Force-free, evidence-based dog training.

💻 Virtual dog training across the USA.

🏠 In-home dog training in Mount Olive, NJ.

Welcome to Sunflower Canine Coaching, where we believe that you and your dog have the potential to be an amazing team — and with the right support and guidance, you can thrive together.

As a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, I am here to coach you through bringing out the absolute best in your canine companion — whether you’re raising a brand new puppy, you’ve got a rowdy teenager on your hands, or you have an adult dog in need of training.

Do you have a sighthound? I have particular experience with sighthound training! From iggies to retired racing greyhounds, sighthounds are unique, and they deserve training that honors this. Learn more about my background with sighthounds.

Puppy Training:
Helping you both thrive through puppyhood.

Puppy parenthood is a joyful but challenging time! I can help guide you through this important life stage, so you can ditch the overwhelm and focus on enjoying your puppy.

Learn more about puppy training

Adult Dog Training: Calm, connection, and confidence.

Let’s help your adult dog learn the essential life skills she needs to be her best self — whether that means better manners, building confidence, or both. I am here to help you succeed together as a team!

Learn more about adult dog training

Testimonials

  • “I had the best experience with Sunflower. When my husband passed, training his puppy became my job. I had next to no knowledge what to do. Meghan was patient and worked with me at my level. She was always available for questions between sessions. When I started I felt like my house would never be peaceful again, and with Meghan’s help my pup has become my best girl. I highly recommend Sunflower Canine Coaching!”

    Jennifer H.

  • “Meghan is a patient and sensitive trainer who did an incredible job guiding us in training our greyhound, Ellie. Having a trainer who loves and understands greyhounds, in all their wonderful strangeness, was a real gift. Shy Ellie has gained bravery in encountering new things, and we as owners now have the confidence to try even more new games and experiences with her. I would highly recommend Meghan to anyone who wants to learn positive reinforcement methods with their dog, particularly sighthound owners!”

    Louise K.

  • "I highly recommend Meghan for your training needs. She was calm and insightful with all my questions. She developed a great clear training plan and I received a copy of it the day following our online session. I have a 3 month pug puppy and I felt very supported !

    Abigail P.

  • “I have been working with Meghan with my young pitbull Sally. Sally has learned so much! I presented Meghan with the behaviors that I needed help with and she very calmly and supportively would give me coaching and feedback. I highly recommend Meghan as a trainer, you won’t be disappointed!”

    Mary F.

  • “Meghan makes it so easy to work with your dog, with clear explanations and breaking everything down into simple steps. Most importantly, it's easy to see how much she cares about making your dog happy!”

    Kelly W.

  • “Meghan helped to make the training process easy and fun! I didn't really know much about clicker training before but I'll certainly continue to utilize it in the future. I've never seen my pet pick up on cues so quickly!”

    Joanne C.