I believe that my range of extended experience and knowledge along with my innate ability to understand and connect with our canine friends allow me to offer something uniquely different and valuable to my clients. My philosophy when working with dogs is to treat every single one of them as though they were my own. The objective is always to maximize fun and stimulating experiences! In practical terms, this means that just as when supervising human children, safety is the first and most important priority! No one is going to have any fun if someone gets hurt. I have become an expert at reading dogs’ body language through on-the-job experience as well as diligent self-study and careful observation. This allows me to predict potentially unsafe situations with great accuracy and initiate strategies to mitigate any risks before things happen. In my experience, once doggies have a solid leader who provides a safe environment and actively leads them by paying attention and consistently communicating with them, they pretty much take care of the rest!
Originally from Chicago, IL, my love of dogs began as a child with my family’s loveable and rambunctious terrier rescue. After deciding to make a career transition some years ago, I began as a dog walker and immediately fell in love. We moved to North Carolina for my wife’s graduate program, and I continued to pursue this passion by taking on a position as the general manager of a dog daycare and boarding facility. More recently, after moving back to the northeast, I expanded my knowledge and experience into the realm of dog training.
I also happen to have a healthy obsession with the great outdoors and have hiked on trails and climbed mountains all over the US and while traveling abroad. For example, a while back, my wife and I took our pup, Althea, on her first multi-day backpacking trip in the Dolly Sods Wilderness of West Virginia! Prior to starting my business, I obtained a position as a dog “hiker” with a local company specifically to combine these interests and build on my previous knowledge and expertise at leading and socializing packs of dogs.
Please click on the [Services] tab for more details. I offer a range of services including obedience training, outdoor group hiking, daycare, boarding, and walks at your home. I love dogs of all sizes, ages, and personalities and look forward to getting to know your best friend soon!