Through years of experience at animal shelters, Tamara developed a passion for working with dogs. Tamara then began the journey to train her own challenging dog and started a dog walking company specializing in dogs with fear, anxiety, and aggression. To delve deeper into animal behavior and behavior modification, she enrolled in the Karen Pryor Professional Dog Training Academy, Susan Friedman’s On Living and Learning with Animals, and Michael Shikashio’s Dogs with Aggression. Tamara learned to use science and fear free training methods to teach, play, and bond with the dogs as well as work with their humans. Tamara continues to study animal behavior so she can stay up to date on the latest techniques and research. Tamara's fun and patient teaching style allows for adults and children alike to excel at training their furry family members. She can be found with a dog at her side running or hiking the local trails, walking the neighborhoods, or exploring the East Bay.