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My Credentials

Over 25 years as a Teacher, Trainer, Coach and Consultant

 

•International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants- Certified Dog Behavior Consultant 

•Licensed Family Dog Mediator- L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology Program

•Licensed UnChase! Trainer- Using relaxation techniques to address chase drive

•Certification of Completion- Michael Shikashio's Aggression in Dogs Masters Course

•Trish King's Academy of Dog Behavior Graduate and Consultant Certification- CCBC

•Certified Trick Dog Trainer- Do More With Your Dog

•Former Dog Behavior Evaluator and Dog Training Class Instructor at Marin Humane

•Former Dog Trainer and Dog Training Class Instructor at Unleashed in Petaluma

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Helping You Help Your Pet

Building Relationships Through Positive Training

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The relationship between a dog and their person is a unique connection.  I believe both dogs and their people learn more proficiently and retain more knowledge when training is a positive experience.  By using scientifically proven techniques, I am able to help dogs and humans absorb information in a relaxed state of mind.  Learning in this manner allows for beautiful and important bonding and the dog/human relationship is able to flourish and thrive.  As a result, solutions are discovered and trust is established.  My clients feel more connected to their dogs and are pleased with the results of the behavior modification and enrichment plan.

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