History
All of my experiences have helped me get to this point. I have a journalism and fine arts degree from Indiana University. I leveraged that experience to work as a graphic designer while teaching myself internet design. I then worked in the internet world as a coder, designer, manager and ultimately a creative director and consultant. After 10 years of working in the corporate world, I studied with Jean Donaldson in San Francisco, author of Culture Clash, MINE!, Dogs are From Neptune, and other books. I always wanted to work with animals since I was a small child. I was the kid that all of my friend's animals followed around the house. I had every pet imaginable including snakes, hamsters, iguanas, hermit crabs, birds and guinea pigs. After studying with Jean Donaldson, I taught classes for two years and consistently had 14 classes a week while building my private practice. I have written books on barking and separation anxiety and am currently writing a book on dog aggression.
Specialties
I provide private dog training within approximately 20 minute travel time of Bond Park in Cary, NC. The sessions can take place in your home, around your neighborhood or at the dog park. I am expert in all aspects of dog behavior and development from house training and general puppy training and dog obedience to separation anxiety, barking and aggression. I only use humane methods. I enjoy all aspects of dog training, including aggression work. Using humane, science-based methods, I work with on leash aggression, dog to dog aggression and people aggression. I can help with territorial aggression, fear aggression, resource guarding, and sibling aggression. I have a wonderful wife, two young children and a dog of my own, and have a strong commitment to helping families keep their little ones safe. I also focus on preventing problems from occurring by focusing on proper socialization for puppies and identifying behaviors that could lead to barking, anxiety or aggression later on. I also can help you find time for training in your busy schedule. I offer sessions with my clients or training while you are at work.