head trainer, Andrea, enjoying a special moment with her cattle dog, Panda, by the ocean

Hey, it’s Andrea.

Along with my faithful coworkers, Piper, Panda, Stan, and Obi

Training is a lifestyle! I started my coaching method with one goal in mind: to help you and your dog build a better relationship through communication and fulfillment and to see real results. From goals of finding freedom off leash and tuning into that off-switch in your home, to loose-leash walks in town. My goal is to help you enjoy spending time with your dog. My relationship based approach uses an integrative combination of body language, intentional touch, words, and tools to build communication and guidance.

My background in dog psychology and training combined with my personal interest in educating and empowering owners brings together an intuitive style of training that focuses on more than telling your dog what to do, but how to live well with them.

Piper

Head of Treat Division

Panda

Chief Play Officer

Stan, a husky
Obi, a brown and white border collie mix

Stan

Fulfillment Manager

Obi

Operations Manager

Panda, a blue heeler
Piper, brown and white a mixed breed dog

History and Education

Where it all Began

I began working in the animal industry in 2003 as a veterinary assistant. In 2016, I opened Canine Adventures, a dog walking and pet sitting company in the Philadelphia suburbs. My career as a professional dog trainer began in 2018 at Opportunity Barks, where I eventually became the board and train manager. In 2021, I moved to SLC and started Canyons Canine Training!

Memberships

Andrea is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) which is dedicated to setting and improving industry standards for humane training practices used by canines professionals.

IACP logo

Continuing Education

I believe that the best dog trainers are forever students. An ongoing education and understanding of concepts, tool usage, and varying approaches along with hands on experience is something I value highly. Below is a list of workshops, seminars, and shadow programs that I’ve attended since the start of my dog training career.

Brenda Aloff Shadow Program | MI | 2019

Larry Krohn, Jay Jack, Joel Silverman Tour | Irvine, CA | 2021

Brian Agnew Shadow Program | UT | 2022

Brian Agnew Drives Workshop | UT | 2022

Cheri Wulff Lucas Train the Trainer | CA | 2022

Ivan Balabanov Make your Dog Somebody | virtual | 2025

My Coaching Method

Relationship

It all starts by learning how to build a relationship with your dog where they look to you in their day to day.

Communication

Learn to speak dog! It can be hard living in a human world, so bridging the gap in communication through a variety of open approach methods like body language, words, and tools that offer guidance and direction will help your dog tune in.

Fulfillment

To achieve balance in your relationship, finding ways to fulfill your dog through activities you can enjoy together will take your relationship to the next level.

Testimonials

Questions? Let’s chat. Book a free 30 minute phone evaluation to discuss goals and create a strategy that works for you.