Hi! I'm Thaddeus, your local animal lover and mentor. It's great to have you here.

I have been working with and training dogs my whole life, but it wasn't until I first met my husky mix/problem child that I truly dove into the world of animal behavior. When I adopted her, Hazel was two-years-old, highly reactive and returned to the shelter twice by previous adopters. She was also immediately the love of my life.

Determined to give Hazel the life she deserved, I started on our journey into understanding canine behavior and aggression. There were a lot of challenges (and failures) along the way, but now at age twelve, I am so proud that Hazel lives comfortably and stress-free in our home with me and my partner and not only another dog but also a young kitten who loves to play with her tail.

Harvey

About 3 years ago, I adopted Harvey when he was only a few months old and he was immediately started on my freshly made (and a little rough around the edges) Zoomies Training Program. Together he and I have polished it into the complete, functional and flexible LIMA-based training approach.

I truly believe that with the right guidance and support, any dog - regardless of their history - can transform and thrive. In fact, I've taken this passion all the way to a college degree (almost!) as I am currently finishing up my courses in Animal Behavior at OSU.

 When I am not studying or taking my dogs out for a hike, I spend time volunteering at the animal shelter. I spend a few hours a week there getting dogs just like Hazel adoption-ready with 1:1 training and regular enrichment. Additionally, I am in the process of certifying with the IAABC & the APDT.

If you're ready to build your best friend up and experience the joy of seeing them thrive, I look forward to working with you both!

Past Clients