Scott Marcotte

I help dog owners create calm, clear communication at home so real, lasting change can happen for both ends of the leash.

I was born at Fort Meade, Maryland while my dad was serving in the Army, and grew up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., spending as much time outside as I could. Summers were often spent working alongside my dad in his small custom home development company, where I learned how things are built with structure, intention, and follow-through.

A spring break trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, during college changed everything. I fell in love with the mountains and returned whenever I could. Over time, that connection helped me recognize what I value most: simplicity, presence, and a life that stays close to the natural world.

Back in the D.C. area, I built a strong technical foundation in the early dot-com world, then joined my dad in commercial HVAC and industrial controls. Together we designed and built advanced control systems for commercial buildings and industrial projects, combining his experience with my technical problem-solving approach.

When my dad became seriously ill, I, along with a strong push from him at the time, stepped into leadership and carried the business forward after he passed. That time in my life taught me resilience, responsibility, and how to move even when the path is unclear.

After losing my mom in 2017, I reassessed what I wanted my life to look like. I closed the business and took a role installing custom control systems around the country, but quickly realized constant travel was not the life I wanted. I was ready for work that felt more personal and more grounded.

On a return trip to Steamboat, I met Holly, my partner in life and in this work. We connected quickly through our shared love of dogs, especially Siberian Huskies.

Holly’s rescue, Zeri, was struggling with severe separation anxiety. Through a close friend who is a professional dog trainer, we were introduced to an approach rooted in natural canine communication. Within weeks, Zeri began to relax, and trust replaced anxiety.

That experience changed how we saw training and leadership. Holly pursued the work further with her dogs, and we soon had the opportunity to bring this approach to Northern Colorado.

For me, it connected everything I had learned over the years: structure, communication, problem-solving, and the belief that calm, consistent leadership builds better relationships.

Today, I work with dog owners who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next. I help bring clarity, teach communication your dog instinctively understands, and support you in creating calm, lasting change at home.

I truly believe the work we do goes beyond dog behavior. Dogs invite us back to presence, consistency, and clear leadership. They respond to who we are day to day, not just what we ask them to do.

I also draw inspiration from the tracking philosophy of Boyd Varty. The idea is simple: when you learn to notice what is real and present, the noise quiets down and better decisions follow. Working with dogs asks the same of us.

When you communicate in a way your dog instinctively understands, you do not just change behavior. You change the relationship, and the home becomes calmer for everyone.

A calmer home. A clearer mind. A stronger connection.

If there is one through line in my story, it is this: change is constant, and growth requires showing up anyway. My dad used to say that if you waited for all the lights to be green, you would never make it to the other side of town. I bring that same mindset to this work. We start where you and your dog are, take the next right step, and build momentum from there.