I am a pet lover and have been a dog trainer for over 20 years. I have spent my life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. I have worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as an handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. I have also participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.

My education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State, a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

My dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement, however, my ultimate goal is for healthy happy relationships between pets and their people.
I have spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization and have performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities and convalescent homes. I believe strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection.