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Trainer Michelle high‑fives Bosco the Manchester Terrier, capturing a joyful training moment

🧡 Connection 🧡 Communication 🧡 Consistency

Mindful, Connection-Centered Training, for compassionate dog owners in Boca Raton and beyond!

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Real Life Training for Real Life Dogs

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Home-Based Boarding

Leaving your dog behind doesn’t have to be stressful—for you or your pup.

Our home-based boarding is designed for small to medium dogs who prefer the comfort of a cozy, calm environment over a busy kennel. Your dog will stay in a welcoming home with plenty of one-on-one attention, playtime in our fully fenced yard, and all the love and care they’re used to.

Need a little extra support while you're away? We also offer daily training, fitness, and enrichment add-ons to help reinforce good behavior and keep your dog’s mind engaged.

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Confidence Building Fitness

A tired dog isn’t just a well-exercised dog — it’s a thinking dog, too! My mentally stimulating fitness program combines physical activity with brain-boosting challenges to keep your dog sharp, happy, and totally engaged.

Perfect for clever canines who love a challenge (and even the ones who don’t know it yet), my program is a great way to prevent boredom, support behavioral balance, and give your pup a job they’ll love doing.

Get ready to stretch those legs and flex those brain cells — your dog’s next adventure starts here!…

Let the Fun Begin!

Struggling with leash pulling, jumping, barking, or just feeling like your dog isn’t listening? You’re not alone—and it’s not too late.

Whether your dog is a puppy learning how to navigate their new home, a teenager testing boundaries, or an adult who missed the basics, I’m here to help. My training is positive, practical, and tailored to fit your dog’s personality and your lifestyle. No punishment, no gimmicks—just clear communication, smart strategies, and a whole lot of support.

Let’s turn the chaos into calm—together! Click a link below to get started…

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Meet Your Trainer

Michelle is a professional certified dog trainer & behavior consultant, and certified exotic animal trainer with over a decade of experience training multiple species. Her work with exotic pets and their people gives her a unique perspective on pet owners' challenges with their dogs and how to resolve them.

Michelle’s approach to behavior change is based on positive reinforcement principles and integrates seamlessly into everyday life. Thus, you don’t have to set aside hours a day to train your dog or resort to intimidation tactics or harmful equipment to get the behaviors you want.

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