Let me know if there’s any special needs/requirements your dog has. I’m happy to accommodate dogs that are working on skill building and reinforce any training you’re working on. My preference is to work with families that use positive reinforcement methodologies and force free equipment.

I really like to follow the dogs lead when we walk: they’re free to sniff at their leisure, and set our pace. I prefer wide open spaces and trails, like Jubilee park or the trails around storm water ponds, so we have more warning of other dogs approaching. I’m an observant and thoughtful walker: we steer clear of settings/animals that are reactive (dogs barking at fences, windows, or the end of their leash, dogs who are barely in the control of their walker). I bring along treats or kibble to distract dogs during these moments, and to keep them moving so we can pass swiftly. I also talk to the dogs while we walk.