Fabian Romo-Vargas

When a family came to us for help, they were told by multiple professionals that their dog needed medication—and that structured training tools would only make things worse. What they really needed was clarity, not chemicals. In this article, I break down the real role of medication in dog behavior, when it helps, when it doesn’t, and why balanced, hands-on training remains the most effective path forward.

Becoming a dog trainer sounds pretty straightforward to most people. You love dogs, maybe go to a dog training school, throw up a website...