Frequently Asked Questions

Education:

• Bachelor's of Science in Animal Science and Industry/Pre-Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University in 2017. 
• Completed Marineland Dolphin Adventure’s Marine Mammal Training program in 2018. 
• Former Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) from 2019 to 2023. 
• CPDT-KA Certification - active from 2022 to current. 
• APDT Member (Association of Professional Dog Trainers) 
• Duke University Canine Emotion and Cognition course completion  
• MethodK9 Institute Online Courses
• Ford K9 Sport Detection School Online Courses 
• Shield K9 Online Courses
• STSK9 Online Courses

Experience:

• I started off in doggie daycare and kennel tech work for 1 year at different facilities in Texas. 
• I volunteered at the Houston SPCA.
• I began training with my German Shepherd through Karen Pryor Academy.
• I learned different styles of training methods by working with other trainers. 
• I was a Training Manager for 3 years at a facility in Houston.
• I assisted in opening a new training facility in Houston for another training company.
• I now have my own training company.
• I have worked with everything from puppies to struggling adult dogs, to rowdy teenage dogs, and to reactive, shy, fearful, anxious, overly-aroused and exuberant dogs. I have been training for about 5 years now and have seen many different types of dogs. 

The name comes from the countless clients I've worked with who would say “Oohhh, got it!” after training together. My goal is for people to feel like they get it. 

I place a strong emphasis on positive reinforcement-based training. However, I am realistic! I know how to properly utilize training tools as needed. I do not shy away from using rewards as well as boundaries, and I can show you how to do that properly. 

Training is HIGHLY dependent on the dog's owner to maintain their training for results to stay. I help lay a foundation, but the dog is your responsibility. It is up to you to learn how to work with your specific dog. Every dog learns at a different pace - no one likes to be compared to others, so while your dog CAN learn certain things...that may look different for each dog. 

I'm dog AND people trainer. To excel in this field, good trainers need to be human and dog coaches. I will coach you with purpose and help guide your skills appropriately so you can communicate effectively to your dog. Let's get you and your dog speaking the same language!