Paula has such an incredible and unique approach as a dog behavior specialist. I honestly never knew such a person existed until I found her. I adopted my dog through a rescue and without knowing his history I found it difficult to understand, navigate and correct his behavioral issues. I originally worked with a dog trainer, not knowing the difference between a trainer and behavioral specialist. The trainer just focused on basic obedience which I wasn’t looking for. At that point, I felt discouraged, because I wasn’t looking for that type of help and wasn’t what my dog needed. My only concern at that point was his overall happiness and security. Since working with Paula, she’s helped me understand my dog’s behaviors and how to orchestrate our environment and provide tools for me to create a more harmonious life for him. Over the past several months, he has made significant strides, and I couldn’t be happier and more excited for what’s to come for him. Paula is so knowledgeable and has provided so much useful information. I really enjoy working with her and honestly amazed how much progress we have made.

Last year, my wife and I reached out to Paula because we were struggling to understand why our Great Dane was behaving the way he was. We had challenges in public, on walks, and even at home with our kids. From the very beginning, Paula did an incredible job helping us understand what our Dane was actually communicating to us, rather than just reacting to his behavior.

Through her guidance, we learned that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to training dogs. Paula helped me realize how important it is to understand how our dog thinks, feels, and processes the world. As we adjusted our approach, his anxious demeanor completely changed—he is now a confident dog who is thriving instead of timid and unsure of himself.

The transformation has been amazing to witness. He does wonderfully with our kids, and our home feels calmer and more enjoyable for everyone. A huge part of this success was Paula helping me shift my typical mindset about dog training and handling. She taught me how to work with our Great Dane in a way that allows him to thrive in his own skin, not force him into a method that didn’t fit him.

We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend Paula to anyone looking for meaningful, lasting change—not just quick fixes.

Paula has made a huge impact on both my dog’s life and my own. She has helped me truly understand my girl, which has set her up for success in this chaotic world. I can already see a difference, her outlook on life is slowly changing, and that is a huge win for us.
For most of her life, my dog viewed people, other dogs, and their actions negatively. Paula’s approach isn’t regular training, it’s true counseling. She has taught me how to be more patient, trust my dog more, and slowly rebuild her confidence. That being said, I have done board-and-train programs before, and they didn’t meet my dog’s needs. Every dog is different, and I truly believe that’s what makes Paula’s work so special. She takes the time to understand each dog needs and tailors her counseling to meet them. Paula’s guidance has made a real difference!