
09/12/2025
🐾 Meet the Team Behind Charlotte’s Corner 🐾
When it comes to working with animals, especially dogs - there are many knowledgeable people in veterinary care, animal welfare, interventions, and training. But if I’ve learned anything in my years of working in special education, it’s that sometimes peer models or “peer teachers” can help animals (and children) learn quicker. Skills are often easier to pick up when they’re shown by someone relatable.
That’s why Charlotte’s Corner isn’t just me, it’s also guided by the dogs who’ve been my best teachers.
✨ Charlotte is the heart of it all. Charlotte’s Corner Behavior Consulting is named for her, because her steady, calm, and nurturing personality has been a source of guidance for countless fosters and shelter dogs over her lifetime.
✨ Levi, even in his young age, has become a rock-solid model for play, manners, and confidence.
✨ Layla, now a permanent member of our crew, brings her own lessons of resilience and quiet leadership to the mix.
In the past, I’ve always used my dogs as primary teachers when working on socialization and behavioral intervention goals. One of my all-time favorites was Mikey.... and if you’ve been around long enough, you’ll remember all 110 pounds of him, usually sporting a tie. 🐶💼 There was no other dog like him and he is a story in itself for another time. 💗
Dog-to-dog evaluations, shaping play styles & intensity, modeling safe behaviors, and assisting with human interactions are just some of the “jobs” my team dogs take on. With a strong rapport and relationship, they show me - and the dogs we work with - exactly where a dog is at and what they’re ready for.
💡 Charlotte’s Corner Behavior Consulting isn’t just me training your dog. It’s a team effort. So if you see Charlotte, Levi, or Layla alongside me in a private session or group class, know they’re here to guide, model, and cheer your dog on too. 🐾💕