Fernando is a true believer in community. He has coached
both his son and daughter in soccer – having been a coach
for 8 years and counting in Kamloops. He believes in buying
local – supporting and helping local businesses and
charities. He has helped countless dogs that were given up on by
everyone else. Many were suggested to be put down and yet
with Fernando’s love and expertise – healed and evolved to
be re-homed to loving homes throughout the province.
A TRUE CALLING
Convinced that this was his true calling – Fernando enrolled and
graduated from a two year program at A.B.C – the Animal
Behaviour College. These years were spent understanding the
aspects and benefits of positive training techniques.
It was the combination of the above passions and attributes that
led to the moniker “The Brazilian Dog Guru”.
Peers, clients and friends saw the remarkable results that often
happened almost overnight – and were amazed. It started with a
tongue in cheek idea – and now has become a name known all over
Canada and the US for the real results attained. The Brazilian
Dog Guru is for real – and we are so proud to have him as our
own.
A CAREER DREAM REALIZED
Unique – yet almost perfect was Fernando’s circuitous path in
opening The Brazilian Dog Guru Facility. His early professional
career included stints at a variety of Club Med locations around
the world. His responsibilities were as varied as supervising
dozens of young children on holidays to learn a variety of
sporting skills – archery – sailing and the like – to being
responsible for dignitaries and celebrities who visited. These
years gained him insight into the human psyche – connecting with
people from all over the world. He is at ease with all clients
of all ages from all backgrounds.
His earliest memory of wanting to become a dog trainer was about
the age of 15. Having had dogs as pets in his youth… once
in Canada, Fernando started to train and compete in Gun Dog
competitions and trials with his beloved Labrador Troy. It was
here that he learned the proper techniques for check chains and
e-collars.
