For as long as Brina can remember, she has absolutely adored animals and the companionship that comes from them, dogs especially. She grew up around all kinds of creatures, from cats and dogs to horses and frogs. At one point, she dreamt of becoming a veterinarian, and even went to school to become a vet tech, but as soon as she landed her first job in an animal shelter, she knew that dog training was for her. She found her passion in working with behavior dogs in the shelter, giving them the knowledge they needed to set them up for success in their forever homes. Now she's working with owned dogs to repair and strengthen the human-animal bond within families.

Her goal as a trainer is to help you and your dog understand one another. To set expectations for your furry companion that will bring your family closer and put your mind at ease. No dog is perfect, much like no human is, but what she can do is give your dog the tools they need to function successfully as a valuable and much loved member of your household.

Brina is Fear-Free certified through the Fear-Free Shelters Program and believes in a positive-reinforcement based approach to encourage desired behaviors and lead away from undesirable ones, without causing your fur baby pain or fear. Her aim is to help dogs understand what is right and successful, and to help their humans understand how to make that happen.