I Train Dogs.
But Really, I Help People
Do More With Their Dogs.
Santa Barbara Dog Dude was built around a simple idea: training should make life with your dog more enjoyable. That means motivation, clear communication, play, adventure and giving dogs the skills and confidence to experience more of the world alongside their people.
My Story
I started Santa Barbara Dog Dude because I wanted to build a business around something I genuinely enjoy: spending time with dogs.
What started as walking dogs has grown into pack adventures, private training, Board & Trains, and a much bigger obsession with learning everything I can about dog training.
Over the last eight years, I’ve been fortunate enough to learn from some incredible trainers, attend seminars, travel for training, and work with a lot of different dogs.
More recently, dog sports have become a huge part of my life. I compete in PSA with my own dog and became a certified PSA decoy, which has opened up an entirely new side of dog training for me.
I don’t consider myself finished. That’s actually one of my favorite things about this work. There’s always another dog to learn from, another trainer who sees something differently, and another skill to get better at.
At Santa Barbara Dog Dude, I want to take what I’m learning and use it to give dogs a more fulfilling life. I want them getting out, having fun, learning, exploring, and doing things with their people.
Why Santa Barbara Dog Dude Exists
Dogs were not meant to spend their entire lives inside the house or behind a backyard fence. They were made to move, explore, play, learn, socialize and experience the world.
- Explore More Trails, beaches, parks and real-world experiences make life bigger.
- Build the Relationship Clear communication and shared experiences strengthen the bond.
- Enjoy the Pack Healthy social time helps dogs develop confidence and communication.
- Create More Freedom Reliable skills open the door to safer adventures and more life together.
What We Believe
Everything we do is built around helping dogs and their people understand each other, enjoy each other and experience more life together.
Motivation Matters
Find what the dog loves and give them a reason to work with you.
Communication Goes Both Ways
Good training means learning to understand your dog as much as teaching them.
Dogs Should Have Fun
Training, play, socialization and adventure do not have to be separate things.
Training Creates Freedom
Better skills mean more places you can go and more experiences you can share.
Never Stop Learning
Every dog teaches us something and every experience helps us grow.
Let’s Build a Bigger Life With Your Dog.
Whether we’re training, walking with the pack, hitting the trails, spending a day at the beach or simply playing together, the goal is always the same: better communication, more confidence and more great experiences together.