Positive-reinforcement dog trainer and behavior consultant.
I use effective, safe, humane, science-based methods and force-free training that you and your dog can feel good about. Help is on the way!
The Happy Holidays Package is here!
It's time for The Happy Holidays Package! Available once a year, this special package of three private virtual sessions via Zoom is on sale through 12/24 and is a great deal! (If you’re a new client, this package is a 25% savings!) The sessions are good through June 2025 and are the perfect way to move toward goals with your dog. A gorgeous gift for you or someone you love! * IMPORTANT NOTE * I offer a limited quantity of these packages to ensure my schedule can accommodate everyone. If you’re interested, please order right away!
These are a few ways clients used The Happy Holidays Package:
Life skills (sit, down, stay)
Coming when called
Housetraining
Crate training
Loose-leash walking
"Polite" greetings
Canine adolescence
Fear and aggression
Enrichment and games
Dog-cat relationships
Dog-dog relationships
Grieving a beloved dog
I believe in you and your dog and know you're doing your best with your current information.
Dog training is unregulated. Transparency is essential to building trust! You are always welcome to ask questions about me, my education, and any proposed training methods during our sessions.
Lizzy inspired me to write my first-ever Google review, she’s been that amazing! Lizzy is a warm, patient, and knowledgeable dog trainer, and I’ve learned so much in her private lessons and two group classes, Recall for a Meatball and Triumphant Teens. Astro, my 8-month-old Toller, and I have greatly benefited from her empathetic and organized approach to training (having recorded lessons and class notes that she sends makes learning that much easier), and when Astro was in the hospital she also went above and beyond to check in and provide me with any support I needed. It’s also worth emphasizing that although Astro and I are based in Washington, DC, and Lizzy has helped me find good local trainers, I still make use of her remote services because of how much I value her expertise. In short, she’s been a wonderful trainer for me and Astro, and I have no doubt she will be for your dog, too!
– Haldor & Astro
Two Ways We Can Work Together
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One-on-One Sessions
I offer supportive sessions where you can work with me and your dog! These are 1-on-1 and always start with an initial consultation via Zoom. Reach out to learn more!
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Classes
Are you looking for live online classes? Try the highly-rated Recall for a Meatball or Triumphant Teens to get the help you need from the comfort of your own home.
Our pre-adoption meeting was one of the most helpful resources when we decided to rescue our pup. Lizzy was so helpful in giving us tips on how to adjust to a new dog in our home, how to make our new dog comfortable, and ease any anxieties we were feeling regarding breed, training, temperament, etc. We felt so prepared and supported from day one that it was a no-brainer to enroll in her ‘Recall for a Meatball’ class, too!
In Recall for Meatball, Lizzy brings you through a thoroughly researched step by step process on teaching your dog emergency recall and emphasizes that each dog learns at their own pace. She proves this process by teaching her own dogs a new recall word and shares videos of those sessions! In addition to her clear and helpful teachings and demonstrations, she fosters a class environment where you can be open and honest with any struggles you’re facing in your training. Throughout the class, it’s abundantly clear that not only is Lizzy knowledgeable and well educated, but she is deeply passionate about dogs and their well being.
I can’t recommend Lizzy enough - if you’re thinking about taking a class or booking a session, THIS IS YOUR SIGN!!
– Abigail & hank
How I Can Help You And Your Dog
Below are areas of dog behavior and training where I’ve successfully helped clients and their dogs.
Aggression toward dogs
Aggression toward people
Fears and phobias
Reactivity
Resource guarding
Puppy training
“Teen” dog challenges
Life skills and “manners”
Recall (coming when called)
Housetraining issues
Choosing a dog
Barking and jumping
Low-stress vet visits
Enrichment
Supporting a senior dog
“Lizzy has been bringing light and compassion into Leo’s life (and ours) since he was three months old. Her expansive knowledge of dogs and dog behavior, from puppyhood into adolescence and beyond, is based not only on science and common sense but also on respect and love for each individual dog. She’s taken Leo through all the basics, helped us cope with reactivity and challenging walks, and shown us how to make training a game all the way. And most of all, she is a calm and kind presence, always ready to answer a question and offer reassurance. After a session with her, Leo stands at the fence and cries as his favorite person in the world drives away. Trainer. For. Life. Thank you, Lizzy, with so much love!”
– Laurie & Leo
Who Are The Good Dog People?
They encompass trusted trainers, rescues, shelters, manufacturers of humane training equipment and supplies, veterinarians, groomers, dog walkers, pet sitters, boarding facilities, advocacy groups, and educational programs like my alma mater, The Academy for Dog Trainers.
“We work with Lizzy in individual virtual sessions and are currently taking her virtual Recall for a Meatball class. Lizzy has been the glue that has helped keep me, my husband, and our pup on the same page. She has helped us make sense of behaviors and situations that have been initially hard to understand, and she has translated the science behind dog (and parent!) behavior and training into goals and plans that we can grasp and implement. We come away from every session feeling better about ourselves and our pup. Lizzy also helped us navigate the sudden loss of our first pup with such deep compassion, and was instrumental in our readiness and ability to adopt again. Anyone who is fortunate enough to work with Lizzy will benefit from her expertise, experience, outstanding character, and boundless love of all things DOG!”
– Colleen, bob & dodger
Available Classes
There are two highly-rated, fun, supportive, live online classes for you to enroll in!
Recall for a Meatball
Recall (coming when called) is an essential life skill with safety implications. If your dog doesn’t come when you call, or worse, they run away, this course is for you! Recall for a Meatball supports you and your dog with fun, effective, and humane step-by-step training plans for all skill levels. Imagine greater freedom and comfort in your life with your dog!
Triumphant Teens
Adolescent dogs can be challenging! If you're struggling with your "teen" dog's behavior — the bad decisions they make, the training they seem to have forgotten — this course is for you! Triumphant Teens supports you and your dog with management, training, enrichment, and exercise strategies for living your best life together during this phase.
About Lizzy + Her Approach
I vow to use efficient, force-free, Fear Free methods in our work together. I will respect your time and financial investment. It would be unethical for me to make promises about outcomes regarding animal behavior, but I am all about honoring your goals!
I'll bring compassion, patience, knowledge, and kindness to every session—maybe a few laughs, too! Also, bags of chicken, cheese, or turkey.
