Julie Davis, CPDT-KA, is a professional motivational dog trainer based in Gilbert, Arizona. She focuses on positive-based dog training methods and is a certified dog trainer, having received her professional dog training certificate (CPT) from AZ Dog Smart Academy.
She is also an AKC CGC Evaluator and a partner with See Ash Go Dog Training and Soldiers Best Friend. Julie is certified in dog first aid and CPR. She serves the areas of Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, and Queen Creek in Arizona, and is fluent in English.
Although she graduated from AZ Dog Smart Academy in 2020, Julie’s career with animals began at a young age, participating in 4H with her collie, Pepper. She then became a puppy raiser for a local guide dog school in Ohio, and was later hired as a guide dog apprentice trainer.
Julie’s experiences also include working as a nationally certified veterinary technician, training thoroughbred racehorses in Ohio and Kentucky, being part of a therapy team with her black lab Fenton, and serving as an assistant manager at small and large animal veterinary clinics in Georgia and Wyoming.
With a passion for fostering better relationships between dogs and their owners, Julie employs positive training approaches based in science. She offers a wealth of knowledge and skill to her clients, aiming to help them and their dogs grow and learn together.
Julie is enthusiastic about partnering with families and their pets on their dog training journey, ultimately helping them reduce stress and enjoy their time with their dogs.


