About.

I’m a psychologist with two (soon to be three) scentwork dogs, and each of them has taken me on a completely new adventure. They’ve been my greatest teachers—constantly nudging me toward curiosity, patience, and a deeper understanding of how learning really happens.

I developed my passion for dog sports later in my career ~ and embrace the humility and growth of being a beginner again, I understand firsthand the vulnerability and challenge of learning new skills in a performance environment

My greatest interest is helping handlers strengthen mental management, regulate stress at both ends of the leash, and build confident, connected teams. My approach integrates nervous system awareness, performance skills, and relationship-based handling to enhance clarity, trust, and teamwork in and out of the ring.

Presence-Based Handling™