Our Commitment
"Our primary mission is to educate individuals on effective dog training and canine behavior. We strictly adhere to scientifically supported methods and refrain from following passing trends in the dog training sphere. Instead, we thoroughly research and extensively test each approach before endorsing it as a reliable training or behavior modification technique.
We are committed to providing straightforward and transparent guidance. Our emphasis lies in delivering tangible results. This means we do not advocate rushed, one-size-fits-all training programs that promise to resolve all issues in a single session, as is common in the industry. We firmly believe in dedicating the necessary time to comprehensive training.
We are seasoned professionals in the field, ready to take the lead in your dog's training."
Our Story
Explore Dog Training was founded with the core objective of bringing high-quality board and train services to your home at an affordable rate. Jonathan Murphy, the founder, has spent a decade specializing in canine training and delving into the realms of animal psychology, particularly dog behaviorism and psychology.
Jonathan has always been passionate about assisting people and making a positive impact on their lives. Roughly a decade ago, he experienced a personal loss, which led him to discover the therapeutic benefits of dogs, both for mental and physical health.
To further his expertise, Jonathan attended the Tarheel Canine Academy in North Carolina, a renowned institution for dog training education. After completing his training, he worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) while initiating his career in dog training to continue helping people.
While working as an EMT, Jonathan witnessed firsthand the positive impact of service dogs on their owners' lives and the transformative influence of a dog's companionship. This experience led him to become a caretaker for children with autism, where he embarked on a self-directed journey to better understand autism and the role service dogs could play in improving the lives of those affected.
Jonathan's commitment to learning remained steadfast as he continued to acquire knowledge every day, recognizing that any accomplished dog trainer must be a student for life.
He was hired by a dog training company specializing in behavior modification and pharmacotherapy, a board and train facility serving clients from across the nation.
During this time, Jonathan realized the benefits of daily interaction with dogs and their rapid training progress. However, he also recognized the importance of working directly with dog owners in their homes. This realization prompted him to start his own venture, bringing the board and train program directly into the clients' homes.
Today, Explore Dog Training has been in operation for three years, unwavering in its commitment to enhancing the lives of dogs and their owners.