.Hi, I’m Ginger Morris, KPA-CTP, an Atlas Certified Service Dog Trainer.
I’ve worked with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments for more than 20 years. Since 2019, I’ve focused exclusively on positive reinforcement and science-based training. I’m what’s called a crossover trainer—meaning I intentionally moved away from punishment-based methods after learning how much clearer, kinder, and more effective positive training is for both dogs and their people.
I’ve also raised puppies for organizations such as Canine Companions and Guide Dogs for the Blind, experiences that deeply shaped how I think about reliability, clarity, and true partnership between dogs and humans.
🐾 My Role: Your Interpreter A big part of my job is helping you and your dog understand each other. Through layered, game-based training, I focus on clear communication, thoughtful setups, and teaching dogs that good choices lead to good outcomes. Training should be productive—but it should also be fun!
🐾 What Do You Want Your Puppy to Be When They Grow Up?
That’s one of the first questions I ask. Whether your goal is a well-mannered family companion, a Service Dog, or a Therapy Dog, your training plan should fit your dog, your goals, and your life. I also offer Walk & Train sessions for busy families who want consistent progress with professional support.
🌻 The Sunflower Method
My training plans follow a simple progression:
🌰 Seed Stage — Introduce skills in calm, low-distraction environments
🌱 Sprout Stage — Build fluency by layering cues, distance, and distractions
🌻 Sunflower Stage — Proof behaviors for real-life reliability This approach keeps training clear, achievable, and confidence-building for both ends of the leash.
My work is influenced by trainers and frameworks including Susan Garrett, Leslie McDevitt, and Kim Brophey’s L.E.G.S. model, with the goal of always seeing dogs as whole beings—not robots, and not small humans.
My favorite moments are the quiet ones—when you and your dog suddenly realize: “Oh… you understand me.” Those moments are built through patience, good training mechanics, and games that strengthen trust and connection.
✨ If you’re looking for thoughtful, relationship-centered training grounded in modern science, I’d love to work with you.
💛 Ready to get started? Let’s build something great together.
