Sean Miller

Owner and Training Director

Sean Miller is the owner of the American Dog School in Denver. He is a professional dog trainer with over 16 years of experience working with pet dogs, service dogs, patrol dogs, sport dogs and security dogs. Sean specializes in behavior modification, all levels of obedience, service dog training, tracking, and protection work. He has the privilege of working with dogs of all breeds and sizes.

Sean began training dogs when he was a teenager. He later apprenticed under a trainer with extensive police, military, sport, and detection experience. He then began studying dog psychology and animal behavior. Sean began training pet dogs because he saw a large percentage of dogs whose owners had no control, even though they may have already been to other trainers. He then went into business professionally because he saw a growing need for a professional trainer who utilized many techniques with a strong focus in motivational training. Sean is dedicated to continuing his education in order to stay on top of the latest training techniques and behavior studies.

Member

• Association of Pet Dog Trainers
• Certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
• Member Schutzhund USA – Also Certified Trial Decoy
• Expert witness on temperament, training and kenneling related cases
• Served as a training consultant for a service dog organization

In addition to his memberships, Sean has rescued and  fostered many problem or troubled dogs. He has and continues to volunteer his time to rehabilitate these dogs so they can live happy and healthy lives.

Sean’s dogs:

Zada: 5-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier
She was rescued by Sean at approximately 1 year old. She had many behavioral problems, but now has been trained and rehabilitated from her behavorial problems. Zada is great with kids and other dogs and has become a very happy and loving dog.

Knox: 5-year-old Belgian Malinois
Trained in the sport of Schutzhund and titled to Schutzhund III by Sean. Schutzhund is the triathlon of dog sports, developed in Germany in the early 1900’s. It consists of obedience, tracking and protection and requires a lot of time and dedication. Knox absolutely loves to work and has shown excellent potential for the sport.

In memoriam:

Drigon: He was 12.5-years-old when he passed on. “Drig” was a German Shepherd Dog from East Germany which Sean had since he was puppy. Sean trained him to be a police dog, but he just couldn’t part with him. He was calm and collected in any environment. He loved people and dogs. He loved to work and play, but mostly  he loved life. He was a wonderful friend, companion, and family member and will be sadly missed.

Bethany Bankovich

Kennel Technicican

Bethany joined the American Dog School team in June of 2008 to serve as the kennel/office manager. Her background in business administration, as well as her current attendance at Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology, contributes to all facets of the business. Upon earning her degree in veterinary nursing, Bethany will attend the University of Pennsylvania to pursue a doctorate of veterinary medicine. Her canine companions include Tick, a Basenji/Border Collie mix, and Enzo, a German Shepherd Dog.

Roxey Washburn

Kennel Technician

Roxey has been with American Dog School since November 2008 as a kennel technician. She is currently attending the Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology. In 2005 she graduated from Veterinary Assistant School in New Mexico and began working in veterinary clinics. She decided to move to Colorado to continue her education and would like to specialize in microbiology and radiology.