I’d like to get to know you and your dog, and for you to get to know me!

Choosing the right trainer is important. It is a commitment of your time and money, and I don’t take that lightly. I’d like to share my credentials so you can be confident in your choice…..

Certifications I hold:

  • Certified Behavior Consultant - Canine - Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA)

  • Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI

  • Canine Enrichment Tech - (DN-CET) - in progress

  • Certified SepAnx Pro - CSAP-BC

  • Family Dog Mediator (FDM) - in progress

  • Reiki 3

My experience:

  • Have owned dogs my entire life

  • Pit Bull breed advocate and expert - have owned and worked with the breed since 1994

  • Training dogs for over 35 years

  • Professional trainer for over 25 years

  • Past trainer for Liberty Humane Society

  • Past trainer for Best Friends Dog and Cat Adoption

  • Founder of The REAL Pit Bull Inc 501c3

  • Training & Behavior Director of The REAL Pit Bull Inc

  • Mentor and consultant of other professionals or those looking to get into the business

Sports I train & compete in & titles earned:

  • Scent work

  • Dock diving

  • Coursing

  • Obedience

  • Rally

  • Barn Hunt

  • Tricks

  • Multiple CGCs of varying levels

  • Multiple ATTs

  • Multiple Rally titles

  • Scent work titles

  • Multiple trick titles

My current dogs:

  • Rumor - AmStaff; ATT, RAIT, RN, TKA, DN, DJ, DS, CA, DCAT, VSWB, VHMD, CGCA, SCN, SSH, STCA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

  • Harlow - AmStaff; AKC/UKC Pointed, RN, RATI, TKI, BCAT, CA, CGC, ATT