From a very young age, Emma was drawn to animals. She creates trust first, doing so through caregiving. Of course she gives lots of love, but builds a connection by positive reinforcement training, exercise, and care (feeding, brushing, clean-up). Animals trust her because she is patient, kind, and leads with her heart. As a child, she would walk to the neighbors not only to play with and walk their dogs, but to clean up after them. She has done a fantastic job of training - the dogs she has worked with are good citizens, and show their connection to her in the trust they give. It is a reciprocal relationship. This rapport is amazing to watch - when Emma needs a little boost, her dog senses and goes to her side for emotional support.