Get to know me

Hi, I’m Juan, and my journey as a dog trainer began in 2022 when I adopted Mosley, an Australian Shepherd–Blue Heeler mix. At the time, I was recovering after serving 21 years in the Army, and Mosley was a misunderstood shelter dog who had already been returned three times for destructive behaviors. I knew he deserved another chance, and in helping him, I found my own path forward.

Through consistent training and exercise, I watched Mosley transform. Together, we completed basic training courses, worked through his behavioral challenges, and by the end of 2022 all of the behavioral issues that Mosely had were gone. That experience showed me firsthand the incredible bond that can form when trust and training align.

In 2023, I moved to Germany with my wife, who was still in the military, and I apprenticed under an experienced dog trainer. I had the opportunity to work hands-on with a wide variety of dogs, addressing issues like leash reactivity, separation anxiety, aggression, excessive barking, and more. Each case deepened my skills and my passion for helping dogs and their owners succeed.

In 2025, I returned to the U.S. with my wife and pursued formal education in canine behavior. First, I earned a Certificate in Animal Behavior from Husson University, which gave me a strong foundation in canine psychology. I then attended the Master Dog Trainer certification course at Highland Canine School for Dog Trainers, where I specialized in advanced training for police dogs, search and rescue dogs, cadaver dogs, and service dogs.

Training dogs has given me a renewed sense of purpose after my military career. I know what it feels like to feel lost, and I’ve found meaning in helping dogs get a second chance, guiding owners toward stronger relationships with their companions, and showing both dogs and people the purpose they can discover in one another.