Decisive Moment Pet Consulting

I owned my own business from 2004 to 2016, closing it only to move from Illinois to Oregon. It was amazing over those 12 years to see my business grow from a single proprietor to owning a training facility with staff. When I moved to Oregon I started working for a Veterinary Behaviorist as the staff trainer, eventually becoming the Behavior Modification and Training Coordinator (AKA Head Trainer).

In 2021 I decided to take a step back from the clinic and go back to running my own virtual business. I wanted to be able to reach more clients and dogs. At the clinic, I was limited to helping and working with clients that saw our veterinarians. There are many cases that need the help of a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant but either don't live close to our clinic or don't need to be under the care of a Veterinary Behaviorist.

So here I am helping clients and dogs with severe behavior issues, virtually and loving it!

I have been active with dog training for 25+ years, 22 years as a positive reinforcement trainer, and 18 years as a professional dog trainer. I am a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (with IAABC), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge and Skills Assessed (with CCPDT). I provide a wealth of experience. I always have creative, customized solutions and fun with training. Remember we choose to live with dogs because we love them! I'll help you find that love again for your difficult dog.


I am also a
Fear Free Certified Trainer/Level 1 Elite Professional
LowStress Certified Trainer
TagTeach Level 3 certified
FitPaws Master Trainer
and graduate of the
Living and Learning with Animals Program
Animal Training Professionals program at the Shedd Aquarium

If you want to know more check out my resume: https://www.decisivemomentconsulting.com/resume

Actually, I ONLY provide dog training services remotely! It has been the best outcome from COVID shutdowns, was being creative and learning how to dog training with great success over Zoom. I LOVE it, the dogs and the people are less stressed and I get to see things and how they actually are in the dog's everyday life.

At the beginning of COVID, all dog trainers were forced to move to online, virtual sessions. Very few trainers knew how to navigate the new way of training. It was a quick dive into the deep end of the pool! When I came back up for air and things settled down I now knew that virtual dog training is incredibly effective, and I was not going back to in-person training.

Being able to provide services where the behavior is happening without adding any stress to the dog or the clients is a game changer! Dogs are mastering skills quicker. Clients have more time to devote to training since they are not commuting to a training facility. Everyone is more relaxed and having fun with their training.

Not knowing it at the time, but COVID shutdowns were a gift to teach me how easy and effective virtual, online dog training truly is for everyone involved!