Currently, I have provided over 1100 private behavioral lessons as well as several group classes. I reside in Wantage, NJ (Sussex County) with my yellow labrador Boo Boo, Great Pyranese Dallas and Jack Russell Terrier Willy. After several years of working as a postman and coming in contact with man’s best friend on a daily basis, I tapped into a natural talent I knew I always had but never knew how to utilize. In September of 2005 my dream became a reality. I found that a world renowned dog trainer, Diane Bauman had lived in my town. I introduced myself to her and immediately became one of her many apprentices. In 2007, I assisted Diane with an Agility book called "Agility Start to Finish."

          I began to use my natural talent to speak dog. Reading, watching, and interacting, I experienced all the wonders of a dog. By using their instincts and mine, I was able to get through to our canine friends. After observing training methods that worked, it was apparent to me that no two dogs are exactly the same. While studying dog behavior, obedience, sheep herding, tracking and agility (a favorite), I found myself falling in love with these animals.          
          
          I am a recommended trainer by several Veterinarians in Sussex County namely the Vernon Veterinary Clinic in Vernon and Branchville Country Veterinary Clinic in Branchville. I give educational seminars and assist Diane Bauman with seminars and evaluations of dogs. I also currently serve on the committee for the Wantage Dog Park. I volunteer my time at local animal shelters, training the problem dogs to help them to become more adoptable. I have helped certain clients find a suitable match from a shelter and I have guided them in the transitional stage of bringing their new dog home. I am available for private behavior sessions & private agility lessons. I offer "board and train" in my household. I offer group classes at Baumans Dog Dome in Wantage (Sussex County) and at The Clip Shoppe in Newfoundland (Passaic county). I was voted a Favorite Agility Instructor, for the 2009 Readers' Choice Awards in Tails magazine. In July 2010 I visited Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (Dogtown) in Kanab, Utah. While there I volunteered with many different breeds, and used my skills to teach many dogs different commands and calming techniques.