Peter Hunt, Owner and Trainer

For as long as I can remember, I have always loved dogs...

My dog training career began with my own dog, a white Pitbull named Cain. He was a gift from a friend, but little did I know that he would lead me to where I am today...

I trained Cain myself for a year. He knew his basic commands well, but we were ready for more.

My friends, Fran and Karen Hayes, owners of Rott Iron Rottweilers suggested I visit with Gail Cappadona at Command Pawformance.

Cain developed separation anxiety due to the fact that we were together 24/7. Gail helped us to overcome the problem, and I have since become somewhat of an expert on the subject. We joined a group class in advanced obedience and also started a personal protection class, Cain and I graduated both classes with honors. Cain also received his canine good citizen award in 2002

The time I spent as a client was both educational and very enjoyable, We periodically returned for holiday and birthday parties.

In 1999 Gail called me and asked if I would like to come and work for her helping run the day school. In my first year I helped train over 200 dogs! I worked under her tutelage for five years and attended seminars on a regular basis. In 2004 Gail opened Cappa's Kennel in Kingston, N.H. She offered me opportunity to buy Command Pawformance. So I did.

Cain passed away in august of 2005 (god rest his puppy soul) and I am now the proud owner of Shilo a 1 year old pitbull who is shaping up to be a great family dog.

So here I am today Husband, father and owner/trainer of what I hope to make the best training facility in Massachusettes. I am currently a member of the association of pet dog trainers and I am a certified evaluator for the A.K.C. canine good citizen test.

I look forward to helping you with all your training needs.

Sean Patrick Murphy, CPDT

I began training four years ago with my Rottweiler, Bessie, continuing on to off-leash obedience and protection work. I have since become a Certified Pet Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator through the American Kennel Club and a certified Trial Helper in the dogsport, Schutzhund. I am a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, The United Schutzhund Clubs of America and The United States Rottweiler Club. I am currently owned by two Rottweilers, Bessie, whose patience with me as I have learned has taught me more than I could ever teach her, and Judge, a highly trained class clown. Happy Training!

Gail Cappadona, CPDT Training Consultant

Gail has worked with dogs for more than 20 years, raising, training and showing dogs and working with family pets. She was an active competitor on the Schutzhund Field and in the Obedience ring. Her experience includes raising and training Sampson, a Belgian Malinois to a Schutzhund III (includes 3 phases of training: tracking, obedience, and protection), IPO III, A.D. and C.D., ultimately ranking as the #9 dog in the country and the Canadian National Champion. Gail has trained 5 other dogs to C.D. or B.H. titles. She now devotes her time entirely to work with the family dog from puppy development to basic obedience. Gail's specialty is behavior modification and she has earned nationally-recognized certification from the Association of Pet Dog Trainers as a Certified Pet Dog Trainer. Gail also operates her own boarding kennel in Kingston, N.H. - Cappa's Kennel.