• Compassionate, Patient, Positive, Confidence Building, Fear Free
• LIMA based protocol. Least Invasive Minimally Aversive. Proven to reduce or prevent aggression and anxiety.
• No electronic collars or chain/choke collars. 
• Reward based. Food treats, toys, access to playtime, etc may be used for positive reinforcement. 
• Game based. Training should be fun!
• Boundaries. Clear, consistent rules and boundaries to prevent confusion and mistakes. Set them up for success!

• 15 years of professional dog training experience. Including group classes, private sessions, and board and train. In home settings and facilities. 
• Puppy training, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Sports such as Agility, AKC Rally and Obedience. Reactive and aggressive dog training. Fearful dog training. Cooperative care skills. Tricks and therapy dog training. 

• Foster for Dorchester Paws. 
• 1 year Fear Free veterinary assistant experience and 1 semester Penn Foster Veterinary Technology Course
• 1 year Lead Dog Trainer for Puppy Culture and Training Breeder Program.
•  Prior member of Alliance of Therapy Dogs
• Certified Professional Dog Trainer 2019-2022.

The video shared below is of Ashley and Clover, her Golden Retriever, competing in AKC Obedience in 2015.