Get To Know Us

Supporting dedicated dog guardians of Santa Cruz & the SC Mountains to enjoy a calm and connected canine companionship with their best friend

Meet Your Trainer

Hi, I'm Simone!

Training is about building a trusting relationship with your pup from the start. It is my passion to help dog guardians understand why dogs might behave the way they do, so we can create happy relationships through positive training and based on mutual understanding. That’s why a rewarding & reward based approach with welfare for everyone in mind is our way to go in training - and it’s backed up by science too!

When you choose to work with us I promise:

  • I’ll only use humane and ethical training methods to help your canine companion grow to their full potential

  • I’ll be there to support you and your canine friend along you training journey - in collaboration and as a team

  • I’ll approach your pup as an individual, will not measure their progress by the progress of others and will appreciate them for their unique dog-selves

  • I’m committed to continuing my education so I’m always using the most up-to-date, scientifically proven training methods

I can't wait

to meet you and your amazing pup

What we do

and why we do it

We provide a safe place for learning with positive & rewarding training, for dogs and their guardians in Scotts Valley, Felton, and Ben Lomond

Your dog deserves ethical training and you deserve the peace of mind of choosing a force & fear free trainer to raise a happy & healthy pup

We'll teach you and your canine companion to enjoy training with positive methods in a partnership build on trust and collaboration

Simone's Certifications

Why they matter

When it comes to training your canine companion, it's important to work with a professional, certified positive reinforcement dog trainer. A qualified trainer who is committed to continuing education is one of the most important ingredients when it comes to success in dog training. Training is a science and like all science, we are always learning more and are committed to staying up-to-date on the most recent scientific findings concerning dog behavior, welfare and wellbeing.

Certifications & Memberships

  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)

  • Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM)

  • Successful Graduate of Dog Training Apprenticeship - Good Dog Santa Cruz

  • Member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG)

  • THRIVE! Member

  • Professional certified Dog Walker - DWA through DogBIZ

WHAT IS A FAMILY DOG MEDIATOR?

When you work with a family dog mediator, you can feel confident that they are taking into consideration multiple different facets to see the whole picture - so in addition to training, we are looking through the lense of a dog’s L.E.G.S. when it comes to their behavior in our modern, two legged world:

  • Learning - what experiences your dog has had in the past

  • Environment - what external conditions your dog currently lives in or has lived in before

  • Genetics - what does your dog’s literal DNA program them to do

  • Self - every dog is an individual and their health, age, and personality play a part

It's all about the LEGS!

Now that you know us, we'd love to get to know you too!

Your canine coach for kind & rewarding dog training

serving Santa Cruz & SC Mountains dog parents

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