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A different approach to dog behavioral problems

A different approach to dog behavioral problems

A different approach to dog behavioral problems

A different approach to dog behavioral issues

A better approach to solving dog behavioral issues

A better way to solve dog behavioral issues

A better way to solve dog behavioral issues

A better way to solve your dog’s behavioral issues

A better way to solve your dog’s behavioral issues

A better way to solve your dog’s behavioral issues

Struggling with your dog’s behavior?

need skills training for you & your dog?

As a force-free Certified Professional Dog Trainer & Behavior Consultant with multiple certifications and nearly a decade of professional experience working with dogs, I am here to help you find solutions for your dog’s behavioral issues, provide in-person training for your dog & you, and dog walking services to help you and your dog live a harmonious life together.

As an Accredited Dynamic Dog Practitioner, I have specialized training and expertise in identifying potential signs of discomfort in dogs that may be causing or exacerbating behavioral issues, but are not always obvious, and coordinating with your vet so that you and your dog find relief sooner.

Erika was a great help in navigating our dog Scout’s anxiety and fear issues. She really helped us understand Scout as a whole dog.
— Jessica V.

I am a force-free Certified Trainer & Behavior Consultant with nearly a decade of professional experience working with dogs, and I am committed to using only modern, humane, education-based training methods, rooted in kindness first for dogs and their owners alike.

I provide in-person training for dogs and their owners, dog walking services for reactive and non-reactive dogs, and as a Dynamic Dog Practitioner, I provide in depth behavioral and functional assessments using my specialized training and expertise to help dog owners get to the bottom of their dog’s behavior issues that are negatively impacting their life together.



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Dynamic Dog Behavioral & Functional Assessments
Dog Owners Dog Professionals

Four photos of different dogs. Top left: large black & brown dog standing outside with front legs on concrete and back legs on a rug. Top right: large brown dog lying on green grass with hind end toward the camera and back legs in a sploot position with hind legs stretched out behind him. Bottom left: a medium size, light tan, curly-haired dog with ears and tail dyed light blue and purple, running on concrete with green grass and a brick building with windows in the background. Bottom right: a small white dog wearing a pink and black harness sitting on concrete.

Help identifying the underlying cause of a dog’s behavioral issues.

Separation Anxiety Training

A black and white Border Collie resting with his face toward the camera on a red & tan comforter.

An 8-week program to get your dog started on the path to feeling safe alone.

A dark grey and white Border Collie lying on green grass with an older white man bent over his head, feeding the dog a treat.

Fun, practical training for dogs & their owners.


Solo Dog Walks

German Shepherd lying on green grass with his face toward the camera and his mouth in a smile, wearing a red harness.

Well-managed, safe, fun, uneventful walks for reactive & non-reactive dogs.