Hello, my name is Tower. Thank you for visiting my website and taking the time to get to know me. I believe in being personal and real, which is why I’m writing my own bio. You’re not looking to hire a random dog trainer, but a real person – that’s me! And yes, I’m a real person. Many website bios are written in the third person, which can feel impersonal. That’s not how I roll. In order to build a successful working relationship, it’s essential that you like the person you’re hiring.

I’ve used a variety of dog training techniques throughout my journey as a dog trainer. When I first started working with dogs back in the 90’s, aversion and correction were the norm. Although I knew about positive reinforcement and clicker training, I didn’t understand why they were effective. In fact, I thought they were silly. However, after conducting some research on the science behind these methods, my approach changed. I’m now a professionally certified clicker trainer, and my approach is all about working with the dog to achieve a goal. By making the dog a partner in the training process, we can achieve better results.

When working with any dog, my main focus is building a relationship with them. It’s important to ask yourself whether what you’re doing is helping or hurting the relationship. If it’s not helping, then it’s time to reconsider your approach. Unfortunately, the relationship is often overlooked in dog training, with most focus being placed on getting quick results. While quick results are not necessarily bad, they only focus on a specific behavior. The relationship focuses on the dog as a whole and looks to the dog's overall well-being. Building a strong relationship with your dog is the long-term goal that should drive everything you do. Ultimately, behavior all boils down to relationships, regardless of breed, energy level, or personality.