Dogs are our link to paradise.
The relationships we have with our dogs help shape and define our lives. Promoting wellness, advocacy and positive influence we are sharing a better lifestyle with dogs and saving lives of countless “at risk” dogs in Western New York.
We know dogs inside and out and we absolutely LOVE to work with people! Our trainers are help pet parents navigate the line between happiness and frustration, calm and chaos, security and fear.
The K9 Vision Team
Myles DogBeGreat
“MDBG”
Behavior Specialist, Dog Trainer, Motivator
Owner & Pack Leader
Personal Motivator, Behavior Modification, E-collar Aggression /FEAR Rehabilitation, Veterinary Technician, Army Veteran
Myles sits on the Board of Directors for the SPCA Serving Erie, where he combines his deep passion for animal welfare with extensive experience in canine behavior. Like many professional trainers, Myles has always had a natural way with dogs. His journey began at Alfred State College in the Veterinary Technician program, where his interest in animal behavior was sparked. During this time, he started training dogs and horses on the farm, in school, and throughout the local community.
Since beginning his professional career in 2007, Myles has worked on thousands of diverse behavioral cases. To deepen his knowledge, he attended Medaille College’s Veterinary Technician program, where he developed a focused expertise in behavior modification. His relentless pursuit of learning led him to study under nationally and internationally renowned trainers and veterinary behaviorists, though he credits his mentors in Western New York as instrumental to his success.
Upon returning from Active Duty to his hometown of Buffalo, NY, Myles dedicated himself to improving animal welfare and advancing the field of canine behavior. His mission is to build a vast, community-based network of trainers, nonprofits, pet service providers, and veterinary professionals to disrupt and reverse the growing rate of preventable euthanasia in Western New York. With 18 years of professional experience, Myles continues to work tirelessly to make a lasting impact on the lives of dogs and their families.
David Santiago
David — Trainer Associate (TA)
David’s path into dog training started the same way it does for a lot of people—with a genuine love for dogs. After getting his first dog, he made the decision to take full responsibility for training him himself. As he worked through teaching new behaviors and building structure, he found himself drawn to the process. Seeing progress day by day sparked a deeper interest, leading him to study trainers online and begin pursuing the craft more seriously.
At K9 Vision, David is focused on developing his skill set with intention. He is committed to improving his timing, consistency, and ability to adapt training approaches to meet each dog where they are. His goal is simple: help dogs and their families gain clarity, structure, and better communication—whether they’re starting with a young puppy or working through challenges with an adult dog.
What David values most is the visible progress in each dog over time. Watching a dog become more confident, more responsive, and more balanced is what keeps him engaged in the work. Just as meaningful is hearing from owners who feel more in control and connected with their dogs after training.
Outside of the Dog Learning Center, David’s interests still revolve around animals. He enjoys observing behavior, growth, and care across different species. He also has an interest in haircutting, but his long-term focus is clear—continuing to grow into one of the top dog trainers in Buffalo, New York, and eventually opening his own pet shop to help more people engage with animals in a meaningful way.
Youth Development Internship
It is important to our Pack Leader the we continue to motivate high school seniors and young adults to learn everyday, and more importantly build character. We focus on job and team related skills and are dedicated to teach the importance of developing a marketable size in the new millennial job market.
Meet our outstanding interns!