About Me


My name is Caleb Church.

I began years ago as a hobby working with dogs as a side-gig, and during that time I learned that I had an intuitive understanding of dogs. However, an intuitive understanding of dogs is not enough. I have combined my natural talent with careful observation, untold patience, and an in-depth study of dog training, psychology and behavior. Since I began working with dogs professionally I have more than 10,000 hours of experience with all types of dogs from Huskies, to Poodles, to Beagles. I have experience with dog training, doggy-day care, and puppy school. I often take up to four dogs out on hikes in the local forests, and during busy boarding times I will manage as many as eight dogs at a time. It is a pursuit I love above all else.

My care style is patient, gentle, and I am able to see the humor in the things dogs do. I subscribe to the force free school of training and care. Force free training distinguishes itself from other training schools by excluding use of any form of aversive tool such as prong collars, or e-collars to communicate with our dogs. Force free dog training has been scientifically shown to aid all types of behavioral modification and obedience.

Our name comes from a Roman farmer, named Marcus Varro, who trained three puppies for herding livestock. He is the first written source speaking on dog training as far as our research has shown. He was well respected during his life for his knowledge of agriculture, and the land.

My Pups:

I have two dogs myself. I have a male Australian Shepherd named

Hugo and I have a female standard schnauzer named Bebe.

Care Philosophy

They may be in our care, but the relationship is symbiotic. We may from the animals in our care as much as we may teach the animals in our care. We believe that we walk parallel to animals in our lives, they are are our companions. We have a duty to be our best selves to them.