My name is Julie. I grew up in the Vancouver area and love it here. For many years I have worked with and around dogs. Each one has had an individual personality that has taught me something new in the process of helping them learn. In 2003 I helped develop 3 of the 5 dog parks in the Clark County area. Throughout that process I worked with trainers to put together the park safety rules. I started learning about canine behavior and body language and I was fascinated.
This led me to pursue a career in the animal field and I started working as a Veterinary Assistant. Since then, I have helped many people understand their dog’s behavior and why they do what they do. I realized many people get dogs but are not sure how deal with training and behavioral issues, or how to create a learning environment that builds trust for a lifelong relationship with their dog. I wanted to help people learn to work their dogs, so I became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer in 2016 when I graduated with honors from Animal Behavioral College. I have been certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog trainers and hold a CPDT-KA. I am very proud to hold this certification and I attend classes and conferences yearly in order to recertify every 3 years. This also keeps me up to date on all the latest training methods and tools. I also hold a certification in Feline management for those co-habitation households and am a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
I have 2 dogs, Annabelle, an 11-year-old Shar Pei / Sheba Enu mix. She was rescued at 6 months and received her AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification in 2019, and Pepe – 4-year-old Karelian Bear Dog who is still a work in progress. I also have 2 rescue cats, Flower and Maze.
My philosophy is I believe all dogs can be good dogs with the right training and reinforcement. I truly enjoy helping people understand their dog’s behavior and I can’t wait to meet you and your pup.
