We believe dogs learn best when training is built around the realities of their everyday lives. Every dog is different. Every family is different. Every challenge is different. That’s why we have never been interested in making our clients’ dogs fit into a robotic / rigid training system. Real life is far too nuanced for that.
Instead, we believe meaningful progress begins with understanding. Understanding the dog directly in front of us. Understanding the people who love and care for that dog. Understanding the actual challenges they are facing and the goals they are working toward.
When we view our clients and their dogs from that lens, training can become truly relevant, practical, and exciting!
At Confetti Dogs, our responsibility is not to make your dog fit into our world of training. We truly believe our responsibility is to step into your world, understand it, and help you build success from there.
We are solution-focused professionals who combine knowledge, experience, creativity, and adaptability to help people and their dogs make meaningful progress in the real world and their day to day lives…and we have a lot of fun while doing it!
Every dog, family, and situation is different. Before recommending solutions, we take the time to understand what you're experiencing, what matters most to you, and what success for you and your dog would look like in your everyday life.
We believe our clients deserve honest, straightforward guidance when it comes to their dogs. We'll navigate our way through any challenges with you and have the conversations that need to be had so you can make informed decisions for your dog.
We'll support you through the victories, the setbacks, and the questions that naturally come with having a dog…and we'll be there to help you keep moving forward.
Our goal is not to create dependence on any trainer or system of training. Our goal is to help you develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, understanding needed to navigate life with your dog beyond the extent of your training program!
John is a former high school teacher turned professional dog trainer who founded Confetti Dogs after nearly a decade of hands-on experience with dogs and their people. Inspired by his first rescue dog, Fonso, his current dogs, and his childhood dog Tiffy…John is passionate about helping families build calmer, safer, and more connected lives with their pets.
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April is the Director of Operations at Confetti Dogs, where she keeps the business running smoothly and supports the training team behind the scenes. She loves animals, gardening, and beekeeping, and brings a calm, organized presence to everything she does.
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