Anticipate, soothe, [re]build

Between a human and their dog, there is so much more at play than just training or obedience.

A dog never enters our life by accident. They come to show us a path, to open a door we didn’t yet know we needed to walk through. They become soul companions, messengers, mirrors. And when the relationship feels strained, it’s often a call to grow — together.

Ideally, my work begins before problems arise. Many of the situations I encounter could have been avoided — not out of lack of love or goodwill, but because we often move forward in the dark. Sometimes the right guidance is missing. Other times, it’s the right answers — or simply the right questions.

We overlook the first tiny sparks, hoping they’ll pass. Then we ignore bigger ones. Until one day, it all catches fire, and we find ourselves desperately looking for someone to help put it out.

That’s why I’ve chosen to center my work around prevention, connection, and mutual understanding — so your human-dog duo can begin, and evolve, on solid ground.

Through pre- and post-adoption support, puppy socialization, educational walks, canine body language lessons, [re]training sessions, and helping you ask the right questions, I guide you in learning to read your dog, their signals, needs, and sensitivities, shaped by age, breed, past, and personality.

My goal is to help you build a balanced, lasting bond — so you can support your dog, and they can support you in return.

And because, despite all the love in the world, some things can slip away or surprise us — events, wounds, both sides of the leash — if the fire has started, or taken hold, I’m here to help calm it and help you rebuild. 🐾🖤

Who is it for?

• Kind-hearted people, even if they’re a little lost
• Open-hearted, open-minded people
• All dogs — tiny pups, grown-ups, grandpas and grandmas, the shy ones, the wise ones, the wild ones, those in full existential crisis
• Dogs who don’t quite fit the mold (spoiler: no dog does)
• Those who want to do better, even if they don’t yet know how
• Those willing to commit to the process
• Future and current adopters, the deeply sensitive, the curious, the slightly discouraged, the head-over-heels dog lovers, those at the end of their rope

You don’t need to be perfect—just willing to open your eyes, your ears, and your heart, to truly listen to your dog and move forward together.

My approach

I’m here to help you:

• See your dog with new eyes
• Understand deeply
• Communicate more clearly
• Ease the tensions
• Build a strong, lasting bond

No harsh training methods. No magic fixes. Just kind, respectful, and deeply human support for both of you.

The behavioral assessment is the starting point for truly listening to your dog, understanding their reactions, their needs, and laying the groundwork for personalized support.

Dog-dog walks for exercise and socialization, and human-dog walks to build mutual understanding and navigate encounters with confidence.

When you’re away, I gently guide your puppy through a smooth and gradual socialization process, so they can grow into a confident, well-balanced adult, at ease in their environment.

The behavioral assessment is the starting point for truly listening to your dog, understanding their reactions, their needs, and laying the groundwork for personalized support.

Gentle, positive training sessions to help you build a relationship with your dog based on trust and true connection.

Thinking of adopting a dog or puppy? I’ll support you every step of the way—before, during, and after—so you can make informed choices, avoid common mistakes, and build a calm, lasting bond from the start.