We aim to achieve extraordinary results through our training, and to develop happy and confident dogs while nurturing a strong bond founded on love, trust and respect. We do this through a method known as “Balanced Training” which uses traditional and contemporary training styles, combining the most effective and efficient aspects of each to get superior results.
We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
We aim to be the best at everything we do.
The safety of your dog is our top priority.
We are always kind, empathetic, and understanding.
This course gives your dog a complete pet obedience education.
This course helps dogs struggling with fear, anxiety, and aggression.
Group classes for puppies as young as 8 weeks old.
Hometown: Denver, Colorado.
Current Dogs:
Butters (German shepherd)
Homer (Aussie shepherd mix)
Fungus (Belgian malinois)
Interests/Activities (other than dog training): Art and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Specialty: I am the General Manager, instructor and one of the co-founders of Art of the Dog! Dogs have always been central to my life, and a key component to my happiness, which is why I feel so incredibly lucky to spend my days in their company.
I am a balanced dog trainer, meaning I utilize the most efficient and effective techniques that the different camps and training philosophies have to offer. I believe every dog requires a finely calibrated approach and individualized training regimen, and that these approaches differ, depending on the temperament of each individual dog. My goal is to help people have the best possible relationship with their dogs, and to enjoy their lives together.
Hometown: Denver, Colorado.
Current Dogs:
Fink (Belgian malinois)
Munch (German Shepherd)
Interests/Activities (other than dog training): Art and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Specialty: (other than dog training): Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and fitness.
I am the Head Instructor at Art of the Dog! I have always had a deep passion for dogs and have dedicated a large part of my life to helping them. It didn’t take long for me to turn my love for dogs into my vocation and I have been working with them professionally since 2005. I initially worked in veterinary clinics as a technician, but after 8 years in animal health, I decided to shift my focus toward dogs and more precisely: dog behavior.
Since this career move, I have had the pleasure of working with literally thousands of dogs of all different ages, breeds, and personalities and have helped them recover from anxiety, reactivity, severe human and dog aggression, and everything in between.
Hometown: Denver, Colorado.
Current Dogs:
Ulf (German shepherd)
Misha (Golden retriever mix)
Interests/Activities (other than dog training): Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reading, and chess.
Specialty: I am Will’s brother (obviously) and am one of the owners and co-founders of Art of the Dog. As Will mentioned in his bio, dogs have always been one of the main sources and objects of love and affection in my life, and I am incredibly excited and grateful to be a part of Art of the Dog, and a cause so meaningful.
I share the same balanced training philosophy as my brother, and believe it’s always important to be open to new information, and to be able to adapt, grow and evolve with the ever-changing field of canine behavioral research and dog-training. I am also involved in advanced K-9 training and competition with my German Shepherd, Ulf.
Outside of training dogs, I spend my time training Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and am the general manager at Easton Training Center in Denver, Colorado.
Board and Trains allow us to provide you with a much better-trained dog and a much better product overall. There are three main reasons for this:
Quality of Training: Every single interaction with your dog will be guided under the supervision of one of our professional dog trainers.
Quantity of Training: Your dog will receive between 63 and 105 high-quality sessions during their program.
We Can Teach Your Dog More: Our comprehensive curriculum allows us to address specific issues for maximum results.
Sporadic and inconsistent training yields sporadic and inconsistent results.
Breed: Pitbull mix
Problem: Human and Dog Aggression
Breed: Golden Retriever
Problem: Leash pulling, impulse control, bad house manners, prey drive
Breed: Pitbull
Problem: Dog aggression and leash reactivity
Professional dog trainer for all breeds and all ages in Denver, Longmont, and all surrounding areas in Colorado.
