Dan Bartley
Trainer
Dan has always had a big heart for animals, especially dogs. After serving in the U.S. Navy Seabees, he rescued his first pup and quickly learned how powerful patience, love, and training can be in changing a dog’s life. That experience inspired him to foster dogs and get them more adoptable through training, and eventually led to him following his true calling as a professional dog trainer.
Certified through CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, Dan loves helping families build strong, lasting bonds with their dogs. Whether working with his own pups, Lincoln and Darla, or volunteering with the Blue Island Stray Dog Project, he believes every dog deserves the chance to feel happy, confident, and connected to their people.
For Dan, the best part of training is seeing owners light up with pride as their dogs learn and grow. His goal is simple: to help you and your four-legged friend enjoy life together to the fullest.