In 2021, I left my long shelter career to help dogs whose guardians are at the end of their rope with fear, aggression, reactivity, and herding breed challenges such as compulsive disorders. I specialize in herding breed dogs struggling in pet homes. If you're dealing with a reactive border collie, Australian Cattle Dog, Aussie, or other herding group dog, you've found help!

I offer virtual group classes for reactivity, fear, aggression, and other issues that prevent people from living fulfilled lives with their dogs. I also provide a variety of webinars suitable for trainers and pet guardians. 

Certified and in good standing with:
-The Academy for Dog Trainers
-Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant through the IAABC
-Michael Shikashio's Aggression in Dogs Master Course
-was a member of the BC SPCA's AnimalKind program from 2021-2023
-Julie Naismith's Separation Anxiety Trainer Program 
-Certified Death Doula to assist with pet loss

My career with the BC SPCA also gave me a proven track record. I have personally handled over 2,000 dogs. With experience with many breeds and all problem behaviours, I have worked with dogs desperately needing intervention and behaviour modification.  I promise there's nothing your dog can do that I haven't seen.

I live on the west coast of British Columbia with Mozzie, my rescue Australian Cattle Dog, and Griff and Stormi, my working line border collies.  I work with guardians and their dogs across North America, Mexico, the UK and beyond.   She is a regular presenter on webinars, hosts the Wild at Heart Podcast, and is a co-host of Conversations From Under the Bus with Jean Donaldson, Kristi Benson and Lisa Skavienski, which can be found on YouTube and through The Academy for Dog Trainers on Facebook.