Melody has been proud to call the beautiful state of Oregon home for over 7 years. In her time here, she has spent all of it working with many different species in sanctuaries and in private homes, spanning disciplines such as training, cooperative care, and assisting in medical care. Her love of her career as a teacher has naturally flowed into a love for teaching animals, meeting every individual (whether fur or no fur!) where they are with compassion and an endless toolkit of pedagogical approaches. 

She utilizes the most modern and up-to-date methods as recommended by official organizations such as The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, The Pet Professional Accreditation Board, and many others.

Through positive reinforcement and force-free methods, learning will be a fun and safe process for dogs and owners alike. She’ll help you understand what’s going on in your dog’s mind and, often, how just a couple of tweaks can make a huge difference.