How I Help Families Understand Their Dog’s Behavior
For over 30 years, I’ve helped families understand what’s behind their dog’s behavior and how to respond in ways that actually help.
Professional Credentials
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What Families Come to Me For
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Growling, snapping or biting
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Tension between dogs at home
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Barking or lunging at strangers
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Chaos, jumping, mouthing, ignoring you
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Pacing, whining, shaking, destruction
Most families don’t need more training.
They need clarity about what’s happening and where to start.
"Valeria unraveled everything I was doing wrong... My dog and I share a unique bond that grows stronger every day."
— Bobbie Ann
This bully has stolen my heart. I was ready to give up on “Bilbo Baggins.” She wasn’t housebroken. She chewed everything in sight, jumped on everyone who came through our door, bit ankles, bolted out of the house into the road, pulled on a leash, and never bothered to come when she was called. My husband found Valeria through Google, and the rest is history. The program unraveled everything I was doing wrong, not Billie. I’ve come to think like a dog, not to fulfill my expectations but to share in a unique training opportunity that is understandable, affordable, and easily accessible. This girl has always loved me from the start - it was merely lost in translation until I joined Drop the Leash. My dog and I share a unique bond that grows stronger every day with each learning session. I will forever be grateful to Valeria. You go, Billie girl!
Start With a Free Discovery Call
This is a short, no-pressure call to talk through what’s going on with your dog and what you’re hoping life can look like instead.
I’ll ask a few questions, listen carefully, and help you make sense of what may be contributing to the behavior you’re seeing. By the end of the call, you’ll have clarity about what kind of support makes sense for your family, whether that’s working together or not.
This call isn’t about quick fixes or committing to anything.
It’s a place to get oriented, understand what matters most right now, and decide what comes next.
Optional: Complete the K9 History Form
If you’d like to share more details ahead of time, you’re welcome to fill out my K9 History Form after booking your call.
This helps me understand your dog’s background and makes our conversation more focused, but it’s completely optional.