Brian Bergford is a business owner, competitive athlete, professional speaker, author, and peak performance specialist. He personally coaches some of the most influential business, thought leaders, and high-performers across various industries through his company Bergford Performance Systems (www.bergfordperformance.com). He is also a Dog Behavior Specialist and Certified Dog Trainer from Colorado who specializes in the interplay between dog behavior and human psychology. He has extensive experience rehabilitating dogs and coaching people in the art of living well and pursuing personal excellence. His first book, Transformational Dog Training (released in 2015), focused on the role of self-development in the context of dog training and behavior modification. Brian firmly believes that proper alignment and integration of the spiritual, psychological, and physiological aspects of our experience—and recognition of their interrelated nature—is fundamental to living a balanced life and supporting healthy relationships. He also owns Altitude Dog Training and Uptown Dog, located in Longmont, Colorado.