Role at Leedo
David founded and leads Talk Dog, Inc., the company behind Leedo. He provides company and training leadership and helps establish the principles used in Leedo's dog behavior and training resources.
David is the accountable trainer reviewer for all thirteen of Leedo's initial behavior assessments. His review covers the assessment questions, behavior classifications, result logic, training and management guidance, equipment advice, and escalation language within his professional training scope. Each assessment displays its substantive review date.
Veterinary review remains separate. David's trainer review does not cover medical diagnosis, treatment, medication, or other claims that require a veterinary professional.
Dog-training experience
David founded CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and serves as its School Director. He created CATCH's curriculum and guiding principles and serves as a lead writer and instructor.
Before founding CATCH, David led dog-training operations for a multi-location dog-care company in New York City. His work included training thousands of dogs, teaching group classes, coaching dog parents, developing training programs, and educating professional trainers.
He has appeared as a dog-training expert in media including The Rachael Ray Show and Dog Fancy, and has presented educational programs for professional and public audiences.
Education and credentials
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer—Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
- Service Dog Coach (SDC)
- Cornell University alumnus
- Professional education and leadership through CATCH Canine Trainers Academy
Credentials describe David's training background; they do not imply veterinary licensure or review outside his professional scope.
Training approach
David's public work through CATCH emphasizes humane, reward-based training and practical education for both dogs and people. Leedo's public resources clearly separate training guidance from medical diagnosis and direct readers to a veterinarian or an appropriately qualified behavior professional when the situation requires it.
Public sources
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