Hi! I’m Maria
Hi! I’m Maria
I am a Certified Dog Trainer and Fear Free Certified Professional. My passion is supporting clients with their training goals. It’s simple, I want to help others enjoy their dogs as much as I enjoy mine.
I first got the dog training bug in 2001 with my puppy Echo. We started obedience training with a highly recommended trainer who used aversive techniques. Training this way was never comfortable for me, and I’m sure Echo didn’t enjoy it either. After 6-months, we started an agility class which used positive reinforcement methods. What a difference it made! Not only did my dog learn faster but he also relished any opportunity for training. Training quickly became a joyful experience for both of us, which included trust, communication, and a healthy dose of fun.
Fast forward over 20 years and I have now expanded and formalized my training expertise. As a professional dog trainer, I love helping my clients experience joy and trust with their dogs.
In addition to my dog training background, I bring experience from my previous career as an Army Emergency physician. There, I learned how important it is to truly listen to the needs of my patients and those I work with. Also, I am able to transfer my science and biology background to understanding how and why dogs do what they do. Today, I utilize this knowledge for my clients and their dogs as well.
Get in touch for experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable training for you and your dog.
I am a Certified Dog Trainer and Fear Free Certified Professional. My passion is supporting clients with their training goals. It’s simple, I want to help others enjoy their dogs as much as I enjoy mine.
I first got the dog training bug in 2001 with my puppy Echo. We started obedience training with a highly recommended trainer who used aversive techniques. Training this way was never comfortable for me, and I’m sure Echo didn’t enjoy it either. After 6-months, we started an agility class which used positive reinforcement methods. What a difference it made! Not only did my dog learn faster but he also relished any opportunity for training. Training quickly became a joyful experience for both of us, which included trust, communication, and a healthy dose of fun.
Fast forward over 20 years and I have now expanded and formalized my training expertise. As a professional dog trainer, I love helping my clients experience joy and trust with their dogs.
In addition to my dog training background, I bring experience from my previous career as an Army Emergency physician. There, I learned how important it is to truly listen to the needs of my patients and those I work with. Also, I am able to transfer my science and biology background to understanding how and why dogs do what they do. Today, I utilize this knowledge for my clients and their dogs as well.
Get in touch for experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable training for you and your dog.
Professional qualifications
Pat Miller Certified Trainer and Affiliate with expertise in manners, behavior modification and canine cognition
Fear Free Certified Professional
Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
Maintain continuing education via dog training conferences, courses and reading