Ever since I can remember, I have had a deep love for animals. Dogs have been a part of my family since day one, and I am now the proud dog mama of two Pit Bull mixes, Thor and Ebony. Thor entered my life in 2018 while completing my psychology degree at the University of Virginia. He came from a shelter where he had been for two years. Not long after I brought him home, I discovered he suffered from severe leash reactivity and separation anxiety. Life with Thor got pretty stressful and complicated, and that led me to balanced training. Within a matter of weeks, our relationship and lives together began to transform in ways I never could have imagined. Through training, he gained more confidence and trust in himself and in me as a leader, and his anxiety soon subsided. Since working with Thor, I have helped many dogs and families join the wonderful world of balanced training and live the lives they imagined with their furry friends. Now, helping people find more balance in their lives with their dogs has become my passion!