Gene Long, KPA CTP
Recommended by veterinarians, behaviorists,
and trainers for over a decade.
Gene Long, Founder & Lead Trainer
Dog training is an unregulated industry, and anyone can call themselves a trainer. This opens the door to unlicensed, uneducated people who actively advertise their services. In other words, many trainers are unqualified but will happily take your money, leaving you and your dog frustrated and worse off than when you started.
I’m Gene, founder and lead trainer at k9wise.
I’m a certified professional dog trainer, a distinguished graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy, and a KPA Certified Training Partner (the only KPA-certified trainer in our service area). I’ve dedicated myself to the highest possible standards of education, oversight, and continued professional development.
As the Founder and Lead Trainer of k9wise, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless dogs and their owners, helping them overcome behavioral challenges and build strong, lasting bonds. My approach is rooted in compassion, patience, and a deep understanding of canine behavior.
As a mentor to upcoming trainers, I strive to teach future generations of trainers the skills they need to positively impact the lives of dogs and their owners.
Founder & training mentor
Changing lives since 2012
With over a decade of experience in the field, I’ve dedicated my life to understanding and enhancing the relationships between dogs and their people:
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Recipient of the B.F. Skinner Foundation scholarship (2012)
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Graduate with honors from Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Behavior & Training
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Mentor Trainer for the Victoria Stillwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior
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Volunteer Training Director and Lead Instructor of the Rescued Program
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Trained in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) methods
"I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your furry friend, helping you both embark on a journey towards a happier, healthier, and more harmonious relationship."
- Gene Long
Rescued Program & ongoing education
When I’m not working with clients and their dogs or mentoring upcoming dog trainers, you can find me volunteering as the Training Director and Lead Instructor at Rescued Program, “Saving Detainees and Dogs, One Life at a Time.” It’s a benchmark program with a mission to rescue and rehabilitate dogs who might otherwise be euthanized, while also making a positive difference to the lives of detainees.
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I maintain my credentials by attending continuing education seminars, workshops, classes, and professional conferences to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field.
What the clients are saying
When we recently rescued Diesel, he came with a lot of really challenging behaviors. He would play tug-of-war with the leash every time we put it on, would never come when called, would jump on my daughters, would always be right at the table at dinner time, would not pay attention, etc…
We’ve had dogs in the past, but working with Gene, we learned so many new things about dogs that are helping us make great progress with Diesel. It’s so nice to sit and have dinner now while he is on his mat, walks are getting much easier, the jumping is ten times better, and just the other day I was so happy to see him come running straight to me at top speed (the first time I called him and from over two-hundred feet away)! I’m so glad that my veterinarian recommended Gene to me. He made the training sessions very convenient and made everything really easy to understand. I also highly recommend him! Thanks, Gene!
- Thomas
Our dog Tubby is a rescue that is very loving to us but he came with some bad habits. He was extremely aggressive towards other dogs and was constantly pulling while on the leash. We knew we needed help. Gene to the rescue . We now have a dog that we enjoy walking and Gene gave us the tools and confidence to continue working with Tubby. Thanks, Gene!
- Peggy
Dog training is people training.
We fuel our dog’s behaviors—even the ones we don’t like—in ways we often don’t realize. This is just one reason dogs don’t learn as quickly if we punish them with e-collars and other aversive methods. Without clear communication, they struggle to understand what behavior we expect.
With over a decade of experience training countless people and dogs, I can confidently say that
if you follow my guidance, you will get results.
Many of my students leave their aversive training equipment with me at the end of their training package because they simply don’t need it anymore.
Will we add yours to the collection?