About Us
Michelle McMahon
- Graduated from the Tom Rose School’s Professional Program
- Graduated “First in Class” from the Tom Rose School’s Master Dog Trainer Program
- Received the Award for PSA Level I High Score for the 2009 season
- 2009 PSA 1 National Champion
- 2010 PSA 2 Vice National Champion
- Trained dogs to the highest levels of AKC Obedience, Agility, Schutzhund and PSA
- Scored a “V” rating in almost every competition that she has entered
- Honors in competition include: National Champion, High in Trial, High in Obedience, High in Protection, High Handler Owner Trainer, Decoy’s Choice Award and With Highest Distinction
- Consultant and reference for other successful dog training establishments, shelters and rescues
- Developed numerous programs for other boarding, training, group play and daycare facilities
- Worked in numerous boarding and training facilities gaining hands on experience with dogs of all breeds and temperaments while taking care of their training, fitness, and health needs
- Volunteers with local rescues and shelters to assist with training and behavioral modification
- Trained, handled and sold canines that have excelled in their roles in personal protection, competition, law enforcement, search and rescue, detection and tracking
- AKC certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- Certified in Pet First Aid
Mike McMahon
- Winner of A&E series America's Top Dog: Season 1
- Court recognized expert on police canines, behavior and training
- Over 12 years experience as a Patrol and Specialty K9 Handler and Trainer
- NJ AG Supervising Canine Trainer
- United States Police Canine Association Patrol and Detection Trainer
- Consultant and reference for police K-9 units, tactical teams, private companies and professional organizations
- Trained and certified dozens of teams in detection, obedience, protection, tracking and search and rescue
- Certified Trial helper and decoy for PSA, Schutzhund and Service Dogs of America
- 2x Regional and 1x National Select PSA Decoy
- Graduated from the Tom Rose School’s Professional Program
- Graduated “First in Class” from the Tom Rose School’s Master Dog Trainer Program
- Competitor in Schutzhund/IPO, PSA, USPCA, Service Dogs of America and AKC Obedience
- Received the Award for PSA Level II & III High Score for the 2011, 2021 and 2022 Seasons
- Honors in AKC, Schutzhund and PSA, including: High Handler, Owner, Trainer Award, High in Trial Award, High in Obedience Award, High in Protection Award and numerous V-Ratings
- Attended hundreds of hours worth of seminars and classes focusing on all aspects of dog training
- Trained, handled and cared for dogs of all ages, breeds and temperaments
- AKC certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- Certified in Pet First Aid
Our Team
Melissa Moroney
Melissa Moroney
Melissa Moroney
Dog Trainer
Major- Black Lab
Rosa- Black Lab
Thor- German Shepherd
Hobbies: Dog Grooming, Volunteering at the animal shelter
Erin Schappert
Melissa Moroney
Melissa Moroney
Dog Trainer
Wyatt - GSP
Ember- Lab
Stella - Mountain Cur Mix
Hobbies: Hiking, Concerts, Scent Work
Bryan Hascup
Melissa Moroney
Amanda Peckham
Dog Trainer
Teo- Malinois
Ellie- Labrador Retriever
Hobbies: Dog Training, Competitive Chess, Astronomy
Amanda Peckham
Amanda Peckham
Amanda Peckham
Dog Trainer
Sirius - Dutch Shepherd
Hobbies: Reading, Concerts, PSA
Darryl Jackson
Amanda Peckham
Darryl Jackson
Dog Trainer
Murph- Belgian Malinois
Hobbies: Reading, CrossFit and Grilling
Melissa Flores
Amanda Peckham
Darryl Jackson
Group Class Instructor
Romeo - Great Dane
Chloe - Great Dane
Hobbies:
Preston Bolan
Danielle Vansaders
Danielle Vansaders
Kennel Tech / Daycare
Kane- GSD
Hobbies: Soccer, Outdoors
Danielle Vansaders
Danielle Vansaders
Danielle Vansaders
Kennel Tech / Daycare
Diesel - Pit Mix
Hobbies: Camping, Cooking, Volunteer Firefighter
Jim Graves
Danielle Vansaders
Jim Graves
Dog Trainer
Kiera - Belgian Malinois
Ollie - Belgian Malinois
Etta - American Staffordshire Terrier
Claire - Chihuahua mix
Finn - Chihuahua mix
Pico- Belgian Malinois
Hobbies: Golfing, Cooking, Hiking
Lauren Erickson
Lauren Erickson
Lauren Erickson
Administrative Assistant
Gus Gus - Great Dane
Luna - GSD
Nesquik- Pit Mix
Bruce- Lab
Hobbies: Fostering Animals
AJ Milos
Lauren Erickson
Lauren Erickson
Rose- English Bulldog
Bubba- English Bulldog
Hobbies: Being Awesome
