Building Bonds, Reshaping Behavior!
Welcome to the "Cute & Complicated Club!" This is a Judgement-Free Zone, so there's no blaming and shaming of guardians. I think patience and communication are some of my stand-out skills when people work with me. And my sense of humor - you've gotta laugh! I take the time to explain things thoroughly so you understand exactly what's going on and what we're going to do to change things.
Behavior experience
Training skill set
What to expect
Consultation
I hold initial consultations virtually because it’s the most effective way to gather your dog’s history, build a tailored plan, and help you start training - without disrupting your home’s dynamics or pushing your dog over threshold! I don’t need to see a behavior to address it; in many cases, the goal is to prevent it. I’ll ask targeted questions to create a custom plan and walk you through how virtual training works. Follow-up sessions may be virtual or in person depending on your dog’s behaviors, needs and your location.
Sessions
Before sessions, I may send a prep email with what to have ready (treats, toys, walking gear, access/visuals, etc). I recommend taking notes, and I’ll send a detailed follow-up afterward. I ask that all household members attend so everyone stays aligned and moves forward as a team! I work to keep dogs below threshold, so I never provoke behavior; if it happens naturally, I’ll observe. Fearful/shy dogs may be ignored until they choose to engage. Please allow your dog to act naturally! Above all, keep an open mind - I’ll be bringing the science of dog behavior to our sessions!
More info
I teach dogs and their humans using force-free (FF), positive reinforcement (R+) methods! I use scientific principles to keep dogs below threshold and in a learning state of mind so they can absorb all the wonderful information we're trying to teach them. Small steps lead to BIG WINS! And I love to celebrate every win (big and SMALL!) with dog parents along the journey.
Services
Consultations
Sessions
Availability
I work with my clients' schedules, so that typically means weekday evening and weekend daytime training sessions - but I'm open during some weekday daytimes as well! I am unavailable from Sun 4pm - Tues 4pm.
Days available to train
What to expect
Consultation
I hold initial consultations virtually because it’s the most effective way to gather your dog’s history, build a tailored plan, and help you start training - without disrupting your home’s dynamics or pushing your dog over threshold! I don’t need to see a behavior to address it; in many cases, the goal is to prevent it. I’ll ask targeted questions to create a custom plan and walk you through how virtual training works. Follow-up sessions may be virtual or in person depending on your dog’s behaviors, needs and your location.
Sessions
Before sessions, I may send a prep email with what to have ready (treats, toys, walking gear, access/visuals, etc). I recommend taking notes, and I’ll send a detailed follow-up afterward. I ask that all household members attend so everyone stays aligned and moves forward as a team! I work to keep dogs below threshold, so I never provoke behavior; if it happens naturally, I’ll observe. Fearful/shy dogs may be ignored until they choose to engage. Please allow your dog to act naturally! Above all, keep an open mind - I’ll be bringing the science of dog behavior to our sessions!
More info
I teach dogs and their humans using force-free (FF), positive reinforcement (R+) methods! I use scientific principles to keep dogs below threshold and in a learning state of mind so they can absorb all the wonderful information we're trying to teach them. Small steps lead to BIG WINS! And I love to celebrate every win (big and SMALL!) with dog parents along the journey.
Kellie S.
Kellie S.
West Shokan, NY