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Meet Your Trainer

Hi, I'm Leslie!

Training is a journey, and you don’t have to walk it alone. Whether you are navigating a new kitten's boundless energy or your dog has developed a challenging new behavior, I am here to support you every step of the way.

I'm here to help you create the type of relationship you want with your pet through humane positive reinforcement based training. My goal is to empower you with the skills to successfully train and improve your pet's behavior so your life is more enjoyable together.

I look forward to getting to know you and your cat or dog!

Education & Certifications

I am committed to continuous education to ensure your pet receives the most modern and up-to-date training.

  • Registered Veterinary Technician

  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed ​

  •  Good Dog Santa Cruz Dog Training Apprenticeship - with Mardi Richmond

  • Certified Dynamic Dog Practitioner

  • Elite Fear Free Certified 

  • Low Stress Handling Certified Silver

  • Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM)

  • Aggression In Dogs Master Course

  • Feline Inappropriate Elimination Master Course certified

  • Care With Consent Professional Certification

  • Supporting member Pet Professional Guild

  • Supporting member IAABC

  • Cat Behavior Consultant Mentorship- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants with Katenna Jones

For fun and effective dog & cat training

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Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Happy Pets, Happy You

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