Professional dog trainer specializing in behavior and positive reinforcement. Training begins with an in-home consultation where I evaluate your dog through hands-on training and provide practical management strategies you can start using immediately.
I offer private lessons in your home and at appropriate pet-friendly locations to help dogs succeed in real-world situations. Services support everything from puppies to behavioral challenges and service dog development.
Additional services include boarding and daycare in my home, drop-in pet care, and structured training programs such as boot camp options.
My home location is by appointment only. Visit my website to learn more or schedule a consultation.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Leash trainingProgram details
Obedience trainingProgram details
SocializationProgram details
Behavior support
Reactivity trainingProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Our Dog Boot Camp provides intensive, results-driven training for your dog. Using positive reinforcement, we address behavior challenges, teach obedience, and build good habits. Your dog stays with us for focused training, socialization, and care, ensuring they return home well-mannered & confident.
In-home trainingProgram details
Our traveling dog trainer offers expert positive reinforcement training at your home! Using reward-based methods, we build trust, confidence, and good behavior. From basic obedience to advanced skills, sessions are tailored to your dog’s needs, ensuring effective training in a familiar environment.
Online or virtual trainingProgram details
Expert virtual dog training and consultations designed to meet your pet’s needs. We offer obedience training, puppy basics, and solutions for behavioral issues—all from the comfort of your home. Flexible, personalized, and effective guidance to help your dog thrive. Book your session today!
Private trainingProgram details
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Assistance and working dogs
Service dog trainingProgram details
Training approach
Clicker trainingProgram details
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Additional services
BoardingProgram details
Our Basic Boarding offers a safe, cozy stay for your dog. Includes comfortable accommodations, daily feeding, fresh water, and plenty of care. Your dog will enjoy supervised playtime and personalized attention in a secure environment, ensuring their comfort and happiness while you’re away. · Listed price: [object Object]
DaycareProgram details
Our Doggy Daycare provides a safe, fun space for your dog to play, socialize, and relax. With supervised group play, personalized care, and engaging activities, your pup stays happy, active, and loved. It’s the perfect solution to keep them entertained and well-cared-for while you’re away!
Dog walkingProgram details
I offer private dog walks tailored to your goals, whether for exercise or improved leash manners. This service doesn’t include formal training, but I ensure a controlled, enjoyable walk that keeps your dog mentally and physically engaged. The walk starts at your home unless otherwise planned.
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EnrichmentProgram details
Dogs engage with lick mats, puzzles, and other toys that promote natural behaviors like licking and problem-solving. It helps reduce stress, support relaxation, and provide calm mental stimulation. You provide the food or treats!
Drop in services for dogsProgram details
Our drop-in services include potty breaks, basic meals, and personalized attention. Enrichment add-ons are available, such as personalized playtime, food-based enrichment toys, or custom meal prep. Pricing is per animal, with additional fees for extended travel. · Listed price: [object Object]
Drop in services for CatsProgram details
Our drop-in services for cats include cuddle time, feeding, and litter box scooping. Enrichment add-ons are available, such as interactive play or clicker training sessions, to enhance your cat’s experience. Pricing is per animal, with additional fees for extended travel. · Listed price: [object Object]
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5/5Dacia has been a friend and a trainer for a mutual friend of ours pup as well as myself for my Service animal in training, Trouble, who just turned 1 year old this month!! She is extremely knowledgeable, patient and loving with all her non human clients!! Always encouraging and w…Read full reviewClose full review
Dacia has been a friend and a trainer for a mutual friend of ours pup as well as myself for my Service animal in training, Trouble, who just turned 1 year old this month!! She is extremely knowledgeable, patient and loving with all her non human clients!! Always encouraging and willing to share her knowledge and experience freely and without expectations of compensation!!!
Don't get me wrong... she knows her value and charges for her services appropriately, but then gives soo much more back in free advice and direction to the pet owners!!!
Her kennel services are like no other from a one on one with her "Guests" to make them comfortable to home made dinners and all natural treats she makes herself!!!!
She will even text you pic’s and video’s of your fur baby interacting with other dogs and just all out having fun!!!
I Guarantee if you give her a try today...
Your current kennel services will have one less client tomorrow!!!!!!
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Shari King
5/5Our rescue dog was 7 months when we got him, and since working with Dacia he is more calm, no longer jumps at the back door when wanting to come in, and is making better choices when we ask him to get off the couch, etc. Our dog participated in doggy bootcamp while we boarded hi…Read full reviewClose full review
Our rescue dog was 7 months when we got him, and since working with Dacia he is more calm, no longer jumps at the back door when wanting to come in, and is making better choices when we ask him to get off the couch, etc. Our dog participated in doggy bootcamp while we boarded him for 5 days with Dacia. I appreciated the photos and video updates she sent. Dacia genuinely cares about my dog and together we are working to help him become a happy, well behaved and well adjusted member of our family.
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Michael Couthran
5/5We took our GSD Zep to see Dacia for an introductory visit and an overnight stay to see how he would work out as a potential boarder.
Our boy seemed so happy to be there. He was obviously excited to see us when it was time for pick up but calmed down quickly and wouldn't have m…Read full reviewClose full review
We took our GSD Zep to see Dacia for an introductory visit and an overnight stay to see how he would work out as a potential boarder.
Our boy seemed so happy to be there. He was obviously excited to see us when it was time for pick up but calmed down quickly and wouldn't have minded if we would have left him for another night or longer. We are very pleased with Dacia and could tell she really enjoyed her time with Zep as he did with her.
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Hailey Davis
5/5
Dacia was absolutely amazing pet sitting our 3 large dogs and our kitty. She sent the most amazing photos and videos and we absolutely loved the updates! Our dogs adored her! She takes her time and doesn’t rush the visits. We couldn’t have found anyone better to watch our fur babies while we were away for 10 days! Thank you!!
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Linda Jackson
5/5Dacia has trained my dog Mac (who I sometimes call stubby as he is STUBBORN and short legged) since he was a puppy. He is 4 years old. He responds to her very well to her and learns quickly even though he is stubborn! Also her prices are very reasonable!
Mac loves the dog treat…Read full reviewClose full review
Dacia has trained my dog Mac (who I sometimes call stubby as he is STUBBORN and short legged) since he was a puppy. He is 4 years old. He responds to her very well to her and learns quickly even though he is stubborn! Also her prices are very reasonable!
Mac loves the dog treats she makes. He has tried cheddar dog biscuits, dehydrated beef heart, dehydrated chicken breast, dehydrated beef liver and dehydrated chicken hearts and loved them all!!
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