My Approach

Understand behavior

I help you understand the “why'“ behind your dog’s behaviors, and how our human responses may unknowingly encourage or enable those behaviors.

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Trust

Trust is essential for a healthy relationship. I can suggest strategies and routines to help build and deepen trust between you and your dog.

Create harmony

You and your dog both want to live in harmony. Our dog companions can be excellent guides to help us find harmony.

exercise empathy

Every dog and human relationship is unique. I exercise empathy to meet you and your dog where you are, and suggest proven techniques that fit you.

How I can help

  • Person holding a leash while walking a black dog across a grassy field.

    Leash Behavior

    Consistent pulling, aggression, or overexcitement can be dangerous to you and your dog. I can help make your walks relaxing and safe.

  • Golden retriever puppy wearing a red collar standing indoors near a blue bowl.

    House Training

    Whether your dog is a puppy or older, proper house training is critical. I have techniques that can create fast results.

  • Close-up of a small brown and white dog with one ear up and a playful expression, against a plain background.

    Greeting Guests

    If your dog doesn’t approve of your guests or is way too excited to greet them, I can help you create good greeting routines.

  • Close-up of a small dog with long fur, wearing a black harness. The dog has a tan and white coat and large, expressive eyes, looking off to the side against a blurred outdoor background.

    Anxiety/Fear

    The world can sometimes be overwhelming for our dogs. Through empathy and observation, I can help your dog cope and thrive.

What people are saying

Chuck Morel & Molly

“Toby has helped me with an adopted shelter dog who is very timid and skittish. In just two sessions, she has made wonderful progress. Toby has the temperament and knowledge of dog psychology that make it possible for dogs to respond to him. He shared his knowledge and tips with me and that has allowed my dog to respond to me as well. Toby takes the frustration out of dog training with coaching that makes rapid progress possible.”