Named One Of The Top Ten Dog Trainers In The United States

Recently, I was named one of the TOP TEN dog trainers in the United States.  Wow.  What an honor.  I did not even realize I was on the dog training radar!  But, what a privilege to be named, and among some greats like Ian Dunbar, Kyra Sundance, and Zak George.

Dogs have ALWAYS been #1

I started my dog training career almost two decades ago.  Believe it or not, I was actually looking into graduate art programs but realized something was missing.  Art was more of a hobby, not a passion.  So I took a deep look into what made me happy, and what I wanted most out of life.  Two things popped up to the top of the list, helping people, and dogs.

I dropped out of my last year in art school and took kennel position at the Capital Area Humane Society in Columbus, Ohio. My heart was feeling good.....but maybe not so much. The sadness started to creep in; there were so many animals without a forever home. My manager advised me that, if I got my job done, I could spend the rest of my time walking the dogs. So I did. But I didnt just walk them, I started to train them. I would work with the dogs on confidence building skills, polite manners, and play. These seemed to be the areas where the dogs needed the most help.

But it still didnt seem like I was doing enough. What else could I do? Why did people drop off their dogs here? What could I do to prevent the dogs from getting to this point in the first place?  These questions lead me into dog training, and eventually specializing in canine anxiety and puppy development.  Prevent, and fix.

Now, almost 20 years later, I succeed in helping thousands of dog parents build happy, long-lasting relationships with their dogs using only humane, kind, and positive dog training methods. I am devoted to helping dogs, and their guardians, live together in health and harmony. I volunteer at both local and national rescue groups providing a variety of pro-bono services. 

On a global level, I provide online dog training services via phone and internet. I also provide a dog training seminars globally.  I offer professional staff training and other pet industry training services and even weekend dog retreats and camps.  Ive authored 3 dog behavior books....and counting.

variety of dog workshops, dog behavior lectures, and

I consider myself very fortunate to be able to help so many dogs and so many dog parents.  My dog training career can be very stressful at times, but in the end, there are certainly more pros than cons, and more happy endings that not.

Having this recognition as one of the best dog trainers, just fuels my soul to keep on going.  There are many more dogs to save, and owners to educate about the use of positive, effective, and sound dog training.  Thanks to everyone for their support, and I look forward to the next 4 decades!

Do you need extra dog training help?  I offer in-person,  phone consultations, weekend dog retreats and public seminars.  Contact me today for details.