Tuff Pup Training

Matt Schimsky has had a passion for dogs since he was very little. While living on Long Island Matt volunteered as a dog handler and worked with local shelters assisting in temperament testing. Matt spent time as a
dog walker and pet sitter throughout his teens. After getting his BA at Bard Collage Matt moved to Philadelphia where he underwent a hands-on dog training program including workshops, lectures and assistant training with a wide variety of dog breads and temperaments. Under the guidance of the head trainer at Proper Paws, a top Philadelphia dog training company, Matt worked as a full time trainer helping create good relationships for dogs and their owners throughout the Philadelphia area. Matt is an avid reader of the science of dog behavior and attends seminars, and lectures with the industry's leading professionals. Matt has had great success working as a College Admissions Assistant, a professional restaurant and party magician and a gallery artist. He has a love of bringing his passions and positive outlook to others. Matt created Tuff Pup Training in Philadelphia because he wished to bring to other dog owners the joy he has obtained from his relationship with his own dog Molly. Matt works along with shelters, vets, dog walkers and other dog training professionals to bring the best and most current dog advice to his clients. His expertise has been shaped over hundreds of hours training dogs around the Philadelphia area. Matt is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and he is in constant pursuit of new certifications and affiliations to expand this expertise. Together with his dog Molly, Matt writes an online advice column for online blogs including theswankypup.com.