Get to know your coach!
Hi, I’m Elly. I’m a canine behavior specialist and positive-reinforcement trainer, certified through Animal Behavior College in 2014, and I’ve been working with dogs and their people ever since.
My goal is to help connect the missing pieces of communication between pet parents and their dogs. When humans learn how to read and respond to their dog more clearly, both dog and human become more relaxed, confident, and able to enjoy the world together.
I’m deeply committed to continuing education and regularly invest in learning more about canine and human behavior through conferences, lectures, advanced coursework, and additional certifications. This ongoing study allows my work to evolve alongside current research and real-world application.
You’ll often see me working alongside my dogs, Atlas & Yuki. They may join select sessions to support observation, structured social skills work, and guided practice, helping illustrate clear communication and thoughtful interaction in real-world settings.
Outside of work, we spend a lot of time training, exploring, and enjoying Colorado’s outdoor spaces together — experiences that strongly influence how I think about behavior, confidence, and the human-dog relationship.
Why Choose Us
We use positive reinforcement and evidence-based practices grounded in learning theory and behavior science.
We focus on the human side of the leash, coaching people to understand, interpret, and respond to canine behavior in real time. Clear communication leads to calmer, more confident teams.
Our work centers on behavior, emotional regulation, and communication — not quick fixes or compliance-based training.
Coaching is offered where behavior actually happens — in the home, outdoors, and in working or high-distraction environments.
Every dog and human team is different. Services are tailored to your goals, environment, and learning style.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We are happy to help wherever you are located with zoom sessions and the creation of training schedules along side you. Please be aware that you will be solely responsible in the success you and your canine companion have as this requires much more discipline and adherence to the training schedule created.
Contact us for more info and your first time behavior evaluation.
Based in Northern Colorado, Serving Colorado Statewide
We all live busy lives. We do our best to pick times that work with your schedule. We want to set ourselves up for success by picking times that we will be attentive and involved; as well as having sufficient time between lessons for you and your canine companion to practice and develop good habits. Always remember to contact us if you have any scheduling issues and please give us as much of a heads up as possible.
Common focus areas include:
- Reactivity to people, dogs, or environmental stimuli
- Fear, anxiety, and stress-related behaviors
- Over-arousal and difficulty settling
- Confidence building in new or challenging environments
- Leash behavior and outdoor challenges
- Social skills and dog-dog communication
- Resource guarding and defensive behaviors
- Puppy and adolescent development challenges
- Behavior concerns in working or high-distraction environments
- Every dog and situation is different, and services are tailored to the individual dog, human, and environment.