Antonio, Olivia and Kiva
"Tomi's style of training and patience for the dog is what made us go with her instead. We were able to help Kiva become more comfortable around others, and learn skills for when we are walking to help him not fixate on strangers."
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Please Note: My in-person training is temporarily on hold. I am still available to provide support for you and your reactive dog in Reactivity 101.This self-paced online course is designed to help you understand and navigate your dog’s reactivity with practical tools and guidance. You’ll get instant access to videos, handouts, and training games—and if you’d like additional help, you can book optional Zoom coaching sessions for personalized support. Click the button below for more info and to get started right away!
Feeling overwhelmed by your dog's behavior? I’m here to help!
Does your dog drag you around on walks? Does she lunge and bark at other dogs or people? Is your teenage dog driving you crazy? Maybe you just adopted a dog and you're wondering, "What now?" Your dog is a good dog, you love your dog, you just need some help!
If you're looking for a compassionate, Certified Professional Dog Trainer who understands that every pup (and their person) is unique, you've come to the right place. I'll work with you to develop a tailored training plan that rewards and reinforces your dog's individuality and strengths. Let's work together to create a positive training journey for both you and your pup!
Specializing in Reactive Dogs: I offer compassionate, positive reinforcement training and coaching designed to help reactive dogs navigate their triggers and build a stronger bond with their guardians.
Support for Teenage Dogs: If your adolescent dog is full of energy and testing boundaries, I provide targeted guidance to help you and your dog thrive during this challenging phase.
Building Skills for a Great Life Together: My goal is to equip you and your dog with the skills needed to enjoy a harmonious life, whether at home or on walks.
Age Requirement: I work with dogs 6 months and older, focusing on developing behaviors that set the foundation for long-term success.
In person sessions are not available at this time.
We have a young, Australian Shepherd who was becoming reactive during our walks through the neighborhood. We were looking for someone to help us in a positive way to teach him (and us) how to make better choices.
Tomi came to us highly recommended from a close friend. After meeting with her for the consult, it became clear to use she has the expertise, professionalism, and personality to coach us all to success.
A variety of successes were achieved. Reduced reactivity and skills to cope when he did react. Recall training, long leash training, gentle greetings ( instead of the exuberant house hippo he was before training.) She helped us get him to be gentle around our elderly family members. All of these things are making our nightly walks and visits from friends significantly better!
Come prepared to the consultation meeting, have the conversations about what you want to achieve, and then listen to her suggestions and see if they fit your style. She always comes prepared and always provides follow up instruction and recaps after these sessions as well.