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Chris Russell

Dog trainer in Buffalo

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Stationed in Afghanistan, Chris was covering the gate guard when a random dog approached. After giving the dog some Cheerios and water, the two became fast friends and were able to hang out together during the duration of his time on that post. After finishing his contract in the Army, he started out on his dog training journey with a dog daycare job where he was able to tap into his love of dogs from childhood and the Army and shadowing trainers who worked with veterans and their PTSD dogs. Chris also managed a dog daycare program in Connecticut and eventually moved back home to Buffalo and led the team in our Enrichment Daycare program. Chris continued his training journey with studying dog behavior and ethology, shadowing experienced trainers and has since graduated to training full time taking on some of our most difficult behavioral cases. Chris also specializes in canine socialization and teaches our Dog Confidence Building Class. He is also certified in Pet First Aid and CPR and a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. Outside of work, Chris enjoys camping trips and watching sports especially Arsenal in the English Premier League!

Dog training services include

  • Board and train
  • Off leash training
  • Puppy training

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