About the Trainers
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Brent PughEmail me: k9coachbrent@gmail.com
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Dog Trainer Brent Pugh specializes in behavior modification and advanced obedience. Brent is known professionally for handling cases of aggression. Many of his clients and peers have commented on his ability to explain complex ideas in a simplistic and easy-to-understand manner.
Beginning nearly 18 years ago, Brent has solved thousands of cases of aggression and severe behavioral problems in shelter dogs. Later offering his services to Animal Rescue organizations all over the Southern United States, Brent continued his life saving work with dogs that had no chance of being adopted without his help. After taking a break from his work with dogs to focus on career goals, Brent quickly realized that his passion and talent was greatly needed. After moving to Baldwin County Alabama in July 2008, Brent returned to his love of training shelter dogs. Brent has trained with some of the best dog trainers in the world from Chad Mackin, Tyler Mutto, Josh Moran, Michael Ellis, and The Monks of New Skete. Being able to help families live a more fulfilling life style with their dogs is something he enjoys as he now offers his expertise to the general public. By offering boot camp, group classes, private lessons, and seminars all over the Southeastern United States, Brent helps families with their dogs every day.
In 2014, Brent opened the doors of Primal K9, LLC to the general public. His company has very quickly earned a reputation of being the most comprehensive dog training and behavior program in the South. Primal K9 specializes in real world training and behavior modification, for those who want a well-mannered dog who listens every time, any place, with any distraction. Brent has made it his personal responsibility to become familiar with all of the different styles of dog training, which makes him capable of offering the most well-rounded and versatile programs in the country. To contact Brent visit www.primalk9llc.com, call 251-937-5904, or visit The Second Chance Ranch where Brent is the exclusive trainer. The Second Chance Ranch is home to Primal K9, and Just In Time Animal Rescue.
Beginning nearly 18 years ago, Brent has solved thousands of cases of aggression and severe behavioral problems in shelter dogs. Later offering his services to Animal Rescue organizations all over the Southern United States, Brent continued his life saving work with dogs that had no chance of being adopted without his help. After taking a break from his work with dogs to focus on career goals, Brent quickly realized that his passion and talent was greatly needed. After moving to Baldwin County Alabama in July 2008, Brent returned to his love of training shelter dogs. Brent has trained with some of the best dog trainers in the world from Chad Mackin, Tyler Mutto, Josh Moran, Michael Ellis, and The Monks of New Skete. Being able to help families live a more fulfilling life style with their dogs is something he enjoys as he now offers his expertise to the general public. By offering boot camp, group classes, private lessons, and seminars all over the Southeastern United States, Brent helps families with their dogs every day.
In 2014, Brent opened the doors of Primal K9, LLC to the general public. His company has very quickly earned a reputation of being the most comprehensive dog training and behavior program in the South. Primal K9 specializes in real world training and behavior modification, for those who want a well-mannered dog who listens every time, any place, with any distraction. Brent has made it his personal responsibility to become familiar with all of the different styles of dog training, which makes him capable of offering the most well-rounded and versatile programs in the country. To contact Brent visit www.primalk9llc.com, call 251-937-5904, or visit The Second Chance Ranch where Brent is the exclusive trainer. The Second Chance Ranch is home to Primal K9, and Just In Time Animal Rescue.
A message from Head Trainer Brent Pugh
My ability to relate to and understand the psychology of both humans and dogs, and my ability to communicate with both in a clear and concise manner is truly a gift that has been honed and perfected over the years through experience. You will not get a well-balanced dog without having both the dogs and the humans in sync. I teach people what their dogs' true needs are. By doing this, we can greatly improve the relationship between dogs and their human family.
You can have a nervous, fearful, anxious dog that makes poor choices (barks, growls, lunges, attacks, runs, hides) towards people, other dogs, bikes, skateboards, etc, or you can have a nervous, fearful, anxious dog that instead of simply reacting to their nervousness, fearfulness or anxiety, defers to you, and makes great choices around all of the above listed items.
Left to figure it out on their own, with no real information about what an appropriate response is, dogs will simply react, and are liable to make very bad choices. It’s your job to show your dog what to think, how to feel, and how to react when faced with things that unnerve them.
This takes knowledge and leadership on your part and establishing the right relationship with your dog. Our training is different than your traditional training. We use a real world training system which means that we don’t train the dog for 15 to 20 minutes at a time. We train them all day. We teach them to behave all of the time. They get lots of structured exercise, lots of play with other dogs and most importantly, long duration calming exercises. They learn how to exist in a human home. They learn that just because we are up and walking around; doing laundry, fixing dinner, playing with the kids, having company come over, etc… they are just suppose to hang out with us. Hanging out with us doesn’t mean jumping, nipping, or running around. Just hang out with us. This is done by showing them strong leadership and structure.
There is no dog we can’t help. No matter how bad or out of control you think your situation is, please contact us – we can help!
You can have a nervous, fearful, anxious dog that makes poor choices (barks, growls, lunges, attacks, runs, hides) towards people, other dogs, bikes, skateboards, etc, or you can have a nervous, fearful, anxious dog that instead of simply reacting to their nervousness, fearfulness or anxiety, defers to you, and makes great choices around all of the above listed items.
Left to figure it out on their own, with no real information about what an appropriate response is, dogs will simply react, and are liable to make very bad choices. It’s your job to show your dog what to think, how to feel, and how to react when faced with things that unnerve them.
This takes knowledge and leadership on your part and establishing the right relationship with your dog. Our training is different than your traditional training. We use a real world training system which means that we don’t train the dog for 15 to 20 minutes at a time. We train them all day. We teach them to behave all of the time. They get lots of structured exercise, lots of play with other dogs and most importantly, long duration calming exercises. They learn how to exist in a human home. They learn that just because we are up and walking around; doing laundry, fixing dinner, playing with the kids, having company come over, etc… they are just suppose to hang out with us. Hanging out with us doesn’t mean jumping, nipping, or running around. Just hang out with us. This is done by showing them strong leadership and structure.
There is no dog we can’t help. No matter how bad or out of control you think your situation is, please contact us – we can help!