How I Help You Understand Your Dog's Behavior
For over 30 years, I’ve helped thousands of dogs and their people with real solutions based on behavior science, enrichment, and practical strategies
NOT obedience drills or one-size-fits-all advice.
Professional Credentials
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Feeling Stuck?
Tried Everything, but Nothing’s Working??
At Drop the Leash, you get simple and effective solutions so
changing your dog's behavior is easy!
Do You Need Help With...
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Growling, snapping or biting
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Tension between dogs at home
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Not wanting to share food, toys, space, even you
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Barking or lunging at strangers
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Chaos: jumping, mouthing, ignoring you
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Anxiety: pacing, whining, shaking, destruction
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Fear: cowering, lacking confidence, shyness
Find clarity about what's happening and where to start.
"Valeria unraveled everything I was doing wrong... My dog and I share a unique bond that grows stronger every day."
— Bobbie Ann
This bully has stolen my heart. I was ready to give up on “Bilbo Baggins.” She wasn’t housebroken. She chewed everything in sight, jumped on everyone who came through our door, bit ankles, bolted out of the house into the road, pulled on a leash, and never bothered to come when she was called. My husband found Valeria through Google, and the rest is history. The program unraveled everything I was doing wrong, not Billie. I’ve come to think like a dog, not to fulfill my expectations but to share in a unique training opportunity that is understandable, affordable, and easily accessible. This girl has always loved me from the start - it was merely lost in translation until I joined Drop the Leash. My dog and I share a unique bond that grows stronger every day with each learning session. I will forever be grateful to Valeria. You go, Billie girl!
Start With A FREE Discovery Call
A Discovery Call is a short, no-pressure call to talk through what's going on with your dog and what you're hoping life can look like instead.
I'll ask a few questions, listen carefully, and help you make sense of what may be contributing to the behavior you're seeing. By the end of the call, you'll have clarity about what kind of support makes sense for you and your dog.
This call isn't about quick fixes or committing to anything.
It's a place to get oriented, understand what matters most right now, and decide what comes next.
Optional: Complete the K9 History Form
If you'd like to share more details before your Discovery Call, please fill out the K9 History Form after booking your call.
This focuses our conversation to make the most use of our time, but it's completely optional.