Finding freedom with your best friend.

I am thrilled to announce that I am now working as a trainer for KeenDog!

Training Philosophy

Are you struggling with your furry friend's behavior and not sure where to turn for help? I believe that every dog deserves a happy, healthy, and harmonious life with their family. That's why I offer personalized solutions and support to help you and your dog thrive. My balanced approach to dog training creates safe and reliable outcomes for all types of dogs.

Is your dog…

  • Pulling on the leash or jumping on guests? I can teach them polite leash manners and appropriate greeting behavior.

  • Not coming back when called, making it difficult to take them to the park or on outings? I can help teach your dog reliable recall.

  • Afraid of certain situations, causing stress and anxiety for both you and your pup? I can help your dog learn to feel safe and confident in a variety of environments.

  • Exhibiting anxious or destructive behavior when left alone? I can help them feel calm and secure when you're away.

  • Unable to relax in and outside of the home, barking, whining, and always seeking your attention? I can teach them how to self sooth and take it easy.

How I Train:

Using food, play, body language and a leash, I find what best motivates your dog to begin our training and establish a foundation. To advance our communication system, I use an E-Collar (the highest quality collar on the market) and gradually introduce them to leash and E-Collar pressure in various situations. Through a meticulous and customized training process, your dog will learn that pressure is a signal that they can control and respond to. Once they have a solid understanding of the tools, I can use them to motivate your dog towards desirable behaviors or to interrupt and stop undesirable ones. After I have established a good relationship and robust communication system, I work to help shift your dog’s worldview, navigate and utilize their inherent drives, and teach them how to make good choices.

The most important part:

I also teach you, the owner, how to clearly communicate with your dog using all commands and tools and why this is important. My goal is to help you and your dog build a lifelong bond based on trust, respect, and love.

Don't let your dog's behavior be a source of stress or frustration any longer. Join my training program and start building the most wholehearted relationship and largest life for you and your pup!

About Lydia

Hi, I'm Lydia! I started out as a dog walker, pet sitter, and kennel tech, where I learned how to read and connect with dogs on a deeper level. This eventually led me to become a service dog puppy raiser and, from there, into full-time dog training. In 2022, I launched my own company, focusing on one-on-one, personalized training programs to help dogs and their owners build stronger, more meaningful relationships.

My approach is about helping your dog to have a healthy worldview, tapping into their natural drives, and guiding them to make good choices. My goal is for you and your dog to create a wholehearted bond, leading to the most fulfilling life for both of you.

Now, I’m thrilled to be part of the KeenDog team, where I’m excited to work with clients and help them achieve real, lasting transformations with their dogs through this thoughtful, customized approach.