ABout Jivak

Jivak grew up in illinois and graduated from University of Illinois at chicago with a b.S. in Neuroscience. He then moved to Virginia to obtain his M.S. in Forensic Psychology at the George Washington University. In 2022 him and his fiance began raising their first dog together, a Golden retriever named oliver. Since then he immersed himself in all-things dogs from apprenticing as a dog trainer to learning about dog behaviors and exploring different tools and techniques. In 2024, he decided to pursue his dream of becoming a dog trainer.

About k9 Shah

Canine Shah began out of Jivak’s sheer love of dogs and helping others achieve the best relationship with their dog. Canine Shah’s main objective is using obedience and communication skills to improve the relationship between the owner and the dog. The ultimate goal is beyond simply training, it’s to create a lifelong bond between the owner and dog that fosters happiness for both. Canine shah’s training system involves both the owner and the dog and helps both reach thier full potential. Through leadership and concise communication, Canine Shah’s training system empowers results that will last a lifetime.