People often ask how I got into dog training, and it all started with my dog, Sylvia. When I adopted her at 18, I wasn’t fully prepared for the responsibility, but she sparked a passion in me. I immersed myself in dog training books, and after a few years, I realized I could turn this passion into a career as a dog trainer.
My journey started with training my own dog, who had resource guarding issues and needed her personal space. I then gained valuable experience working in a doggy daycare, where I developed a strong sense for reading dog behavior. After that, I began teaching group obedience classes for puppies and adult dogs, with their owners present. I eventually transitioned to one-on-one obedience and behavior modification training. Most of my experience comes from hands-on work, along with training at a facility where I worked for a few years. Since 2019, I’ve been running Sweet Treats, training and walking dogs full-time.
Why do I do this? It’s simple: I want to help dogs stay in their homes. While dogs can be messy, loud, and challenging, I’ve seen too many given up because their owners lacked time or didn’t know how to connect with them. My goal is to bridge that gap, from basic obedience to managing resource guarding or leash aggression. I’m here to help you create or maintain a harmonious home with your dog.