Your dog is communicating. Are you paying attention?

Training starts with understanding the dog in front of you. Learn to observe behavior, communicate clearly, and recognize how your timing and responses influence what your dog learns.

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What we work on

Training for both ends of the leash.

Effective dog training involves more than teaching commands. We look at canine behavior, the environment, reinforcement, and what influences your dog’s responses. You learn to set clear expectations, improve your timing, and practice consistently so your dog has a fair chance to understand what you’re asking.

Observation

Notice your dog’s behavior, the situation around it, and what happens before and after a response. Start with what you can observe rather than assumptions.

Communication

Make your cues, expectations, and reinforcement clear. Work on timing and consistency so your dog can connect their actions with your response.

Handler awareness

Practice patience, emotional regulation, and accountability. Recognizing your own habits helps you respond thoughtfully and follow through with your dog.

The approach

Observe. Communicate. Practice.

Training teaches the dog and the person handling the dog. The work combines observation, clear structure, purposeful practice, and adjustments based on how your dog responds. Your awareness and consistency support that process.

Understand

Look at behavior in context: your dog’s responses, the environment, and what may be reinforcing a pattern.

Teach

Set clear expectations, use reinforcement thoughtfully, and practice timing that helps your dog understand what worked.

Practice

Build consistency through manageable practice. Notice what changes, take responsibility for your part, and adjust expectations when needed.

Meet Your Coach

Understanding the dog starts with paying attention.

My name is Luba Signorelli. I help people understand their dogs and become informed handlers. I love dogs and learning how they think. Commands are only part of the conversation; body language, subtle behavioral changes, and signals tell us more.

I learned to pay attention to people early. Born in Ukraine, I spent part of my childhood as an orphan before being adopted and brought to the U.S.. Work in medicine, law enforcement, leadership, and athletics shaped how I observe, communicate, and respond under pressure.

I learned patience and emotional awareness the hard way, through practice. That matters with dogs: frustration, hesitation, and inconsistent expectations affect what we teach. We need to learn, too.

Over 12 years, I’ve accumulated approximately 10,000 hours of practical dog-training experience. I trained many family members’ and friends’ dogs at no cost because I genuinely loved understanding each dog and educating their people. I’m fascinated by mastering canine nonverbal communication: the shifts, signals, and timing that reveal the dog beyond its commands.

Effective training means educating the handler as much as training the dog. We work on observation, timing, consistency, reinforcement, and expectations. I want you to recognize that conversation and how your actions shape learning. I’ll ask you to look honestly at your part, and I’ll own my mistakes.

I continue consulting with world-class dog trainers to challenge my assumptions and expand my knowledge. I seek creative ways to deepen my practical experience, strengthen my technical understanding, and formally substantiate my skills through appropriate education, credentials, or other recognized pathways.

My goal is to help you notice more, make informed decisions, and communicate with greater clarity—bringing patience, awareness, and purpose to everyday life with your dog.

Work together

What is your dog learning from you?

Start with a conversation about your dog, your daily routines, and what you want to work on together.

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Let's talk

Start with a conversation.

A conversation about your dog, the challenges you’re experiencing, and whether this approach to training and handler education fits your needs.

The discovery call

A closer look at life with your dog.

We’ll talk about your dog’s behavior, what you’ve tried, and what support you need as a handler. It’s a starting point for understanding your situation and discussing next steps.

What does a typical day with your dog look like?

What does your dog do well, and where are you running into difficulty?

What would useful progress look like for you and your dog?

Before we talk

A few questions. Nothing complicated.

This isn't an application. It's a little context so the conversation can start somewhere meaningful.