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20+ Years of Experience • Certified Professional Dog Trainer

Built on trust. Backed by science. Tailored to your dog.

Helping Dogs and Their People Enjoy Life Together

Private dog training and thoughtfully small home boarding serving Durango, Ignacio, and Bayfield, Colorado.

Wherever You and Your Dog Are Starting…

Every dog—and every family—is different. Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, hoping to enjoy everyday life together, or working through behavior challenges, I’m here to help.

Golden Retriever puppy learning confidence and foundational skills during puppy training in Bayfield, Colorado.

New Puppy

A strong start lasts a lifetime.

Give your puppy the confidence, skills, and positive experiences that create a lifetime of great adventures together.

You might be looking for help with:

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  • Puppy biting

  • Potty training

  • Socialization

  • Crate training

  • Preventing future problems

Two attentive dogs practicing everyday training skills outdoors in Durango, Colorado.

Everyday Training

Skills you’ll use every day.

Enjoy calmer walks, better manners, and practical skills that make everyday life with your dog easier.

You might be looking for help with:​

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  • Loose leash walking

  • Reliable recall

  • Polite greetings

  • Cooperative care

  • Household manners

Young Bernese Mountain Dog building confidence during positive reinforcement behavior training in Durango, Colorado.

Behavior Support

Compassionate support for life’s harder moments.

When life feels challenging, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together we’ll build confidence, understanding, and lasting progress.

You might be looking for help with:

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  • Reactivity

  • Fear

  • Resource guarding

  • Separation concerns

  • Aggression

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