Rob Kortus is a retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot and Advanced Master Dog Educator and Trainer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management. As a highly experienced helicopter pilot and dog trainer, Rob has created an educational and delightful children's book (55+ color illustrations) with his personal canine companions as the characters.

Rob is the owner and founder of Commander in Leash Dog Obedience and Behavior Training and his non-profit Invisible Paw Prints, Inc. A therapy dog testing and registry company.

Rob lives and works out of his home in Charlotte, NC with his three loving canines.