I ended up moving to a new apartment and the landlord agreed to allow me to have a dog. It was a dirty job, but somebody had to do it… and I loved every minute of it! All of my time that wasn’t spent scooping was spent playing with dogs, but it just wasn’t the same as having a dog of my own. But my apartment didn’t allow pets, so to get my dog fix, I got a job as a kennel attendant at the Manhattan Pet Hotel. I was raised in suburbia just outside Pittsburgh, PA and just couldn’t wait to get out on my own (partly because I couldn’t have a dog!), so at 16, I moved to New York City to attend Baruch College on an early admissions program.Īlways a dog lover, I couldn’t wait to get my first dog. It’s a sad story, but I think it tells a lot about my motivations as a dog trainer and why I truly empathize with my clients when they’re having difficulties with their dogs. People often ask how I became a dog trainer. If you like what you read here, feel free to contact me to schedule our first meeting, a free evaluation of your dog. For that reason, I have always offered a free evaluation session to give potential clients the opportunity to meet me, see how I interact with their dogs and ask questions about my methods and programs. Not only do you want to find someone with the proper background, education and experience, you want to find someone you trust and feel comfortable with and whose methods and ideas make sense to you. There are many trainers and many methods out there to choose from, so I hope that giving you a little more information about me will help you in making the decision that’s right for you.Ĭhoosing someone to train your dog is like choosing someone to help you to care for and teach your child. So I know what it’s like trying to figure out what’s best for you and your best friend. I’m a dog owner and dog lover first, and a dog trainer second.

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