Petamorphosis

Petamorphosis Transforming the relationship of pets and their people on the Big Island of Hawaii and beyond! Now booking online and in-person!

I dream of a world filled with wagging tails, big mugs of creamy coffee, and unending opportunities to travel and study animals. As a professional animal behaviorist, I work with humans and their canine companions to change unwanted behavior (in both species). Each day brings a new challenge. Whether it be figuring out why a dog can't stand even the sight of other dogs, or why another is so fearf

ul it cowers and trembles when new people enter the house. To learn about animals and their behavior I have trudged and (sometimes skipped), through forests, jungles and military airfields to study a variety of amazing creatures including squirrels, vultures, and crows. My passion and interest in science and behavior led to undergrad research on wolves' social behavior, and master's research in China where I observed collective movement in Tibetan Macaques.
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When I am not teaching humans about dog behavior, training dogs, writing about dogs or talking about dogs you can find me in a yoga class (probably in a pose like downward dog), or hanging out with friends. I founded Petamorphosis to use my passion and experience to make the lives of humans and non-humans happier and healthier.

Chillin' in the sunny spot
01/28/2026

Chillin' in the sunny spot

This is the time to act. We have to do this now. Our people are dying in the street.
01/24/2026

This is the time to act. We have to do this now. Our people are dying in the street.

It's cold outside.
01/18/2026

It's cold outside.

No time to walk your dog? Feeling guilty? Check out activities to help you and your dog feel better. "Enrichment" activi...
09/03/2025

No time to walk your dog? Feeling guilty? Check out activities to help you and your dog feel better.

"Enrichment" activities are ways to give your pup mental, physical and emotional stimulation. Think of them as "brain games". They can be added to your daily routine and/or interspersed with other activities, like a walk, or stand alone when you are short on time.

Think of them as ways to let dogs use their natural instincts like sniffing, chewing, digging and problem-solving.

I included just a few, but feel free to get creative:)

04/30/2025
04/30/2025

From the Dog’s POV

05/21/2024

Next round of classes posted! End of May/June classes will all be blended, where you do half of the content online on your own time (about two hours worth) and then meet with me for an in person skills session for about 2-2.5 hours. Join us to learn skills that could save a life!

Summer fun for you and your dog. Work on a new behavior or tune up one that needs work. Need a strong Sit, Stay, Come, o...
05/21/2024

Summer fun for you and your dog.

Work on a new behavior or tune up one that needs work. Need a strong Sit, Stay, Come, or down, or would you like to teach your doggo a trick like Spin or Touch? You pick one behavior and I show you how to work on.

Book now for June:
https://calendly.com/petamorphosis/consultation

05/17/2024
Is your dog giving you this look?:) Maybe you need some help with behavior issues or training. I am currently booking be...
05/02/2024

Is your dog giving you this look?:) Maybe you need some help with behavior issues or training. I am currently booking behavior consultations in Kona, Hilo and Waikaloa.

We can discuss your challenges, decide on how to address them with a taylored training plan. DM me for more info.

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Hilo, HI

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