Well Hello!
I’m Max
I am a dog trainer and behavior professional. And I lost my heart dog in 2024. I haven’t been the same since. I’m finally in a place where I can start talking about not just him, but all of the dogs I’ve had the privilege to know.
Because honestly, a lot of the time, I feel like I have no idea how to be a person. The dogs (and my therapists) have helped with this. So in addition to a container for my grief & honor of their memory, this is also a place to remind me of the lessons the dogs have taught. The unconditional love they’ve given. And to maybe feel a little more like a person.
Our Namesake
Yadier Molina aka “Yadi” aka “Pcola’s No Crying in Baseball” was my very first dog as an adult. I did not start out as a good friend to him, but after 11 years, he was possibly my closest friend. I started Yadi & Company Dog Training in his honor, to bring the joy of companionship to other pets and their people. But have since closed the doors to the business. I hope his gentleness, good humor, and adventurous spirit shine through here. And may you get to have the friendship of your very own Yadi.
FAQs
Is your writing your own?
1
Yes. Any grammar errors, inaccuracies, or weird typos are my own. I do not use any LLM or Generative AI in my writing. You can pry the em dash from my cold dead hands.
Is this a dog training website?
2
Not anymore. I no longer run my own business. I can refer you to my partner’s behavior consulting business though! Flash of Brilliance Behavior Consulting.