About Scot

I have been training dogs since 1979 and have been teaching dog obedience since 1981. I started with two Dobermanns that did well in obedience competitions. I currently have two Border Collies.

Katana is the only dog in Hawaii to compete and earn titles in the highest levels of obedience, Rally and agility. He earned his UDX (Obedience), RACH (Rally Champion), MACH (Master Agility Champion), and PACH (Preferred Agility Champion) titles, as well as numerous other titles in obedience, Rally and agility. He has won two High In Trial awards in obedience and has 43 perfect scores in Rally, along with 17 High Triple Combined awards, and 14 High Combined awards. He is now retired from competing.

Kodachi has also earned multiple titles in agility and is competing at the highest levels in competition. He is also competing in the highest level of obedience and has won 4 High In Trial awards. In Rally he earned his RACH (Rally Champion) title and has 75 perfect scores, 23 High Triple awards, and 22 High Combined awards. He is still competing and doing well.

I enjoy teaching obedience because it builds a better connection between dogs and their owners. The owners enjoy their dogs even more than before. My training philosophy is to teach you to train your dog to want to work for you, instead of having to work for you; to be a happy working partner. I will show you how to do this through motivation and positive reinforcement. Every dog is unique, so a variety of methods may be used. I believe that no matter the size or breed, every dog can learn and benefit from obedience training.