Stefan started his dog training journey in 2012 when he became an intern at Tarheel Canine School for Dog Trainers. There he learned how to become a balanced trainer using multiple techniques for the Police K9, protection dog, and pet doggies. Since then Stefan has worked with some of the top professionals in the industry and has worked a variety of temperaments in dogs. 

Outside of dog training being his career, it is also Stefan’s hobby! He has been competing in the sport of PSA since 2013 when he became a Certified Decoy and has since become a Senior Decoy in the sport, decoying multiple Regionals, Nationals, and most recently Worlds in 2024. He currently competes in the sport with his German shepherd named Maro!