Garrett Rosso began training with Stacy Alldredge in the spring of 2000. He completed Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced levels of obedience with his two Rhodesian Ridgebacks --Java & Kai. Wishing to further his understanding of animal behavior, Garrett began a full-time apprenticeship with Who's Walking Who in 2003 and assists in all levels of training and behavioral appointments.
In addition to his work with Who's Walking Who, Garrett was one of the founders of Friends of First Run -- named after the first dog run in New York City. "Friends of First Run" works in conjunction with the NYC Parks Department promoting responsible pet ownership throughout the city. Garrett has brought various workshops to NYC parks covering topics from Obedience Training, Agility and Teaching Tricks to Spotting Aggression & Safe Handling Practices inside and outside of the dog run. He also promotes a holistic approach to animal care and has presented nutritional workshops which help owners prepare home cooked or raw diets for their dogs.
In 2004, Garrett was invited to speak in front of the New York City Community Council on the danger stray sidewalk voltage pose to our pets. His group advocated yearly inspections of the city's underground electrical grid which received a unanimous vote by the City Council and passed into law in 2004.
He is currently the manager of the Tompkins Square Dog Run which was recently ranked by Dog Fancy Magazine as one of the Top 5 Dog Parks in the country. Garrett also serves on the advisory board of the New York Parks Department, consulting on the construction & renovation of city dog runs. He also established the "First Run Foster Fund" for dogs abandoned in city parks as well as publishes The Scoop - a quarterly newsletter for New York City dog owners.
When not working with dogs, Garrett is an art director for TIME Magazine. As an animal advocate, he has appeared on ABC, CBS & NBC News, WPIX and The Today Show.
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