FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I am very fluid in how I work. I ask the customer what they want to learn about and teach them! I then ask people to write up a summary of what they learned in an email and then I will give them feedback on that. Usually it works best to meet every week to two weeks for a few sessions.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have trained dogs for over 10 years using fun and effective positive techniques. I hold a bachelor's degree in biology and have a dog trainer Counseling Certificate from the SF-SPCA dog training academy.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I was a biologist and I wanted a new career that was more interactive. I have always loved animals and behavior and dog training was a natural fit. That was 20 years ago now! I worked as a dog trainer for about 5 years full time and moved to California. I focused more on the store then and less on training. I didn't realize how much I missed it until I started back up again about 6 months ago. To help people with their dogs from a more mature age has been unexpectedly inspiring. I really love this work, it's like my therapy!