Happy black dog
Aussie puppy
Dogs at beach

Our Team

Dog Trainer Longview WA
bowtie chihuahua
Smiling dog

Mimi McCormick

Founder of Mind of Muzzle, LLC, Mimi is passionate about the bond between pet parents and their four-legged kids. With a lifetime of experience as a pet parent, she wound up with a reactive fur baby and had no idea what she was doing. On her journey with a reactive dog, she found out there is so much information out there that is not science-based and had a “ruff” journey figuring out what worked best with him. It prompted her to get a formal education about dog behavior and learning theory. Mimi started volunteering at human societies to gain more knowledge and is attending Catch Canine to get credentialed with the hope of sitting for her CPDT-KA this fall. Mimi also has her Absolute Dogs Pro-Training certificate.

As part of the Catch Canine program, Mimi has been working with a mentor named Robert McKenna who trains therapy dogs and has learned a wealth of information and techniques through his amazing mentorship. Her promise is to continue to follow science-based teaching methods and stay current on dog behavior breakthroughs so she can be the best trainer possible to help people and their pets live in happy homes.

Jordan Hillard

golden retriever boxer mix
Golden Retriever in Halloween costume
Rat terrier

Jordan is a long-time pet owner who ended up with a very reactive puppy (Tiberius). After being told by several professionals that Tiberius was the worst dog they had worked with, a fire was sparked in Jordan that led to countless hours of research, reading, and dog training webinars focused on dog reactivity and dog behavior. The research, and passion for learning the ins and outs of reactive dogs continue to this day. Jordan is also working towards obtaining credentials with the CPDT-KA and hopes to sit for them in the coming year. As Jordan's knowledge grew, he came to understand how important it was to figure out what works best for dogs on an individual basis, and that there is no "do this to fix that" blanket system that will work. After years of hard work, the vets now love Tiberius as he is well-behaved, and no longer requires a muzzle for his visits! Through continued learning, Jordan has found a deep passion for helping dogs and owners build a better relationship, from new puppies, teens, and seniors, to reactive and anxious dogs. Your relationship with your dog is the most important factor when it comes to obedience, and through fun, interactive, and stimulating training Jordan can’t wait to help you and your fur baby build and grow that relationship.

Chocolate Labradoodle
Coonhound Rottweiler Mix