About Us

You love your dog.

But life with them probably feels a lot more stressful than you expected it would.

Maybe walks feel frustrating because your dog pulls toward every distraction they see.

Maybe guests coming over means jumping, barking, or complete excitement overload.

Maybe your dog struggles to settle down, constantly follows you around the house, or seems to always be looking for the next thing to do.

Or maybe you’re simply exhausted from trying to piece together advice from Google, YouTube, friends, family, and social media…only to feel like none of it is actually helping.

If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

For the past 17 years, Adria has helped owners work through the same everyday struggles that leave so many people feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and unsure what to do next.

Because honestly?

Most people aren’t looking for a “perfect” dog.

They just want a dog they can enjoy living life with.

One of the biggest things clients love about working with Adria is that training feels practical, supportive, and built around real life—not perfection.

No expecting your dog to magically listen in every situation overnight.

No confusing training jargon.

And no judgment if things haven’t gone perfectly so far.

Just clear guidance, real-life coaching, and a step-by-step approach that helps both dogs and owners feel calmer and more confident throughout the process.

Because every dog learns differently.

Some dogs need more structure.

Some need help learning how to relax.

Some need clearer communication.

And some are simply struggling because nobody has ever shown them how to slow down and make better choices before.

Outside of working with clients, Adria spends much of her free time training and competing with her own dogs in sports like agility, protection sports, trick training, and more.

Her dogs have earned numerous titles over the years, and one of her favorite accomplishments was having her Border Collie, Tosh, featured in a Pedigree commercial showcasing his tricks.

But at the end of the day?

The thing she cares about most is helping owners finally feel like life with their dog is becoming easier, calmer, and far more enjoyable again.