Since 1995, I have provided a sophisticated, personalized alternative to high-volume dog training companies.
I understand the frustration of being handed off to young, inexperienced staff who don't understand your unique needs.
That is why I work exclusively as your private consultant, ensuring you get the full benefit of my 30 years of pr
Since 1995, I have provided a sophisticated, personalized alternative to high-volume dog training companies.
I understand the frustration of being handed off to young, inexperienced staff who don't understand your unique needs.
That is why I work exclusively as your private consultant, ensuring you get the full benefit of my 30 years of professional insight.
My name is Dog Parbus, CPDT-KA.
In an industry where "certified" is often a buzzword, I offer the deep behavioral knowledge that only three decades of experience can provide.
I don’t just train dogs; I empower owners to lead with quiet confidence and calmness.
I am a Private Behavioral Dog Trainer because I believe the best results happen where you and your dog feel most comfortable. I work where life actually happens, in the heart of your home, in your neighborhood, and in the social settings where you go with your dog.
My goal is to replace your household stress with a reliable, loving bond that will last.
, I use scientifically-backed, humane methods that protect your dog's spirit while ensuring them become a reliable member of your family.
I believe that for training to be truly effective, it must happen in the environment where you and your dog spend your lives together.
I bring 30 years of experience directly to your door, offering an effective, fun in-home experience designed around your schedule and your specific lifestyle.
Because I work in your home, I am able to focus
I believe that for training to be truly effective, it must happen in the environment where you and your dog spend your lives together.
I bring 30 years of experience directly to your door, offering an effective, fun in-home experience designed around your schedule and your specific lifestyle.
Because I work in your home, I am able to focus on pure communication rather than shock collars or punitive methods.
My goal is to show you how to lead with quiet authority, replacing frustration with a relationship built on trust and respect.
By training where life actually happens, we ensure that the calm behavior we cultivate becomes a permanent part of your household's peace.
A Message from Dog Parbus, CPDT-KA
"Training isn't just about what your dog does; it’s about how you feel together."
For over 30 years, I have lived and breathed canine behavior. I’ve seen every breed, every temperament, and every behavioral "disaster" you can imagine.
But what I’ve learned in three decades is that most people don’t actually want a "show dog"; they want a dog they can live with. They want to walk through their front door and feel peace, not a spike in blood pressure.
I created the K9 Serenity System™ because I saw too many owners feeling drained, isolated, and overwhelmed by their dogs.
My mission is to give you back the freedom you thought you’d have when you first brought your dog home.
Whether we are working in your living room in Wake Forest or on a dock at Lake Gaston, my goal is the same: to give you the mastery and the tools, like the 85-page Serenity Manual, to lead your dog with calm confidence.
You’ve done the hard work of trying to figure it out on your own. Now, let’s do the smart work of restoring the connection.
I’ll bring the expertise; you bring the dog.
Together, we’ll find the serenity.
— Dog Parbus Founder of Sunrise K9 & Creator of the K9 Serenity System™