Maya Chen

Positive-methods trainer who designs time-boxed drills and field-tests welfare-first gear across home, street, and trail to reduce stress for dogs and handlers.

Gear should enable humane training reps your dog can win in real contexts.

On a rainy weeknight, my reactive foster pinned himself behind me at a crosswalk. A flashy gadget had promised calm; a well-fitted Y-front harness and three short decompression drills delivered it. The next day, we repeated the route—loose leash, soft eyes, fewer looks—because equipment matched the goal and environment.

I default to R+ designs and steer clear of aversive tools.