Since a young age, Alyssa has always had a passion for both animals and teaching. Growing up she spent most of her time caring for her family pets which included an array of animals such as your average household pets, to farm animals, and exotics. This early exposure lead to ambitions of one day pursuing a career with animals. However, shortly after graduating, Alyssa found herself pursuing a degree in elementary and special education. She was given a lovely opportunity to teach preschool age children for which she thoroughly enjoyed doing for several years. In addition to her teaching position, Alyssa and her mother created a Trap Neuter Release (TNR) program in their community. Taking in numerous strays, abandoned, and injured cats to eventually rehabilitate them and adopt out. Successfully the mother-daughter duo managed to TNR around 40 plus cats in the Montgomery county area and place over 20 kittens and cats into loving homes. Even with the success of the private rescue, Alyssa was still on the search for something that would allow her to work with animals full-time like she always dreamed. The chance came in 2018 when she got back into horseback riding and showing horses. A year into it, the stable owner offered Alyssa the job as assistant trainer and instructor. This gave her much fulfillment as she got to continue her role as teacher, but also care for the animals she was so fond of.Alyssa's Journey with Believe in Dog began in the fall of 2021 when she signed up for a puppy class with Fletcher, her American Pitbull Terrier. During their group classes, Alyssa was able to learn how to build solid foundations with her pup and strengthen their bond. She found herself pursuing new goals with Fletcher and even reshaping her existing relationship with her other dog Corbin. Alyssa proceeded to educate herself with books, podcasts, and classes. This sparked a new passion which was to educate people how they too could enhance their relationship with their pups and help them create a life that all dogs deserve. Now a part of the Believe in Dog team, Alyssa's goals here are to train with the same philosophies and principles that BIDT uplifts. She and her boys, Corbin and Fletcher, are excited to emBARK (pun intended) on this wonderful career path of dog training!
David Adams is a man of many passions, but his love for dogs stands above all. He is not only a dog lover, but also the founder of an innovative platform called Sniffspot. This unique platform connects dog owners with private property owners who are willing to rent out their space for off-leash playtime. While the idea of Sniffspot was initially conceived by his wife, Rebecca, David has been the driving force behind its remarkable success, tirelessly overseeing its growth and development.
David's dedication to providing safe and enjoyable spaces for dogs to play, explore, and socialize is evident in his unwavering commitment to Sniffspot. He strongly believes that dogs need ample space and opportunities to stretch their legs and have fun. As a result, he has worked tirelessly to build a network of private property owners across the country who share his vision and are willing to offer their space for the benefit of dogs and their owners.
Despite his busy schedule, David always finds time to indulge in his passion for the great outdoors. He loves nothing more than exploring new hiking trails and embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures. Whenever he is not working on Sniffspot, he can often be found hiking or visiting multi-acre fenced sniffspots with his two beloved dogs, Soba and Toshii. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the fresh air, breathtaking scenery, and the sense of freedom that comes with being in nature.
David is based in Salem, MA.
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