I had always gravitated towards animals growing up. From the pets we had, to horseback riding lessons, to chilling with dogs at social events. After my father received his service dog, Storm, I quickly realized that this was the caliber of animal I was looking for. After learning how to communicate with Storm, I soon implemented similar techniques with Haven, my pet Doberman. I spent the next few years with Haven learning both on my own, and with different people in the K9 industry. This led to internships at pet training facilities and training with Storm’s siblings. After seeing how much fun my father and I were having, and how much Storm helps with the silent burdens he carries, I felt my father’s drive to give back to the community. Together we started the Frog Dog K9 Charity.
 

I’m still learning. From ones I consider to be the absolute best in the industry as well as my friends. It’s an absolute joy to work with not only these animals, but the individuals who train, and need them most.
 

RONIN
Of the litter that I had first pick; Ronin was the dog I named. Ronin was the second born of the litter of which I am also a second born. I’m not a particularly superstitious person but I still believe that in some cosmic way, me and him were meant to experience life together, Ronin very much chose me. Together we’ve attended training seminars such as Throwaway dogs’ Law and Order, ATK9, K9’s United LE workshop, John K9’s haunted scare house, and a Spikes K9 Canine medical school. Working with other talented trainers we’ve built Ronin to a level where he can, quite happily, rappel out of a helicopter. Which I’d say is pretty neat.