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“I know this sounds cornball,” says John. “But when I was a kid, my dog was my only friend. So I’ve always wanted to work with dogs.” Today, it’s hard to imagine John not having a lot of friends. Known for his handsome, easygoing ways, John is a popular guy around Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. He’s famous for his athleticism, too. To help show off some of the Best Friends dogs who wanted to be adopted, John once led a whole “muttley crew” of them to a Guinness World Record for most dogs walked by any one person at one time (26!). Oh, and he’s fearless. (If you find any kind of a snake in an undesirable place, John will come move it to safety for you!) John started working at Best Friends when he was just 18 years old. He happened to grow up in the area, and his fearless ways, along with his love for dogs made him a perfect candidate for studying to be a dog trainer. Today, he’s one of the bravest dog trainers at Best Friends (and the assistant dog care manager too). Many dogs come to the sanctuary from neglectful, lonely, or even abusive situations. He doesn’t care whether they’re shy, antisocial, or even kind of aggressive. John believes every dog deserves a second chance, and there’s no one he won’t try to teach – even the fearful, snappy ones who have been through some really bad times. After all, how many people can say that when they come to work, they’re greeted by the wagging tails of all of their closest friends?
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