I've always had a strong kinship and connection with dogs. For the past 26 years, I have raised and worked with large working breeds. In those earlier years, with my first large working breed male(Gator), I spent numerous hours taking classes, studying and working with a trainer who had learned under the tutelage of William Koehler. To this day, old friends and acquaintances still rave about how well behaved, friendly, confident and calm Gator was. Since then, my wife and I have consistently brought other large breeds into our family. Most dogs I've met tend to easily approach and trust me upon introduction. I love to walk, jog and play with dogs; and I also strive to hold them to a level of behavior that their owner has set and expects from them. I am also available to offer tips on correcting/preventing problematic behaviors and boosting the dogs confidence in social or public settings.