Reinvigorating the Standard of Care!
Hi there, I'm Kristina!
I’ve loved animals my whole life and have over 20 years of hands-on experience working with them. I hold a degree in Animal Science and two professional training certifications, and I’m always continuing my education to stay current and ethical in my approach.
I started out volunteering in shelters, helping dogs who needed patience, structure, and understanding. Over time, I continued learning alongside experienced trainers and developed a relationship-based style of training.I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all programs. Every dog and every family is different. My goal is to help you understand your dog, communicate clearly, and build a calm, confident partnership.
What sets us apart!
I truly care about the dogs I work with and the people who trust me with them. This isn’t just a job for me — it’s something I’m deeply passionate about.I’m here for you, and most importantly, I’m here for your dog too!
Services
Board & Train
Board & Train provides daily structure for puppies and adults, building confidence, communication, and real-life skills that last at home!
Private Lessons
Private training uses personalized, hands-on sessions to build obedience, improve behavior, and strengthen communication between dogs and their owners!
Walk & Train
Trainer-led walks that build calm, reliable leash manners through hands-on guidance, structured repetition, and behavior-focused training; no owner required!
Drop-In Visits
Reliable in-home visits providing care, potty breaks, feeding, enrichment, and check-ins to keep your dog comfortable and cared for while you’re away!
Adventures
Small-group weekend adventures offering hikes, socialization, and exploration with safe transport, structured supervision, and plenty of exercise!
Note: All services require an initial evaluation to ensure the best fit for you and your dog!
Contact
Also available on Rover.com!
Board & Train
My Board & Train program is for puppies, adult dogs, and dogs who need more structure and consistency than weekly sessions can provide. It’s especially helpful for crate training, separation-related behaviors, confinement struggles, and dogs who need help building confidence.While your dog stays with me, we work daily on clear communication, structure, and practical, real-life skills. I focus on helping dogs feel more secure and understand what’s expected of them, not just teaching commands.The goal is meaningful progress while they’re here, and making sure you feel confident and prepared to continue that progress once they return home.
Private Training
Walk & Train
Drop-In Visits
Adventures
Testimonials
“I would highly recommend Kristina to help train and socialize your puppy, or dog. My daughter and I needed help with our energetic German Shepherd puppy, Mishka, and our vet referred us to Kristina. She is educated, experienced, and skillful with the kind of training we were interested in, which is LIMA. Kristina worked with us on crate training, loose leash walking, proper play etiquette, and more. We were very happy and impressed from the start and our pup responded very well to Kristina and her techniques.I believe a really good dog trainer is one who equips the owner with tools and methods that are timely, effective, and applicable, and that is what Kristina offered. We felt more confident and knowledgeable after each of her weekly visits. It is exciting to see how well a puppy can do with the proper training,
patience, and lots of loving.I would not hesitate to give Kristina a call and see how well you and your puppy respond to her skill and training."Mary Mitchell | Client | Private Training"Kristina is a wonderful Dog Trainer. We always enjoyed Kristina’s cheery and upbeat attitude while being direct and extremely effective in working with our exuberant Labrador puppy. She put all of us at ease and gave us the confidence to effectively learn and implement strong training skills. She helped us reach our goal of being a certified Canine Good Citizen andTherapy Dog Team and we are grateful for her guidance and care."Marion | Client | Walk and Train"Kristina is exactly the person you're looking for if you are seeking an experienced animal care professional! Kristina has cared for my own dogs (boarding and walking) and I've worked with her in a professional dog training facility as well--She is experienced and extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of dog care, including training and behavior management.I have some difficult dogs, with high anxiety and stranger reactivity. At their first meeting, Kristina knew just what to do to make them comfortable and confident, and within a day they were settled in like they'd known her for years. (I'll save you the description, you'll have to see for yourself!).You can feel secure leaving your pups in Kristina's trusted care."Brook L. | Client | Dog Walking"Kristina has been with me at a time when I've needed her most with a smile on her face and a willingness to serve. She not only cares about dogs a lot but also the well-being and satisfaction of the owners as well. In an endless sea of opportunistic dog walkers and caretakers, Kristina sets herself apart with her glowing personality and professionalism. I would recommend her over anyone else, not just to take care of my dogs, but my children, and grandparents! This girl is amazing and you won't regret hiring her!"Matthew Q. | Client | Dog Walking“We were looking for someone to help us with some hands-on fundamental training for our new puppy and her behaviors. Kristina to the rescue! She was able to provide a plan of action and clearly articulate and demonstrate methods that we could easily incorporate into our daily routine. The results were
amazing. With the entire family following her direction, we were able to establish routines and behaviors that resulted in a well-mannered puppy.”Robert LaVangie | Client | Dog Training