Get to know the dedicated team at Coaching 4 Paws—four experienced trainers with a shared mission: helping Southington families raise calmer, more responsive dogs. Each trainer brings hands-on skill, patience, and clear communication to every session, from first consult to final handoff.
Hi, I’m Zach! I’ve been working professionally with dogs for about six years, but my love for animals started long before that—back when I was a teenager. What really pushed me toward becoming a trainer was working with my own dog, Kirby, a fear-aggressive pit bull. Helping him overcome his challenges showed me just how rewarding dog training can be, and I knew it was something I wanted to do long-term.
My dog Trainer journey began in the world of service dogs. That experience taught me not only about teaching dogs obedience, but also about building trust, structure, and a solid foundation between dogs and their humans.
I joined Coaching 4 Paws early 2023 after connecting with Carlos through the martial arts community. We shared the same vision: to help dogs live safer, more fulfilled lives through balanced, thoughtful training, as well as our love for martial arts, so I knew this would be a place I would call home.
My mission is simple: to help dogs and their owners better understand each other so they can build a relationship based on communication, respect, and trust. Whether it’s basic obedience, behavior challenges, or confidence building, I’m here to support both ends of the leash.
