Better Dogs. Stronger Bonds.
Some of the best childhood memories involve a dog.
For Michael and Paul, those memories inspired a simple idea: What if more families could experience the joy of growing up with a wonderful dog, without being overwhelmed by the challenges of raising a puppy?
The inspiration for Trained Up came from watching families struggle with the realities of puppy ownership. Barking, biting, chewing, housebreaking, and unwanted behaviors can quickly turn an exciting new addition into a source of stress. These challenges are especially difficult for busy families who may lack the time or experience required to provide consistent training during a puppy's earliest months.
Michael and Paul had experienced firsthand what dedicated training could accomplish while working together to train Tracker, Michael's Labrador Retriever, who became both a therapy dog and a live-find search and rescue dog.
They recognized an opportunity to apply that same commitment, structure, and consistency to preparing exceptional family companions.
Their vision was simple: Do the hard work early, so families can spend more time enjoying the relationship.
By investing in a puppy's development during its critical first five to six months, Trained Up works to establish the obedience, confidence, social skills, and household manners that make family life with a dog more enjoyable.
But the mission goes beyond training.
Michael and Paul believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the companionship, loyalty, and unconditional love of a great family dog. They want to help create the same lifelong memories that made dogs such an important part of their own childhoods.
Trained Up isn't just about raising better dogs. It's about helping families build stronger bonds and create memories that last a lifetime.
