Meet the Minds Behind the Manners

Bob Russell

Hi, I’m Rob Russell! My passion for working with both people and dogs, allows me to bring warmth, patience, and a personal touch to every in-home private lesson. I value the unique connection that forms through individualized attention and strive to create a supportive, encouraging environment for growth. Whatever the situation, I tailor each session to the needs and goals of those I’m working with. I have been training dogs professionally for 4 years and I believe learning should be engaging, empowering, and adaptable for every dog and owner. I look forward to supporting your family—two-legged and four—on your journey!

Brendan Hendricks

My name is Brendan Hendricks and I am the owner of/ head trainer at adaptive canine training. I have been working as a professional dog trainer for 6 years. I got my start working with another company and realized their size made it difficult to truly develop relationships with the clients and more importantly their pups. 

This was a main reason for starting ACT. Now I can take each dogs needs into consideration. 

Where most people see a challenge or annoyance, I see an opportunity and potential. I don’t get worn down by the dogs and their energy and persistence, I feed off of it and thrive. Regardless of how crazy things are, and as a father of two I know it can get crazy, my patience and energy seems endless…..seems.