About Fernando
Hi, I’m
Fernando.
In 2012, I found a Canine Education with a heartfelt mission: to give all dogs a chance at finding his or her forever home, and to equip families with the skills to nurture and train a loyal, well-behaved companion. I grew up in Salt Lake City, UT, spent my 20’s living and playing in Park City, UT. I moved permanently to San Diego in 2011.
I’m classically trained as an elementary school teacher earning my BS. ED. from the University of Utah. I met my wife, Ashley, here in San Diego in 2009 and we got married at the Marton Johnson House in Ja Lolla, in 2012. When I’m not dog training, you can find me outdoors somewhere: paddle boarding in Mission Bay, attending a dog show, exploring the Laguna Mountains, supporting the Padres, or snowboarding in Utah.
The HolisticApproach
When I come into your home I will first assess your dog’s emotional state. There are body language cues for how your dog is feeling. Once we know the current emotional state we can then work to help your dog get into the emotional state which is needed for training. I will teach you how to recognize your dog’s particular micro expressions and how to correct or encourage their behavior gently and with positive re-enforcement.
