I’ve been putting off starting this blog for months.

Maybe because I thought I needed to have all the answers figured out first. Or maybe because writing about dog training felt too… formal? Like I needed to sound more “professional” and less like the person who still gets genuinely excited when a reactive dog chooses to look at me instead of losing their mind at a skateboard.

But here’s the thing: after six years of working with hundreds of dogs and their humans, I’ve realized that the most valuable insights don’t come from textbook theories. They come from the messy, real-world moments when training actually happens.

What You’ll Find Here:

– Real training stories (the successes AND the challenges)
– Myth-busting about popular dog training advice
– Practical tips you can actually use in your daily life
– Honest conversations about the stuff nobody talks about (like why crating your dog when you’re home isn’t cruel)

What You WON’T Find:

– One-size-fits-all solutions
– Perfect Instagram moments
– Judgment about where you are in your training journey
– Complicated theories without practical application

My Promise:

Every post will be written with the same energy I bring to training sessions – straightforward, authentic, and focused on what actually works in real life.

Because dog training isn’t about perfection. It’s about building relationships, solving problems, and helping both you and your dog navigate this human world together. I like to say “We aren’t working towards perfection but every day we are making progress”.

What’s Coming Next:

– The uncomfortable truth about why your dog might need MORE structure, not less
– Success stories from our recent graduates
– Your questions answered (seriously, send them to me!)

Welcome to the conversation I wish I’d started sooner.

What topics do you want me to cover first? Email me at [email protected] or comment below with your biggest training challenges. Your questions will shape what I write about next.