About Us
Who We Are
We are dog professionals operating a dog business. Many of the newer dog businesses around are "just business" for their owners. This is our life! We live, eat, and sleep dogs!
Our mission is to provide the safest, most comfortable, most caring and stress-free environment for your dog.
Whether they are learning to be a better companion in our family-friendly group classes, or honing their skills in our specialty classes, we will make every effort to ensure your dog enjoys their experience with as little stress as possible.
When you bring your dog here, our goal is for you to feel that you are providing the very best for your dog. We offer the best dog training in Toledo, and a fear-free environment. When your dog leaves, our goal is for them to be a better dog and want to come back!
Meet our Team!
John E Brown, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA, ABCDT, BSME
- Co-Owner
- Certified Behavior Consultant Canine - Knowledge Assessed
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge & Skills Assessed
- Fear-Free Certified dog trainer
- Served as Behavior Technician at the Lucas County Canine Care and Control
- Served as Training & Behavior Coordinator at the Toledo Area Humane Society
- Honors graduate and mentor trainer of Animal Behavior College
- Mentor trainer for Catch Canine Trainers Academy
- Certificate in Pet Nutrition and Diet through the Animal Behavior College
- Certified Advanced Pet Care Technician through the Pet Care Services Association (PCSA)
- Certified in Pet First Aid
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- Professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
- ASPCA SAFER Certified evaluator
- Fear-Free Certified Grooming
Krystal Witfoth, CPDT-KSA
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge and Skills Assessed
- Fear-Free Certified dog trainer
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- Fear-Free Certified Grooming
- Special interest and experience in training blind and deaf dogs
- Experience working with exotic animals including parrots, birds of prey, and pigs, as well as thoroughbred horses
- Over 23 years of professional experience with animals, serving in shelters, veterinary hospitals, and 15+ years as a trainer!
- Work with Krystal in Puppy Socialization, Levels, and Specialty classes
- Available for in-facility private lessons!
Liam Halpin, CPDT-KA
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed
- Fear-Free Certified dog trainer
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- Work with Liam in Puppy Socialization, Levels, and Specialty classes!
Chris McCall
- Fear-Free Certified dog trainer
- Work with Chris in Puppy Socialization, Levels, and Specialty classes!
Dawn Tyndall-Sheater
- Fear-Free Certified dog trainer
- Served 10+ years training and evaluating dog/handler teams with Therapy Dogs International
- Volunteered 10+ years raising and training service dogs and emotional support dogs with Assistance Dogs Aiding Individuals (ADAI)
- Experience training and competing in Trick Dog and Freestyle
- Work with Dawn in Puppy Socialization, Levels, and Specialty classes!
Deb McVicker, KPA-CTP, RN, BSN
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)
- Tester/Observer for Alliance of Therapy Dogs
- Work with Deb in Levels and Therapy Dog class!
Kimberly S Brown
- Co-Owner
- Accountant & Business Manager
- Lifetime dog owner
- Lucy's Mom!