Today we’d like to introduce you to Ryan Himes.
Hi Ryan, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Ryan didn’t grow up dreaming about spreadsheets, office meetings, or climbing a corporate ladder. He built his life around something far more unpredictable — dogs, chaos, second chances, and the kind of hard work most people quit halfway through.
Long before the business existed, before the logo, before the clients and the recognition, there was just a guy who understood dogs better than most people understood each other.
At first, it wasn’t glamorous. No polished facility. No packed schedules. No awards. Just scratched hands, muddy shoes, endless research, and hours spent learning canine behavior through real-world experience instead of textbooks alone. Ryan became obsessed with understanding why dogs acted the way they did — the anxious ones, the reactive ones, the stubborn ones people had already given up on.
While other people saw “bad dogs,” he saw confusion, fear, energy with nowhere to go, and owners who simply needed guidance.
That mindset became the foundation of what would eventually grow into BMoreDogsHon.
The beginning wasn’t easy. Building a business from scratch never is. There were long days where Ryan handled everything himself — training, cleaning, answering messages late at night, marketing, creating content, organizing events, and somehow still finding energy to keep pushing forward. Some days felt like progress. Other days felt like survival.
But Baltimore noticed.
People started talking about the trainer who actually cared. The guy who could work with difficult dogs without ego. The business that felt more like a community than a transaction. Clients didn’t just leave with better-behaved dogs — they left feeling understood.
What made Ryan different wasn’t perfection. It was authenticity.
He wasn’t trying to look corporate or untouchable. He built a brand with personality — humor, honesty, and real connection. One day he was posting playful “burpee penalties” for late arrivals, the next he was organizing community events, sponsorships, or creating Easter baskets for dogs because he knew people wanted their pets treated like family.
Slowly, the business became bigger than training.
It became a reflection of Baltimore itself: hardworking, loyal, gritty, imperfect, and proud.
Winning recognition as one of Baltimore’s best dog trainers wasn’t luck. It was years of consistency when nobody was watching. Early mornings. Exhausting days. Taking risks. Believing in something before there was proof it would work.
He built a brand people believed in.
A place where nervous owners found confidence again. Where difficult dogs got another chance. Where the community felt connected. Where hard work and personality mattered more than pretending to be perfect.
The story still isn’t finished.
Because every new dog that walks through the door adds another chapter. Every client recommendation, every event, every vote, every success story pushes the business further than Ryan probably imagined when he first started.
But at the center of it all, the mission never changed:
Help the dogs. Help the people. Build something real.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Not even close.
From the outside, people often see the finished version — the trained dogs, the growing business, the awards, the social media posts, the packed schedule. What they don’t see are the years behind it where nothing felt guaranteed.
One of the hardest parts was building credibility from nothing.
In the beginning, Ryan didn’t have an indoor facility, or a recognizable name backing him. He had to earn trust one client at a time. In the dog training world, everyone has opinions, and proving yourself takes more than confidence — it takes results. That meant countless hours working with difficult dogs, constantly learning, and carrying the pressure of knowing families were trusting him with animals they deeply loved.
There were financial struggles too.
Starting a business means pouring money back into it constantly — equipment, rent, supplies, marketing, insurance, events, inventory, renovations — all while trying to survive personally at the same time. There were moments where the business needed everything Ryan had, mentally and financially.
And then there’s the burnout nobody talks about.
Running a dog training business isn’t just “playing with dogs.” It’s physical labor, emotional pressure, customer service, problem solving, scheduling, cleaning, content creation, and being available even after hours because worried owners need help. Some days started early in the morning and didn’t end until late at night.
There were setbacks too.
Times when things didn’t go as planned. Clients who didn’t follow through. Dogs with severe behavioral issues that required enormous patience. Situations where progress was slow. Moments where it felt like no matter how hard he worked, there was still another obstacle waiting.
Building BMoreDogsHon also meant learning how to wear every hat at once. Trainer. Business owner. Marketing manager. Event planner. Social media creator. Community sponsor. Customer service rep. Cleaner. Problem solver.
And unlike large companies, there wasn’t always a team to fall back on.
But the biggest struggle may have been continuing to believe in the vision before the success was visible.
There’s a point in every small business journey where you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if all the sacrifice is actually leading somewhere. Most people quit there. Ryan didn’t.
Instead, he kept building.
He kept showing up for the dogs, for the clients, and for the community — even when things were difficult behind the scenes. Over time, those hard years became the reason the business gained respect. People could tell it was built through real work, not shortcuts.
That’s why the success means something now.
Because it wasn’t handed to him. It was earned through every stressful day, every setback, every risk, and every moment he decided to keep going anyway.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about B’ MoreDogsHon?
BMoreDogsHon was built to be more than just a dog training company — it was created to be a place where dogs and their owners genuinely feel understood.
At its core, BMoreDogsHon specializes in building better relationships between dogs and people through balanced, real-world training. We work with everything from basic obedience and puppy foundation to leash reactivity, behavioral issues, confidence building, and structure for high-energy or difficult dogs. A big part of what we’re known for is helping owners who feel overwhelmed or frustrated finally regain confidence and connection with their dogs.
What sets us apart is that we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every dog is different, every owner is different, and training should reflect that. We focus heavily on communication, structure, accountability, and teaching owners how to understand their dog instead of just “controlling” them.
We’re also known for keeping things authentic and approachable.
Dog training can sometimes feel intimidating or overly serious, but we’ve built a brand that mixes professionalism with personality. Whether it’s our community events, playful social media content, local sponsorships, or just the way we interact with clients, we want people to feel welcomed — not judged.
Community is a huge part of who we are.
Being based in Baltimore means a lot to us, and we’ve always wanted the brand to reflect the city’s hardworking, loyal, and resilient spirit. We’ve sponsored local events, supported pet owners in the community, and created an environment where clients feel like family instead of just customers.
One thing we’re especially proud of brand-wise is that people trust us.
A lot of our growth has come through word of mouth, repeat clients, and recommendations from people who have seen real results. That means more to us than anything because it reflects the relationships we’ve built over time.
We’re also proud that the brand has its own identity. From the humor and personality behind the content to the way we engage with the community, BMoreDogsHon feels real. It’s not a corporate image — it’s a reflection of years of hard work, passion for dogs, and genuine connection with people.
At the end of the day, we want readers to know that we truly care about both ends of the leash.
We’re not just training dogs. We’re helping owners build calmer homes, stronger relationships, and more confidence in themselves and their pets. Whether someone comes to us with a new puppy, a reactive rescue, or a dog they feel like they’ve “tried everything” with, our goal is always the same: create lasting results while making both the dog and owner feel successful.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
Growing up, Ryan was always hardworking, independent, and determined. He had a strong personality and a good sense of humor, which still carries into the brand today. He was the type of person who liked figuring things out on his own and putting everything into whatever interested him.
He naturally connected with animals, especially dogs, and became interested in understanding behavior and communication early on. What started as a passion for dogs eventually turned into a deeper interest in training, structure, and helping owners build better relationships with their pets.
He also always had an entrepreneurial mindset. Even before starting BMoreDogsHon, he liked creating things, building ideas, and doing things differently instead of following a traditional path. Those traits helped shape both the business and the community-focused brand it has become today.
Contact Info:
- Website: HTTPS://www.bmoredogshon.com
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