About

I began my professional dog training career at Blue Sky Farms in Chesapeake, Virginia, under the guidance of Head Trainer Dwayne Nolan and Owner Jeannine Foster. After completing my apprenticeship, I joined the staff there as a Master Dog Trainer. I now train dogs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, doing business as Social Animal Dog Training.

I train dogs and teach my clients to train their dogs. I provide instruction in canine husbandry, obedience training, and behavior modification training. I am expert in kennel operations including sanitation, nutrition, administration of medicines and basic grooming services. I am experienced in protection sports and physical therapy. I am an AKC CGC Approved Evaluator (#110152). I am a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (#14630) and United Schutzhund Clubs of America (#31686). I am certified in canine CPR and first aid by Paws N Claws 911. 

I was born and raised on the Southcoast. I’ve lived and worked in Rhode Island. I was a U.S. Army Infantryman assigned to the Blue Spaders of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, The Big Red One, based in Schweinfurt, Germany. After my enlistment I moved to Virginia Beach and settled in Portsmouth, Virginia. I am a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School and Tidewater Community College. Today I live in Dartmouth with my wife, Alycia, and our Rottweilers Duchess and Behr.