Julie
Trainer & Owner
I am passionate about helping dog owners have the most rewarding experience possible with their dog. Training hundreds of dogs over my lifetime as well as owning pets and competitive show and field trial champions has provided the broad base of knowledge that I bring to every single client I work with. Twenty+ years of dog breeding experience has helped me gain an invaluable depth of understanding of what it takes to nurture a healthy well-balanced dog. My breeding expertise has been recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) which awarded me the Breeder of Merit status in 2018. My passion for dogs plus my experience with them has created two very successful businesses in the dog care industry, Paws In Time Pet Resort and Lifestyle Dog Training. My staff and I are honored to provide exemplary dog care services to hundreds of dog owners. Together we are making a difference, one dog at a time.
Testimonials
— Amber M.
” Before I did in-home training with Julie my dog was hard to handle and had virtually no manners. I’m so happy I chose to bring her on as his trainer as she has improved his behavior ten-fold. He loves practicing and looks forward to our sessions every day. I see his improvements daily and people in my life have not only noticed as well but complimented me on how much better he’s is doing. I’m looking forward to continuing our training with Julie and am thankful for her help. “
— Marna R.
” My 8 month old Chocolate Lab and I just completed our first group class with Julie. Julie is a true professional and really knows her stuff. I was very skeptical about “clicker” training and now I am sold. We are going to take the Intermediate Class next and cannot wait. Thanks Julie! “
— Robin R.
” My Lab puppy loved the Beginner/Puppy Class. Julie and her staff are wonderful and provide very clear directions and guidance to help train your puppy. My dog loved it because the class starts and ends with dog socialization through playtime. I am signing Luna up for the Intermediate Class next. Do yourself and your puppy a favor and sign up for this class. “
— Sarah J.
” My dogs were obese (not big boned, not curvy as I often retorted when comments were made). I wasn’t sure what to do, I had tried numerous things on my own to get their weight down. Julie offered a solution. I sent my dogs to her. For two months this summer (I missed them terribly and it was tough), Julie and her team retrained my dogs and most importantly retrained me. As of yesterday, my Jack Russell has lost 20 lbs and my Pug 12 lbs. They have more energy and are happier. I still send them at least once a week to daycare and closely follow the program outlined by Julie (which includes a daily run on the treadmill). I am so thankful to Julie and her team. I have my playful dogs back and I am sure I have added years to their lives. “
— Jeff H.
” Julie helped us train our Flat Coated Retriever pup. The results were outstanding. She not only worked with our dog but more importantly worked with us to help us better understand our role in training and how to reinforce positive behavior in our dog. I highly recommend Lifestyle Dog Training. “
— Becky D.
” Baxter went through training with Julie and Mark when he was a puppy. They do an awesome job working with the dogs and training them in the manner of the lifestyle they are going to be living. We were new to dog ownership as a family and they helped train us on how to keep up the training and work on our own too. If we were to get another puppy (not yet, though), we would definitely use them again!!
People always compliment us on how well behaved Baxter is. Thank you Julie! “