Hi, I’m Tatyana! I’m the owner and head trainer at Canine Karma Training New Jersey, where I specialize in in-home dog training, puppy training, behavior modification, and complex behavioral cases. I help dogs and their humans build strong, trusting relationships, and guide dogs safely through behavioral challenges—including reducing or even eliminating the need for behavioral medications when appropriate.
Animals have been the heartbeat of my life for as long as I can remember. Born in England and raised in Washington Heights and Harlem, I grew up with the city’s rhythm teaching me resilience—but it was animals that grounded me, taught me patience, and helped me connect deeply with myself.
From a young age, I found my purpose caring for animals. I started riding horses early, trained under former barrel racers, joined 4-H, and competed in barrel racing and show jumping. Later, I led trail rides through Central Park and cared for horses daily—learning the power of energy, timing, and intention in communication.
But it was Bu, my heart dog, who changed everything. He showed me the importance of compassionate, relationship-based training. After moving to New Jersey, I worked at a high-volume boarding facility and saw firsthand the limitations of control-based methods. I knew there had to be a better way—one that emphasizes understanding, trust, and emotional intelligence.
This led me to veterinary medicine, where I became a veterinary technician, studying anatomy, nutrition, and holistic health. I trained Bu daily, immersed myself in canine behavior, psychology, and nutrition, and absorbed every resource I could find.
When I lost Bu to lymphoma, it was heartbreaking—but it also brought clarity. I became certified through Animal Behavior College and completed a life-changing mentorship at Canine Karma Training, with trainers who shared my values: relationship-based, emotionally intelligent, and rooted in trust and respect. This training helped me merge science, intuition, and compassion into a professional approach that delivers results, even with the most challenging behavioral cases.
Today, through Canine Karma Training New Jersey, I provide private in-home dog training, puppy lessons, board & train programs, and day training in a home-like environment. I work with dogs of all ages and breeds—from puppies to dogs with complex behavioral issues—and guide owners to become calm, confident leaders so their dogs feel safe, seen, and understood. Many of my clients’ dogs have made significant behavioral progress, including reducing anxiety, reactivity, and dependency on behavioral medications, thanks to tailored training and a relationship-based approach.
I’m Advanced CPR Certified, Fear Free Certified, and an approved AKC CGC Evaluator, with over 10 years of experience handling dogs of all sizes, breeds and temperaments. My philosophy is relationship-centered: I see dogs as spiritual companions who teach us how to lead with love, clarity, and presence. Every session is designed to create lasting, stress-free results for both dogs and their humans.
If you’re looking for professional, compassionate dog training in New Jersey, including in-home lessons, behavior modification, or support for dogs with complex behavioral challenges, I’m here to guide you and your dog every step of the way.
