About Our Professional Dog Trainers in Westchester NY

Max Sauer

Certified Professional Dog Trainer

With years of experience working with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments, Max is dedicated to helping dogs and their owners build lasting, positive relationships. Specializing in obedience training, behavior modification, and socialization, Max uses different reinforcement techniques to promote learning in a fun and engaging environment.

Having worked with a variety of dogs—from puppies to rescue dogs, Max tailors each training plan to suit the unique needs of the dog and their family. Whether it’s basic commands or resolving behavioral issues like separation anxiety or aggression, Max focuses on creating a calm and structured environment that benefits both the dog and owner.

Max is certified by Camelot Dog Training and stays up-to-date with the latest training methods and behavioral science. A strong believer in patience and consistency, Max strives to make training a positive and rewarding experience for every dog and their owner.

Max is passionate about educating dog owners on how to create a well-balanced and respectful relationship with their pets, ensuring a happy and healthy life together.

Tom Porier

Owner & Head Trainer (CT)

Connecticut Dog Trainer Tom Porier is a life-long dog lover and advocate. Growing up, and throughout his life, Tom was always the “go to” guy when friends, neighbors, or people associated with his various dog activities needed help our guidance with dog training issues.

After an extremely successful career in the hospitality industry, Tom decided to combine his love, and intuitive knowledge of dogs, with his customer service experience, as well as his genuine desire to help people and improve their quality of life, and start Camelot Dog Training. Camelot Dog Training, and Connecticut dog trainer, Tom Porier, offers professional, in-home dog training throughout the state.

Tom formalized his dog education and experience by becoming a member of Canine Trade Group. Headed by John Van Olden, an acclaimed dog trainer with over 25-years of professional dog behavior training experience, Canine Trade Group is an exclusive network of experienced, professional dog trainers, dedicated to the highest standards of professional conduct, training knowledge, and customer service.

Canine Trade Group dog trainers, after undergoing an extensive interview and selection process, must complete a comprehensive 360 hour training course, which consists of a curriculum of the study of canine learning and training theory, and three weeks of in-residence, hands-on training in Dover, Delaware, working primarily with rescue dogs, or dogs at risk for surrender because of severe behavioral issues. Canine Trade Group dog trainers also undergo monthly, ongoing training, and they enjoy the benefit of ongoing support.

Whether you just want to get your new puppy started on the right paw, want to make your good dog, great, or you have a dog who has a behavioral concern, including aggression or anxiety issues, Connecticut dog trainer, Tom Porier can help! In all cases, after a comprehensive, in-home, behavior consultation, Tom commits to working with you until all of your training goals are achieved, and beyond.