Get To Know Your Trainer

My Story

Dogs have always been at the center of my life. Throughout my childhood, I was rescuing loose dogs, asking neighbors if I could train their puppies, and dreaming of the day I’d have one of my own. But when I finally brought home my first puppy, I quickly realized I knew very little about dog training. I struggled to bond with her, tried methods that didn’t work, and felt lost and discouraged. I had dreamed for years of being a dog mom, yet I felt like I was failing.

Everything changed when I left my career as an elementary teacher and began working at a service dog agency. There, I gained a deep understanding of dog behavior and discovered the power of positive training. With time, I developed my own techniques, rebuilt my relationship with my dog, and helped many others through behavior modification and personalized training plans.

Today, I’m a proud pet parent to two amazing, quirky, sassy dogs who continue to amaze (and challenge) me every day. I’ve had the privilege of helping many families strengthen their bond and bring out the best in their dogs. That’s why I started Mindful Manners: to help other families avoid the struggles I once faced, and instead build joyful, lasting connections with their dogs.