My Current Pack

Maji, born March 30, 2019, is very intelligent.  He is the first to figure out puzzles.  He also follows commands quickly.  Maji is fearful of new people, but will follow directions even when afraid.

Savi, born March 30, 2019, has always been mischievous.  She was the hardest to obedience train.  She did recently earn her CGC title.  She loves people and other dogs.  EVERYONE comments on her sweetness!

Alaagi, born March 25, 2020, is my obedience boy.  He has been my main demo dog.  He loves people and other dogs.  He IS your classic husky though, often complaining loudly when told to do something.  He earned his CGC title and when he's working he is typically flawless.

Thraaki, born March 25, 2020, is my main cuddler.  He loves other dogs.  I trust Thraaki to figure out how another dog feels comfortable when playing.  He is quite fearful of people, especially children.  We have worked hard on his fearfulness and have made progress.

Halloween 2025

Back Row: Maji; Middle Row: Lyanna, Alaagi, Kodi; Front Row: Henri, Savi

Our family has been working with Theresa for the past five years, and we truly can't say enough great things about her. She's professional, reliable, and someone we completely trust.  She’s been amazing with our giant Alaskan Malamute, Rudi, and has worked with her since she was a puppy. Rudi loves going to Theresa’s home to play and stay, and she’s always treated like part of the pack. It gives us so much peach of mind knowing our dog is in such caring and capable hands. We highly recommend Theresa to anyone looking for a trustworthy and experienced dog trainer or sitter.  

Laura & Brad, Oswego

Working with Theresa has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our dog. She supported us through every stage of training—puppy foundations, intermediate skills, and even advanced work—and she did it all with her signature positive‑reinforcement approach that made learning fun, confidence‑building, and completely stress‑free.

Puppy training - Theresa helped us lay the groundwork for a well‑adjusted, curious, and confident dog. She taught us how to reinforce good habits early, redirect unwanted behaviors gently, and build a strong bond through trust and encouragement. Our puppy absolutely adored her sessions.

Intermediate training - Theresa helped us refine manners and strengthen communication. She broke skills down into simple steps, celebrated every small success, and made sure both we and our dog understood the “why” behind each exercise. Her patience and clarity made all the difference.

Advanced training - By this time, Theresa had transformed our dog into a focused, eager learner. She challenged us with new skills, real‑world distractions, and more complex behaviors—all while keeping everything upbeat and rewarding. Watching our dog succeed at this level was incredibly rewarding, and it’s all thanks to her proven methods. Because of this stage in our dog's training, he was able to become certified as an AKC Canine Good Citizen which certifies dogs with good manners and social skills.  

Theresa is not just a trainer; she’s a true partner in your family’s growth. Her kindness, expertise, and unwavering commitment to positive training shine through in every session. If you want a trainer who will support you from the first puppy sit to the most advanced training, with compassion and skill, Theresa is the one we recommend.

Fred & Joe & Kodi

We have known Theresa for many years, and she is incredibly knowledgeable. She works hard training her clients’ dogs to ensure that both the owner and the pet are happy.

When we rescued our dog, Ruby, she was quite a mess and scared of everything. Theresa worked effortlessly to make Ruby feel comfortable in our home and provided the proper training to correct several unwanted behaviors. Theresa was always just a phone call or text message away whenever we had questions or needed help.

Just this past week, we reached out to Theresa because our son brought home a puppy he was babysitting. We wanted to know how to ensure Ruby and the puppy would get along; she answered immediately and helped us through the situation.

Theresa is amazing and we truly love her. We would highly recommend her to everyone we know.

Janice