From Basic Training to Competition Obedience
My goal is for your dog to be the best he can be. With 30 years of experience and a student to teacher ratio of 5 to 1, I can offer you the perfect environment to allow your dog to reach his full potential.
An Experienced Dog Trainer Offering Private Lessons
From Basic Training to Competition Obedience
My goal is for your dog to be the best he can be. With 30 years of experience and a student to teacher ratio of 5 to 1, I can offer you the perfect environment to allow your dog to reach his full potential.
DOG TRAINING CLASSES & PRIVATE LESSONS
Obedience Training
Looking to teach your dog to be a better companion? Whether you want to compete or just improve your relationship with your best friend, obedience training can help.
Behavioral Training
Problems with barking, separation anxiety, resource guarding, or destructive chewing? We’ll focus on teaching your dog what to do instead of those problem behaviors!
Agility Training
Agility is fun for dogs and handlers alike—whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced handler, Rick can work with you to teach your dog the skills they need to succeed.
Puppy Training
Start your puppy off right! Establish the right relationship early on, and get help with crate training, housebreaking, greeting people, leash walking, and more!
Family Manners
If your dog is over 6 months old, family manners training can help you survive those teenage years! We’ll work on building and strengthening basic behaviors and teaching appropriate social skills.
Competition Training
Know you want to compete? Whether you’re new to the world of competitive dog sports or need help problem solving for your current competition dog, Rick’s experience training for the ring can help.
Good Training for a Good Dog
Whether you just want a fantastic companion and best friend or are aiming to earn an OTCH or MACH title together, Rick has both the experience and the knowledge to help you get there.
Small Class Size
With an average class size of 5 students per instructor, you get the one-on-one help you need to help your dog understand the human world.
Competition & Pet Classes
No matter what your goals are with your canine companion, we’ve got a class for you—from puppy manners to competition skills.
30 Years of Experience
Rick has over 30 years of experience training dogs, a certified professional trainer, and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
An Experienced Competitor
Rick has put an OTCH on 3 dogs, and numerous titles in Agility, including a USDAA championship on his deaf Australian Shephard, Nani.