OWNER & HEAD TRAINER

Ten years ago, Art was at a crossroads in his life, navigating changes in both his career and relationships. The steady constants through it all were his three dogs, Emma, Hiro, and Frankie. These three little souls demanded more from him and motivated him to manifest balance and harmony in his own life. DogFit Dallas grew from a pack walk business and quickly morphed into one centered on dog training.

Since its inception in 2012, DogFit Dallas has worked with thousands of dogs and their owners, helping them to have a better understanding of each other. We have created meaningful experiences that transform relationships between humans and their dogs all over the world. We don’t just train dogs; we empower humans to improve their relationships with themselves and teach them how we reflect our energy and intentions onto our dogs.

Art has worked with countless world-renowned trainers including Cesar Millan, Linn Boyke, Cheri Lucas, Brian Agnew, Marc Goldberg, and Colleen Steckloff-Aguilera. He has shaped his craft to become a respected leader within the dog training community. He serves as a Trainer for Training Cesar’s Way Fundamentals I and II, traveling to California several times a year to train and mentor dog professionals from all over the world. He has been featured in D Magazine, Central Track, and has been a featured guest on various podcasts and at speaking events.

CO-OWNER & TRAINER

Anne's career as a dog trainer began at an early age, as she spent her childhood assisting her mom, who was a hobby dog trainer in Germany. Since becoming a mom to two beautiful boys, Anne’s favorite dogs to work with have been puppies as well as the shy/fearful/feral dogs. She understands that these dogs in particular require a lot of patience and a very gentle approach that often mimics parenting.

Anne continues to learn from other trainers and has studied under several renowned dog trainers including Cheri Lucas, Brian Agnew, Cesar Millan, and Linn Boyke.

When working with Anne, you will probably hear her talk about how we, the humans, must take care of ourselves in order to show up for others, including our dogs. She is a big advocate of taking care of our body, mind, and spirit, and loves yoga, meditation and regular chiropractic care.

TRAINER

Betsy began her career training dogs in 2013 when she adopted her rescue dog Opie who had many behavioral issues. Betsy was determined to help Opie become a more balanced dog and sought the help and guidance of world-renowned dog behaviorist Cheri Lucas who she mentored under over the years through private shadow programs and various workshops. Betsy has since grown as a trainer and now assists Cheri with her workshops training other trainers, as well as dog owners in California.

Over the years Betsy has helped many dogs and their owners create happy, healthy relationships and achieve their training goals. She enjoys working with challenging cases and really believes that every dog and owner have their own unique set of circumstances and tailors the training to their individual needs and goals.

She has a heart for rescue and really enjoys setting up owners for success and keeping dogs in their homes. During her time in LA, she worked with many different rescue organizations and various programs helping to educate the public including Forte Animal Rescue, Frankie Lola and Friends, and Paws for Life Prison Program.

In addition to mentoring under Cheri Lucas, she is a current member of the IACP and has a training certification through Animal Behavior College. She has also attended Wendy Volhard's Healthy Dog Conference, Jentle Method workshops with Oregon Tails, and has mentored under Brian Agnew.

TRAINER

Adrian’s love for animals began at a young age, which eventually led to a full-time job with a local pet sitting company in Arlington in 2012. Adrian then earned a managerial position at a highly rated boarding facility, where he gained significant experience handling a variety of dogs.

Seeking to expand his knowledge, Adrian joined a local company that offered substantial training in dog behavior and psychology, where he worked for several years. Adrian has spent the past 18 months studying with the Canine-Human Relationship Institute under Nelson Hodges to further his expertise. He now has the opportunity to share his passion for animals with dog owners in the DFW area, helping them create a more balanced and fulfilled lifestyle for their dogs while strengthening the bond between human and canine.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Allison is a critical part of our leadership team, working behind the scenes to make it all happen! She is the first point of contact when you reach out to DogFit Dallas and she strives to provide the best possible service to our DogFit family. She takes Art and Anne’s dreams and makes them reality! Art and Anne met Allison through her work as a foster & medical director with a local rescue.

She worked as a special education teacher for 8 years before making a career change and working for DogFit Dallas. Allison and her husband Ryan have a daughter, Charlie, and a son, Deacon, who both love playing with their rescue dogs, Jovi and Ziggy.