Mark is a firm believer in positive behavior training. He trained with Stewart Kennels in 1978, where old fashioned methods were used with choke collars, etc. It is good to know both methods and prefer to use a more positve approach. He believes that good personal relation skills are important in communication with the pet handler so they can grow together as a team and build the bond that is necessary.

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) – Evaluator

Training with his own dogs in:
Obedience
Agility
Rally
Assistance Service Dog tasks

Mark is a member of:

International Association of Pet Dog Trainers
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners
Sarasota Obedience Training Club, Assistant Obedience Instructor (past)
Humane Society Sarasota County
–Member
–Obedience Instructor-Volunteer
–AKC Canine Good Citizen Tester- Volunteer
–CGC instructor – volunteer
–Coinstructor Massage – Volunteer
–Events setup – Volunteer
–Shelter dog Trainer – Volunteer

Mark is an instructor for:

Private & Group Positive Obedience Trainer
AKC Canine Good Citizen Tester & Evaluator (CGC)