Canine Behavior Consultant | Educator | Writer
For more than 30 years, I've dedicated my work to understanding canine behavior, exploring the subtle details behind what dogs do, and helping people recognize the why beneath behavior.
My approach is rooted in science, curiosity, and compassion, and I believe deeper understanding creates opportunities for meaningful change.
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Canine Behavior Consulting & EducationSupporting the Professionals Who Support Dogs
The Why Beneath It AllA space for observations, reflections, and deeper conversations about canine behavior.
Through thoughtful writing, I explore the details we often overlook, the science behind what dogs do, and the ways understanding can transform our relationships with them.
Collaborative behavioral consulting, case guidance, and professional education for veterinary teams, trainers, shelters, rescues, and other canine professionals.
Drawing on more than three decades of experience, I help professionals recognize subtle factors that influence behavior, navigate complex cases, and develop thoughtful, practical approaches to supporting canine behavioral well-being.
Individualized, evidence-based behavior consulting for people navigating fear, anxiety, reactivity, aggression, and the challenges of raising puppies.
Services include virtual and in-person behavior consulting, Puppy Pathway, and Behavior Lab—accessible online education designed to help people better understand and support their dogs.
Observe. Understand. Help.
Every behavior serves a function. By looking beyond what dogs do and seeking to understand why, we can create more thoughtful, compassionate, and effective ways to support them.
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Interested in professional consultation, collaboration, speaking, or educational opportunities? I'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
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