Train With Clarity. Lead With Confidence.
Mitch is a dog trainer with the heart of a teacher. With a foundation in learning and behavior and extensive hands-on experience, he brings precision, patience, and intuition to his work. He helps dogs and their owners develop clear communication, trust, and lasting results, equipping owners with the skills to lead for life.
Official trainer of Bodhi Battalion service dogs.
Download Mitch's free guide Demystifying Dog Training, and get a clearer understanding of how dogs learn, why different training approaches work, and how to find the right approach for your dog.
Mitch will help you develop:
Connection
as the foundation of trust, communication, and learning
Clarity
that makes training feel intuitive, approachable, and achievable
Confidence
in calm, steady leadership rooted in understanding
Patience
that honors your dog’s natural pace of learning
Creativity
to shape training around your dog’s unique needs
Perspective
to keep the process humane, realistic, and rewarding
Sustainable progress
built through safe, thoughtful challenges
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Training That Builds More Than Obedience.
Mitch focuses on the partnerships between dog, owner, and trainer. His approach creates the conditions for everyone to grow, learn, and thrive together.
Mitch’s goals for you and your dog
Build trust, safety, predictability, and emotional connection. Develop skills that last beyond training sessions. Enjoy the process together and have fun!
Priorities for the trainer and dog partnership:
Mitch tunes into your dog’s needs and cues, responding with respect and consistency. Learning is guided by precise timing and every interaction is designed to build confidence and cooperation between dog and handler.
Priorities for the owner and trainer partnership
Training is guided by coaching and mentorship, delivered without shame or judgment. Expectations are realistic, and problem-solving is a shared effort.
Services
In-Person training
Personalized, hands-on training designed to help you and your dog build lasting skills together
Virtual/remote training
Expert coaching from the comfort of your home, providing support and education to help you achieve long-term results
Puppy selection and TRAINING
Professional expertise to help you choose the right puppy for your lifestyle and establish a strong foundation from day one
Service Dog Program
Comprehensive training and guidance to help dogs develop the skills, reliability, and confidence needed to support their handlers in everyday life
Testimonials
Every dog and owner brings a different challenge to training. See what Mitch's clients have to say about their experiences and the progress they have made together.
★★★★★
“Mitch absolutely changed our lives with our black lab, Kevin. Our lab (while friendly) was overly emotional and energetic and we didn't know how to get him under control. Within weeks our puppy turned a 180. We saw quick results and now are able to comfortably bring him in public - restaurants, stores, you name it! Not only does Mitch help immensely with any behavior you'd like to correct in your dog, but he is fantastic at teaching the owners how to have a foundation for success while they maintain the training at home. Highly recommend!”
— Danielle, Evan and Kevin
★★★★★
“Working with Mitch completely changed how we work with our dog. Zuma went from dragging us on every walk to loose leash walking in just two sessions, and now walks are actually enjoyable. Mitch is incredibly good at reading both dogs and people, explaining things in a way that clicks, and giving you practical things to work on between sessions. I genuinely feel like we have the tools to help Zuma become the amazing dog she’s meant to be. I recommend Mitch to every dog owner I know, and I wouldn’t hesitate to send anyone his way.”
— Jessica and Michael B. and Zuma
Service dog program
Mitch’s service dog program takes a thoughtful, individualized approach to preparing dogs for the responsibilities of service work. He focuses on building dependable skills and a strong partnership between each dog and handler.
Curious about what it takes? Click here to download Pathways to a Service Dog and explore the steps, guidelines, and process involved.
Let’s start the conversation.
Have a question, need more details, or not sure where to start? Send us a message, and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Phone
(720) 260-4528