Having A Ball

Owned by a husband and wife duo and supported by an invaluable network of family and friends who share our vision and contribute their strengths, our team is built upon a solid foundation of trust and mutual respect. We know that earning the trust of each dog and client in our programs is a privilege, so we take no chances to ensure that every memb... er of our team can be relied upon to provide quality care. Raymond has a profound connection with dogs. His understanding of the root to their actions and needs paves the path for progressive development of appropriate behavior and expectations. He guides the culture of our dog groups by honing communication through clear requests and rewards of affection, gaining their trust and respect. As a child, the outdoors offered him the adventure and freedom he thrived on. At only five years old, he and his twin brother, Richard, were approached by Marin Search and Rescue Bloodhound trainers to help them further challenge their dogs. The idea was that identical twins share the same DNA, but their distinct smells, though similar, are not exact. So, at a very young age, Raymond was playing hide and seek with the best seekers around. This sparked a lifelong desire to learn more about the amazing capabilities of dogs and how to guide them to reach their full potential. His early career was mainly devoted to pursuing his passions for food and teaching, which included leveraging his culinary degree and keen senses to become a Certified Master Taster, as well as empowering children to create and enjoy their own healthy dishes, supplemented with small pet care projects on the side. During this time, he also started mentoring high school students through their transition into adulthood with a local program called PYC, where he continues to volunteer today. In late 2007, Raymond decided to focus on working more profoundly with dogs, gradually evolving his approach to canine development and building a solid base of satisfied and appreciative clients, ultimately establishing Having A ...Read More