Emma Vincent

About Emma

Hi, I'm Emma, an instructor and trainer at Partners Dog Training. I have been working with dogs for about three years, starting as a kennel tech and daycare attendant before moving into training, where I have spent the last two years helping families and their dogs understand each other. Every dog I work with teaches me something new, and that is still my favorite part of the job.

Away from the field I have a German Shepherd puppy named Zahra who keeps me busy with Disc Dog and Dock Diving. Working my own dog through those sports reminds me daily how much a dog can do when the foundation is solid and the communication is clear. That is exactly what I want to build for the families I train.

Specialties & Programs

Training Philosophy

I train the balanced way we use across Partners, personalizing each session to your dog and to the stage we are working through: Teaching a new skill, Reinforcing it until it is consistent, Proofing it against real-world distractions, and Maintenance so it holds for life. I lean on whatever tools and techniques fit your dog and your goals, and I make sure you understand the why behind each step so the training does not stop when you leave the field. My aim is a dog who listens because the two of you finally speak the same language.

Ideal Client & Goals

The families I do my best work with are ready to put in the time and effort. If you are open to learning new techniques and willing to practice them consistently at home, we will get where you want to go. Training is a team sport, and the dogs who make the biggest strides are the ones whose people stay involved between sessions.

Experience

My first dog, Alpha, sparked my passion for this work. I joined Partners about three years ago as a kennel tech and daycare attendant, and for the last two years I have worked as a dog trainer, spending much of my time with our camp, daycare, and boarding dogs.