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Intensive in-home Dog Training

Intensive In-Home Dog Training with Heart & Purpose

Training with me goes beyond commands — it’s about building secure, balanced relationships between humans and their dogs. With a background in attachment-focused work and trauma-informed care, I understand how deeply the human–animal bond shapes behavior, trust, and well-being.

Through my intensive in-home program, dogs live in my home alongside my own well-socialized companions. This creates a consistent, natural environment where obedience skills or psychiatric service dog tasks are woven into daily life. Dogs learn not only how to follow cues, but also how to connect, regulate, and thrive within relationships.

Every dog in my care gets time to simply be a dog — to play, rest, and explore — paired with intentional, structured training. The result is a partnership that is not only reliable, but also deeply attuned, resilient, and supportive. Whether you are preparing a psychiatric service dog or seeking obedience foundations for a family companion, my goal is to help you and your dog grow into the most balanced version of a team you can be.

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$1,500 per Week for Obedience Training

$3,000 per Week for Psychiatric Service Dog Training

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation today!

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Why choose us?

I bring a unique blend of professional experience in attachment and trauma-informed care with professional and hands-on dog training expertise. By focusing on the human–animal relationship, I help dogs and their people become the most balanced, reliable, and connected team they can be—whether preparing a psychiatric service dog or building strong obedience foundations.

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Samuel Jackson “Sam”

Sam has been part of Alex’s life since he was rescued at 12 weeks old from an accidental litter in Roanoke, VA. Now a trained psychiatric service dog, Sam is an essential part of Alex’s personal life and psychotherapy sessions. Sam is attuned to responses in human nervous systems and with his gentle eyes and comforting presence he provides regulatory support as he lays at clients' feet or by their side.

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Mrs. Moseph “Mo”

Mo joined the pack after her previous parent was no longer able to care for her. She is a vibrant and silly pup. She offers endless love, licks, and laughs! She will gladly accompany you for a mindfulness session in nature where she encourages you to stop and sniff!

“… what truly sets Alex apart is her profound empathy not just towards her human clients but also towards our four-legged companions.”

— Whitney English, LCSW