Find common ground with your best friend
Compassionate, force-free training and behavior solutions that meet you exactly where you are.
Compassionate, force-free training and behavior solutions that meet you exactly where you are.
At Common Ground Animal Behavior & Training, we believe that learning should be a joyful experience for both ends of the leash. Whether you're navigating the early days of puppyhood or working through complex behavioral challenges, you don't have to do it alone.
Using modern, science-based methods rooted in enrichment, we focus on understanding your pet's behavior, addressing the root cause, and setting you both up for long-term success and stability.
Choose the path that fits your lifestyle and your dog's needs.
An intensive program where I do the heavy lifting to build reliable behaviors. Perfect for busy pet parents.
Learn moreStart with a comprehensive behavior consultation, or commit to a package to dive in head first. We work together as a team.
Learn moreA fantastic, economical option. Sometimes the preference for animals who have separation anxiety or stranger danger.
Learn moreEvery dog is unique, and so is every family. Book a free inquiry call to discuss your specific goals and challenges.
Book Your Inquiry CallReal stories from real families we've worked with.
Claire is the absolute best! Her experience and passion for dog training was evident from the moment she started training my pup when she was 4 months old. She tailored her training program specifically for my dog's needs and has been continually accessible and supportive. My dog was really transformed with Claire's help.
What really sets Claire apart is her patience and dedication. She took the time to explain each training technique so that I could continue the program on my own successfully. Additionally, my dog absolutely LOVES Claire and was so excited to spend time with her. I wholeheartedly recommend Claire to anyone looking for a skilled, compassionate dog trainer who gets results and genuinely cares for you and your dog.
— Ellen N.
If you love your pup and your own sanity, work with Claire. She has been an absolutely stellar trainer, teaching both us and the dog simultaneously which has helped us develop an understanding of our pup and our bond with her. Claire's insights have always been spot on, and her flexibility with scheduling has made the whole experience a breeze. We cannot recommend her nearly enough!
— Monica C.
Claire has been training our Pomeranian puppy Bruno since he was 4 months old! He was very skittish and afraid. He wouldn't go outside, or even in some rooms of our home. Claire worked with him and us to get him to become a brave boy! She also taught him his basic and complex training. She is patient, loving, and encouraging to Bruno. He's always very excited to see her!
— Stephanie R.