Meet the Trainers!

Zam

Like many, my passion for working with animals started young, growing up on a cattle farm we had working cattle dogs and horses, so I learned early on that working alongside animals in a mutual and respectful manner was the way to a strong bond, and a healthy working relationship. Having also rescued animals my whole life I had a strong ambition to help those injured and sick. So most of my time was spent volunteering at equine rescues and rehabs as well as with pet animal rescues. Originally I had planned on becoming a veterinarian, however once I began working with dogs professionally I realized healing dogs mentally was my passion. I have found my niche in working with severe behavioral cases. There is truly nothing like seeing a dog that was said to be “unfixable” transform into their potential and find success and joy in the world, its a type of magic I strive to make happen for every dog I work with.

I have been working professionally with dogs for the last 5 years. I started my journey volunteering at my local humane society at 16 years old. At 18 I found my first Dog training facility and quickly worked my way up from puppies, adolescents, adults and finally behavioral modification and rescue dogs. As a trainer I like to tap into dogs natural instincts and urges in order to find valuable rewards and games to build relationships with dogs. In my 5 years of dog training I have been lucky enough to expand my education with some of the best dog trainers around (Tom Davis, Larry Krohn, Jay Jack, Joel Silverman, Michael Ellis, Forest Mickey), attending seminars and working hands on with them. My goal is always to keep sessions fun, build and reset relationships with clients and their dogs and give dogs second chances to enjoy life with their family.