Dogs have never been a hobby for me.

This has always been my life’s work.
 

I started studying canine behavior instinctively — observing body language, patterns, and emotion long before I had the words to explain it. By sixteen, I was already training dogs, driven not by money, but by discipline, curiosity, and a deep respect for the relationship between dog and human.
 

My philosophy was shaped in Germany, where structure, balance, and public integration are the standard. Dogs there are expected to exist calmly within real life — and that standard became the foundation of everything I do.
 

I went on to found and operate Alpha Pups Academy, where I built a reputation for reliability, accountability, and real-world results. I also worked alongside military K9 units, studying operational training systems rooted in discipline and precision, while gaining hands-on experience in a veterinary clinic that deepened my understanding of canine health, behavior, and prevention.

I am a balanced trainer.
 

I believe in clear communication, fair boundaries, and consistency. Training has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Dogs deserve leadership — not confusion. They deserve to understand what is being asked of them, and to feel confident in how to exist in the world around them.

This work is not about dominance.
It’s about emotional intelligence, structure, and trust.
 

After returning to the United States, I founded Positive Energy Dog Training, followed by Custom K9 — a structured board and train program known for elevated standards and measurable results. Today, I operate independently through MK9 Training & Boarding in Daly City, continuing to uphold the same uncompromising level of structure, leadership, and integrity.
 

I am an AKC Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, guiding dogs from foundational Puppy STAR work through advanced CGC-level reliability. I specialize in puppies, first-time owners, working breeds, reactive dogs, and complex behavioral cases involving fear, imbalance, and instability.

My approach is rooted in psychology, development, and real-life application. Whether working with dogs or people, the principles remain the same — clarity builds confidence, structure creates freedom, and trust builds stability.

This is not trend-based training.
It’s a standard.