My love for dogs started with my childhood adventure buddy, Boscoe, an incredible collie who shared all of my outdoor escapades. All I ever wished for was to truly talk to him. Then came Hershey, our spirited dachshund, who got my family into dog training at a local PetSmart. It was there that I discovered something magical—I could talk to dogs, and more importantly, they could talk back in their own way!

That early spark led me down a lifelong path of understanding and connecting with dogs. My mom and I began fostering and rescuing dachshunds, and at 20, I adopted my first dog, Lucy, a Doberman Great Pyrenees mix. Lucy had her share of behavioral challenges, which fueled my passion for learning everything I could about dog training. I dove headfirst into books, videos, and hands-on experiences, determined to help her and other dogs like her.

My journey became a career when I joined PetSmart as a trainer, quickly becoming one of their top-selling trainers in just six months. From there, I honed my skills at Dog Boy's Dog Ranch in Pflugerville, where I had the privilege of working with dogs of all temperaments and sizes until their closure in 2022. I then served as a lead trainer at Zoom Room and earned my certification through an amazing nonprofit training facility, Every Dog Behavior and Training.

Now, having moved away from Austin, I’m thrilled to bring my years of experience and passion for canine communication to families and their furry companions. My goal is to bridge the gap between humans and dogs, helping you understand each other better and build a stronger bond.

Let’s embark on this adventure together—because life is always better with a happy, well-understood pup by your side!

-Rachelle Trafton CPDT-KA