Confident. Calm. Connected.

K9 Nose Work® • Puppy Foundations • AKC Sport Skills 

Personalized online dog coaching, that meets you and your dog where you are, helping you better understand your dog, build practical skills, and create calmer, more connected training experiences through behavior support, puppy foundations, enrichment, and K9 Nose Work®.
*A 15–20 minute Zoom call to meet, discuss your goals, and see if we’re a good fit. No training included.
​Multi-certified trainer with experience in both pet dogs and sport teams.
Whether your dog is shy, full of energy, easily distracted, training hasn’t quite clicked yet, or you’re ready to refine skills for sport or everyday life, individualized Zoom coaching helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.
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This is for you if
You’re Ready for Clearer Communication
  • You want to better understand your dog
  • Training feels unclear or inconsistent
  • You’re unsure what to do in the moment
  • You want support tailored to your dog and goals
  • You've taken other online courses but feel you needed more support or guidance
You Want to Enjoy the Process Together
  • You want training to feel calmer, connected, and rewarding
  • You’d love to explore K9 Nose Work®, AKC titles, or fun ways to work with your dog
  • You’re open to coaching through Zoom sessions or video feedback

How We Work Together

Personalized guidance that meets you and your dog where you are and evolves as your understanding and teamwork grow.
Let coaching help you: 
 
  • Observe and better understand your dog’s body language in real time
  • Improve timing and responses to support clearer learning
  • Shape and refine behaviors based on what your dog is communicating
  • ​Set up training in ways that support confidence, clarity, and steady progress
This isn’t about following a fixed script or applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
It’s about learning how to think through training so you can adapt to your dog in real time.

​Over time, you become more confident reading your dog and making decisions that support clearer, more consistent progress.

 Choose the Path That Fits
You and Your Dog

Whether you’re building foundational skills,
pursuing titles, or strengthening everyday behavior,
​there’s a clear next step for you.

K9 NOSE WORK®
​ (all levels)

Develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities while sharpening observation and teamwork.​​
From first searches to trial-ready teams.
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Best for: curious dogs, enrichment, sport teams, and dogs who need help building confidence.

Dogs lead the search while you learn to guide, engage, and encourage them; building focus, confidence, and a stronger connection.

AKC Training and Titles

Build practical skills and fun behaviors while working toward AKC titles.​​

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From tricks and manners to handler discrimination, buried, and more.

Best for: teams who enjoy learning new skills, earning titles, and building reliable everyday manners.

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Learn practical training skills while deepening engagement with your dog, creating a partnership that makes new challenges easier and more fun.

Puppy Foundations

Give your puppy the best start with enrichment, engagement, and thoughtful skill building.​
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From first days at home to confident young learners.

Best for: young puppies, new puppy owners, and teams wanting guidance before moving into in-person classes.

Develop your training skills, strengthen your bond, and engage your puppy effectively; making training and adolescence smoother for both of you.

A Partnership Built on Trust

Fostering lasting growth, confidence, and connection
​for every team.

"I've taken numerous nose work classes with Christy and always leave with a clear plan to move forward in training. Her compassionate, positive approach builds respect and trust between dogs and their guardians. I highly recommend her programs for anyone wanting to strengthen skills and connection with their dog. " -Jamie and Emma, Isadora, Brooklyn and Waylon (pictured)

A Coach Who Understands the Journey
A few of the dogs who have shaped how I teach today.
I became a dog trainer because I’ve been where you are.

I’ve shared my life with dogs of many different personalities; confident, driven, sensitive, and everything in between, and I understand how different each journey can be.

About ten years ago, I found myself working with both a shy dog and a reactive, anxious dog, and I was looking for a better way to help them feel safe, confident, and understood. That experience led me to step away from my career in education and dive deeply into learning, research, and hands-on training.

What made the biggest difference wasn’t quick fixes; it was clarity, timing, and connection.

​Now, I combine my background in science and teaching with real-world training experience to help people and their dogs build confidence, understanding, and ease together.
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 Questions?

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Credentials and Certifications

Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CCPDT-KA)
Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI)
Member, Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
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***I maintain my certifications through required continuing education, ensuring you receive current, ethical, science-based instruction.