A lifelong animal lover, I’ve been helping dogs, cats, and other pets on Florida’s Treasure Coast since 2001. My goal is to make training both effective and enjoyable—for you and for your pet. By building cooperation and removing conflict, I help you and your companion become a happy, balanced team.
Pet training is an unregulated industry. For the wellbeing of animals and peace of mind for owners, I believe trainers should demonstrate true competency and a deep understanding of behavior and training principles. I am committed to professional standards that ensure safe, ethical, and compassionate care.
I am proud to hold the following certifications:
Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge & Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA)
Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA)
These credentials require me to:
Adhere to a strict Code of Ethics
Maintain ongoing continuing education
Follow humane training standards and best practices
Best Behavior Pet Training is fully licensed and insured.
Beyond my certifications, competition has been another way to measure and refine my training abilities. For 15 years, I competed in canine agility, earning titles with dogs of several different breeds.
Today, I focus on canine scent sports with my beloved rescue dog, Duke—officially known as Put Up Your Dukes, NW2, L1I, L1C, SWE, DDI, DDCN2, VI2, DDCI, IA, CA, DDCS. Training and competing with Duke continues to inspire my work and deepens my understanding of how dogs learn, grow, and thrive.
