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We have started a non-profit, The Train with Trust Project and our first project - The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain

About Us &
Our Services

Who we are and all the things we do

We offer personalized solutions for any animal and a wide range of problems

All evidence-based with a positive approach

Consultations are customized for you and your animal

How we can help

We frequently partner with our clients to find solutions for:

Resistance to veterinary care & day-to-day handling
Excitability, bad manners, stress behaviors & poor performance
Compatibility issues & introducing new animals
Families with children & pets
Anxiety, aggression, elimination behavior, and more!
Online Learning

Online Learning

Learn at your own pace with engaging videos and courses offered on a wide variety of topics for you and your animal companions

Classes & Events

Classes & Events

In-person classes and workshops offer fun, hands-on learning activities. Customized courses for animal professionals. Conference and organization speaking.

Personal Consultations

Personal Consultations

One-on-One private sessions for beginners to professionals in the industry

Not sure where to start?

Schedule your Free 15 minute consultation with our animal behavior specialists.
We will answer your questions and help find the best solution for you.

Our Mission

Train with Trust strives to educate people about animals and the use of evidence-based training and behavior methods to promote productive, trust-based relationships between them.

Our Vision

To build a better world for humans and animals through trust and communication.

Our Story

Train with Trust Behavior Consultants is a partnership born out of a lifelong friendship between zoo and marine mammal expert Megan Phillips, and domestic animal expert Jody Ambrose. Together they share a passion for animal welfare and education. They enjoy working individually and as a team to share their knowledge of humane training and best animal management practices.

Co-Owners & Behavior Specialists
Megan Phillips
Owner

Megan Phillips

Megan trained rhinos and lions at the Denver Zoo, as well as bottlenose dolphins at SeaWorld, before co-founding Train with Trust. She now brings a unique perspective and set of skills to every class, client and animal.
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Jody Ambrose
Owner

Jody Ambrose

Jody is a Grand Prix dressage trainer and assistance dog expert with a passion for teaching humans how to train. She strives to incorporate positive reinforcement and evidence-based methods into her work with people as well as their animals.
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It's rare to find an animal behaviorist (scientist) who can train; and rare to find an animal trainer who can teach the science of learned behavior.…Read More
Katharine, DVM
Rating: 5
Walks with our Pit Bull bring us joy instead of anxiety!…Read More
Yvette & José
Rating: 5
We are free of urinary accidents and the cats and dogs have developed a friendly respect for each other…Read More
Emily & Joe
Rating: 5
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