Now, after years of education and training, I proudly work with people doing just that. I coach my clients to identify and understand the function behind their dog’s behaviour and to read body language so they can recognize what their dog is feeling and needs. I guide clients in meeting both general canine needs and the unique needs of their individual dog, including physical fitness, species-specific enrichment, and reducing everyday stressors.

I approach training through the lens of nervous system regulation, helping clients notice how their dog communicates stress and safety. I focus on guiding people to build connection and understanding with their dog rather than relying on control.

I work with clients who are committed to long-term programs, supporting them in creating meaningful, lasting relationships with their dogs through thoughtful, personalized strategies.

I adopted a wonderful dog, Cato, in 2016 — the same year I began my own therapy. Training him became a reflection of what I was learning in my healing process and inspired me to help others build relationships with their dogs that support well-being on both ends of the leash.

  • Control Unleashed Certification Program, current

    University of Toronto, BA. 2024

    Karen Pryor Academy, Puppy Start Right for instructors, 2022.

    Tromplo, Control is an Illusion: Rethinking How We Teach for “Impulse Control”, Sarah Owings, 2021

    Fear Free Professional Trainer Certification, 2021.

    Karen Pryor Academy, Dog Trainer Comprehensive, 2020.

  • Aggression in Dogs Conference, Multiple Speakers 2022

    Clicker Expo, Multiple Speakers, Karen Pryor Academy 2021.

    Conference Unleashed Conference, Multiple Speakers 2020

  • Arousal and Aggression, Sarah Kalnajs CPDT, CDBC, Aggressive Dog, 2023

    Fear Memory Generalization: When the Protective Mechanism Goes Wrong, Dr. Kathy Murphy and Bobbie Bhambree CDBC, CPDT-KA, Behavior Vets, 2022

    Big Feelings: Supporting Our Clients Living with Dog Reactivity, Marissa Martino, CDBC, CTC, Grisha Stewart Academy of Behaviour, 2022

    Hold Your Horses! Teaching Duration Behaviours!, Agnieszka Janarek, Tromplo, 2021

    Fostering the Bond, Educanine, 2020.

Follow my Instagram to view examples of my work and gain insights into dog behavioral health.

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