Alex Rothacker "Popeye" and Pappy the Poodle

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Meet Lake County’s top K9 trainer. Alex is world famous and a master animal trainer. Tune in to hear about police dogs and Guinness Book records and amazing stories of animal training.

Meet Alex, the dog trainer of dog trainers, sharing his incredible journey from childhood adventures with his first German Shepherd to becoming a world-renowned expert. Alex's passion for dogs began in Chicago with a protective pup named Lady, leading him to a lifelong career in dog training. From working with mentors like Willie Nicker, who trained thousands of dogs during WWII, to mastering the art of training aggressive animals, Alex has dedicated his life to understanding and teaching dogs. His unique approach involves praising dogs, a method he learned to embrace after years of experience. Alex's journey has taken him to national stages, performing with his talented dogs on shows like Jay Leno and David Letterman. With numerous Guinness World Records under his belt, Alex continues to innovate in the world of dog training. Follow along for more stories and insights from this legendary trainer and his star poodle, Pappy. #DogTraining #PappyThePoodle #Inspiration