My experience comes from my time fostering, rescuing, and rehabilitating dogs while volunteering for dog rescues and shelters since 2009, plus training clients’ dogs since 2014. Focusing on feral and fearful dogs, I've honed in on what truly works in transforming fearful and feral dogs into happy, thriving companions. Training alone doesn't equate to trust – especially for dogs who have endured trauma from hoarding situations, abuse, or neglect, or those who were once street dogs or feral roamers. These dogs need more than just commands; they need compassionate guidance and unwavering support to overcome their fears. I am a Certified Relationship-Based Trainer through the Canine Human Relationship Institute and a Certified Dog Trainer through IACP. I am also in a Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive (LIMA) workgroup with the IACP. I integrate the true meaning of the LIMA principle and Cynopraxic training into my work.Julie Hart is a Certified Relationship-Based Trainer (Canine Human Relationship Institute) and Certified Dog Trainer (IACP) with extensive experience in rehabilitating fearful and feral dogs. With a background in volunteering with dog rescues since 2009 and professional dog training since 2014, Julie has dedicated her life to helping dogs thrive. She is the president of Friends of San Miguel County Animals, a volunteer non-profit benefiting underserved animals in New Mexico. She has worked extensively with the fearful and feral dog population in New Mexico shelters, imparting her expertise by training others in dog rescue rehabilitation, and offering assistance to clients who once believed their dogs were beyond hope. I am also the founder of Rescue Dogs Responsibly - a website and YouTube channel dedicated to assisting people choose safe adoptable dogs. This also educates about dog rescues and shelters about the myriad of behavior and training protocols helpful for dogs
