Vince Conrad

Hi, I am Vince. As a youth in rural western Pennsylvania, I learned the special level of trust and bonding that occurs between a well-trained dog and its handler while training and working hunting dogs. When you and your dog understand each other, your relationship is able to reach new levels of confidence and joy that were previously unattainable.
I have always loved dogs but put that interest on hold to obtain an advanced degree in chemistry. As an Analytical Chemist, I developed the problem-solving and customer-services skills necessary to provide innovative and reliable support to energy industry professionals that were experiencing unique operational and environmental issues. Taking the time to understand my client's needs, communicating clear goals, and accepting accountability for the quality of my team's services resulted in client relationships/Friendships that lasted for decades.
After retiring in 2021, I began to search for a new challenge. The opportunity to obtain a Dog Training Elite Franchise, has allowed me to apply the soft skills developed over a 38-year career to a life-long passion, working with dogs and their owners. I am delighted that DTE encourages the owner to actively participate in the training so they acquire the skills necessary to continue to build upon their relationship long after the training is complete. DTE's emphasis on community service through service and therapy dog training as well as their non-profit Malinois Foundation provided an additional incentive to partner with DTE.
When not working, I can be seen on morning runs with Tess, gardening with Tammy, hunting, woodworking, and finding new ways to spoil grandson, Francis.
Pittsburgh is home Tammy and me. We have lived in the Pittsburgh suburb of McMurray for over 35 years, raising a family that included two wonderful children and a number of unforgettable dogs including the current duo, Tessie, a hyperactive German Shorthaired Pointer and Ollie, a contrary, but loveable, long-haired Dachshund. We are excited to be able to use our DTE franchise to give back to the community that has been so good to us.