Media Coverage

Features and honorable mentions on local, national and global news outlets and talk shows like ABC World News, CNN, Ellen, Today Show, Tonight Show, and Good Morning America.

Prestigious Waggy Award goes to Shelter to Soldier founder, Graham Bloem

Graham Bloem, Owner & CEO of Specialty Dog Training & Cofounder of San Diego-based nonprofit Shelter to Soldier, received the 2016 Tailwaggers Foundation’s Waggy Award for community service at a celebration in Hollywood...

Bloem Cofounded the nonprofit to rescue and train dogs from local...

Bloem pointed to the growing problem of dogs in the U.S. shelter system. "Often they're there because they were left alone and destroyed the sofa, a favorite pair of shoes, or the backyard. Then they escaped, became a runaway, or were sent to a shelter. The CleverPet can help stop this problem. A dog with a job is a happy dog."

Southwest Airlines Supports Local Non-Profits

Patriotism runs deep at Southwest Airlines, and they are proud of all those who serve, especially the Active Duty, Reservists and Veterans that are part of the Southwest Family. Southwest honors Veterans, the sacrifice these heroes make, and the unbreakable bond many soldiers have with their dog. In San Diego there are various organizations dedicated to assisting and enhancing the lives of our military heroes.

Graham Bloem - The Dog Father of Dog Trainers

San Diego resident Graham Bloem is the “Dog Father” of all dog trainers. With decades of experience training dogs, his business Specialty Dog Training™ San Diego supports pet owners and places trained pets, service dogs and protection dogs. "Lucky for me, I’ve had the honor of working with Bloem over the years and can honestly say this man has the ability to graciously well manner any barking beast that comes his way, all with out breaking is sweat."

- Tania Milberg

CleverPet is Like a Dance Dance Revolution for Dogs

The co-founders say CleverPet is intended to help dogs and other pets get through the boredom of the day while they’re alone at home. The company says American pets spend more than 10 billion hours alone. For a pack animal like a dog, that can lead to separation anxiety—and such behavioral issues as ceaseless barking, spinning thousands of circles while biting its tail, or gnawing on irrigation sprinklers in the yard.

San Diego dog trainer Graham Bloem, who has been working with CleverPet...

With the help of Graham Bloem of Specialty Dog Training™, both Maverick and Sophie are camera ready! A big thanks goes to Graham!

San Diegan Man, Graham Bloem, Bettering Lives of Veterans and Shelter Dogs

Petco shares the story of Kira, a service dog in training from our program, Shelter to Soldier. The video highlights STS founder Graham Bloem, his son and the impact dogs have on our veterans.

Magic 92.5's Trick or Treat on Magic Street

The Halloween Pet Costume Contest will happen at 4:15pm during Trick or Treat on MAGIC Street and will be judged by Dog Trainer Graham Bloem from Specialty Dog Training™, Jessica Geurke from Helen Woodward Animal Center and Linda Septon from Chula Vista Animal Care Facility.

Catch our Specialty Dog Training™ expert Graham Bloem on CBS 8 – San Diego News tonight at 5pm talking about our non profit organization, Shelter to Solider. — with Tania Rose Milberg at Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Radio interview with Graham Bloem on Magic 92.5

Jagger & Kristi followed through on Laurie’s wishes and enlisted the help of Dog Trainer Graham Bloem from Specialty Dog Training™.

National news clip with Graham Bloem discussing the adoption of Military Dogs

Interest in adopting military dogs is soaring to new heights. They're more than just companions: dogs take on an important role in the military. Graham Bloem shares more.

Tampa Bay Online – Nubs & Graham Bloem to begin training together

The frozen, war-ravaged desert and ruins of Iraq are in the past for this dog. The German shepherd-border collie mix that was rescued and nursed back to health by Marine Maj. Brian Dennis and his men arrived in Chicago on Wednesday on a Royal Jordanian Airlines flight. Nubs flew out again Friday on an American Airlines jet, landing in the afternoon at San Diego's Lindbergh Field before heading to his new address. San Diego Dog Trainer, Graham Bloem, volunteered his time to train Nubs and was later featured in the NY Times Best Selling book, Nubs, The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a Miracle.

Union Tribune: Graham Bloem training puppies rescued from war torn Iraq

It's been an intense 10-day training mission for the seven Iraqi puppies waiting to be reunited with Camp Pendleton Marines who adopted them.

Dog Fancy Magazine article – Quotes from Graham Bloem

"It's how the dog learns to be more domineering, more bossy," says Graham Bloem, a certified advanced dog trainer in San Diego, Calif., who works with numerous dog rescue groups and shelters.