Originally from Connecticut, I moved to Florida in 2015 to attend Florida Gulf Coast University with the dream of becoming a zookeeper. I began volunteering at Naples Zoo as soon as I moved and while finishing up getting my bachelor's degree in biology I was offered my dream job as a zookeeper.

One aspect of the job that I quickly fell in love with was animal training. I had the opportunity to crate train a clouded leopard, train macaws for voluntary nail trims and even train a red fox to voluntarily receive an injection.

I learned to apply the science of animal behavior to my training, utilizing positive reinforcement. This style of training focuses on rewarding our animals for the behaviors we want to see rather than punishing them for those that we do not want.

In 2022 I adopted a Belgian Shepherd Mix, named Mango, and all of my training experience transitioned into my home. Mango and I faced some challenges in the beginning stages, but once we learned how to effectively communicate with each other I started to see behavior changes. Seeing the progress that Mango and I were able to make through training inspired me to start this business.

The animals we love have a lot to say if we know how to listen. My goal for this business is to take my unique zoo animal training experience and help people introduce it into their homes. By using two way communication and positive reinforcement, I believe that every dog owner can create behaviors and relationships that will last a lifetime.