Sharon has always respected animals and feels happiness and joy in working with dogs.  She wants to help people realize that dogs are sentient beings, capable of understanding more than people think.  With this positive training method, the dogs learn to think and to make good choices.  Sharon also utilizes a unique games based learning system which is fun and builds calmness and confidence.

Sharon has been training for over 33 years.  In addition to being a Victoria Stilwell associate, she is also a CPDT-KA (Certified Pet Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed) trainer, a title earned through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers.  Sharon offers both in home training as well as group classes.  Virtual training through Zoom is also available.   With the in-home training, a very comprehensive program can be developed to address the behavioral issues your dog is having.  We can address house-training, puppy biting, jumping, leash pulling, to name just a few.  Fearfulness is a very common issue in dogs. .  By using fun, confidence building  techniques, these dogs can begin to lose their fear and anxiety.   Training is team work; the person must learn  new skills in order to teach the dog new behaviors.  

Sharon also offers various group classes.  There is always a beginning class, Basic Life Skills.  Various other classes are offered depending upon interest.  As an AKC evaluator, there may be a Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine or tricks class available.  Group classes are fun and provide the opportunity for your dog to learn how to behave around the distractions of other dogs and people.