My name is Maria. I’m a dog trainer and human coach.

I am here to tell you that you’re not broken and your dog isn’t either.
You all may just be a little out of balance—together, we’ll find balance, ways to improve your relationship with your dog and ways to fulfill their needs that match your lifestyle.

With a background in human psychology, and now dog psychology I will help you build connection—to your dog, and to yourself. You need to heal and allow your body to come out of ‘fight or flight’ mode.

With over 20 years of experience as a coach in different areas now I guide dog owner through the process of restoring balance, building trust, and becoming calm, confident leaders for their dogs and in their lives.

Whether your dog is anxious, reactive, out of control, is a complex dog, or simply there’s no more harmony to do all the things you want to do together…the real shift happens when you begin to lead from a place of intention, not frustration. We’ll work together to create harmony in your home by helping you reconnect with the version of yourself you’ve been too busy to hear—the one who knows how to lead, just needs space to remember.

HEY THERE!

MY PACK:

SOLOMON

PEPPER

STELLA

DAISY

ASH

NOX

Do you have questions? Are you curious? Let’s chat. Book a free 30 minute phone call to discuss challenges you’re facing, goals, and create a strategy that works for you.

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Education/Membership/Access to Trainers

Memberships/Access to trainers I can consult with:

  • Pete’s Adventure Pack - Molly Avrin

  • Pack LA Life - Samantha Johnson

  • The Big Feelies Club - Rachel Martinez from The Healing Pack

  • For The Love of Dog - Tiffany Thompson

  • Dream Come True K9 - Blake Rodriguez

Education/Continuos Education:

  • Human Psychology - BA

  • Cycling, Strength, and Life Coach

  • Dog Psychology Fundamentals - Pack Leader University

  • Lead the Pack Mentorship Program - Lead with Grace Coaching, Grace Duy

  • Scent Adventure Training Foundation - Coastal Tails

  • Move (Part 1 of the 5 Part K9 Longevity Series) - Canine Decoded, Dr. Melanie Uhde

  • Learn (Part 2 of the 5 Part K9 Longevity Series) - Canine Decoded, Dr. Melanie Uhde

  • Coping with Canines - Handlers & Humans, Jess Adam

  • Person-Centered Dog Training - Handlers & Humans, Jess Adams

  • Understanding Your Dog’s Drives Workshop - The Balanced Dog, Brian Agnew

  • Dog Somatics 101: Understanding your Dog’s Nervous System

  • Train the Trainer - Pack Life LA, Samantha Johnson

  • Online Accountability - Pack Life LA, Samantha Johnson

  • From Anxious to Accomplished - 5 Day Anxiety Challenge Program - Canine Decoded, Dr. Melanie Uhde