Hey there, I’m Mandy — and caring for dogs and cats has been at the heart of my life for over a decade.

Like many pet professionals, my love for animals started early — but it showed up in very specific ways. I never wanted baby dolls. I wanted stuffed animals, plastic figurines, anything with four legs and a personality. When visiting family, I gravitated toward their pets first, often sitting quietly on the floor with them long before joining the rest of the conversation.

Over the years, I’ve shared my life with many dogs & cats, each one shaping the way I see behavior, communication, and connection. That early fascination eventually grew into a career built around understanding dogs and supporting the people who love them.

I started my career in San Francisco, California, first as a dog walker co-running the business with my husband Josh, where I quickly realized that so many of the behaviors I was seeing came down to communication, comfort, and understanding. If I wanted to walk multiple dogs at a time, off leash, I needed to better understand how they learned. That curiosity led me into training and behavior work, and I eventually became a certified trainer and behavior consultant.

Over time, my work naturally expanded beyond care alone. I saw how much pets benefit when their emotional needs, learning history, and environment are truly understood — not just managed. That’s what led me deeper into training and behavior work, helping guardians build calmer, more cooperative lives with their dogs through humane, science & behavior-based methods.

Today, I offer 1:1 Dog Training Coaching, In-Home Pet Sitting and Sit & Train services in McMinnville, Yamhill County, Sherwood and Tigard. Whether you have a shy cat, a sensitive rescue, or a dog who needs a little structure while you’re gone, I provide the kind of care I’d want for my own animals — consistent, compassionate, and completely personalized.