Two women smiling and standing next to each other in front of a promotional backdrop for a dog training academy, with a large image of a dog in the background. The woman on the left has long red hair, wearing a gray and black long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans. The woman on the right has short hair, glasses, wearing a navy blue jacket, and dark jeans.

Michaela Stephenson has been working with animals in a professional capacity for over 25 years.  In 2019, she began to focus on dog training full-time and became a graduate of the Victoria Stillwell Academy. 

Dedicated to spreading the message of positive reinforcement dog training, Michaela’s goal is to build a stronger bond between humans and dogs through positive reinforcement that emphasizes playful interactions. 

Michaela is passionate about continuing her education in the latest dog training research to ensure the most optimal outcomes for her clients.  Michaela lives in Oceanside CA and competes in agility with her two dogs.

Woman standing on paddleboard with four dogs on a body of water, bridge and buildings in the background, sunny day.
A woman in a blue shirt and black pants running inside an indoor dog agility training facility with her dog jumping over a hurdle.
A woman with sunglasses crouching on a sandy beach with two dogs, one wearing an orange harness and the other a colorful bandana, with the ocean and distant hills in the background.