My goal is to help you and your dog build the kind of partnership that is safe and enjoyable for both of you. I believe every dog, no matter the breed, size, or drive, has the ability to learn and thrive with the right guidance. My own journey started over 20 years ago when I was in over my head with an energetic, powerful dog, and I discovered just how life-changing training can be. Today, I’m passionate about giving dogs the skills they need to succeed and showing owners how rewarding life with a well-trained dog can be!

I oversee our protection training program, including the dogs we raise and offer for sale. My approach is built on honesty: a true protection dog must have the natural confidence to do the job, and I will never push a dog that is not meant for it. That same honesty is what I bring to owners who come to me for an assessment. My passion for German Shepherds began in Romania, where I grew up watching my father work with border patrol dogs. I still travel back to Europe to maintain close ties with reputable breeders, and with more than 15 years of law enforcement experience, I bring both real-world knowledge and a lifelong love of working dogs to every training program.