Micki D.
Micki D.
Graton, CA
22 repeat clients
22 repeat clients
20yrs experience - rescue specalist
What makes my approach different? ✔ 20+ years of animal rescue, foster, and adoption support experience ✔ Certified in Rover's positive reinforcement training methods ✔ Specialized in helping newly adopted dogs adjust to their forever homes ✔ Experience supporting shy, fearful, anxious, and decompression-stage rescue pets ✔ Free behavior consultation for new clients ✔ Support for puppies, adult dogs, senior pets, and multi-pet households ✔ Cat sitting and feline care experience ✔ Training sessions tailored to your pet's individual needs and personality
Behavior experience
Training skill set
What to expect
Consultation
I offer free consultations and meet & greets. Every pet is unique. I consider age, breed, health, temperament, past experiences, and motivation when helping families establish realistic expectations and achievable goals. I also work with pet parents to create consistency at home through environmental management and daily routines that support long-term success.
Sessions
In our first session I will observe you and your pet in their natural setting. I like to understand how you interact, and your personal relationship with your pet, We will then sit down and discuss the observations, and review a recommended plan of action to achieve your desired outcomes.
More info
I believe successful training happens through patience, repetition, and positive experiences. Rather than focusing on punishment, I help dogs understand what earns rewards and praise, making learning enjoyable while building confidence and trust. Training sessions are kept short and productive, allowing dogs to learn at a pace that sets them up for success. Every pet is unique. I consider age, breed, health, temperament, past experiences, and motivation when helping families establish realistic expectations and achievable goals.
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Services
Includes 11%booking fee
Consultations
Sessions
Availability
I am a full time animal caregiver. I can be flexible to work around a schedule that is best for you, your family, and your pets
Days available to train
What to expect
Consultation
I offer free consultations and meet & greets. Every pet is unique. I consider age, breed, health, temperament, past experiences, and motivation when helping families establish realistic expectations and achievable goals. I also work with pet parents to create consistency at home through environmental management and daily routines that support long-term success.
Sessions
In our first session I will observe you and your pet in their natural setting. I like to understand how you interact, and your personal relationship with your pet, We will then sit down and discuss the observations, and review a recommended plan of action to achieve your desired outcomes.
More info
I believe successful training happens through patience, repetition, and positive experiences. Rather than focusing on punishment, I help dogs understand what earns rewards and praise, making learning enjoyable while building confidence and trust. Training sessions are kept short and productive, allowing dogs to learn at a pace that sets them up for success. Every pet is unique. I consider age, breed, health, temperament, past experiences, and motivation when helping families establish realistic expectations and achievable goals.
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Micki D.
Micki D.
Graton, CA