The guy who reads dogs for a living.
Dogs can't tell you what's wrong. After more than 15 years, I've gotten pretty good at hearing it anyway.
My name is Ivan Rios. I'm a Certified Dog Trainer and the owner and training director of Elite Training Centers in Glastonbury. You might have caught us on Great Day Connecticut.
Most of the families I meet have already tried the videos, the fancy treats, and the advice from the guy at the dog park. They come to me when none of it stuck.
Here's what I do differently. I don't start with commands. I start by watching your dog, because the behavior you're fighting is usually your dog answering a question nobody noticed it was asking. Fix that, and the commands get a whole lot easier.
I've got five dogs of my own. Two are retired at home, a chocolate lab and an Aussie mix. Three still work the floor with me every day: an English golden, a lab/Pyrenees mix, and a mini goldendoodle. They keep me honest.
Book a consult. I'll come to your home, meet your family, watch your dog, and tell you exactly what's going on and what it'll take to fix it. No fluff, no guesswork.
Ivan Rios, CDT
Owner & Training Director
What working with Ivan is like.
"My fiancé and I have always said that with Ivan it feels like a friend coming to the house. He is easy to talk to and a miracle worker with some incredible knowledge about all things dogs."
"He came back to me after 2 weeks a more independent, trained puppy! I have since booked boarding with Ivan several times."
"Elite training is the most professional, skilled, and compassionate training program there is."