At Wise Whiskers Training, I offer private, compassionate training for cats and dogs—both online and in person. My goal is to empower pet parents with the knowledge and skills to better understand their pets' behavior and meet their needs. While I specialize in working with maladaptive behaviors like fear, anxiety, and aggression, my approach applies to any behavior you'd like to improve—including simply having more fun with your pet.

My Background & Experience

I have worked as a veterinary assistant in emergency medicine, in shelters within both the foster and behavior departments, and as a behavior therapist alongside a Veterinary Behaviorist, focusing on behavior modification for complex pets. In each of these fields, I’ve prioritized the human-animal bond, working to increase joy and confidence for both pets and their people.

Now, as a dog and cat trainer and behavior consultant, I specialize in supporting pets with:
🐾 Fear and anxiety
🐾 Animal- and/or human-directed aggression
🐾 Separation-related behaviors
🐾 Compulsive behaviors
🐾 Pet-to-pet conflict

I believe that every pet and human deserves a relationship built on understanding, trust, and communication, and I’m here to help you achieve that.

A Training Approach Rooted in Intersectionality & Compassion

Wise Whiskers Training is built on a foundation of queer intersectionality, anti-oppressive values, and trauma-informed practices. I know that behavior—whether in pets or people—doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Our relationships with our animals are shaped by our experiences, environments, and access to resources. I follow the LIFE framework and enrichment framework to provide compassionate, force-free behavior change. These frameworks are based on compassion and science.

What You Can Expect

I can never promise specific behavior outcomes—no ethical trainer can. But I can guarantee:

• A judgment-free, affirming space for you and your pet

• Respect for your lived experiences and unique needs

• Collaboration with other trainers and professionals to provide the best possible support

• A commitment to education and dismantling misinformation in the pet training world

Accessibility & Community Support

Wise Whiskers Training is queer and neurodivergent-owned, and I am committed to making training accessible to all pet parents. I offer:

•  Reduced fee pricing—if you can pay full price, your support allows me to offer more reduced-rate spots

• A future mutual aid fund, so the Wise Whiskers community can help one another

• Multiple learning formats to accommodate a wide range of abilities and needs

• Constant learning and growing to work through inner biases and improve my understanding of different lived experiences

Land Acknowledgment

I acknowledge that I live and work on the stolen land of the Hinono’eino’biito’owu (Arapaho), Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ peoples.