About me

the mission

Many dogs do not thrive in the typical group setting, I aim to provide a 1 on 1 service to eliminate frustration from unwanted behaviors.
Walk the walk! My own personal dogs compete in sports, ensuring that my training methods are effective and stay up to date with the latest trends.
Provide education on how and why dogs behave the way they do. Training that lasts a lifetimes comes from knowledge and understanding.
Convenience! Not only is private training more effective, I come right to your doorstep. Training on your schedule with no need to travel to facilities.
To prove all dogs are good boys and girls!

the begining

Focused K9 began with a reactive dog named Titus. He was my first dog, brought home from a local rescue. The next few months a pattern started to emerge, and it was not a pleasant one. Any time we saw another dog, he would bark, lunge, and pull with all his might towards them. I began to dread walks with him and felt like I had no control over his behaviors. After months of attempting to address the issues on my own, I finally contacted a local trainer. This was one of the best decisions of my life, and I only wish I had done it sooner. With professional help, I was able to completely change our relationship. He even earned canine good citizen and trick titles! Since then, I have spent my time researching dog behavior and gaining hands on experience. Now, I look to assist others who are in a similar situation I was years ago

Now

My training style can be summed up as “use what works”. There are unlimited ways to train a dog, and the important piece is finding the style that works well for you and your dog. By having this flexibility, I am able to achieve consistent results with a wide variety of dogs.

Currently I compete in sports with my personal dog, Bandit. I believe that competition is not only a fun bonding experience with your dog, but a proving ground for dog training methods. This translates directly to the ability to provide control for dogs with issues of reactivity and aggression. I have provided education and training for hundreds of dog owners, also assisting others to achieve dog sports titles.

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