About Us
Neshama…A part of my soul
Dogs have always been a part of my life. Not many memories have stayed with me from my childhood, but I remember every dog that I have had. Training my dogs has always been something that I just did. It was just a normal thing to do. Fast forward decades when Cadence came into my life (and just in time). She saved my life for the first time 10 years ago and countless times since. I was apprehensive when I started her training to be more than just a companion or family dog. A service dog is a much more complex training adventure! It was then that dog training became more than something I just did routinely (and I loved it). More than that, I developed this incredible relationship with Cadence. She became my friend, my partner, and has become a part of my soul (Neshama).
What she has given me has been amazing and I owe a lot of what she has become to the people who helped me train her. I have come to know, as we have continued our partnership, that I want to be able to help others experience that same thing. So many people get a dog with hopes of that same kind of relationship. Others need a dog that can help them with medical needs and provide them with hope, freedom, support, and so much more. So, 5 years ago, I decided that is what I wanted to do.
My goal is to help others help shape their dog into that dream dog. I want to be able to help owners find a better way to train, a way that fosters the dog-owner relationship. I want to help train dogs that are family dogs. I want to help train dogs that become service dogs. I want to help train dogs that are fantastic sport dogs. Whatever the goal is for each person and their dog, I want to help.
At Between 2 Pines, I use concept training through games. Consults, plans, and classes are all focused on real-world results and are individualized for each dog. This training helps develop the characteristics in each dog that encourages them to make better choices, overcoming behavior characteristics that are not desirable.
I hope that I have the opportunity to help you and your dog in your dog training journey!
“Dogs are miracles with paws.”
— Unknown