About
I started training dogs in the 80's and have always enjoyed the education and experience.
I love teaching dogs and their humans how to communicate with each other. "Perfecting the pack between mankind and dog". I have worked with everything from a Chihuahua to a wolf, so if you have a stubborn or confused Akita or Staffordshire Terrier, no need to underestimate me. I've walked right through the middle of 100 large breed dogs who had no idea who I was, and I did not have one negative encounter. I've helped certain clients overcome their fear of our canine friends. In addition, I have prior veterinary experience, and know canine nutrition. What I'm saying here is you can trust my experience and
I ran a business for four years doing nothing but professional dog training and behavior modification, but after the covid-19 pandemic hit us, my business was impacted like so many others. I returned to pharmacology full-time and since then, choose a client I would like to help part -time.
I do not do board and train, and I do not charge anything for a initial consultation. I come to you. Most dogs learn best in their own environment. When it comes to cost, I charge by the session (which can last from one hour average to a little longer). If I feel I need a to keep working with your dog over an hour, I'm not charging you extra for my professional judgement. Sessions can range from $75 - $150: I'm not going to work with a dog that wants to eat my lunch for $75 per session 😂. On the other end of the spectrum, I'm not going to charge $120 a session for basic puppy training.
I hope I've given you a better idea of what kind of person I am, how I do business and the experience I have obtained over the years taught me no two dogs are the same; sometimes more modern techniques, old school or a combination of the two are what will work for any dog. We schedule a date/time for our initial consultation so I can have the opportunity to evaluate your dog in his or her own environment, how the two of you have been communicating, which will provide me with the insight of what style of mine will work best.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I start by providing a free, initial consultation at the prospective client's home. This gives me the opportunity to evaluate the dog's behavior and personality directly. Then I sit down with the owner(s), discuss my professional recommendations, what results the client is wanting, how I can provide those results and then make a plan together for success.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been training dogs, modifying negative behavior (including aggression) since I was 12 years old. I began with my own dogs, then worked with neighbor's and friend's dogs. Additionally, I obtained my certification as a vet tech and in small animal nutrition.
I have stayed active in keeping up with more modern training techniques, canine psychology, nutrition, you name it. Just like children, no two dogs are the same when it comes to the training and/or behavior modification they would benefit from most.
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How did you get started in this business?
After working as a veterinary tech, majoring in pre-med in college, then working well over a decade as a healthcare professional in several diverse areas, I made a decision to start a business helping both dogs and people, which is something I've always loved doing.