Lakota is a behavior specialist offering Legacy Behavior & Life Skills Training for young, over-the-top dogs, canine trauma, puppies, and fear-based aggression. She holds the Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) qualification with IAABC (International Association for Animal Behavior Consultants), and she is a Pro Dog Trainer Certified Concept Trainer and Certified Geek by AbsoluteDogs, LTD.
Lakota is a student of Control Unleashed and has completed the Aggression in Dogs Master Course. She has also finished a 1st-year Puppy Development Course. Lakota is currently pursuing CBATI-KA certification through the Grisha Stewart Academy. As a Lead Trainer and Owner, she emphasizes science-based training that reshapes the canine brain using fun, games, food, toys, and personal attention. Her training philosophy revolves around a holistic approach focused on the individual dog. She believes in educating dog guardians and fostering strong and healthy relationships as the cornerstone to success with dogs.
Lakota offers her services in Clarksville, TN, and virtually through Google Meet. She provides various training options, including home school programs, online mini-courses, and fun challenges. Her approach is tailored to each dog, and she specializes in helping dogs struggling with hyperarousal or stranger danger through virtual sessions. She is an Accredited Dog Trainer with the International Association of Animal Consultants, a concept trainer certified with Absolute Dogs, LTD, and has completed their Geek program.
Lakota is committed to providing dog training solutions and behavior modification, with a focus on studying aggression and staying updated on the latest industry methods. She practices LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive) and is a member of the Shock Free Coalition for Dogs, refraining from using shock collars. Lakota’s approach is relationship-centered, and she focuses on educating her clients to understand, read, and support their dogs when they are struggling.
Specializing in young dogs, canine trauma, and fear-based aggression, she currently resides in Woodlawn, TN, with her Siberian Husky pup, Ana, and her GSD, Eros.
