Training Packages
Explore our Base, Core, and Premium Packages to find the perfect fit for you and your dog's training needs.
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1 Initial Consultation (Zoom)
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1 Private Lesson (Zoom)
Foundations First
$125
Strengthen the Bond
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1 Initial Consultation (Zoom)
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4 Weekly Private Lessons (Zoom)
$425
Confident Dog
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1 Initial Consultation (Zoom)
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8 Lessons (Zoom)
$825
Optional Add-Ons
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Follow-up Session: $85
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Drop-in Field Trip or Group Class: $40–60 each
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Over Reactive Dog Upgrade (extra planning/support): +$75–150
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Currently only offering online zoom training
Professional Dog Training
Empathy-Inspired. Science-Based. Results You Can Feel.
Whether you're building basic manners, leveling up obedience, or helping an over-reactive dog find calm — our programs are designed for real-life results and deep, lasting connection.
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We specialize in custom-tailored training that honors your dog’s unique personality, history, and learning style — not just “one-size-fits-all” lessons. This isn’t just about obedience. It’s about building a confident, resilient dog you can truly enjoy life with.
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Because you don’t need just a well-trained dog — you need a trusted teammate.
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What We Specialize In:
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Basic Manners – Building a solid foundation for everyday life: sit, stay, leash walking, polite greetings, and more
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Advanced Obedience – Trail-ready recall, focus around distractions, and real-world reliability
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Behavior Modification – Helping over-reactive, anxious, or big-feeling dogs become confident companions
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Felicia is amazing! My lab, Molly was an extreme puller on the leash and I struggled to get Molly's attention while walking past other people and dogs on walks, with Felicia’s training Molly now walks right next to me and is able to sit and keep her attention on me while others are walking by! I highly recommend Felicia!
Layna B.
Real Stories, Real Impact
Who We Are
Why choose us?
Customized for You
Customized dog training tailored to you and your dog’s specific needs, ensuring you’re focused on what truly matters and not wasting time on unnecessary steps.
At Home Online Options
A familiar, safe environment is key to effective learning—so why not teach your dog in the space where both of you feel most at ease?
Learn at the Dog's Pace
If they need a little extra time to grasp one cue, no problem—every dog learns differently. And when they catch on to the next cue in a flash? We’ll move at a pace that works best for your dog.
My Philosophy
Tailored Solutions for Your Unique Dog
You and your dog are unique, and your training should reflect that. Every dog learns differently, and every relationship between you and your dog is special. Together, we’ll create a personalized training plan that’s tailored specifically to your dog’s needs, personality, and your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to work on basic cues, address specific behaviors, or build a deeper bond, we’ll craft a plan that works best for both of you, ensuring a smoother, more effective learning experience.
Empathy, Science & Adventure
Let’s dive into how I train today and what my philosophy is all about. The short version? I want you and your dog to share an empathy-driven, science-backed, adventure-filled partnership. I mean, who wouldn't want that, right?
Building Trust Through Respect
My goal is to help you build a partnership based on mutual respect. Treating your dog the way you’d want to be treated if you were in their paws—kindness, gentleness, clear boundaries, and crystal-clear instructions. And a whole lot of trust.
The Bond of a Lifetime
I want you and your dog to have such a strong bond that it’s you two against the world. A bond where you can take on anything with confidence, joy, and maybe a few tail wags along the way. Because at the end of the day, that’s the kind of relationship we all dream of having with our dogs, right? Let’s make that happen—together.
About Me
Hi, I'm Felicia
I’ve been immersed in the dog world for over 20 years. It all started when I was 9, showing in conformation Junior Handling with a Schipperke, and by 11, I had my first show dog. I went on to handle my Bouvier des Flandres to his American, Canadian, and United Kennel Club Championships, as well as a few Rally titles.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Some behavior challenges with my Bouvier opened the door to a whole new side of the dog world—obedience training. From there, I dove into sport dog training (IPO/Schutzhund) and behavioral evaluations/modification. For over a decade, I specialized in training reactive and aggressive dogs, gaining invaluable experience along the way.
Dogs have always been my passion, and they've been woven into every part of my life. I've been fortunate to have mentors—other trainers—who’ve poured their knowledge into me, pushed me to grow, and continuously challenged me to be better.
A little more about me personally—I'm a mom to two beautiful little girls, Elsie and Dixie. I’m married to my best friend and biggest supporter, Matthew. Our house is full of life with five dogs: Naughty, a wire-haired pointing Griffon; Rhett, a yellow lab; Sky (affectionately known as Sky-Sky), a German Shepherd; Reagan, a Pomeranian mix; and last but definitely not least, Yeti, a Bouvier des Ardennes. When I’m not working with dogs, you can usually find me with family and friends, thrifting, outside - soaking in the beauty of nature, or working on my computer doing artsy stuff.
The Nitty Gritty
The Whole Story
Yep, that’s me and my boys back in 2017. And my dear late Trigger wearing a prong collar (and below my late Ullr wearing a prong AND shock collar). A lot’s changed since then—especially the way I approach training. In 2024, I attended a seminar for doggy daycare owners and managers, and that’s when I first heard about the Victoria Stilwell Academy. I signed up online that same week. I was looking for a certification, and this seemed like a solid option.
I was upfront with them about using prong and shock collars. They assured me that after completing the program, they were confident I’d see things differently. At that point, I was pretty attached to my old methods. After all, I’d been training this way since 2004—twenty years of "this is how we do it." How could anyone convince me it was wrong? I always felt like I was being fair to my dogs.
Well... as you can probably guess, they did convince me. Quickly. I learned there’s another way—one that doesn’t rely on discomfort or pain to get results. And honestly? The results were better. I was, as you can see from the photo with my Malinois, using prong and shock collars when I didn’t even need to. It wasn’t a lack of skill on my part, just a lack of knowledge about the other approach—the R+ method. Hear me out, there are plenty of trainers who are successful trainers using aversives. I had to decide for myself, how does my dog feel? Am I taking their feelings into consideration? Am I changing the behavior or the feeling?
What surprised me most was that VSA never judged me or pushed me. They let the research and the facts speak for themselves, and gave me the space to realize: there is a better way.
So here I am now—a crossover trainer who exclusively uses positive reinforcement. It’s been a journey, and I’m here to help anyone who might be where I used to be, without any judgment. Just support and guidance to help you along the way. So if you're friends with me on social media, here's the whole story. And why when I share old memories on Facebook, you'll see the occasional prong collar and shock collar. I'd give anything to go back, especially for my sweet Ullr who never got to experience the newer better version of dog trainer me. Even though he didn't get to experience this new me, I know he knew that I was only doing the best I could with the information I had. I'd like to think he would be really proud of me for the changes I have made.
