Imagine this.
You clip on the leash and feel calm. Not that familiar knot in your stomach. Just calm. Your dog walks beside you, maybe not perfect, but manageable. Another dog passes. You both keep moving. No scene, no embarrassment, just a normal walk.
Friends come over and your dog greets them like a civilized member of the family. You actually enjoy having people in your home again.
You finally have the dog you imagined when you brought them home. That is what Odyssey is built to create.
Who Odyssey is for, and who it isn’t
Walks became something you dread. You’ve tried the harnesses, the YouTube rabbit holes, maybe another trainer or two, and nothing stuck. Your dog is stressed, you’re exhausted, and you’re starting to wonder if they’re just broken. They’re not. They need the right approach, and someone willing to do the heavy lifting with you. If the problem shows up mainly on walks, start with our leash reactivity training.
- ✓Your dog lunges, barks, or panics around dogs, people, or the world in general
- ✓You adopted a rescue who came with baggage nobody warned you about
- ✓There’s a bite history, or you’re afraid there’s one coming
- ✓You want the most support I offer: I work your dog directly first, then coach you to carry it
- ✕Your dog just needs manners and foundations, not behavior work. That’s Ascent
- ✕Your dog is under a year old. Start with puppy training, where the first-year programs live
- ✕You’re looking for a board and train. Your dog sleeps in their own bed every night, and the training happens in your real life
Most people aren’t. Describe what your dog actually does and I’ll tell you which program fits, or tell you honestly that none of them do.
What’s included
In the first phase I work your dog directly, including solo field trips where I take them into the real world for the precise, well-timed reps that move behavior fastest.
We define Anywhere Ready for your dog in week one: the specific distances, thresholds, and real situations we’re working toward. You always know exactly where you stand.
Private coaching where you learn exactly what I’m doing and why, until you can run the system without me. Support between sessions the whole way.
Two tune-up sessions every year, a deeper enrichment plan built for your dog, and text or call access any time, for the life of your dog. A trainer in your corner. Forever.
That text-and-call access starts before you hire me, not after. Call (321) 209-0504 or send a text with any question about how this works.
How it works, phase by phase
I do the heavy lifting through trainer-handled sessions and solo field trips. Your dog sleeps at home every night, and you watch progress happen in real time.
Now we bring you in. Private coaching where you learn exactly what I’m doing and why. By the end of this phase, you can run the system yourself.
Your neighborhood, your backyard, the parks and pet-friendly spots around Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Viera. The skills work everywhere, not just in training.
You’re on your own, but I’m not disappearing. Two tune-up sessions every year, and you can text or call any time, for the life of your dog.
Behavior work is not linear. Progress is measured against your dog’s written goals, not somebody else’s dog.
Wondering what this would look like for your dog specifically? Text me the details.
Reactive and challenging dogs, turned around for good
“I wasn’t sure online training would work with my 10 month old Husky. Dallas was jumping on everyone, would not come when called, and took food right out of the kids’ hands. It actually did work. He listens now, he’s way calmer around the kids, and I feel confident handling him instead of stressed all the time.”
“My 6 year old rescue Aussiedoodle pulled like a freight train, so walks were something I dreaded. From our first meeting with Tonya, I knew he’d be in good hands. We set clear goals and she supported me in between sessions, so I never felt alone. Now I walk Maverick with ease, and he’s more relaxed, confident, and happier.”
“Tonya did a fantastic job creating a custom guide for Bella. She was incredibly understanding of Bella’s reactivity and gave us excellent strategies for managing her anxiety. She treated Bella with such kindness, and her instructions were clear and easy to follow. I’m looking forward to booking more lessons in the future.”
You put in the work, I put in the work
I lift first, then hand it to you. Show up for the transfer phase, do the practice, follow the plan we build together. If your dog isn’t hitting the Anywhere Ready goals we wrote in week one, here is exactly what happens, in order.
We keep going at no charge for a full week, with simplified homework and daily check-ins from me. Sometimes the plan needs to get smaller and the support needs to get closer.
A dedicated one-on-one session on exactly what isn’t sticking. New angle, hands-on help, same destination.
Completed both and still not there? Ask for your money back and you’ll get it. No hoops, no hard feelings.
Frequently asked
My dog has a bite history. Can you help?+
Bite-history dogs are a large part of what I do in Odyssey. The free evaluation is where we figure out if we’re the right team. If your situation is outside my scope, I’ll point you to the right help. Either way, you leave with a real next step.
If you would rather not put this in writing on a booking form, call me at (321) 209-0504. I have heard it before and I am not going to judge you for it.
Will my dog be cured of reactivity?+
I won’t promise a cure, and you should be suspicious of anyone who does. What I promise is written, measurable goals: the walk you can enjoy, the guests you can host, the thresholds that hold, and the skills to maintain them yourself. And a guarantee with real teeth behind it. Most dogs go much further than their owners believed possible.
Is this a board and train?+
No. Your dog sleeps in their own bed every night. I handle sessions and solo field trips during the day in the first phase, then transfer everything to you. Behavior trained in your real life is behavior that holds up in your real life.
What happens after the six weeks?+
You keep me. Odyssey includes aftercare for the life of your dog: two tune-up sessions every year, and text or call access any time something comes up. Behavior work is never truly finished, and the dogs that hold their progress are the ones whose owners have somebody to call in year three.
What training methods do you use?+
Balanced and evidence-based. Positive reinforcement is the foundation, paired with clear communication and fair, proportional accountability once your dog knows the rules. Whenever a dog has play drive, I train through play as much as I can, because a dog who learns to respond to you in a high arousal state of mind is a dog who can respond when it matters most. Either way, your dog learns boundaries and a clear, simple communication system.
Where do you train, and do you work virtually?+
In person across Melbourne, Palm Bay, Viera, and all of Brevard County, Florida. I also work virtually, and for some dogs video is actually better, especially anxiety and aggression cases where a stranger in your home is the exact trigger we’re managing. The free evaluation will tell you honestly which format fits.
Question that isn’t here? Call (321) 209-0504 or text me. You are not signing up for anything by asking.
Ready to start?
The free evaluation is a real conversation about your dog, what’s been happening, and whether Odyssey is the right fit. No pressure, no scripts.
Book a Free EvaluationJust ask me a question first.
Booking an appointment is a big step when you are not even sure your dog is fixable. Tell me what is happening and I will tell you what I think, whether or not you ever hire me.
Serving Melbourne, Palm Bay, Viera, and all of Brevard County, Florida. Virtual training worldwide.
Start with the free field guide.
The Reactive Dog Field Guide explains what is actually happening when your dog reacts, and gives you three things you can try on your very next walk. It is the same starting point I hand clients in week one.
Want the longer version first? Read how leash reactivity training works.
Or skip the form entirely and call (321) 209-0504.