Mark Forrest PatrickMark has spent most of his career in Customer Service/Renton Management, but his real passion was his love for animals, particularly dogs.

Mark created Tuxedo’s K-9 Training Camp in 2009 to assist dog owners with their day to day challenges of dog ownership. He wanted to help dog lovers in the Rochester NY area, learn how to care for and really enjoy living with their companions. Using a positive approach in a community where there are several aversive trainers Mark has built a strong long-lasting relationship between owner and dog. With his strong Customer Service background Mark created his slogan

“Training for you…. Training for your dog!”

Mark is a writer and contributor for the Rochester Woman’s Magazine. The publication is distributed in the Rochester, NY area. Mark’s articles are based on behavior, and pet safety for your canine companion.

Mark has also been an advocate for animal rights and involved with the Beverly Animal Shelter in Waterloo, New York, Verona Street Animal Shelter in Rochester, NY and the Cracker Box Palace a large animal rescue shelter in Alton, New York and the Coalition Against Puppy Mills in New York Stare. Mark serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.