Michael is a professional trainer and specializes in Positive Training, Basic Obedience, Interrelationship Therapy, Behavior Modification/Rehabilitation, Service Dog training, local workshops and classes. In addition, Michael provides services including boarding, daycare, and board and train. Services beyond boarding and daycare have established rates based on profession standards. Dogs in my home are almost constantly with me, in a cage free environment (unless otherwise requested by the owner). They must be friendly with other dogs and with all people. Michael's first adventures with dogs happened at the very young age of 2 with a German Shepherd named King, with whom he was often found walking around the neighborhood. His love for dogs continued into adolescence when he began working with horses on a farm, and he saw how a positive relationship with the animals benefited everyone. In his high school years he became familiar with police dogs, because his father and grandfather were in law enforcement and, and was fascinated by them and their abilities. After high school, Michael joined the military and was instrumental in cross training the military working dogs with the German police to expand on their abilities to detect explosives. It was during this time that Michael truly saw the greater benefit of a positive training relationship between a dog and its owner/handler. Michael rescued and trained two shelter dogs while stationed in Europe. As Michael's military and law enforcement careers were ending, he was searching for paths which would allow him to continue serving people from a different perspective. His answer came to him in the form of his own dog, Karma. Michael was suffering from post traumatic stress, related to his combat military service. After several occasions of having nightmares, he realized Karma was gently waking him from the nightmares by laying across his body. The bond between them was so powerful, Karma knew instinctual what to do. After recognizing this, Michael conducted research and gathered any information available regarding PTS service dogs, and service dogs for veterans suffering from other injuries. Michael realized his new calling was to provide the same service to others in need. His unique experiences as a soldier, and now a veteran with PTS provides him with great insight as to how much a positive bond with a well-trained dog can tremendously improve the quality of life for an individual, and a happy dog who is fulfilling his life. Michael's professional experiences and exposures with other methods of dog training, combined with his personal experiences, have reinforced the greater benefit of positive training methods. I work from home, so I am almost always with your pups while they are with me. I supervise them inside and outside the house I have a fenced yard and one friendly dog to keep your pup company, and I can also crate your dog if you prefer overnight