Rashelle is a lifelong dog enthusiast whose background ranges from rescue work, veterinary medical care as a technician, grooming, doggie daycare,  training, and advanced behavior modification. Having worked with a variety of dogs and being an owner of giant breeds herself, she is a confident handler for dogs of all sizes and behavioral capacities. 

Her passion for dogs took a professional turn when she came across an opportunity to train for a well-known pet company and apprentice under a behaviorist. Before that, she volunteered at a Humane Society, where she helped handle a wide range of dogs, including those needing help overcoming significant behavioral issues. 

Building on both opportunities, Rashelle helped an up-and-coming doggie daycare facility in Hawaii, where she designed and implemented her own training program while managing the daycare facility. This provided an amazing deep-dive into dogs’ social behavior and allowed her to become seasoned at reading dog body language. Designing playgroups and maintaining control in a large off-leash environment highlighted the value of assessing body language and intervening effectively. Working in such a social environment has armed her with a robust understanding of dog behavior that has been invaluable in understanding the intricacies of how they communicate. The experience gained at this facility bolstered her view on the role of socialization and how critical it is in canine development and effective training. 

Rashelle is a committed trainer looking forward to bringing her values of regimented exercise, biological fulfillment, training, proper socialization, play, and consistency to encourage strong and well-balanced relationships between dogs and their pet parents.

Having relocated to the area with her family, Rashelle provides at-home dog training to Port Orchard and the surrounding areas.