Meet Cori!

Owner & Head Trainer

I never planned on becoming a dog trainer. At the very first workshop I attended, I even said out loud, “I am not going to be a dog trainer.” But—well, here we are.

It all started when I adopted my dog, Blair. I had this picture in my head of the perfect companion, but what I got was a crash course in reactivity, anxiety, and fear. Blair struggled with reactivity to anything that moved on the walks, resource guarding, fighting with other dogs in the house, and even redirecting on me. I worked with several trainers, but progress was slow and honestly pretty discouraging. I felt stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next.

Everything changed when I connected with a balanced trainer who helped Blair start making real, meaningful progress. That experience opened my eyes and in order to keep making progress—this wasn’t just about changing Blair’s behavior; I had to grow and learn too. In 2022, I dove headfirst into understanding dog behavior, and I haven’t looked back since.

These days, I’m all about continuing to learn—through hands-on workshops, mentorships, and real-life experience. I especially love working with foster and rescue dogs who come with big feelings and even bigger challenges. A lot of the dogs I work with have been overlooked or labeled unadoptable, and I’m passionate about helping them find success, stability, and a shot at a great life.

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  • Method K9 Level 1 Certified Trainer

  • Continuing Education & Workshops

  • International Association of Canine Professionals

  • 6+ Years of Experience in Fostering & Supporting Rescues

Because of Blair Team

  • Rayleigh

    Rayleigh girl is a 9 year old American Staffordshire Terrier and certified sweet as pie. She prefers to spend her days sunbathing and is happy to tag along on whatever adventure we go on. She is my go-to helper dog because she is unbothered by her fellow canines which allows me to safely test how foster and training dogs react when around another dog.

  • Blair

    Blair is a 7 year old American Staffordshire Terrier, Boxer, Rhodesian Ridgeback & Catahoula Leopard Dog mix. And if her name doesn’t give it away, she is the reason for it all. She is high energy, intense, and loves to play. Blair has taught me more than any dog I’ve ever worked with and continues to teach me new things each day. Blair is my spicy helper dog who I graduate dogs to when they pass Rayleigh’s test.

  • Fitz Gerald

    Fitz Gerald is a 13 year old Lynx Point Siamese but prefers to be known as King of the House. Fitz is a very confident cat who loves to sit at the top of his cat tree staring down among the far inferior canine species. Fitz helps me proof dogs for cat friendly homes and provides a suitable distraction for dogs with higher prey drive.