Master dog trainer Toriano Sanzone

• Toriano Sanzone

Master Dog Trainer

Toriano "The Wolfkeeper" Sanzone is an esteemed Master Dog Trainer with over 24 years of professional experience in dog training and behavior modification. 

He has provided specialized dog training services to individual clients and developed comprehensive dog training programs for various organizations, including dog facilities, shelters, and large canine-related companies worldwide. His extensive training expertise spans cities such as Chicago, Minneapolis, Brooklyn, Redondo Beach, Berlin, Mallorca, Zurich, and Nairobi.

As the CEO and Founder of Wolfkeeper University, based in Chicago, Illinois, Toriano has been instrumental in shaping the institution into a leading dog training organization. Wolfkeeper University has trained thousands of dogs globally and has collaborated with some of the world's most renowned dog trainers.

Toriano is the author of “A Wolfkeeper’s Guide to Training a Dog” and the creator of Wolfkeeper DOGA, a unique blend of yoga and Reiki for dogs. H 

With a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication/Marketing from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota, Toriano's background also includes roles as a marketing specialist and unique skills in podcast production to amplify the stories of underrepresented voices in the pet care and animal welfare industry.

Wolfkeeper University has produced some of the most remarkable dog trainers through its Train-The-Trainer Program and continues to train more trainers every year under the guidance of Master Dog Trainer Tyrone Scott. 

The University has collaborated with notable organizations, including Secretary of State Jesse White’s Office, Rush University, Chicago CRED, VA Hospital, Chicago Animal Care and Control, and Burbank-California Animal Care and Control.

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Toriano’s Professional Timeline

1996 

Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN

Bachelors of Arts Degree in Speech Communications / Broadcasting & Marketing 

Kilter Incorporated / Minneapolis, MN

• Creative Director for a Global Men's Clothing Brand
• National Marketing and Sales Manager 
• Created International Distribution Channels for Men's High End Watches

1998-2001 / GG Entertainment 

• Managed Various Artist in Minneapolis
• Founded a Event Space in NE Minneapolis 
• Marketing and Promotions for Jive Records, BMG Records, and Jam Production

2001 All For Doggies / Chicago, IL

• Assistant to Master Dog Trainer 
• Managed over 100 Dogs per day as Kennel Attendant 
• Created unique Sales and Marketing Plans 

Chicago Canine Academy / Chicago,IL

• Assisted Master Dog Trainer in the training of: (Bootcamps-Private Lessons-Group Classes)
• Generated Dog Training Sales
• Managed Group Classes and Private Lessons
• Marketing and Promotions
• Establish early web development 

Chicago Animal Care and Control

• Created a Train the Trainer Dog Trainer program
• Created a Group Class program for Chicago Animal Care and Control
• Conducted Private Lessons for Dogs that needed Special attention 

2002

• Established and Built Dog Training Facility in Jefferson Park-Chicago
• Developed custom Dog Training Software to operate business
• Produced a Dog Training Website that was number one with all Google Searches 
• Created and Developed the “15 Doggie Yoga Maunervers”

2008

• Established and Built Dog Training Facility in Ukrainian Village-Chicago
• Published a book called “A Wolfkeeper’s Guide to Training a Dog”
• Remained a major influencer in the Midwest Dog Community

2010

• Built Dog Training Facility in Pilsen-Chicago

2013

Cesar Milan-Dog Psychology Center / Santa Clarita, CA

• Trained directly by Cesar Milan on conducting Seminars and Private Lessons 
• Instructed Group Classes and Private Lessons
• Learned how to operate with Cesar’s Multimillion Dollar Dog Empire
• Networked with Celebrity Clients that required special attention 

2014

Europe

Berlin,Germany

• Private Lessons
• Group Classes
• Seminars

Mallorca, Spain

• Private Lessons
• Group Classes
• Seminars

Zurich, Switzerland

• Private Lessons
• Group Classes
• Seminars

2017

• Built Dog Training School Village in in Little Village-Chicago
• Built Dog Training School in Little Italy-Chicago
• Developed a Dog Training Software Program w/ Sam Pitroda

2019

• Over 250 Podcast “The Wolfkeeper Show”
• Alderman Candidate for the 24th Ward in 2019 Chicago Elections

2021

• Resident Dog Training in Miami, FL
• Creation of AYA Marketing 

2024

• Established a New Dog Training Facility in New Orleans 
• Working on Creating Dog Training Facilities in Chicago and MInneapolis
• Create DOT DOG CONSULTING)
• National / International Tour for 2025