Today’s marvelous professional was found on Andrea Huelsenbeck’s lovey weekly feature Creative Juice. Go give her some love!

Dog behaviorist and author Freya V. Locke is an expert on the subject of training dogs. There are certainly plenty of those out there, but what struck me about Locke is that she focuses on ONLY positive reinforcement, thereby deepening your connection with your pooch while training them to avoid bad behaviors. Her force-free methods are geared to always making sure the dog is comfortable, and by all accounts, she gets great results.

“I believe wholly in my Fun Not Fear® philosophy and ethics, and you will never see me recommend anything your dog will find aversive. We celebrate the bond between humans and dogs. We do it through positive reinforcement, empathy, and fun. We’re not just teaching dogs. We are building a community. In it, every dog has the chance to thrive in a loving, fear-free place.”

– About Freya V. Locke

You can read Locke’s blog and learn more about her methods on her website and on Facebook.