Meet Your Trainers 

Ellie Rogers – Head Trainer

Ellie Rogers has been working with dogs for over 10 years, offering personalized training for everything from puppy basics to more challenging behaviors.

Her passion for training started with her childhood dog, a little black Shih Tzu. While most people don’t train small dogs much, Ellie was determined to teach her tricks—just by experimenting and using treats. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong calling. As she got older she started to dive into training videos by people like Victoria Stilwell, and she became especially passionate about helping misunderstood breeds like pit bulls, etc.

Ellie is a certified trainer and currently continuing her education with an animal behavior certification from the University of Washington. She uses balanced, positive and rewards-based methods as a foundation but stay flexible to meet the needs of each dog and their family.

She loves helping people who may be struggling or even losing hope—her goal is always to bring clarity, kindness, and progress to every session. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Ellie is committed to making training a respectful, inclusive experience for all.

Whether you’re starting with a new puppy or navigating tough behavior issues, she here to help you and your dog build confidence and a stronger bond—together!

Ellie Rogers

Dallas Hanson– Owner

Dallas is a passionate dog trainer who wants to help dog owners create a more peaceful home environment. He grew up around dogs, from floppy-eared hound dogs to pumpkin-faced pit bulls, and he always seems to have more dogs around him than people. This young man won’t shy away from any breed or any challenge. Dallas was born and raised in Tennessee and enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling. His current pack of pups includes Ross, a Rottweiler mix, and Juice Box , a golden doodle.

Dallas studied veterinary technician skills at Penn Foster College and worked as a veterinary technician for four years. He then grew into the office manager position for three small animal hospitals. Through that time he found dogs with a various of issues and helpless owners who were begging for a change. This ambitious student decided he wanted to learn more about canine behavior in addition to canine medicine, so he decided to seek certification through Canine Trade Group.

Dallas wants to be able to help owners and their pets live in harmony. Before finding CTG, Dallas came across many training myths and non-productive styles. He found that CTG offered results-based methods, and he now feels confident in his ability to help owners create a more peaceful lifestyle.

No problem is too difficult for Dallas. He’ll be there for you and your dog until your training goals are achieved.