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About Me

I am a certified professional dog trainer, certified canine behavior consultant, and family dog mediator. I strive to help people and their dogs build a strong relationships based on trust and clear communication through force-free dog training methods. My specialties include dog aggression, resource guarding, canine separation anxiety, and leash reactivity.

 

With over a decade of experience, I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of dogs on a wide variety of behavioral challenges. I believe that preventive and proactive training is key to helping dogs live a happy, well-adjusted life with their family.
 

I currently work as a dog behavior and training expert for Preventive Vet, a website dedicated to providing free education on pet health, safety, and training. I'm also the lead consultant for Pupstanding Academy and teach group classes at Seattle Humane in Bellevue, Wa. 

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Certifications and Continued Education

  • CPDT-KA

  • CBCC-KA

  • Fear Free Certified Professional – Trainer

  • FDM (Family Dog Mediator)

  • Member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the Dog Writer's Association of America (DWAA), and the Pet Professional Guild (PPG).

 

Continued Education Includes:

  • Aggression in Dogs Master Course

  • Forensics of Dog Aggression

  • Clicker Expo 2019

  • Aggressive Dogs Conference, 2021, 2022, 2023

  • Shelter Behavior Mentorship

  • and more...

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