I am an Atlas Certified Trainer with extensive hands-on experience raising six puppies for a major nonprofit guide and service dog organization in Southwest Florida. Through this work, I have supported early socialization, foundational obedience and exposure to a wide range of environments. I am also an Alliance of Therapy Dogs handler with my Labrador, Georgie, and together we volunteer regularly in the community. Over the past three years, I have logged more than 1,500 hours volunteering alongside Guide Dog Mobility Instructors (GDMIs) and Service Dog Instructors, gaining deep insight into task training, public-access readiness, and client support. My goal is to help each team build confidence, and a strong working partnership.