“I started working with dogs 8 years ago shortly after acquiring my first dog Kas, a Belgian Malinois. She was unruly and I was unaware as to how to handle her. I attended my first obedience class and shortly after, my first agility class. Kas went on to get her first few titles in agility and obedience. We also enjoy dock diving and hiking. Stōk, my second Mal, came into my life almost 4 years ago and he’s being trained for agility and IGP. He enjoys swimming and anything else that may include a toy. My love for dog training as a whole was a direct result of learning what it can be like to have a true relationship with your dog. Working together towards a goal of any kind gives both handler and dog a sense of accomplishment and pride. Whether that goal is walking nicely on the leash or a title, it’s a goal worth working towards. I’m big on having fun while you train and not making training a stressful thing for you or your dog. My top priority is teaching handlers how to read and speak to their dogs in a way they can understand. I hope to spur confidence and resilience in every student I come across of any age.”