Hi, I'm Alexis.
Why I train
I believe the best training starts with listening—to dogs, and to the people who love them. Every dog in front of me has a history, a personality, and a pace that's their own. My job is to meet them there, not to force them into a mold.
I love this work because I get to watch dogs and their people find each other again—less frustration, more partnership, more good days.
My approach
Training with me is warm, practical, and shame-free. No dominance games, no one-size-fits-all bootcamp, no judgment for wherever you and your dog are starting from. Just honest support, realistic plans, and skills that hold up in real life.
Every dog is different. Our work is built around your dog's individual needs, history, and pace.
Meet Dolly
Dolly came into my life feral and unsure whether people were safe. Her journey taught me the value of patience, play, consistency, and honoring the dog in front of you—not the dog you wish they would be.
She's the reason Dog Modes exists at all—and she's still very much in charge of quality control on every blue ball we own.
What it is like to work together
Expect real talk, a plan built around your actual dog and your actual life, and a lot of celebrating the small wins along the way. No judgment—just a thoughtful place to start.