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At Zen Canine, we understand that behavioral dog training goes beyond just teaching commands. It’s about fostering calmer homes, building stronger relationships, and establishing practical routines that enable both dogs and their families to thrive together.
Recognizing that every dog and household is unique, we offer tailored dog training plans designed around your family’s goals, lifestyle, and everyday challenges. Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, addressing unwanted behaviors, or seeking to enhance communication with your dog, we provide clear, compassionate guidance rooted in positive reinforcement training that can be applied in real-life situations.
Successful behavioral dog training should feel practical, supportive, and sustainable. We help you understand what your dog needs, communicate more clearly, and build consistent habits that extend beyond the training session with our tailored dog training plans.
Our focus isn’t on perfection; it’s on progress that enhances daily life for everyone in your home.
When you work with Zen Canine, you can expect:
Personalized training based on your dog and household, incorporating positive reinforcement training strategies that fit seamlessly into everyday routines.
Clear, consistent guidance in a calm and supportive learning environment.
Training that strengthens the bond between you and your dog.

As the Owner and Dog Training Trainer/Coach at Zen Canine, I’m passionate about helping families build stronger relationships with their dogs through practical, real-life training. I understand that every family has different goals, routines, and challenges, and I look forward to learning about yours. My hope is that you’ll leave our con
As the Owner and Dog Training Trainer/Coach at Zen Canine, I’m passionate about helping families build stronger relationships with their dogs through practical, real-life training. I understand that every family has different goals, routines, and challenges, and I look forward to learning about yours. My hope is that you’ll leave our consultation feeling encouraged, supported, and excited about what’s possible for you and your dog.

As the Co - Owner and Dog Trainer at Zen Canine, I use keen observation skills and an understanding of canine body language to guide each dog’s training. By recognizing what a dog is communicating, I can help build confidence and create practical strategies for problem behaviors in both puppies and adult dogs.
My background in scent work a
As the Co - Owner and Dog Trainer at Zen Canine, I use keen observation skills and an understanding of canine body language to guide each dog’s training. By recognizing what a dog is communicating, I can help build confidence and create practical strategies for problem behaviors in both puppies and adult dogs.
My background in scent work and tracking has strengthened my ability to notice subtle changes in a dog’s behavior and understand how they process their environment. I also enjoy using scent-based activities to build confidence, provide enrichment, and help dogs experience success.
I’m passionate about helping families take the good manners they’ve developed at home into real-life community settings so they can feel more confident and successful wherever they go together.

As a Trainer at Zen Canine, I’m passionate about helping dogs and their families create calmer homes, stronger connections, and routines that work in everyday life. One of my favorite parts of training is seeing the moment a new skill finally “clicks” for a dog and their person. I look forward to learning about your family’s goals and sup
As a Trainer at Zen Canine, I’m passionate about helping dogs and their families create calmer homes, stronger connections, and routines that work in everyday life. One of my favorite parts of training is seeing the moment a new skill finally “clicks” for a dog and their person. I look forward to learning about your family’s goals and supporting you with practical, consistent guidance so you can feel more confident and connected with your dog.

At Zen Canine, we understand that behavioral dog training goes beyond just teaching commands. It’s about fostering calmer homes, building stronger relationships, and establishing practical routines that enable both dogs and their families to thrive together.
Recognizing that every dog and household is unique, we offer tailored dog training plans designed around your family’s goals, lifestyle, and everyday challenges. Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, addressing unwanted behaviors, or seeking to enhance communication with your dog, we provide clear, compassionate guidance rooted in positive reinforcement training that can be applied in real-life situations.
Prefer to meet in person?
Zen Canine offers limited local Dog & Family Coaching appointments in the Altoona and Des Moines area, subject to availability and service location.
Zen Canine | Altoona, IA
Proudly serving families throughout the Des Moines metro, including Ankeny, Altoona, Johnston, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, and surrounding communities.
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