Meet Monique! Owner & Trainer

"I have always had a passion for animals and was pursuing a career as a veterinarian when I found dog training. I started my career with dogs working at a vet clinic when I was 16. I worked my way up to being a Vet-Tech by the time I was 18. At this time, I was also attending college, taking my prerequisite classes to be able to apply for veterinary school. 

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This was all until one of my own dogs led me to the world of dog training. She was practicing a lot of the same behavioral issues that most dogs struggle with.  Now it wasn't always easy, but once I started working with her, I fell in love with the process and was hooked! It was amazing to see her go from this out-of-control dog that wouldn't listen to a dog that I could take anywhere. 

 

I quickly realized that I just did not know how to communicate with her in a way that she understood. Once I started training with my dog, I realized how many other people were in the same situation.  I noticed that people needed help repairing their relationship with their dogs and regaining balance in their homes. I decided that this was truly what I wanted to do.  I wanted to help other people understand their relationship with their dogs better. At this time, my husband was in the military, and I received a military spouse grant to attend school and receive my dog training certification. 

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Since then, I have gained over 10 years of experience working with different dogs struggling with a variety of behavioral issues. I have served as an intern with multiple trainers to polish my skills, I have worked in various training facilities, become an approved evaluator for the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program, and previously trained for the non-profit group TADSAW, which provides service dogs to veterans and current military suffering from TBI, MST and PTSD.  I look to always continue my education in order to keep a diverse training approach and continually stay up-to-date on current training methods.

 

As I mentioned above, I have been there! I know how you are feeling right now. I am here to help you in your own journey with your dog, and I can't wait to work with you! "

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