Hi, I'm Katie! I grew up always having dogs around, and friends/family often look to me for training advice or to watch their dogs. The first dog I've owned as an adult is 8yo shih tzu Luna--she's a formerly reactive dog that got me hooked on training. If I didn't have a full-time job, I'd likely be trying to make it as a dog trainer--I think about it daily! I've shadowed Samantha Johnson of Pack Life LA, and have taken workshops, classes, and privates with a handful of other trainers in Orange County and LA not only to rehab my own dog, but also to learn more about dog training as a whole. It's become a passion and hobby for me! Through all of our training experiences, I've gained ample knowledge on dog behavior, psychology, and body language. Anytime I'm around a new dog, I look at it as an opportunity to give them time to come out of their shell while I observe them for the individual they are. I am fair and gentle in my expectations, respecting dogs’ boundaries if ever showing signs of discomfort or overwhelm in a new situation. I will always strive to physically and mentally fulfill a dog before expecting good/calm behavior from it. I love giving gentle, structured guidance to dogs that have problem behaviors (i.e. jumping, reactivity, resource guarding). I also have the patience to work with your dog on not pulling on the walk, crate training, place work, yes work, massage work, long line work, thresholds, alert/demand barking, impulse control...etc!