“We adopted an 8-week old puppy from a local rescue and when she was 12 weeks of age, she started displaying aggressive behavior, snarling and snapping, in particular towards my husband. In very easy to understand terms, Maya explained why our dog was behaving this way and what our dog needed from us so she could be the best and happiest pup she can be. After only one session, we had concrete and effective tools to build our confidence as leaders and, in turn, our dog’s trust in us. And the results have been life-changing. Not only is our dog no longer reacting to people and other dogs on walks and hikes, we can take her everywhere we go—to cafés and restaurants, stores and the farmer’s market. She is also calmer, responsive, and engaged. 

Everything Maya does, she does with love and respect, meeting us where we’re at with no judgment and complete honesty.”

“I always believed I knew enough about relating to dogs until we adopted an older puppy from a shelter and found ourselves needing professional help in dealing with some unfamiliar behavior. With her wealth of knowledge and passion, Maya provides a supportive link between us humans and our dogs with clear communication, fostering a mutually respectful relationship between us and our pups. She offers a window into "what makes sense to dogs!” Through Maya’s guidance, I’ve learned who my dog is, how he views his place in the world and within a social pack. I can't say enough good things about Maya and the support she’s given us…but the real testimony comes directly from my dog Banjo, who excitedly trots out the door when Maya arrives, then returns home later happy and relaxed."

“Maya is one of a kind. She spends quality time working with each family modeling how to help get desired behaviors from their dog. The walks and socials are incredibly valuable for a family with busy schedules and allow the dog the much-needed time to safely connect with other dogs and get exercise, all under her experienced watchful eye. My once naughty dog is the most well-behaved dog in the neighborhood. He knows when it's “Maya Day” and waits by the door for her.”

“We met Maya a few months after adopting our dog Mateo 2 and a half years ago.  He was having reactivity on leash and struggling to form a strong bond with my daughter and other family members.  Maya has been an absolute God-send.  She has helped us to form such a strong relationship with Mateo and has taught us how to truly understand and communicate clearly with him and other dogs as well.  Maya is amazing at empowering people to be a pack leader with their dog and her training lasts because she helps you build a relationship with your dog rather than just using reinforcers or other techniques that don't get at the root of the issue.  Maya also is amazing with handling dogs herself and her dog pack walks and social groups are a safe space where Mateo can have the company of his doggie peers and practice his good manners.  Maya's classes are the best investment of time and money I have spent as a dog owner.  The philosophy and techniques are well explained and the classes include taking the dogs as a pack out into the real world with support from the instructors.  Watching the dogs and their owners transform from week to week was amazing. We are so thankful to Maya for all her heartfelt dedication to dogs and their families!”

“My husband and I have been longtime fans and clients of Maya. She is one of the most compassionate, intuitive, and keen people I have come across in this life. She has been walking and caring for our two rescue pups for almost 5 years and there is no one we trust more. Both of our dogs come from rough backgrounds and present very unique challenges. Through weekly pack walks, advice, and more recently her new leash course, she has significantly helped us find a balance for our dogs and our little family. She has unparalleled knowledge on behavior, leash skills, and training in order to create a calmer mindset for the dog. On top of everything she is professional and tactful. I can’t imagine where we’d be without her!”

“My dog Quentin has been a part of Maya's pack program for over a year.  I was looking for someone to guide my fur baby and me through puppyhood so he could be my shadow, going to a range of different environments and feel safe and confident.  Maya's pack delivered on that dream.  Not only does Quentin get lots of exercise, mental stimulation, and playtime with the pack, he also gets the experience of what it feels like to be led by a compassionate and clear leader.  After developing so much trust in Maya and her approach, Quentin and I took her six-week class.  We both got more in-depth instruction on improving our relationship and communication.  My dog's confidence, his ability to regulate his boundless enthusiasm for new people, dogs, and experiences, and his sense of safety as me as his leader and Dad is all thanks to Maya's guidance.  Maya's influence in my fur baby's life has been invaluable, and I cannot recommend her enough.”