Science-based Positive Training

“Let me tell you a little story: me, a naive first-time dog owner, adopts a very high energy 5-month old puppy. He was found as a stray and had absolutely zero manners and a very mischievous mind to boot. After watching hours of YouTube dog training videos and reading dozens of online forums, I discovered I was in way over my head and decided to sign up for training classes with Becky. Immediately upon meeting her, I knew she was something special. Becky just gets dogs, she knows how to communicate with them in a way they always understand, and she has an incredible amount of patience. I am not exaggerating when I say Becky truly changed my life (and my dog's too)! The bond I have with my dog is stronger than ever and people remark all the time on how well-trained he is. I could not have done it without Becky and I will recommend her to anyone and everyone, no matter how much you think you know about dog training!”

— Camille & Beetle

“We got our Tucker at 8 weeks old. When he was old enough we immediately started obedience classes with Becky. Her gentle but firm directions have helped create an incredible member of our family. Tuck is 80 pounds of muscle, love and fun. We knew that we would need help teaching him house manners and outside manners. Tucker, because of all of his training, can go anywhere with us. We never have to worry about how he will interact with other people or dogs. Becky was very deliberate in her training for successful outcomes in public. We could not have asked for a better start. When we need a trainer or even a brush up she is our number one!”

— Tracy, Steve & Tucker

“A few months into the pandemic my boyfriend and I decided to finally get the puppy we’d been chatting about for months. Since we were WFH for the foreseeable future we felt like we had the time we personally needed to dedicate to puppy rearing—and that is true… but lord if you need a village for human babies you need one for puppies too!

Becky is a part of our village and we couldn’t be more grateful. We’ve been working with her for several months and if there is anything we’ve learned—it’s that our fur babies can always learn something new or refine a skill. We trust Becky whole-heartedly and feel like she truly has our best interest in mind when it comes to our pup. Even though we’ve been through training before, it’s important to have support (& frankly positive reinforcement for ourselves too) & Becky is that for us! She’s more than a trainer, she’s family.”

— Danielle Kirrane, Matt & Bonnie

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Becky and seeing her train different sizes, breeds and temperaments of dogs. She is always willing to work out all "kinks" that your dog may have whether it be something as small as potty training to larger issues such as separation anxiety or reactivity. She's always very compassionate and considerate towards dogs and owners alike and always puts the needs of the dogs, first. I personally am proud to call her a friend and am glad I got to experience her training first hand.”

— Jared & Scooby

“Becky was an absolute joy to work with, and her positive approach to training was something we really aligned with right from the start. Bernie, our 1 year old Bernedoodle puppy took to Becky immediately, and her calm energy helped Bernie navigate some challenging but necessary milestones. Since working alongside Becky, Bernie’s energy has been calm and responsive, and we’ve been able to implement the techniques Becky showed us into our every day routine!”

— Caroline, Colin & Bernie

“Developing a super tight bond with my dog was really a priority for me after she was adopted. Becky's knowledge, instruction and support throughout those weekly training sessions made that a reality for me. Having a super well-mannered pup is just a plus!”

“As a first time dog owner, training was something that I knew I needed professional support for, in order to do the best job possible. Becky's sessions with me and my dog really gave me the confidence to become a great leader and companion to Pidgeon. She truly is responsible for giving me tools I now use to not only help my dog navigate the world, but also learn new and important skills.”

— Frank & Pidgeon

“Becky has been an absolute god sent. At the time Becky came into our lives we were in huge period of transition. We had recently moved houses, changed jobs and were expecting our first child. About 5 months into my pregnancy my dogs became highly protective of me and would growl at each other and even my husband if he tried to embrace me. I immediately contacted Becky and she was able to fit me in for a consultation right away. She helped my husband and I understand how to better communicate with our dogs. She also took time to explain why the negative behaviors were happening and gave us feedback on how to encourage positive behaviors. Our dogs’ behaviors immediately began to shift and we could not be more grateful for the training we received from Becky.”

— Trish, James, Titan & Styx