wife, mama,
I’ve been a dog trainer for over 10 years. When my daughter was born, it completely transformed my dog training business and the way that I felt about dogs in general. I wanted to protect my daughter while nurturing her love for dogs. We quickly incorporated her into our day to day interactions with dogs and learned so much about teaching the dogs to respect her space and boundaries. This healthy respect gave her room to grow into an amazing and confident leader. Watching her develop deep and meaningful relationships with her own dogs and influence the dogs around her led me to creating the Bringing Home Baby Course. A course designed to help expecting parents teach their dogs to prepare for baby. As our family grew, so did my mission. This little course has turned into so much more. I have helped countless families prepare their dog for baby, introduce their dog to their baby, and troubleshoot behavior problems in the home as these little babies grew into toddlers and beyond.
Being a dog owner taught me a lot about myself and who I want to be as a person, becoming a parent taught me a lot about how I show up in this world and how to become the person that I want to be.
Being a dog owner taught me a lot about myself and who I want to be as a person, becoming a parent taught me a lot about how I show up in this world and how to become the person that I want to be.
My first dog was a truly perfect pup named Little Guy, he was my best friend and the perfect dog. Then, I found a really naughty dog on the side of the road, his name was Titan. We ended up on an episode of Cesar 911 and the rest is history (accept it’s not hanks to Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Netflix). I spent my twenties doing everything for these pups and as I grew into a dog trainer, they grew with me. When I married my husband, his two dogs joined the pack, too. They were old and gray before our daughter came along and it was amazing to see the dogs that I acquired in my twenties had lived long enough to see me become a parent.
My philosophy has three components:
While it is good to have a healthy understanding that our dogs world is about to change drastically, you don't need to feel uncertain or overwhelmed by a new baby joining your family. The Baby Pack Leader course is here to help you feel secure in creating that beautiful relationship. I invite you to lean into my philosophy the same way I did. We can create that incredible dog and tot relationship together.
- Space is respect.
- Know what you want.
- Start teaching early.
While it is good to have a healthy understanding that our dogs world is about to change drastically, you don't need to feel uncertain or overwhelmed by a new baby joining your family. The Baby Pack Leader course is here to help you feel secure in creating that beautiful relationship. I invite you to lean into my philosophy the same way I did. We can create that incredible dog and tot relationship together.
SOME FUN LITTLE FACTS.
BINGE WORTHY
Bluey (Yes, the childrens' show) and Stranger Things. You couldn't find two more different shows but they are both equally enjoyable and for totally different reasons.
FAVORITE STAYCATION SPOT
Andaz Scottsdale! I love almost anywhere with a pool but I love this pool the most. The rooms are so easy to stay in with our baby and they DOG FRIENDLY!
Bluey (Yes, the childrens' show) and Stranger Things. You couldn't find two more different shows but they are both equally enjoyable and for totally different reasons.
FAVORITE STAYCATION SPOT
Andaz Scottsdale! I love almost anywhere with a pool but I love this pool the most. The rooms are so easy to stay in with our baby and they DOG FRIENDLY!
I'M OBSESSED WITH...
True Crime Podcasts. My faves are Crime Junkies, The Deck, Counter Clock and Park Predators - so basically, anything by produced by Ashley Flowers.
CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT
Yoga Pants! Lululemon Fast & Free's are the only pants that stay dog hair free. Beyond Yoga are the softest and most comfortable maternity pants on the planet.
True Crime Podcasts. My faves are Crime Junkies, The Deck, Counter Clock and Park Predators - so basically, anything by produced by Ashley Flowers.
CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT
Yoga Pants! Lululemon Fast & Free's are the only pants that stay dog hair free. Beyond Yoga are the softest and most comfortable maternity pants on the planet.