Scott, the owner and sole trainer at Peacemaker Dog Training, started learning the craft in 2008 under a trainer with four decades of experience before opening his own business in 2010. He competes in obedience and agility with his own dogs—one ranked sixth nationally in novice obedience in 2016, and another earned multiple titles before retiring in 2019. According to his site, he's working toward becoming an obedience judge.
Training takes place at Scott's home in Fresno, where he runs a 12-week group obedience course covering 16 commands. The program includes a preliminary walking class and a three-hour lecture on behavior, communication, and nutrition. Classes are capped at eight dogs. He describes his philosophy as "no-nonsense," combining rewards with corrections, and emphasizes that results depend almost entirely on the owner's consistency—his site puts it at "99% owner, 1% dog."
Private lessons address specific issues like aggression, boundary problems, or potty training through in-home evaluations. He also offers a two-hour puppy session for dogs too young for formal obedience. Boarding and daycare are available to graduates of his classes, with dogs getting yard time, socialization with other trained dogs, and overnight crating indoors. The site notes the yard includes shaded areas and a kiddie pool in warmer months.
