Captain Arthur Haggerty (December 3, 1931 – July 3, 2006), was an American actor and self-described pioneer in the field of dog training. Born in The Bronx on December 3, 1931, it is said that Captain Haggerty made dog training the respected profession it is today. Raised in the Bronx while other children played stick ball, he begged his parents to take him to dog shows. He had an affinity to Boxers, Doberman Pinschers and German Shepherds. He wanted to become a show dog handler.