POSITIVE TRAINING
FOR DOGS & THEIR FAMILIES

Maybe like you, I found the early days of having a puppy very challenging. When I first rescued Sushi at 5 months from Ozark Homeward Bound in Arkansas, she was very shy. Sushi was afraid of noises, unable to climb stairs and timid in her new surroundings. 

I was frustrated trying to understand how to work with this sweet, scared young puppy until I realized that training was the answer. 

Through training, Sushi became more responsive, happy, confident and free. Sushi and I discovered a whole new world.

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With my eyes opened to this new world I decided to change my career.

In 2015, I enrolled and completed The Karen Pryor Academy certified training, a leading positive reinforcement and science based dog training method with a worldwide reputation for having great success.

I completed 6 months of intense training, which included workshops, videos, exercises, homework, assignments, quizzes and different tests.

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While taking the classes I also volunteered with the nonprofit organization, Your Dog's Friend in Rockville, Maryland, as an assistant dog trainer and with

K9-Lifesavers to find a new home for rescue dogs.

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Since completing my training I have continued to volunteer while starting my business, Sir Doggie.

While living in South Africa, I was involved with the Guide Dogs Association and volunteered as a trainer and supervisor. During this time, I am most proud of raising Oslo. 

Oslo is now a Service Dog in Capetown.

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Now, in the DC area and I'm volunteering with the Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs, to conduct puppy camps for dogs with behavior issues.

Once again, I am a proud volunteer and assistant with classes for puppy Kindergarten, puppy party, basic obedience, basic manners, puppy parties, and agility at Your Dog's Friend, 2025 Winner Best of Bethesda as Pet Trainer.

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Oh I forgot! You won't miss my French accent!

I'm French and fluent in English.

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