As a passionate dog lover since a young age, Colleen decided to leave a long sales and marketing career behind to dedicate her life to working with dogs. Upon graduating from Christine Dahl’s Northwest School of Canine Studies in 2016 she became a Certified (CCS) trainer and behavior specialist. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), and is constantly keeping up with the newest development in canine training and studies regarding dog psychology and behavior.

Colleen tailors each training session to suit each owner and dog. Her techniques are unique and flexible as no dogs are alike.

She currently resides in Bellevue with her boxer mix, Westley, and two cats, Simba & Nala. Westley accompanies her on many outdoor adventures, and makes certain she’s up to par on her training skills. She is also mother to two grown children that also reside in the Seattle area.

Colleen is on the trainer list at Seattle Humane Society, where she has previously taught group classes. She offers an array of services including private training, day training, board & trains, and specific training for puppies.