About Your New Favorite Dog Trainer

Hello, my name is Kayla and I am a avid animal lover. After years of dog-sitting for friends, I decided to adopt my dog, Rafiki, six years ago. As a rescue, he taught me a lot about behavior issues such as reactivity and separation anxiety. This experience inspired me to learn more about dog training and behavior.

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Since then I have adopted another dog, Apollo, and together all three of us have continued to have adventures, and dive into the sports world as well. We have dabbled in training of obedience, agility, dock diving, and disc together, and hope to get out there and compete together as well!

As a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, I specialize in problem-solving and enjoy finding effective solutions for a variety of training challenges, while making it fun for both the dog and human! I believe in using reward-based methods that are both kind and effective in building the behaviors we desire from our furry friends. With a focus on providing appropriate options, I strive to ensure your dog makes choices that lead to positive outcomes.

In addition to dog training, I love being outdoors, riding horses, and traveling. My original training love was dressage which has helped so much with my dog training foundation.

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I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all clients, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or ability. I believe that everyone deserves access to quality dog training services, and I strive to support diversity and promote equality in all aspects of my work.

As a lifelong learner, I continue to enroll in online and in-person training classes and conferences to improve my skills and expand my knowledge. I'm excited to help you and your family with any training needs you may have!