Choice. Communication. Companionship.
Yes!Dog Training began several years ago with the rescue of an emaciated pit bull from a fighting ring bust. She was covered in open wounds and old scars. Shortly after her adoption, it became apparent that her wounds were not merely skin deep, and her behavioral issues were very challenging. She inspired my pursuit of knowledge in the subject of animal behavior. I became passionate about learning how to help her feel safe in this world, and that passion led me to want to help other dogs and their humans live in harmony. So I became a professional dog trainer. Certified as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, I spent 5 years as a trainer and behavior consultant at a high-volume daycare, boarding, and training facility prior to forming Yes!Dog, Inc, through which I offered private training and trained dogs for commercial advertising. I also worked as the Manager of Behavior and Training for the East Bay SPCA prior to moving Yes!Dog, Inc. up to Shingletown, CA to build my own board and train facility at Lupine Lodge. I’ve had the privilege of working with thousands of pet dogs from puppies to seniors of all varieties of breeds and mixes. The Yes!Dog method is to empower dogs through choice, to train with clear communication while learning to understand what the dog is telling us, and to enjoy the resultant companionship. All of our training is done using positive, science-based, and effective methods. Choice. Communication. Companionship. These are the 3 C’s of great dog training.
