Brian Zeman

CPDT-KA

Trainer

Brian has been working with, and training dogs, since 2014. After stopping in at a shelter to learn about adopting, Brian realized that his schedule at the time was not conducive to having a dog. Still wanting to help, he began volunteering at a local rescue to fulfill his joy of dogs and helping those in need. After a year volunteering, Brian was hired as a staff member where he began to learn the ins and outs of formal animal behavior science. He started as an Animal Caregiver, where he took a special interest in canine behavior. While the work was demanding, it would not stop him from ultimately adopting a new member of the family. Brian quickly met and adopted his first dog, Larry: a three-legged boxer.

Sadly, Larry passed away after 5 years. About a month thereafter, Brian met his current dog, Roger. After being in a home for 4 years, he was returned to the shelter. Brian decided to foster Roger due to how stressed the dog felt in that environment, despite the best efforts of shelter staff. They have been inseparable ever since.

Brian received his CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed) certification in 2018. He also holds the prestigious Fear Free Certificate, as well. Brian has been teaching group Level 1 obedience and group puppy classes for the past 5 years, on top of his lifesaving work in the field of Animal Welfare. Brian’s unique experiences in Shelter Behavior allow him to see thousands of diverse case studies annually, continuously adding to his rich depth of knowledge and experience.

Address

P.O. Box 582, Winfield, IL 60190

Phone

630-776-8197

Email

asoundbeginningchicago@gmail.com