Student Success Stories

Since graduating Starmark Academy I've started my own freelance business called Sits, Downs & Tail Wags. I do all in home private sessions as well as my own board and train. I've been very fortunate in acquiring some really great clientele. All of my advertisement is word of mouth and I have steady work and loyal, repeat customers. I also work at a kennel in the Chicago loop, in which I am one of three trainers (one of whom is also a Starmark grad) and get to spend everyday with dogs of different breeds and backgrounds. Come January I'm also teaching a tricks class. I've also been quoted in the Chicago Sun Times on training tips and how to prepare your dog to go to dog friendly establishments. I am doing a lot of Agility with Skylar, who if you remember used to be afraid of her own shadow. Now she's extremely sociable and an agility champ! She took home a blue ribbon at her first trial! I work 6 days a week and get to bring my dogs almost everywhere with me. I've been very fortunate with my success but I couldn't have done it without Starmark.

–Alex Urbanski