Natalie started with Sit Means Sit as a client in 2011 with her previous dogs, Dakoda and Tucker.  As a client, Natalie experienced a wide range of dog behaviors from aggression, sensitivity, to overexcitement.  Through her love of training her own dogs she was inspired to help others achieve the same success.  In 2020, Natalie joined the SMS team as a group and puppy class instructor, leads the AKC fit dog walks, and is an AKC CGC evaluator.

Her previous experience working in a dog boarding facility and her ability to confidently lead classes made the transition to become a trainer a natural one. Her goal as an instructor is helping people live their best lives with their dogs right by their side.  Natalie is hardly seen without her two Pomeranians, Kodi and Scout, and her Golden Retriever, Kamp.  Outside of SMS, Natalie is a full time artist devoting her craft to dog apparel. In her free time she  enjoys camping in her vintage camper and hiking with her dogs any chance she gets.