run free + grow together
Camp Milestone exists to show you that life with your dog can be full of trust, joy, and most of all, fun.
This is dog training that works with you to build strong, daily habits that stick, while growing a deeper bond with your dog. Camp Milestone provides balanced training with a mindful approach that holds space where reactive or fearful dogs aren’t left behind, and their people feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Because life with a dog, even a reactive or fearful one, can be full of adventure.
Hey, I am so happy you are here.
❊ Camp Milestone
Dog training that meets you where you are.
Engage + Connect
A 2-week program that is all about strengthening your communication and connection with your dog while laying a strong foundation for your big training goals.
This program builds the kind of partnership that makes training enjoyable and puts the leash in your hand.
1:1 Weekly + Monthly support
Training that follows your personalized training goals with daily check-ins and tasks. You and your dog will rotate through daily skill sessions across multiple areas, explore new ways of working together and have fun!
Putting the leash in your hand and building the skills for you and your dog to thrive in all of your future adventures.
Camp N’ Train
3 days, 2 nights of training camp for your and your best friend(s.)
Adventure and real life skill building in nature with a retreat style itinerary. Dogs, nature and a good time.
❊ Testimonials
Loved by doggos, trusted by humans.
Don’t just take my word for it, here are some things people have to say about Camp Milestone.
I can't recommend Camp Milestone enough! We worked with Austin (and Miles!) after adopting our 5 year old rescue doggo, Luna Bear. Luna Bear was in foster for 7 months, and was given up by her family because of behavioral issues. So we really wanted to set all of us up for success. Austin has been amazing, working with us on the things that mattered most to us and fitting them into our lives. Over the last couple months we've come so far and and now have tools for the future, too. I'm so grateful Austin was our trainer, it was a great experience, a 10/10. Highly recommend!
— Joletta + Luna Bear
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This training took me and my newly adopted dog from polite roommates to best buddies, and gave us both the structure and clarity we needed to thrive together. What really sets Austin apart is how she adapts her expertise to meet you and your dog where you both are—rather than a strict one-size-fits-all approach, the training is fully customized to you and your goals. I can't believe how much we were able to learn! The biggest change? CONFIDENCE. Watching my dog figure out what was expected of him and get excited about training was amazing. His confidence bloomed, and so did mine right alongside it. I went from feeling uncertain and a bit overwhelmed to believing I had the tools to set my dog up for success, even in new environments. If you're looking to better understand and support your dog with training, Camp Milestone is exactly what you need. Austin makes the whole thing approachable, collaborative, and genuinely fun.
— Lindsey + Morris
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The way Camp Milestone changed the way my dog and I interact isn’t exactly what I signed up for but it’s the best gift I could have received. He even lets me groom him now! The trust we have built is worth more than I can put to words. Frank used to get sidelined on many of my longer walks because of his reactivity. The tools I learned with Austin and camp milestone allow me to redirect his attention and not always, but more often than not, prevent his reactivity. I can’t recommend their training enough!!! In fact, I’d have paid twice the amount for what I got out it. 10/10!
— Alyssa + Frank
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fireside chats
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free monthly behavior support
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fireside chats 〰️ free monthly behavior support 〰️
❊ FAQs
You’ve got questions,
I’ve got answers.
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I know, I know..it took me a while to jump on board with this one too.
Virtual training puts the leash in your hand. This removes the frustration of hiring someone to make your dog look good when they are handling them but not being able to mirror the same techniques. You become your dogs guide and learn how to build training into your real-life environment, where behaviors actually happen.
Research has shown that owner education and consistency are two of the biggest factors in successful training outcomes.
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Balanced training means we use all four quadrants that are part of learning theory. Which means, a combination of reinforcement, clear communication, boundaries, and accountability to help dogs learn.
We reward behaviors we want to see more of while also providing appropriate feedback when needed. Every dog and every owner is an individual, and training plans are tailored to such..
My focus is on creating clarity, confidence, and a strong relationship between dogs and their people.
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Miles and I are lucky enough to travel full time and often spend our summers in the PNW, fall in Colorado and winter out East. You can stay in the loop of our in-person offerings by subscribing to our quarterly newsletter!
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I love em’ all! And find I work best with:
Puppies, adolescent and senior dogs
Newly adopted dogs
Foster dogs
Multi-dog households
Working and sporting breeds
Reactive dogs
Fearful dogs
Dogs struggling with household manners
If you're unsure whether your dog is a good fit, let’s chat!
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My goal is to help dogs and humans build a relationship based on communication, trust and understanding. Wewill focus on practical skills that improve everyday life while helping you feel confident navigating the world with your dog.
Training is not about controlling dogs. It's about helping them successfully live in a human world while still being dogs.
And if I am not the right trainer for you, I will point you in the right direction of some of the best in the biz!
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We will go over all of your questions in a consult call and there will be extensive information sent to you before payment is made. Let’s go camping!
Run Free + Grow Together