It started with a rescue

A man standing on a sidewalk with four dogs, a baby stroller, in front of a building with large windows and patterned curtains.

I’m Joe, a dog trainer based in Brussels helping owners build calm, reliable dogs.

Mila — the dog who started it all — is the white dog on the left. She was a rescue dog and was reactive to a lot of things, especially other dogs.

I taught her the usual obedience commands and she learned them quickly. But it didn’t change her behaviour around other dogs.

Discovering Pack Socialisation

Group of dogs, including a tan mixed-breed with open mouth in front, a large black and brown long-haired breed behind, and others in the background, sitting in a snowy forest.

In 2020 I met one of the best dog trainers in the world, Hatu González.

As the pack leader of 40+ dogs in Berlin, he took Mila under his wing. After six weeks in the pack, she was a completely different dog.

Fascinated by the transformation, I joined Hatu’s team and learned how to manage and walk my own pack.

After passing my dog walker exams, I became certified by the Veterinary Association of Germany to walk up to 20 dogs off-leash.

A smiling man with a beard and a blue lead, wearing outdoor clothing, taking a selfie with an Australian Shepherd dog in a wooded area.

Dog Training in Brussels

In 2023 I moved to Brussels and now train dogs independently.

If you're struggling with your dog's behaviour, get in touch to arrange a consultation.

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