JOHN – Head Trainer & Founder | Passionate about Dogs, Teaching & Learning, Music, Language, etc.
I grew up in Bowie, Maryland…and I’ve lived in Maryland for most of my life. I was a high school teacher in both Maryland (3 years) and Florida (13 years) before opening Confetti Dogs! This dream of mine had been brewing since 2013 when we rescued our first German Shepherd from the Animal Control in Orlando. I truly feel to this day, that Fonso rescued me 🥺 …as without him I wouldn’t be where I am today helping others with their dogs! Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Fonso last year (2024) when he was almost 13 😭. Fast forward from 2013 to 2021 >>>> After years of studying, taking courses, experience with my own dogs, shadowing mentors, working part time as a trainer and dog walker, helping neighbors with their dogs, etc…I finally decided to open Confetti Dogs when we moved back to Maryland. Switching to a dog training career has been one of my favorite decisions I’ve ever made in my life…and it is deeply special to me. I am incredibly grateful each day that I have the opportunity to do what I do. My hope is to eventually bring along other FUTURE TRAINERS who have a growth mindset and are open-minded problem-solvers whose passion for dog training and puppy training is already brewing (Please reach out if that’s you 👍 !) ***Aside from the work I do as a trainer and my time with our 4 current family dogs…I love writing music & playing the piano, playing simple card games, watching movies and going hiking with my wife and kids, and learning. new DIY skills…AND, of course, watching Commanders games with my boys.
Thanks so much for being here!