About

I am hoping to provide a community here where you can find solutions through my videos, blog posts, books, subscription community, virtual, or in-person training. If you can't afford to have me to your home, I hope to offer you other affordable resources so you can find solutions within your budget. I have the most amazing friends and mentors whom I trust with my own dogs, who will give multiple perspectives and ideas to help. Please join our community. Ask your questions freely with no judgment, and receive honest answers for your problems. Let's work together to take your dog from their Ruff Start to your DREAM companion.

Years ago, my husband was an Army Ranger, and as such, he was always gone training or deployed. I hated being home alone and needed companionship to feel safe. I also needed them to help me sleep at night. The loneliness I felt while my husband was away felt crippling at times. Luckily, my husband got me my golden retriever, Liberty, and a couple years later, my German Shepherd, Kane (whom you may see as my logo). They have been my companions in my hardest times.

My dogs were instrumental in helping me with my mental health while in a new place and alone. Those of you who have raised dogs know, though, not every dog starts as a companion dog. Most dogs, in fact, have a "Ruff Start" and when we think we're gaining a companion, we're actually adding more responsibility and it's NOT always rewarding at first. Our dogs can need healing and mentorship just as much as we need it.

I became a dog trainer because of my love for dogs, but also my love for people. When people love dogs, we love them deeply. If your dog isn't well behaved, though, it puts a strain on not just the dogs, but your whole family! Hiring a dog trainer in person is a WONDERFUL solution to this, but they can cost hundreds to THOUSANDS of dollars. As inflation rises, essentials become hard to purchase. Finding solutions to your dog's problem behaviors shouldn't have to cost you your budget.