At the heart of effective dog training lies trust and confidence
Hello, I'm Sheldon, a passionate dog lover and gundog enthusiast. I trained at the International School for Dog Trainers (ISDT) and earned Advanced Off-Leash, Trainer, and E-Touch Certifications under the mentorship of James Hamm, one the top ten trainers in the world.
I train all breeds, enhancing the relationship between you and your canine through a customized, holistic approach that addresses your dog's mental, physical, and psychological needs.
I also maintain many professional memberships. I am a professional-level member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), which keeps me on the leading edge of the best methodologies. I'm also a member of (NAHVDA) the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, which provides a unique understanding of gundogs. This allows me to maintain a gundog's natural instincts and hunting abilities while fostering discipline and good behavior, something many obedience trainers do not know how to do.
Confidence in your trainer is Critical
Without confidence, you will second-guess advice, search for information, and practice techniques viewed on the Internet or TV, and both you and your dog will suffer.
My background, methods, and certifications lay the groundwork for that trust. Feel free to explore more about my credentials and the robust foundation of our program.
James Hamm
33 Year veteran of the training industry, James is rated in the top 10 dog trainers in the USA.
As the President of the International Association of Canine Professionals, James was responsible for leading the preservation of balanced and humane approaches to dog training
Lonestar Dog Trainer
Ecological Stewardship is one of our core values
The vast majority of trainers use pet poop bags that break down into microplastics. These bags cost as low as 1 cent per bag. It is estimated that over 21 billion of these are used every year in the US alone. Microplastics absorb heavy metals, PCB's, pesticides and other toxins. They then make their way into the water supply and food chain, ending up in the bodies of animals, our pets and people - where they have been found in our blood supply, lungs and even human breast milk.
We use only 100% compostable plant based poop bags that contain no plastics and are certified compostable worldwide. They cost 7.5 cents per bag, more than 7 times the price of the standard plastic poop bags, but we believe it's the right thing to do.
In addition, we support and sponsor wildlife organizations, such as pheasants forever and quail forever, that are actively involved in habitat conservation. Through the activities and donations of members, these organizations are responsible for protecting and restoring millions of acres of habitat.