Benjamin Berenfield
Owner Ben discovered his love of dog training when he rescued his dog Sherlock (pictured at the bottom). Working with and overcoming Sherlock's behavioral issues led to Ben's passion for training dogs, especially the misunderstood ones. This passion led Ben to a full-time career training and rehabilitating dogs in Raleigh, North Carolina. In early 2018 he launched his own company Haven Dog Training in Hillsborough, North Carolina which is now dedicated to helping all breeds and needs. Our training philosophy is founded in the belief that every individual, both four-legged and two, have their own unique balance that helps them achieve lasting success and happiness. Every dog at Haven is evaluated and trained with a relationship-based approach tailored to the individual. We focus on their specific needs in order to bring out the absolute best in both happiness and obedience. |
Sonja Pearson-Moyers
Trainer
Sonja Pearson-Moyers grew up on a horse farm riding and training horses. After meeting and mentoring under master dog trainer Peggy Davis, Sonja started to become very interested in dog behavior and psychology. While volunteering at local shelters she got her degree in Animal Care and Management with a certificate in Animal Handling. After teaching riding lessons and training horses for years she began to train dogs professionally four years ago. Sonja is very passionate about rehabilitating dogs and promoting healthy relationships with our canine companions.
Trainer
Sonja Pearson-Moyers grew up on a horse farm riding and training horses. After meeting and mentoring under master dog trainer Peggy Davis, Sonja started to become very interested in dog behavior and psychology. While volunteering at local shelters she got her degree in Animal Care and Management with a certificate in Animal Handling. After teaching riding lessons and training horses for years she began to train dogs professionally four years ago. Sonja is very passionate about rehabilitating dogs and promoting healthy relationships with our canine companions.
Ian Brown
Trainer
Ian is a Chapel Hill native and an Appalachian State University graduate. While in school he got a job training dogs that helped him realize the full extent of his passion for the profession. Through working with his service dog, Phoenix, he discovered his desire to help owners and their dogs live happier lives together. As the newest member of the Haven pack Ian is excited to turn his passion into a career and help as many dogs as possible.
Trainer
Ian is a Chapel Hill native and an Appalachian State University graduate. While in school he got a job training dogs that helped him realize the full extent of his passion for the profession. Through working with his service dog, Phoenix, he discovered his desire to help owners and their dogs live happier lives together. As the newest member of the Haven pack Ian is excited to turn his passion into a career and help as many dogs as possible.