about us

Core Belief - Adaptive Training

I believe that the right training tool is any humane tool that helps you and your dog build a positive partnership... 

Mission Statement - Build Dog/Owner Partnerships

I believe that all “good” behavior starts with a strong relationship. Programs like Sunday Funday and Tricks, Treats and Happiness help to build and strengthen your bond with your dog through interactive play.

A brindle pit bull named Snorkle with an underbite and a lust for life changed my world forever. Through Snorkle, I was introduced to the world of dog training and eventually left my corporate job to run Snorkle’s Way full-time in 2017.  I’ve been involved with dog training for over 7 years in one form or another.  I believes in bonding and connecting with your dog through basic obedience training and my specialty is as a trick dog trainer.

My dogs and I participate in a few dog sports such as Toss and Fetch, Rally Obedience, and the Retriever Games.  We also participate in many different activities such as volunteering with an humane education program in Baltimore City schools called Project Mickey, making dog therapy visits to nursing homes, promoting products on live TV through QVC, and starring in Chewy.com commercials!

I am a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals, a CGC Evaluator and Fit Dog Instructor with the AKC; and a Canine Conditioning and Fitness Coach and certified “trick dog” trainer and evaluator through Do More With Your Dog. I have volunteered with several animal-related organizations such as Bella’s Bully Buddies serving as a basic obedience trainer for their foster dog program and served as a Board Member and Secretary of B-More Dog – a Baltimore-based organization that promotes widespread access to veterinary care for all pet owners; judging dogs by their actions, rather than appearance or labels; and provides children with knowledge and resources to be responsible pet owners and how to be kind to animals.

***Check out Scuddlebutt’s starring role in Chewy’s newest commercial, shot at Universal Studios in February 2020! Scuddlebutt is BUSTER!***

ABOUT SNORKLE

Snorkle, was my husband's and my dog who passed away suddenly in January 2015, she is the inspiration for "Snorkle's Way".   She taught us that every dog is an individual and each dog learns differently.   She had a huge personality, and she lived life to the fullest!  Snorkle was the reason that I got involved with training, became an advocate for Pit Bulls, and educated people on the dangers of Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) and why it doesn't work.  Because of Snorkle I have made life long friends through training, advocating and promoting dog rescue, both on a local and national level.   Snorkle holds a special place in my heart and is missed tremendously.