Lifetime dog owner, and working/sporting dog trainer for hunting and ranch work. Currently working on my master’s in Geology. In my spare time I cave, hike, travel and explore nature, particularly where rocks happen to be. I include my Australian Shepherds in every possible activity I can and take great pride in behavioral and functional training in my dogs. Although my ranch (working) and sporting training is on hold until I complete my masters thesis, I continually employ my training skills toward behavior enhancement, home security and functional training such as opening and closing doors and beverage retrieval. I take great pride in having the best behaved dogs wherever my wife and I travel and tirelessly work with our dogs. I also believe in the importance of emotional bonding with animals and developing trust to build upon a foundation of great dogs and great behavior.