Sandra Mendez
Sandra graduated in September 2008 with her Master Dog Trainer Certification. She is starting up her own business in California. More details to come...



Hayssam Chedid
Hayssam came to TRS all the way from Lebanon!! He graduated with his Master Dog Trainer Certification in September 2008! He is going back to Lebanon to train dogs at his family's kennel.




John Pope
John earned his Master Dog Trainer Certification in August 2008! Congratulations! He started his own busi

Michael McMahon
Mike graduated as a Master Dog Trainer in August 2008!! More info to come soon.......


Michelle VanWinkle
Michelle earned her Master Dog Trainer Certification in August 2008!! More info to come soon....


Matt Teixiera
Matt received his Associate Dog Trainer Certificate in June 2008!!

John Endlich(PHOTO COMING SOON)
John earned his Associate Dog Trainer Certificate in June 2008. Congratulations!


Amanda Pitsenberger
Amanda earned her Associate Dog Trainer Certificate in June 2008. She is working as a Personal Dog Trainer at Holiday Barns Pet Resorts. She trains In-Kennel Training dogs, conducts group classes, in-home lessons, and refresher training.

Amanda says: "Thanks to Tom and Jeff for giving me such a wonderful education! I am so so glad I attended The Tom Rose School!"


Dickie Martinson
Dickie received his Professional Dog Trainer Certification in June 2008. Excellent job! He is currently working for Southland Training Academy in Florida doing in-home lessons! www.southlanddogtraining.com

Pat McArdle
Pat received is Associate Dog Trainer Certificate in May 2008. Congrats! Pat started up his own business called: "Pat the Dog"!
Check out his website: www.patthedog.net

Jessica Ray
Jessica earned her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in May 2008. Jessica is employed as a personal trainer at: K9 Good Manners in Greenville, SC. Visit her website at: www.k9goodmanners.com. Great job Jessica!!



Jessica Palloni
Jessica graduated in May 2008 with her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate. Way to go!




Caitlin Olausen
Caitlin earned her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in May 2008. Congrats!




Rion Ferguson
In May 2008 Rion was "First in Class" to earn his Professional Dog Trainer Certificate! Congrats!!

Erin Webber
Erin graduated in May 2008 with her Master Dog Trainer Certification! She is currently working with Animal Control in West Virginia.
She also started up her own business called: Independent K-9, LLC. More information to come soon........

Jason Rueth
Jason earned his Associate Dog Trainer Certificate in May 2008. He is going back to Wisconsin to start working. More info to come..
Congratulations Jason!!!

Abigail Hyndman
Abby graduated with her Master Dog Trainer Certificate in April 2008!! She has opened her own kennel, "DarkWood Kennel" in Tennesee. She is currently training for basic and advanced obedience, agility, and handling. You can contact her via email at: arhyndman@comcast.net

Michael Ward
Mike graduated with his Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in December 2007. He has opened up his own training business, "Dog Academy of NC" in North Carolina! Business is going great. Visit his website: www.dogacademyofnc.com. Great job Mike!!

Kristen Yocham
Kristen graduated with her Professional Dog Trainer Certification in December 2007. Kristen has started her own training business in Oklahoma called "Alpha Dog Training". You can contact her at :(918)519-2937 
Here is an update from Kristen on how she is doing (5/20/08):
"Things are busy here in Oklahoma. I started group obedience classes in April and they are going really good with 20 clients.  I'm also doing in kennel training and a couple of privates.  My dog, Phoenix, is working on his UA in the NAVHDA hunting dog trial,  tracking, and I'm starting some herding work with him."


Tim Miller
Tim earned his Associate Dog Trainer Certificate in December 2007! He is planning on starting his own business back home. Way to go!


Cindy Robertson
Cindy graduated in December 2007 with her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate. Cindy is the Training Director at Willow Run Kennels in Desoto, Texas. She has started seven new training programs there and is doing great!!

Here's what Cindy has to say about her TRS education:
I am so greatful to have the opportunity to  have attended The Tom Rose School. I now have the tools to train dogs and people successfully. I thought I knew that stuff before, but I didnt. If you decide to attend this school be ready to work hard at it every single day. The results will pay off. This is just the beginning for me, I plan to train and sell narcotic dogs and I am building an agility arena at my home. Most importantly, I am having fun and making great money!

Scott Tarpley
Scott graduated with his Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in December 2007. He has opened up his own business named Guardian K-9. You can contact him at:731-285-3800 or 877-501-0009. Visit his website at: www.guardiank9ofdyersburg.com

Here is what Scott has to say about his experience at The Tom Rose School:
" I first brought a dog to weekend classes at the facility around 20 years ago. I always wanted to come back and attend the “Professional Trainers Program” but it took a lot to leave a job like I had with Nucor. In 2007 I finally took the leap and here I am, at the end of the course. I have opened my business “Guardian K9 of Dyersburg, Tennessee” and will have my first weekend classes start Saturday, December 8th along with private lessons that are already scheduled. My business plan hopes to reduce the number of euthanized dogs in Dyer County, provide affordable training to the area so fewer dogs are given up for adoption and to breed “High Octane Malinois” to be sold to professionals. You guys have made all of this possible and I thank you for it."

Ashley Knapp
Ashley earned her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in December 2007. She is starting up her own training business back home. Congrats!!

Joan Mierkowski
Joan graduated with her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in June 2007. Congrats Joan!!

Eric Hazlitt
Eric earned his Associate Dog Trainer Certificate in June 2007. Eric has opened TWO businesses in Houston, Texas:: "Eric the Dog Trainer" and " Scooper Dudes".

Here's what Eric has to say about his TRS education:
"Having such a passion working with dogs,and while personally owning, rescuing and breeding many different breeds and temperments since early 2000, I researched for a school that had a thorough Hands-on training program that would put me to the Real Test. I saw an ad for the Tom Rose School for TopTtrainers, in Dog World Mag- Aug. 2001. Well after 6 long years later, I made it to Missouri and passed all requirements in the Associates Program and now have the confidence and skills to accomplish any goal i could ever have in the pet industry. They always said in school that what your learning my seem simple, but when you get out you really see how far ahead of the competion you will be!! Its pretty simple math- 6mths at the Tom Rose School = 10 years of Hands on experience working with dogs!!" 

Chase Sprayberry
Chase graduated with his Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in June 2007. Chase opened up his own business called Tuscaloosa K9 Camp. Visit their website at: www.tuscaloosak9.com. Way to go Chase!!!

Terry Wilson
Terry graduated with his Associate Dog Trainer Certificate in June 2007. Congrats Terry!!

Derek Yip
Derek earned his Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in June 2007. He has went back home to Hong Kong to begin his new career!! Congrats Derek!

Mary Van Ert
Mary graduated with a Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in June 2007!! Mary has opened up her own boarding/training facility called "Animal House Pet Care & Training Center LLC in Mosinee, Wisconsin. Visit her website here: www.animalhousedogboarding.com .

Below is what Mary has to say about her TRS education:
"Attending the Tom Rose school was one of the best experiences I have had in my life.  It was extremely challenging and rewarding.  It was probably one of the hardest things I have ever done and had to tap into a lot of self discipline in order to get all the work done.  I am sure this is what made it all the more rewarding.  I am confident in my ability to train dogs and feel I have found out, finally, what I want to be when I grow up!"


Drew Wildesen
Drew graduated with a Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in June 2007! Congrats Drew!

Tara Welch
Tara graduated with her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in May 2007! She will continue her education at TRS as a Master Dog Trainer student beginning in July 2007. Great job Tara!!!!

Morgan Pierce
Morgan earned her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in May 2007 and also earned her Master Dog Trainer Certification in November 2007.
UPDATE: Morgan recently competed in an AKC Obedience Trial and won her class with a score of 195!!!! Congrats Morgan! Morgan is currently employed with Invisible Fence of St. Louis and The Dog House, Inc.

Sarah Parlow
Sarah graduated with her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in early 2007 and she earned her Master Dog Trainer Certificate in May 2007!!! Sarah is currently employed as a Personal Trainer for Kennelwood Village. www.kennelwood.com

Emilee Bohan
Emilee graduated with her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in April 2007. She also graduated with her Guide and Assistance Dog Trainer Certificate in May 2007!! She and her sister (fellow TRS Grad, Abby Bohan) opened up their own boarding and training facility called "Double D Kennel" in Wisconsin. She also trains Guide and Service dogs for The Quinn HABERL Foundation. Excellent job Emilee!!!

Jean-Paul Llanos
Jean-Paul came to TRS all the way from Trinidad-Tobago and was "First in Class" from the January 2007 Professional class!! He earned his Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in April 2007! Way to go Jean-Paul!

Jean-Paul and his Malinois, "Mimi" earned their Schutzhund BH 4/19 at a trial in Washington state!
He also recently put a Schutzhund BH on two GSD's for clients in Trinidad. (PHOTOS COMING SOON)

Here is a statement from Jean-Paul regarding his education at TRS:
"My name is Jean Paul Llanos and I graduated from the Tom Rose School as a professional dog trainer in 2007. I wanted to get a real world education in dog training and after extensive research I chose The Tom Rose School. I was not disappointed and I am now well on my way in a career as a professional dog trainer. If you want a solid foundation in dog training The Tom Rose School is a great choice. They offer an intense program structured for the serious student/trainer."

Ryan Wagner
Ryan earned his Associate's Certificate in May 2007! He is going to start up his own boarding and training facility in Pennsylvania. More information to come soon! Congrats Ryan!

Bridget Corrigan
Bridget graduated the Professional Dog Trainer Program. Great job!

Toni Cory (photo to be posted soon)
Below is an email sent to TRS from Toni:
"Toni Cory here. I graduated 1 year ago from the school (May 2006). I thought you guys might find it interesting that one of your graduates is featured in a national magazine! The May 22 edition of Women's World magazine is on the shelves this week and I'm in it! What a hoot!!
I was also in the New York Times, the Feb. 20 edition, small business section! I think you can get on their website and see the article. They also did a slide show of the dogs and me.
I will also be in a book that is due to be out early 2008 about people changing careers in mid life!
I just think all of this is crazy for a small town girl from Iowa!
I have to laugh. :)"

"I think about you guys all of the time. I never thought I would say this, but my 5 months at the school was a wonderful experience for me."

You can contact Toni @ Almost Home Dog Daycare and Boarding. Her number is: (319)385-2600.
Her website is: www.almosthomedogdaycare.com.

Congratulations on all of your success Toni!!!

Kari Emmerich
Kari graduated the Professional Dog Trainer Program and currently works for Kennelwood Village. www.kennelwood.com
You can contact her at: 636-970-4411.

Jared Erickson
Jared graduated the Professional Dog Trainer Program and currently works for Kennelwood Village. www.kennelwood.com
You can contact him at: 636-537-3221.

Nick Kuchta
Nick earned his Associate Dog Trainer Certificate in December 2006. Nick plans on coming back to earn his Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in 2007. Congrats Nick!

Wayne Davis
Wayne earned his Associate Dog Trainer Certificate in December 2006. He is currently working at Man's Best Friend in Dallas, Tx.
You can check out their website at: http://www.dallasmansbf.com/ . Congrats Wayne!

Bridgette Hummel
Bridgette earned her Associate Dog Trainer Certificate in December 2006. She is only a couple requirements away from her Professional Certificate and will complete that early 2007. Great job!

Joe Blankenship
Joe earned his Associate Dog Trainer Certificate in December 2006. He is continuing his education and will graduate from the Professional Dog Trainer Program in 2007. Way to go Joe!

Amy Thompson
Amy graduated from the Professional Dog Trainer Program in December 2006. Great job Amy!

Jami O'Neill
Jami earned her Master Dog Trainer Certificate in December 2006. She earned her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in June 2006. She is currently training at Sorenson Kennels.

Heather "Red" Litz
Heather earned her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in December 2006. She also earned her Master Dog Trainer Certificate in May 2007. Congrats Red!

Linda Williams
Linda earned her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in November 2006. Linda is starting up her own training business and already has group classes up and running! Way to go Linda!

Mike D'Abruzzo
Mike graduated the Professional DogTrainer Program in 1998. Mike is also a licensed Veterinary Technician. He currently owns and operates his own business, K9-1 Specialized Dog Training, in Peeksill, NY. Please check out his website at: www.k9-1.com. Congrats to Mike on his successful career in Dog Training!

Brittany Lampe
Brittany earned her Guide and Assistance Dog Certification in 2007!! Congrats to Brittany! She is currently training Guide and Assistance Dogs for Four Paws Assistance Organization.

Chad Ruzich
Chad graduated from the Professional Dog Trainer Program in November 2006. He was class valedictorian. He also earned his Master Dog Trainer Certificate in May 2007 and was class valedictorian!! Congrats to Chad!

Abby Bohan
Abby earned her Professional Dog Trainer Certificate in April 2007 and graduated with her Guide and Assistance Dog Certificate in May 2007!. Congrats to Abby!
She and her sister (fellow TRS Grad, Emilee Bohan) opened up their own boarding and training facility called "Double D Kennel" in Wisconsin . She also trains Guide and Service dogs for The Quinn HABERL Foundation.

Tom Shelley
Tom Shelley graduated from our Professional Trainer Program in June 2006 and just recently graduated from the Master Trainer Program in October 2006. He is currently working at Tennacre Pet Care Center in Aurora, CO. You can contact him at 303-694-2002.

Robin Wilson
Robin Wilson graduated from our Professional Trainer Program in June 2006 and just recently graduated from the Master Trainer Program in October 2006. She currently operates her own Search and Rescue business in Georgia.

Victoria Cox
Victoria earned her Professional Trainer Certificate in 2006. She is currently competing in trials around the country and doing very well.

Joe Castiglione
Joe graduated from the Professional Trainer Program in June 2006. He is currently works at C & G K-9 Patrol, Inc which is a training, boarding, daycare, and grooming facility in Uniondale, NY. Contact C & G K-9 Patrol, Inc at 516-489-6582.
Joe is currently doing a lot of protection work and is looking to move into the narcotics and search and rescue fields.
Here is what Joe says about The Tom Rose School: "The program is hard, but it is worth every dollar. It was the best thing that I did because now I'm living my dream.

Danielle Shultz
Danielle graduated the Professional Trainer Program in June 2006 and was the first in her class to graduate.

Here is what Danielle says about her education from TRS:
"I graduated first in my class in May 2006 from the Professional Program.  I chose to attend the Tom Rose School based upon the extensive and intensive curiculum offered.  I can say with complete confidence that the Tom Rose School will prepare you to be an accomplished and confident dog trainer.  They will equip you with the skills needed to start your own business and give you a competitive edge to succeed in the ring.  They are more than willing to teach you their secrets and wealth of wisdom so that you can thrive in the dog training world.  I am very grateful for the education I received from the school!  Thank you Tom and Jeff!"

Jennifer Hodges
Hello, I am Jennifer Hodges.  Shortly after attending the Tom Rose School  The Holiday Barn Pet Resorts in Richmond, VA.  recruited me.  At the Holiday Barn  we offer "board & train" and "day training".   I also compete in AKC obedience trials and will continue competition with my Jack Russell, J.J.  

The training I received at TRS very adequately prepared me for my career as a professional dog trainer.   You may contact me at 618-531-4236 or jennifersuehodges@yahoo.com.   Please visit me at http://www.holidaybarn.com.

Melanie Benware
I am proud to say that The Holiday Barn Pet Resort in Richmond Virginia hired me even before I completed the program at The Tom Rose School!  Not only did The Tom Rose School surpass my expectations but I now have a successful career that I love.   If you want to learn more about the training we have available at The Holiday Barn Pet Resort you can check out our web site at www.holidaybarn.com or you may email me at mbenware@holidaybarn.com.

I would also like to thank Tom and Jeff for sharing their knowledge of training and love for dogs.

Cisco Perez
Hi, I am Cisco Perez a graduate of The Tom Rose School from Venezuela.  I am currently doing lots of privates in the client's homes. Since I am sharing my time between my job as a manager of INMASE and my passion as a dog trainer, I still don't have a name for my dog business.    The picture below is of myself and my dog Alice.   I can be contacted by my email fapp69@cantv.net

Oh yes, about the school I would say that is not easy (in fact is very hard), but is worth every minute and every dollar.   And I can now live my passion as a knowledgeable professional dog trainer.



Lesa Bolt
I am Lesa Bolt a graduate of The Tom Rose School.  I finished the program in 15 weeks (normal time to graduate is 20 weeks)