All About Camp Milestone
❊ About
Over the river and through the woods
to hanging with all of the dogs we go…
Adopting Miles; the high drive, reactive border collie/cattle dog with a bite history put me on the path of lifelong dog lover turned professional trainer- now with over a decade of experience working in shelters, rescues, training facilities, and out in the wild with my best friend, Miles.
From my early beginnings as a 7-year-old dog walker to cleaning kennels to pay for Miles second or third attempt at training to then behavior coordinator roles in high intake shelters and rescues, my passion has always been about building relationships between people and their dogs.
I specialize in supporting reactive and fearful dogs and their owners using balanced methods rooted in compassion and connection. My approach blends real-world practicality with evidence-based training, always with an eye on the relationship and nervous system first.
I have been the dog parent apologizing for my dogs behavior, spending hours finding empty trails to give him some freedom and holding my breath every time he hit the end of the leash lunging at someone. And now, we have a long list of empty trails we love…not because we have to but because we get too. I believe having dogs in our life is a privilege and they deserve a world as fulfilled as they make ours.
And Miles? Well, he specializes in being the goodest “bad” boy i’ve ever met who loves hard and explores harder.
❊ Testimonials
Loved by pups, trusted by humans.
But don’t just take my word for it, here are some things people have to say about working with Camp Milestone:
I can’t say enough great things about Austin and Camp Milestone. From the beginning, Austin has made it clear that this isn’t just dog training, she’s supporting me as an owner too. She consistently adjusts Miles’ plan based on feedback, my schedule and honestly how I’m feeling week to week. That level of flexibility and attentiveness is rare and it makes a world of difference.
Having Austin in my corner means I always have someone to hold me accountable as well as a trusted resource when I have questions between our 1:1 calls. She’s an incredible resource and a genuinely caring trainer. If you need someone to meet you, and your dog, where you are, Austin is the one.
— Lauren + Miles
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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