Alex is a certified dog trainer with Instinct Hudson Valley, offering private consultations and training sessions to help clients reach their goals and understand their dogs behavior. She began her training career working with rescue animals at the SPCA of Westchester, where she assisted in behavioral evaluations and preparing dogs for their forever homes. Alex earned her Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) certification through CCPDT and her Fear Free Certified Professional certification through Fear Free Pets. With over 6 years of experience, Alex has worked with dogs of all all ages, sizes and temperaments, including fear, anxiety and reactivity. Alex is passionate about using ethical, science based methods to strengthen the relationship between dogs and humans.