My passion for dog training began when I brought home my first canine daughter, Elizabeth. From the moment I saw her, I knew that I wanted to be the absolute best dog mom for her and ensure that she had the best life with all her needs met. That led me on a quest to learn all that I could about how dogs think, what they need from us, what motivates them, and how they experience the world around them.

Early on I was drawn to the books and videos of Victoria Stilwell and her message of positive dog training as a way to live harmoniously with our four-legged family members. As I employed positive training techniques and really sought to understand the world through Elizabeth’s eyes, I found my connection and bond with her strengthening by the day. I got into dog training because I want every dog parent to experience this type of connection and bond with their dog. This is my ‘why’ and what motivates me as a dog trainer – fostering mutual understanding and connection between dogs and humans allowing all of us to live our best lives.