About So Fetch Dog Training
About Us
At So Fetch Dog Training, I am dedicated to fear free, science-based training methods. This means I do not use aversives such as prongs and e-collars. Studies show that these tools lead to negative behavior fall out and only appear to work by shutting the dog down creating the illusion of a calm dog. Instead, I focus on making training fun for you and your dog. This way your dog will WANT to listen to you!
I am passionate about strengthening the bond between dogs and their guardians by helping you to understand how your dog communicates and what their behavior really means. With over a decade of working with dogs professionally I have experience with every breed/size and behavior.
So Fetch offers in home private lessons for puppy training, general obedience, and behavior modification for aggression, reactivity, fear, or any destructive behaviors. As well as enrichment walks! I'm not like other dog trainers, I'm a cool dog trainer. (movie reference ;)
Make Fetch Happen
Make fetch happen (or make it happen), is just a play on words of a quote from Mean Girls. Basically, I make fetch happen by delivering lifelong results. I know many dog guardians have had bad experiences with unskilled trainers in the past, or maybe your dog listens great for the trainer but not for you. Well look no further, I am here to get you and your dog on track. As much as I love dogs (which is admittingly a little overboard), I care deeply about making life easier for my human clients. I offer trainer support in between lessons to give you everything you need for success. Contact me any time, I am here for you!
Individualized Training Plans
Every dog is unique, which is why So Fetch Dog Training offers individualized training plans that are tailored to meet the specific needs of each dog and their guardian. I enjoy including your family/kids in the training or any other fur babies you may have! I love to think outside the box and make training the most practical for your lifestyle.
Meet Your Trainer
Meet Your Trainer
Hi, I'm Krysta, and I've loved animals since childhood, especially dogs! Currently I have 3 dogs (and 4 cats). My hobbies include dog training, hiking with my dogs, and training my dogs... All jokes aside, spending time with my dogs really is my favorite hobby! I started out in dog training as a balanced trainer (uses aversive training methods) using e-collars and witnessed first-hand dogs' bonds with their guardians being damaged, and saw new behavioral issues arise. Which is why I'm now dedicated to fear free training that promotes a joyful learning experience.
Once I made the switch from balanced training to fear free training I was under the mentorship of someone who is still my close friend today and who now trains falcons and educates the public on predatory birds as well as reptiles. (I love visiting her home and being surrounded by so many cool animals!) And guess what? She uses positive reinforcement methods to train and care for her animals, who some of are not very domesticated. She gave me my start in learning science backed training methods as well as gaining a deeper understanding of behavior.
I have worked in just about every pet industry starting from dog and cat grooming to working as a vet assistant. This gives me an edge and niche understanding of certain aspects of training such as grooming desensitization and desensitizing dogs to veterinary procedures. I also know tons of tricks to make dogs feel more comfortable in those environments. You could say I'm a jack of all trades, master of dog training.
I have a soft spot for rescue dogs and fostered my now foster fail in 2024. I already had 2 other dogs, but I was determined to rehabilitate him and give him a loving home after he gave me a nasty bite while I was working with his rescue. I could see how overstimulated and frustrated he was and just knew I had to get him out of that busy environment. He has been one of my greatest teachers.