An Interview with

Duane Overturf

Duane Overturf began his dog training career at the age of 15 when he trained his dog Frosty, a Samoyed he got for his birthday. At high school, he worked at a local kennel caring for and training champion show dogs. Pretty soon Duane was training puppies sold to local families. After high school Duane trained dogs as a side business. While working at a local pet store Duane taught group classes and private lessons until it became apparent that he should go full time training dogs.

Since he began his career, more than 6,000 dogs and families have benefitted from Duane's expertise. Today, he focuses on helping families and their dogs get along better. He works with all types of dog breeds and mixes and all ages from 6 weeks up. He has built a solid reputation in his local area with numerous veterinarians and retail pet supply stores recommending him for many years with positive feedback. He regularly receives clients that have been through training elsewhere and were not happy with the results.

Duane is a professional member of, and has written articles for, the International Association of Canine Professionals. He is also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the Los Angeles Better Business Bureau. He presently owns Your Best Companion Professional Dog Training and Behavior and lives with his wife, Catherine, and his daughter, Lindsay, in Northridge CA along with their two dogs Amber and Shilo.