Learn with me. Grow your skills. Build confidence in your work.

Working as a trainer means supporting dogs and people with care, clarity, and thoughtful structure. If you want to deepen your skill set, strengthen your mechanics, or understand how to build training plans that clients actually follow, mentorship may be a good fit for you. This page outlines the ways trainers can shadow, learn, and work with me. Whether you are just getting started or refining your professional approach, you are welcome here.

Mentorship Programs

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How Mentorship Works

Mentorship with me focuses on three core areas.

Client centered training

How to support humans as much as their dogs.
How to structure sessions so clients feel capable and successful.
How to communicate training plans in a way people can understand and use.

Behaviour and skill application

How to choose the right exercises for the right moment.
How to break down mechanics so learners succeed.
How to support dogs who struggle with reactivity or fear based behaviours.

Professional growth

How to design training plans and systems that are sustainable for you.
How to build confidence and clarity in your role.
How to create a client experience that feels grounded and supportive.

What to Expect

You will receive practical guidance, clear explanations, and supportive feedback.
Client privacy and welfare always come first, and shadowing is only offered when appropriate.

Mentorship Options Overview

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  • Single Shadowing Session (Free):
    Offered when it supports the client experience and when you can help capture videos or assist with simple setup tasks.
    Quiet observation is expected. A few questions during natural breaks are welcome.

  • Shadowing with Debrief: 75 dollars
    Observe a session, then stay afterwards for a 20 minute Q and A where I break down decisions, exercise selection, and client coaching strategies.

  • One to One Mentorship Session

    This is a focused learning session tailored to your goals as a trainer. Bring cases, questions, mechanics concerns, or client communication challenges.

    Investment: 125 dollars per session

    Available virtually or in person.

  • Mentorship Package

    A structured series designed to help you grow your skills and confidence.
    Includes shadowing, case support, professional development, and skill coaching.

    Package of four sessions: 450 dollars

Who Mentorship Is For

This is a good fit if you want to
• build cleaner mechanical skills
• strengthen your reactivity and behaviour frameworks
• learn to coach clients with clarity
• feel confident choosing and teaching exercises
• create sustainable training systems for your business

New trainers and experienced trainers are welcome.

Ready to get started

Send a message with a short note about what you hope to learn.
I will follow up with options and booking details.

Liz, Fritz and Elfie

If you are reading these reviews, you are most likely looking for a trainer for your beloved pet. I’m going to stop you right now! You have found that person! Steph is absolutely amazing! She started with our little Fritz when he was only nine weeks old. Little did we know that he was a very anxious, timid pup. Steph recognized that right away and guided us in the right direction. Soon enough our little man was a confident and busy pup. We (Fritz & his humans) have learned so much from Steph. More than we imagined. Ask her anything and she has the answer! Her patience and kindness toward our Fritz was so heartwarming and so appreciated. Steph went way beyond our expectations. She is loving and kind and truly passionate about what she does. We are beyond grateful we found Steph. Whether she likes it or not, she is stuck with us now! She has become family. 🤍 Hire Steph. It will be best thing you’ll ever do for your furbaby. I promise!