Certified professional dog trainer, human-canine relationship coach and dog mom to 10-pound Poncho — Founder of Inquisitive Canine, a canine services hub that welcomes learners of all levels to establish a baseline of training or to build on what dogs already know. I believe that training can be a fun way to spend time with your dog and strengthen that lifelong bond. It's also good for those times when you need to take a break from daily stressors, a quick 5- or 10-minute training session is the pawfect way to get your zen on! My sidekick Poncho and I also spend time offering advice on our dog training tips blog, and answering questions through our nationally syndicated Dear Inquisitive Canine column - which offers valuable insight on dog behavior in an entertaining way. Not to be outdone, Poncho authors an advice column of his own, A Pooch's Perspective, on EdHat, Santa Barbara's go-to community news site. When we're not helping our clients, Poncho and I spend time playing and going for walkies. He's also enjoys going on errands with me, running security here at IC HQ's, and being my official food taster.