I work with people who love their pets and who are interested in what’s best for their pets…good nutrition, positive training and alternative health care options.

I provide solutions to:

• Give your dog the best diet for their health and longevity
• Deal with the challenges that come with caring for a dog at different stages of their life
• Care for a pet with a chronic illness and making end of life decisions
• Train your dog, while sprinkling in a little fun and good information
• Give you access to your pet’s perspective on his or her needs and wishes

The path to being an Integrated Pet Specialist started in 2003 when my dog Norman was sick with arthritis and healing from past liver damage. I always had a strong connection with him but spending 2 years healing him from liver disease had created an even stronger bond. When his arthritis got too bad and he had trouble getting up and down stairs and going outside I decided to talk to a Pet Communicator to see if it was time to let him go.

I worked with a Pet Communicator and had the best experience hearing a specific message from Norman to me and then a message for others that came for a book I wrote about healing Norman from liver disease. That experience changed my life and planted the seed for becoming a Pet Communicator myself.

I published my first book in 2003 – Hope for Healing Liver Disease in Your Dog. In 2005 I started doing Liver Disease Consultations with people about their dogs with liver disease. I am so proud that this book and my consultations have now helped thousands of dogs and their pet parents.

In 2012 I finally accepted the calling for being a Pet Communicator and began my training. I’ve been professionally trained and certified as a Pet Communicator and I continue working with and learning from several Master Animal Communicators and Healers. It is a lifelong training program that I will continue to enjoy.

I started by talking to my own pets and then I offered to talk to my friends and families animals. With every conversation I learn more about the craft and I learn more about the beauty and intelligence of our companion animals.

In 2013 while still training and practicing pet communication, I got a job as a Pet Nutrition Specialist and worked in big pet stores. I helped people find the best food for their dogs’ health needs.

I have had an interest in canine nutrition and home-cooked diets since I started cooking for my dog Norman back in 2003. After learning more about commercial diets I decided to take further courses in canine nutrition and diet formulation. I also started using Pet Diet Designer Software to create custom diets for for my own dogs and for dogs with liver disease.

In 2014 I founded the Hope for Healing Dog Resource Center and wrote my second book, “Help Me! My Dog Won’t Eat” after dealing with my own picky dog eater and another sick dog who wouldn’t eat.

In 2015 I completed my training to be a Dog Trainer and worked in large pet store as dog trainer. Working with over 300 dogs and their owners…

In 2016, my skills and passion for animal well-being came together in a new business – Pawtastic Pet Solutions…

Canine Nutrition Training:

I have been feeding home cooked diets for my healthy and sick dogs for 14 years.

I studied canine nutrition at American Council of Animal Naturopathy and other online nutrition training courses for 2 years (species appropriate home-prepared raw and cooked diets).

I have been using the Pet Diet Designer software for 2 years to create custom diets for my own dogs and clients with dogs with liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, IBD, allergies and cancer. (Following NRC guidelines and Small Animal Clinical Nutrition guidelines)

I worked as a pet food representative at pet store for a year. In that position, I learned all the pet food industry jargon and marketing techniques along with their formal pet food industry “nutrition training”.

I worked at big pet store and smaller “natural” pet store for 2 years as Pet Nutrition Specialist. In that position, I completed pet nutrition training (commercial diets) and spoke with pet food representatives from all major brands and learned all their specialties and what each formula is recommended for specific needs.

Dog Training:

I’ve been training my own dogs since the ‘90’s.

I completed a dog trainer instructor program (private certification) and taught group dog training classes at pet store for 2 years. I’ve been doing in-home dog training since 2016. I’ve worked with over 300 dogs and their people.

Animal Communication Training:

In 2012 I began my Animal Communication training. I spent 2 years in professional training classes and I am certified as a Pet Communicator. I continue to work with and learn from several Master Animal Communicators and Healers. It is a lifelong training program that I continue to enjoy.

Pet Coach Training:

I completed Personal and Business Coach Training in 2003.

I have been coaching/consulting with people about their dogs with liver disease since 2005.

I studied animal natropathy at American Council of Animal Naturopathy in 2013.

I participated in professional  training and development courses and education for 6 years with Landmark Education.

I became a Pet Expert on PetCoach.co in 2014.