Dog Training Legacy: Eight Decades of Paws‑Powered Success

Founded

• 1946: Army K‑9 Corps veteran John M. Behan opens a dog training facility in New York City, leveraging wartime experience to teach dogs how to serve soldiers.
• 1947: The operation relocates to Redding, California, where it remains today.

Roots in Military Precision

• Behan’s father, a Coast Guard chief petty officer, trained dogs for war in Virginia.
• Those lessons transitioned to civilian life: protection and hunting skills were offered to businesses, schools, hospitals, and even celebrities.
• Over time, the focus shifted toward domestic dogs as pet ownership grew.

Training Today

• 15 000 dogs trained annually; only a handful stay on the property at once.
• Each dog undergoes 3–5 weeks of intensive, individualized sessions covering:
• Leash work
• Grooming
• Feeding routines
• Exposure to everyday distractions
• Trainers emphasize trust and respect between owner and pet, treating training as a partnership rather than a quick fix.

Family Legacy

Boarding & Campus

• 14‑acre campus offers boarding with daily care, health checks, and grooming.

Reach & Reputation

• Clients hail from across the United States and overseas.
• The family remains committed to continuing their legacy, believing that as long as dogs populate homes, professional training and care will be essential.