This is me and my dog Batman!
This is me with my 1st crew of dogs in 2008. I used to push this scooter all over the Avenues.
In 2007, my roommate said he was going to get a puppy and asked if I wanted to go. I had nothing better to do that day, so I went with him. Somehow we both came home with a puppy. It was an impulse buy that turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.
He was so damn cute I could barely contain my joy, and then…
…he peed and pooped on the floor of my condo, and in the elevator, and on the walkways. My neighbors were NOT happy.
I quickly realized I was in way over my head. This was going to be a lot of work! The hardest part? I didn’t know what to work on.
My roommate had lots of dog training advice to give me, which I was grateful for at the time, but it turned out to mostly be bad advice. Now I’m really glad I had that experience because I was forced to find the best sources of information on raising and training puppies.
So what did I do?
I read every dog training book I could find, I bought every dog training DVD I could find as well. I was able to train my own dog to be well behaved on and off leash! Friends and even strangers started asking me how I did it!
I decided it was time to start helping others train their dogs. I landed my very first paid dog training customer from an ad on Craigslist (remember that website?). The first family I helped had a hyper English Mastiff named Aiden. He was terrorizing the entire house with all 200 lbs of enthusiasm he could muster. I remember leaving that session with my fingers crossed, hoping they would see a big improvement in his behavior.
The next day they called, thanking me for how much I helped them. They were so pleased to finally have some relief from their out-of-control dog. That’s when I knew I had found my calling. I had helped someone else inspire change in their dog in only 2 hours.
That was a great day and the beginning of a wonderful journey. I’ve now had the privilege of helping thousands of dogs reach their full potential over the last 18 years.
Getting a dog changed my life in ways I never expected. When I was younger, I was let’s just say… a little self-centered, but when I started working with dogs, that all had to change fast.
I suddenly had to find a way to get a dog to truly believe that my way was the right way. And that is no easy task. I was forced to exercise my empathy muscles every day.
It’s made me a better human, dog owner, father, husband, and friend. This is precisely why I am so passionate about helping dogs and their families.
I live for that moment when a dog gets a new skill down—when I see it click in their mind, and they nail the exercise. I friggin’ love that moment.
Fast forward 18 years, and now I have a team of trainers helping hundreds of dogs each year reach their training goals. This journey that started with an impulse buy and my puppy’s house-training disasters has allowed me to help thousands of dog owners.
I’m doing this because I love helping people enjoy life with their dog. Taking a dog for a walk or a hike is one of life’s greatest joys. I want every dog owner to experience the perfect walk with their dog every day.
Here’s the thing: there are a few common mistakes I see all the time that prevent dog parents from having success training their dog. I don’t want you to be one of those people!
That’s why I offer a free training session—to help you avoid those pitfalls and start experiencing the joy of a well-behaved dog so you can enjoy life anywhere you want to go together.
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