About Ben

I love doing this work and making a difference!

My journey to becoming a dog trainer has been developing since I was a very young child and feeling very connected and understanding animals but not realizing it could become a professional occupation someday.

I’ve been a licensed massage therapist and educator for over 30 years and have also been a licensed animal massage therapist for 15 years. I have used these skills to help reduce stress in people and also rehabilitate and heal dogs and cats (often out of surgery) in a large heated pool for nearly 13 years and developed a close energetic connection and sensitivity through touch and intuition.

I use these skills now to listen and observe how people communicate with their pets and teach them by utilizing humor, authenticity and presence to elevate the entire family’s awareness, involvement and commitment in transforming the life with their dog.

I make sessions fun, engaging and entertaining so learning happens naturally to deliver information and insight to tackle the many challenges involved in a dog’s life through positive motivation and reinforcement.

I love training humans to be better leaders for their dogs so they gain the ultimate satisfaction of seeing their relationship grow and thrive over time.

I have the best job and I am excited to share what I have learned!

Professional Credentials

Northwest School of Canine Studies Teaching Assistant – Mar 2020
State Certified CCS Professional Dog Trainer – Spring 2018
State Licensed Massage Therapist (LMP) – 1991
State Licensed Small Animal Massage Therapist (SAMP) – 2007
Canine Aquatic Therapist – 2007-2020