I describe myself as a relationship-based trainer, centering effective communication, understanding, and realistic expectations in all of my training and behavior modification plans. In terms of popular labels, I follow a LIMA (least invasive, minimally aversive) approach with all of my clients, prioritizing the safety and well being of both the animal and family involved. You can read more about LIMA here.
Calm Companions provides dogs with both basic training and behavior modification including issues such as noise phobias, separation anxiety, reactivity, dog and human directed aggression, and many others.
In cats, I assist with introductions and provide behavior modification for anxiety, aggression, house soiling, and other problem behaviors.
I also do ground work and behavior modification for horses including tack issues,
My goal is to identify the emotions underlying your pet's behavior problems and help you change his or her emotional response. By helping you understand your pet's emotional state, you will become a better . By educating you and teaching you the skills you need to effectively shape your pets behavior, I can .