My Approach
I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer serving the Central Coast. My goal is to help you come to understand your dog. We ask them to listen to us a lot. It’s only fair that we do the same.
I am committed to positive reinforcement, which means I do not use pain or discomfort to train. This does not mean your dog should be without boundaries, nor does it mean that treats explode from my pockets all day. Dogs do what works for them. They stop doing things that don’t. If your dog is still doing something unwanted after many attempts to change their behavior, then your dog is still getting something it wants from the behavior. It’s that simple.
Training Programs
Initial Consultation - $145 + travel
Your first step toward a calmer, more confident dog.
This 60-minute session includes:
- a detailed assessment of your dog’s history, behavior, and environment
- clear explanation of what appears to be driving unwanted behaviors
- immediate, actionable strategies to start making progress
If you decide to continue training, cost of consultation reduces to package rate.
- 3-Session Starter: $375 → $230 after your consult
- 5-Session Core: $625 → $480 after your consult
- 10-Session Journey: $1,150 → $1,005 after your consult
This way, you can test the waters with no pressure — and get credit for committing.
3-Session Starter Package - $375 + travel
Perfect for small issues, new puppies, or families who want a focused reset.
Includes:
- three 60-minute private sessions
- a custom follow-up write-up after session one
- access to written walkthroughs for any training covered
Designed for fast, achievable wins that can build momentum for you and your dog.
5-Session Core Package - $625 + travel
Ideal for building consistency and tackling more complex goals like manners, confidence, or polite social skills.
Includes:
- five 60-minute sessions
- two custom follow-up write-ups (start + midpoint)
- access to my full resource drive
- text or email support between sessions for quick questions
This package gives your dog time to practice, refine, and succeed without stress.
10-Session Journey Package - $1,150 + travel
For dedicated teams ready to transform their relationship and tackle bigger goals like reactivity, multi-dog households, or long-term confidence training.
Includes:
- ten 60-minute sessions
- three detailed progress write-ups
- bonus 30-minute virtual check-in
- priority scheduling
Think of it as a full curriculum, with structure, support, and sustainable results.
Virtual Consultation - $100 / 1 hour
Done over Zoom or any other virtual platform.
This will give you 60 minutes of my time for addressing yours dog's behavior. This will include specific enrichment solutions, adjusting your responses to unwanted behaviors, and general lifestyle adjustments to consider.
Welcome Home - A Guide for Shelter Dog Adopters
Ideal for newly adopted dogs and their humans, offering calm, realistic guidance through the critical transition from shelter to home.
Includes:
stage-specific video modules for the first three days, three weeks, and three months
clear guidance on decompression, routine, and setting expectations
support for understanding and responding to common post-adoption behavior
- Practical steps for housetraining and building structure
- Guidance on recognizing stress, fear, and adjustment behaviors
- Support for knowing when and how to seek professional help
lifetime access so adopters can revisit each stage as their dog adjusts
This program helps adopters reduce overwhelm, prevent common setbacks, and give their dog the best possible start in their new home.