Ashton– Founder & Head Trainer

Ashton is the founder, owner, and head trainer of Menace Canines, bringing years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all backgrounds. Ashton began their journey training both pet and shelter dogs, and for the past six years has specialized in service dog and reactive dog training. They have trained multiple service dogs personally, including their former service dog, Lucky, and a current service dog in training, Poe.

As a chronically ill and disabled handler themselves, Ashton brings a deeply empathetic and practical perspective to service dog training, understanding firsthand the importance of accessibility, reliability, and individualized support. 

They are an active member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), holding a Prong Proficiency certification and working towards their Certified Dog Trainer (CDT) certification through IACP, as well as their Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CCPDT-KA) credential.

Ashton also has experience in big-box store training environments, having trained dogs at Petco and earned their Petco Positive Dog Trainer certification. 

Beyond training, they love hiking with their dogs and participating in dog sports!

Ashton’s Dogs

Lucky – Retired Service Dog (7 years old, Poodle Mix)
Lucky was Ashton’s first service dog and the inspiration for their journey into professional dog training. Even in retirement, Lucky continues to support new handlers as a practice dog, sharing his enthusiasm and experience. He’s a social butterfly who loves saying hi to everyone he meets, spreading joy wherever he goes.

Poe – Service Dog in Training (3 years old, Amstaff)
Poe, a 3-year-old Amstaff, is training to be a service dog. She’s always eager to learn something new and never misses a chance to cuddle under the blankets. Her affectionate and intuitive nature makes her a promising prospect for Ashton.

Hades – Career Change Dog (2 years old, Mixed Breed)
Hades is a career change dog who now focuses his energy into sports, tricks, and teaching other dogs how to be polite. While he’s too anxious with people for service work, he’s extremely dog-savvy and excels at helping assess and socialize new dogs. Hades enjoys playing chase, hiking adventures, and barking at strangers.

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