Ah, puppies—what’s not to love?

They’re adorable, playful, and wonderfully complex, complete with mysterious potty schedules, sharp teeth aimed at your favorite clothes, and sensitive skin.

Have you ever met a new puppy parent who enjoys uninterrupted sleep while their puppy rests quietly in a crate?

Then there’s pressure to get everything right—to socialize this nonstop activity machine so it becomes a beloved member of our household.

Their barking and whining may even introduce you to the neighbors as you ask for patience while your puppy learns good manners.

If this sounds familiar—or you’re worried it will once your puppy comes home—you don’t have to navigate it alone.

There is an easier, more enjoyable way to raise and teach a puppy.

Let me help you approach this important stage with grace, humor, and practical knowledge. We’ll cover housetraining, crate training, daily exercise and enrichment, bite inhibition, and the intricacies of teaching your puppy that their word is safe, so that they become a constant companion in whichever adventure you wish to include them in.

I can provide expert help week by week, moment by moment, or be there when you need expert advice to get you and your puppy back on a harmonious track. No one-size-fits-all, so I offer several programs and options.