My name is Mya. I have been working with dogs for nearly 10 years, and I've been actively involved in dog training for the past 2 years now. I hold a certification from the renowned Karen Pryor Academy, which is something I take a significant amount of pride in, especially since the dog training industry lacks regulation. To further enhance my skills and knowledge, I continue my education through an apprenticeship with Who’s a Good Boy Ind., a respected organization based out of New York City. In this role, I work with a wide variety of challenging cases, gaining invaluable experience and learning more about the ethology behind effective dog training practices.

But what got me started?

My dream was to always be a vet. I have always had a passion for dogs, and that seemed the way to go! But, then I got my first challenging dog that I rescued from the side of the road. His name is now Benji.

Benji came to me with human and dog aggression. He completely changed the way I look at dogs. I knew after having him that I had to understand how he was truly feeling to be able to help him. Obedience wasn’t going to be enough.

Now here we are, 2 years later. He has made so much progress. We do agility, dock diving, and plan on doing more! I have gained so much about dog behavior, all thanks to my own dogs. I now own 4 dogs and they are my pride and joy. I always make sure to treat clients dogs exactly like I would expect my own to be treated, with kindness and compassion.