techniques exclusively; using established, proven, science-based methods to create and strengthen desired behaviors while ensuring dogs stay happy, engaged & eager to learn. Correctional tools & aversive methods of any kind are not a part of my program: I believe that building a good relationship with your dog and keeping them happy, healthy and feeling secure and loved is a much better way to achieve desired behaviors.
I also rely heavily on Applied Ethology and the vital connections between genetics, learning and environment to answer some of the sometimes seemingly unanswerable questions about why certain behaviors are occurring in the first place. An evaluation of your dog's specific breed tendencies, combined with essential information that only you can provide about their individual personality and mannerisms, ensure that training methods will work with and not against your dog's natural instincts.
Communication with clients is paramount to me: I share your pups' experiences via text, video, email & specialized apps to ensure that you are not only aware of their progress, but can duplicate appropriate training methods, timing and mechanics to keep their newly learned abilities going strong long after I'm gone.
I have experience with dogs of all ages, sizes & temperaments, & thoroughly enjoy the process of teaching you how to train your pup. If you’d like to know more, you can book a free 15-minute phone call to discuss your specific situation and determine which training is right for you!
