From Chaos to Calm:
Helping Dogs and Their Owners Build
Unbreakable Bonds Through Balanced Training.
A Board & Train is an immersive, hands-on program where your dog stays with me for a set period of time. During their stay, I provide professional training, consistent daily structure, leadership, and guidance to teach obedience, build trust, and address behavioral challenges. This program combines obedience training and behavioral modification so your dog learns clear boundaries, proper manners, and how to respond confidently to your leadership. You’ll leave with a dog who is well-mannered, attentive, and balanced, along with the tools to maintain and reinforce training at home.
Want to see what my programs look like in real life?
Check out my social media links below to watch training sessions, transformations, and real results. It’s also a great way to stay connected, ask questions, and follow along as I work with dogs just like yours.
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"As owners of two high-energy Australian Cattle Dogs, Pepper and Chili, we were overwhelmed by the breeds most challenging traits. Our lives were dominated by incessant, demanding barking and extreme reactivity. Chili had a dangerous obsession with chewing and swallowing rocks (resulting in emergency vet visits), and Pepper went into frantic frenzies over simple household tasks like using the toaster. Daily walks were abandoned due to their severe reactivity. Desperate for expert intervention and guidance on safely using a correction collar, we hired Zoe for her Board and Train program. Her communication was excellent and supportive throughout the process. Zoe didn't just train our dogs; she changed our lives. The transformation is profound: the incessant barking has vanished, their "Place" command obedience in reliable and we know walk them anywhere with zero reactivity. Furthermore, Zoe provided life-saving skills, teaching Chili a high-stakes command to immediately leave or spit out dangerous items, and trained Pepper to remain calm and silent during all household triggers. Zoe's expertise in handling the specific, high-drive temperment of Australian Cattle Dog's is amazing. If you have challenging, high-energy, or reactive dogs, hiring Zoe is the best investment you can make in your quality of life and your dog's future."
- Victoria B.
"We sent our dog, Indigo, to Zoe-Sophia for a one-month board and train program, and the transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. Indigo is the definition of a strong-willed, intelligent and high-drive dog. His energy and lack of impulse control were a daily challenge for our family. We knew he was a special case and we were nervous about whether any program could really get through to him having been through others. Zoe-Sophia not only got through to him but she unlocked his potential. The dog we got back calmer, more focused, and fundamentally happier. The most significant change in his overall demeanor; the sense of calm confidence. Zoe-Sophia trained Indigo beyond becoming a dog who heels and sits. She also taught us how to better communicate with him, be consistent in his ongoing training, take accountability, and manage his environment to help him succeed. We've seen firsthand that the foundation she set and the structure she taught us are key to his calmness. This has positively transformed our relationship with out dog with a deeper, more respectable bond. We are eternally grateful for Zoe-Sophia's expertise, patience and genuine care." - Carolyn L.
"I'm so glad I discovered Zoe. As a new dog owner, I was experiencing the puppy blues. I had limited success with self training, and walking my dog was a nightmare. My puppy's leash pulling and reactivity was causing me constant neck, back, and arm pain. From my very first contact, it was clear that Zoe was truly knowledgeable about dog behavior and training. She was very responsive to my questions, whether by text or in person which made me feel really supported throughout our first few sessions. Most importantly, Zoe's training methods were incredibly effective. I immediately saw a remarkable improvement in my puppy's leash issues. I can't recommend Zoe highly enough! She truly made a positive difference for me and my pup."
- Steve B.
“Working with Zoe has been a Godsend! Although she is the sweetest, my dog Penny was showing behaviors that could both be dangerous for others and herself. In only three sessions, Penny has shown more growth than I could have only imagined. Zoe is incredibly knowledgeable and patient-two things you need most in a dog trainer. Penny and I both love her!”
-Katy C.