Why is My Dog Whining?
If you’re dealing with a whiny dog, you may be wondering if it’s time to seek the services of a dog behaviorist near Fredericksburg VA. At Wag Ur Tail Dog Training, we provide dog training in Stafford VA and dog training in Spotsylvania VA, working to help...
5 Big Reasons Why You Should Get Your Dog Trained
Getting a dog is an exciting time, but all the responsibilities new owners have can feel overwhelming, including whether to train your pet. We at Wag Ur Tail Dog Training in Stafford Virginia and Wag Ur Tail Dog Training in Fredericksburg VA want to help you...
Great Ways to Exercise With Your Dog
Dog Obedience Training near Fredericksburg VA will tell every dog owner that exercise is a large portion of training. Young and older dogs alike require exercise to release pent up energy and give them the opportunity to do their business. Humans needs exercise, too....
Why Adopting an Older Dog Might Be Better for You
Most prospective pet adopters go into the process thinking they want a puppy or a young dog. But it’s important to remember that adopting an older dog is also an option, and it might actually be the better choice for you. Here are just a few of the reasons why....
My Dog Won’t Stop Jumping on People – What Do I Do?
When we provide dog obedience training in Stafford Virginia, we often have clients who struggle with jumping. To understand why dogs jump on people, you must understand how dogs communicate. When a dog first meets another dog, they perform something of a greeting...
Chad Lamb
2020-06-23T23:42:38+0000
We sent Utley to stay with Mike for two weeks. We instantly noticed a difference when he got home. He was a puppy that knew almost nothing when he... left and had pretty much destroyed his crate. We couldn’t leave home home alone at all. Now he is good in his crate, comes when called, and is even better than he was on the leash. Good enough my 4 year old has no issues walking him.read more
Abby Gray
2020-05-22T16:47:18+0000
Mike is a fantastic trainer, he's been helping me train my service dog for a few sessions now. He's very friendly, and has been very flexible so far... as working out schedules. Great at going at the dogs pace, and we've been making great progress so far. Definitely recommend these guys for house pets and working dogs, very helpful and professional.read more
Jose Cabral
2020-03-24T16:18:32+0000
Just started the online course four days ago and I am IMPRESSED! I love that Wag Ur Tail Dog Training does not use shock collars or even reccommend... them!!! Excited to see my dog’s progress over the next six weeks. Mike has been great with all of my questions and answers so quickly.read more
Abigail Estes
2020-03-24T15:39:14+0000
Customer service at its finest! We adopted a 4 yr old mix at the shelter who had really bad anxiety. He really needed training, but being so anxious... we were worried. We contacted a couple of other dog trainers, but they use choke collars or e-collars and that made us both nervous due to our dog’s anxiety. When we called Wag Ur Tail Dog Training, Mike told us they only use positive training and are offering online classes! We signed up today and will update with progress!!read more
Cassie West
2020-03-24T15:29:11+0000
Friend told me to try the online classes and I was skeptical at first without direct access to a trainer, but the videos walk you through exactly... what you need to do to make sure the training works and sticks. We were able to use the financing option too so that has made the classes super affordable for us. We have three dogs and the cost of having each of them trained separately was daunting for us.read more
Melody Ferris
2020-03-22T12:53:08+0000
We thought this was positive reinforcement. After we paid and were shown the training, it begun with spraying your dog in the face ... with ice cold water and the use of choke collars. We had already paid and although concerned, thought maybe this trainer was trustworthy, and were excited at first to trust his training , which I expressed my enthusiasm to the trainer. But as time throughout the day went on, I felt uncomfortable with spraying my puppy in the face with cold water, he did not like it, probably breaking our trust. He also yelped on his choke collar , this is not positive training, I had not pulled or tugged at all, just introduced him to it. He also lowered the price of his online program the same day he charged me more, not warning me or offering the new price. We were not satisfied with the service, we wanted only positive training, if he had said choke collars and spraying our puppy in the face was in the training we would have considered another service.read more
Nancy Frinks Higgins
2020-01-05T08:54:06+0000
TJ was great with Molly.
she still has a ways to go but he did a great job! We would recommend them to anyone looking for a trainer!
Thanks again TJ... !!!read more
Liz Massey
2019-12-27T01:07:24+0000
Our trainer Lindy worked with our Great Danes and helped them be better “doggy gentlemen” and gave us plenty of tips for leading them and curbing... unwanted behaviors. She has a wonderful sense of humor but is serious about her work. She also gave our dogs tons of praise and affection when they learned new behaviors.read more
Cathie Adams
2019-11-18T14:22:33+0000
Wag Ur Tail did a board & train with our 2 yo dog Copper. Great news...Copper is going GREAT! We’ve been doing our 2 mile walks every day and... he’s been AMAZING! Barking has been very little and when he does I just use the pet corrector and it stops! Still working on his front door manners but listens to “place” and “down/stay.” Yay!! Lynde (our trainer) was just fantastic to work with and really understood Copper.
She explained everything she had taught him making it a smooth transition. We have a much happier household...humans and dogs alike!read more
Karen Mills
2019-11-06T20:39:19+0000
Old dogs can learn new tricks! TJ is amazing. We recently adopted an 8 year old 90 lb. black lab with years of bad habits engrained. I called Wag... Ur Tail to help me with his leash pulling. He’s so strong and, candidly, walking him was embarrassing, miserable and unsafe. I saw major results within the first hour long session with TJ. It’s obvious that TJ LOVES dogs and has unlimited patience. He quickly identified the root of Brady’s problems and armed me with training tips to redirect, deescalate and create opportunities for good behavior. TJ, Brady and I are so thankful for your help.... it’s literally been life changing.read more
Debbie Israel
2019-10-23T21:31:29+0000
TJ was our dog's trainer. He was awesome. TJ sent texts, pictures and videos during the 2 week training which was great.
Thanks so much Mike and... TJ!read more
Ellen Upton
2019-10-04T20:09:31+0000
Jim and I know TJ on a personal level, we met him through his previous employer, and he offered at that time to help us with our dog. Angela was a... rescue, and suffered from severe anxiety. Jim and I did everything we could for Angela, but TJ suggested one step more. Now keep in mind, TJ knew our beloved Angela, and once she warmed up to a person, she loved that person....sadly, on Sept 29, we were walking Angela, with her sister, and 2 other pups, TJ had the 2 other pups. In the way of walks for Angela, it had been a really good day for her. Sadly, when we got near a local business, with patrons outside, something about the group of people just scared Angela, and she backed out of her harness.....Angela typically would back up from what scared her. Anyway, off Angela took, took off, Jim and TJ ran after her.....through traffic, through everything..... The search for Angela continued, TJ NEVER gave up! Sadly, Thurs October 4, our sweet Angela was found, TJ was the one that found her....bless his heart. He found our sweet girl on the train tracks, her collar had actually been knocked off of her from the impact. TJ brought our sweet girl out, yes, he placed our sweet girl in a trash bag, went with me to the vets office so her remains could be cremated. In no way is this anyone’s fault. It’s just a tragedy that happens. I suppose my point is this. Wag Ur Tail Dog Training, has compassionate employees, they will love your dogs, they WILL go abov and beyond! Angela made great progress in her short time with us! Sadly, Angela was an angel from the day Jim and I met her. She just wasn’t destined to stay with us forever.read more
Kathy Rosenwald McClellan
2019-09-18T14:55:28+0000
Our pup Teddy did a board and train session with Lynde Diaz. She was wonderful! He learned all the basics, such as house training, sit, stay, down,... come, wait, place and off. He also became a social butterfly thanks to Lynde's resident dog, Delilah. We highly recommend Lynde! — with Lynde Diaz.read more
Melody Thompson
2019-09-07T18:56:49+0000
I had a male lab with agression issues that started seemingly out of the blue. I had to have him sedated to get his vaccinations. He attacked my son,... mother, brother, and growled at anyone who approached me. I did a 2 week crate and train with Wag Ur Tail and after receiving him back could see a HUGE improvement. Oden has not attacked, or growled at anyone, and is much more calm, and laid back when people come to visit. One of Oden's biggest issues was that he did not have any socialization skills, so he was afraid, and nervous of anyone approaching him, or I. Now, people can walk up to us, and he will approach them, albeit slowly, and carefully, but he still does it. I am absolutely amazed at the transformation in Oden, and couldn't be more thankful for the professionalism, love, and patience in which Wag Ur Tail, (Mike, and T.J.) took with working with my bany Oden. He's such a pleasure to be around now, and the stress that was a constant in our life, is now a long lost memory thanks to them. I can never say thank you enough to them for helping bring out the wonderful qualities that I just knew this pup had inside him. I would absolutely recommend them to take posession of your baby for a short, or even extended time (which was difficult for me to do) because when you get them back, it will life changing!read more
Lisamarie Javaras Taylor
2019-08-31T19:45:22+0000
We had an excellent experience! I am starting to wonder if this is the same dog I left with the trainer! His nick name used to be Bad Boy; not... anymore! Champ is so well mannered!! TJ, our trainer did an excellent job!read more
ClintnPetta Allen
2019-08-29T13:57:21+0000
TJ and Mike at Wag Ur Tail Dog Training may have saved our beautiful girl from an uncertain future. Our Daniff is very fear agressive. So much that... I am the only one to take her out in public and even I have to keep her far away from other people. TJ met us and even though Fiona freaked out, withing 15 minutes she was calm enough to actually allow him to walk her. She never trust anyone she doesn't know. Then.....like a crazy man, He wanted to take her into PetsMart. I uploaded a video if anyone wants to see the magic TJ performed. I spent a few hours there working with her. Of course she still had a few freakouts when she got supprised but she was able to clam herself down quickly. Thank you TJ and Mike. You are my heros!!!!!read more
Wanda Ragsdale
2019-08-26T21:49:32+0000
Mike helped us with our 4 month old puppy. She and her siblings were separated from their mother and put outside into a pig pen when they were three... to four weeks old. We saved her, but she had no social or inside skills. She didn't even know how to play or what a treat was. We needed help. We found Mike and he guided us through. He taught us what to do to show her how to live inside with people through a few sessions of private lessons. Then, after 6-7 months, we gave her over to Mike for the two week board and train. For a dog that had no inside or social skills, she has become an obedient and loving dog. She is almost a year old is an amazing dog. Thank you Mike for all your assistance, we don't know what we would have done without you.read more
Robin Meeks Hatcher
2019-06-29T20:28:27+0000
Our 5 yr old lab, Paisley, went and stayed with Mike for 2 weeks boarding/training while we were on vacation. We needed a boarder and decided... constructive training included was a plus for us all. Paisley is a very active girl and keeps us moving. On her return to us; she is calmer and knows multiple commands. Our walks in the neighborhood are now less stressful even if we pass a cat or another dog. This is remarkable to us as in the past, her mission was to chase every stray cat from our yard. Mike honed in on the perfect harness to use for our walks and outings from her tendency to pull with the old one. Off leash, She even remained in our yard on STAY command as deer went through our woods recently. We will continue to work with her daily. Looking forward to our follow up training session to reinforce all she has learned. Thank you Mike.read more
Joe Mace
2019-05-27T23:45:46+0000
For starters, this post is well over due. I apologize but as we all know life gets busy. I have 15 month old German Shepherd (when I took him to... Mike he was 11 months). His name is Atticus. Atticus never gave me any problems. We trained well together, he and my fiance trained well together, as long as I was around there were no issues. The problem was that as a paramedic who works 24 hour shifts I could not be around all the time. When I was not home Atticus would make my fiance's life hell. Always barking right in her face, not necessarily aggressively but aggravating none the less. She would not get any peace when I wasn't home. I spoke with Mike about these issues and he said he could help. Atticus did the two week board training with Mike. Mike helped to polish up his obedience training and helped dramatically with his confidence and anxiety issues when I was not around. I purposely delayed writing a review (not this long) but I wanted to make sure everything would stay so to speak, not be ok for a few weeks and go back to his usual. I can not thank Mike enough for his help. The bond between my fiance and Atticus has greatly improved. They enjoy their time together now and sometimes even leave me at the house to go and do their own thing. I am confident that any training done with this program will be nothing less then top notch. Again, I apologize for the late review but thank you so much Mike for giving Atticus his confidence and keeping peace in my home.read more
Carmen Ochoa Bewley
2019-03-23T19:24:03+0000
We were initially drawn to Mike by his ability to “customize the course for your individual needs. Mike does not use a one-size-fits all training... protocol, like shock collars. Some trainers may rely on shock collars, but at Wag Ur Tail Dog Training, Mike employs methods and techniques that get solid results without the use of the shock collar”, which we took as positive reinforcement techniques. In our first conversation, I made it clear that our biggest concern was that our dog Baron, who we adopted 6 months earlier (2 year-old stray) had become aggressive and bitten on a few occasions. We thought the problem was counter surfing, but we weren’t sure because he was aggressive at other times with no food involved. Ex: Although he routinely roughhoused with our other, smaller dog, he turned on her and attacked her in an instance when she was barking at the front door. In our initial call I also told him he was mouthy when playing, would not come or stay and constantly jumped up on people. Mike told me it was lack of confidence and that our dog was trying to find his place in our pack. He told me he would work on that. The day before we dropped Baron off, it was clear he did not remember any of the issues I discussed with him. (I realize that now looking back) He did not even remember Baron’s name nor breed. I had written a note with all the issues I wanted Mike to work on and sent it with our dog, aggression being number 1. I’m pretty sure he didn’t read my note.
After two weeks with Mike, he was definitely less mouthy. However, he still would not come or stay. It turns out, he solved our dog’s mouthy problem by putting hot sauce on his hands – not positive reinforcement. When I asked about the jumping, he said to squirt the dog with ice water. When I asked about counter surfing, he recommended putting a piece of bread on the counter soaked in hot sauce. Neither of these are positive reinforcement. When I asked about aggression, he simply said he did not see it, which I find hard to believe if my dog was living inside. This was clearly our biggest concern. The only other training advice he gave us was to use a long leash to work with “come.” Our dog did come back from his time with Mike with one difference in his personality, he constantly tried to hump our other dog. He had not done this before.
Three nights after we got our dog back from Mike, he turned on us again while we were doing the dishes after dinner. He was triggered simply by my husband calling his name in a positive voice. He bit my husband and attacked our other dog.
We called Mike and he offered his other trainer to come to our house, muzzle the dog and try to trigger him. We asked why he didn’t do this during the 2 weeks he had our dog. He had no answer other than offering the two free sessions. At this point it was too late, we could not have the dog in our home with 2 kids plus another 40 on the street.
It’s clear to us he did very little with our dog and did not even address our main concern, aggression. We basically paid for over-priced boarding for two weeks. We asked for half of our money back and he referred to his contract saying there are no guarantees. I agree with him, but you at least have to ATTEMPT to work on the main issues, which he did not.
We would NOT recommend Mike Morrison/Wag ur tailread more
Eri Taylor
2019-02-16T21:57:26+0000
Jenn was amazing and very helpful in not only helping us train our newly adopted puppy, but taught me how to also read her and understand her better.... Priceless information!read more
James Lingenfelter
2019-02-16T21:46:30+0000
Jenn was amazing! Patient, kind, friendly, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgeable. I have a big pup and training him seemed daunting. She taught... me to be confident as well as accepting. My loveable silly pup is definitely still a pup and I'm only human but we both listen now that we know how to communicate and we make a great team. Thanks Jenn!read more
Jacqueline Lacasse
2018-11-15T04:16:53+0000
A few days before my two 9 month old West Highland Terriers were scheduled for two weeks of extensive training, they were attacked by a large Husky... while we were walking. One pup had to be taken to the Vet due to his injury. Rather than the training intended to prepare them to be Therapy Dogs, Mike had to devote most of the time to overcoming the trauma and restoring their confidence. Due to Mike's patience, care, and professionalism, my pups are much better. Mikè gave me tips to help with a few issues he couldn't address due to the tràuma. I will continue their training iñ a few weeks. If your dog has behavior issues or PTSD like mine, Run, Don't Walk to Mike! I forgot to rate Mike's services. Definitely a 5read more
Caitey Kennel
2018-09-01T21:30:51+0000
We used Mike for a two-week train and board for our 1.5 year old pup Bailey. If you’re a nervous puppy mama like me and concerned about leaving... your dog for two weeks, Mike is your guy. Our dog has confidence issues and developed some bad habits when we moved to our new house that started about 6 months ago. Mike treated Bailey like his own and kept us updated on how she was doing throughout. One of the main reasons we chose him is the positive training method and it’s working! We’ve tried a few training classes over the last year and were skeptical that we would see major differences. It’s only been a few days since we got her back but we can already see major improvements and he gave us a game plan to keep improving her confidence and correcting any slips in bad behaviors on our own. She’s calmer and more confident around people, no longer barking or jumping when she greets people at our house. Mike also managed to correct her leash pulling so walks have been much more enjoyable for all of us.read more
Debbie Carey
2018-08-19T17:00:24+0000
We are extremely disappointed in the condition our dog, Watson, was returned to us. He peed on his couch, pooped in his crate the first day/night,... neither of which he has EVER done. He barked like crazy at a dog barking outside the house, but Mike said he now "could walk by other dogs with confidence". Mike did not live up to our contract.read more
Sharla Cleary
2018-08-02T13:24:37+0000
Mike did a great job with our Siebian Husky, Link. Link had some serious issues when we got him, he was a rescue. Mike was able to train him in two... weeks of all issues and Link is amazing now. Mike is responsive and takes the time to talk with us and we never felt like we were bothering him. Mike you are awesome and the training was worth every penny, THANK YOU!!!read more
Amelia Askew
2018-07-23T00:50:17+0000
Mike is awesome to work with! He gives great feedback and obviously very knowledgeable about dog psychology. He really helped me understand my... dog’s insecurities and how to correct them.read more
Bridgette Williams
2018-04-05T20:09:14+0000
I first would like to thank Mike personally for taking the time out to talk with me over the phone about how to work with my dog that I ended up... getting out of default and it wasn't Jaxson's fault either. He's innocent out of all the chaos he's had to endure in these past few months. When I called Mike I was a total wreck because I have never had to worried about a big dog, since my little Pomeranian was just enough for my hubby and I. Anyway, Mike talked with me over the phone arrived a few days later and everything from here on is hx. He automatically identified the type of dog I had which was an Australian Cattle mix which requires a lot of energy that I didn't have but was willing to work with. I first purchased a few sessions and I have to admit that I immediately saw improvements but as my lessons were coming to an end, Jaxson broke through the invisible fence and I was thinking about putting him down. I then decided to go the extra mile and let Mike board and train him and I believe that this was the best decision that I could have ever made. When Mike arrived to get him I was more nervous than Mike because Jaxson's behavior is unpredictable; however, before I knew it he lured my baby in the back of his truck with a few hot dogs and then Mike picked him up and placed him in the crate. I was amazed and this spoke volumes to me about his level of training. Anyone can see that Mike genuinely loves dogs and unlike others he is not afraid to handle what people call “aggressive breeds” either. I personally call him the dog whisper! In the two weeks and me getting him back from training I see a big difference with his behavior and he no longer jumps all over me and will follow my command to stop. Some of his other behaviors will get better as long as I keep following through with the the lessons as given. Jaxson's confidence has improved and he much calmer. I must say that Mike does take the time to get to your dog and works with them through whatever issues they may have. He was so impress with Jaxson that he admitted that he was going to miss him, and it's obvious that Jaxson became attached to Mike too because I could see it when they were playing my front yard. Sorry Mike can't give you my buddy even though he's a piece of work when he wants to be. LOL! I plan to continue to use Mike as my go to person and allow him to watch Jaxson when going on vacations or travels.read more
Devra Pickett
2018-03-24T14:07:21+0000
I called Mike to help me with my small dog who was having behavior issues when we would meet other dogs on walks around the neighborhood. Mike was... calm which helped me to be calm. He is positive and caring. He answered all of my many questions. He gave me encouragement that with practice we could solve this issue. I’m happy to tell you our walks are a lot more enjoyable and we’ve even made some new friends.
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Lauren Richardson
2018-03-23T23:39:57+0000
Our puppy has drastically improved with mikes training! It has been the best decision to seek mikes help. The once crazy puppy has become a... lovable family dog and we have been so happy. Would absolutely recommend mike’s dog training to others!!!! Thanks mike!read more
Deb Marvin Gallagher
2018-03-19T20:51:34+0000
Mike worked wonders with out chihuahua, Jake! We highly recommend Wag Ur Tail!
Jennifer Robey Woof
2018-03-16T18:28:35+0000
Mike is phenomenal! Our newest pup came from a pretty difficult place. Mike has helped her integrate more smoothly into our home. A TOTALLY... different dog!read more
Jason Israel
2018-01-10T18:55:16+0000
We did a two week board and train with Mike and he was great to work with and my Bernese Mountain dog, Muesnter, really enjoyed his time there. Mike... took good care of our dog and actually recommended we change foods to something better for a picky eater and now he has no problem finishing his meals. He also recommended we switch harnesses to something that gave us better control. Mike listened to what we wanted Muesnter to be trained on and he kept us updated on his progress with videos, pictures, and texts. Muesnter had a problem coming when called, pulling on his leash, and picking up things he shouldn't. Mike taught us strategies for how to deal with these issues and worked with Muesnter to get him to listen better.read more
Kevin Sparks
2017-12-16T18:14:44+0000
I told Michael multiple times that I was coming to him with my puppy Rottie. I kept backing out and having terrible experiences with other... “trainers”. He continued to answer my calls and give me advice. We are now 2 private lessons in and my Rottie is broken of his puppy nipping, sits and comes on command and is having a blast with training. Michael takes the time to get to your dog and works with them through whatever issues they may have. You can tell he genuinely loves dogs and unlike others he is not afraid to handle what people call “aggressive breeds”. Can’t wait to see Otto at the end of his private lesson training package. 10/10 would recommendread more
Cathie Adams
2017-12-01T20:12:33+0000
Mike trained my 4 month old black lab, Maggie Mae, for a full two weeks...and we couldn't be happier! He sent regular pictures & updates while she... was with him and seemed to really want to understand Maggie's life at home so he could tailor his training. Maggie has been wonderful since she's been back. The accidents in the house have all but stopped, she comes when we call her, walks great on a leash, sits & stays on command...all in all we are extremely pleased! She's still a puppy so I know we'll have some tweaks here and there...but we've got a great foundation. Thanks Mike! :)read more
Krystle Berry
2017-09-30T22:39:49+0000
For the price, I honestly did not see any change in my dog. The only real things he does differently now is sit and stay. He still tries to walk... ahead of me, not as much. I attribute this more to the Easy Walk leash then him being properly trained. All the traits that my dog had prior to the board and train are still there and still bug me.read more
Aimee Carter Mestler
2017-08-28T13:00:19+0000
Wag UR Tail changed our world. We are forever thankful. We have had dogs all our lives and never had so much trouble training. Mike was a game... changer for us. He stuck with them and taught us so much. Our babies are back home with us now and our family is complete again. We can now take them for walks and to see other people whereas they left for training wild and uncontrollable. We HIGHLY recommend Wag Ur Tail to EVERYONE!!!! Thank you!!!!read more
Emily Famoso
2017-08-23T11:22:10+0000
I am absolutely amazed at the progress our dog has made in such a short amount of time. She was so skittish we couldn't take her out any enjoy... ourselves without being worried about her. Everyone wants to pet her but she is terrified (wouldn't bite just terrified).
Now I can just see her confidence building, and we can go on quiet calm car rides and walk down the farmers market with her being quite calm (we're still working on her letting anyone else pet her).
Mike had been absolutely wonderful in giving us tips and tricks. If one thing doesn't work he is good at trying something else would. I would definitely recommend him.read more
Dan Cianci
2017-07-05T22:10:39+0000
Mike helped us get over some training hurdles with our almost 2 year old Portuguese Water Dog. We chose Mike and a two week board and train because... we trusted that we would get the same dog back, only better behaved. We didn't want a dog who'd had his spirit broken or personality completely changed. Our dog went out to Mike with an understanding of what we wanted him to do, but came back listening more reliably and with better manners. Smart dogs will test, and with three little kids at home some bad habits were learned, this training was a good reminder and something we just couldn't pull off on our own. It's only been a few days but we have enjoyed showing off our better behaved buddy.read more
Michelle Leigh Harding
2017-06-20T22:49:19+0000
An amazing man, with tears in his eyes....telling us of our Copper's abilities. Sold! My wild child is nothing but love and compassion!
Lynn McFadden
2017-06-19T22:05:07+0000
I have two Great Danes under the age of two, and the techniques we have learned from Mike have made a huge difference in our ability to live with... them! His approach is very positive and you can tell he really cares about dogs.read more
Rebecca Mechalske Moody
2017-03-04T18:23:32+0000
Mir is very easy to work with. Very knowledgeable. Has helped us alot with training our 1 year old Bulldog/Bully mix. Would highly recommend.
Sandra Strech
2017-02-15T15:21:19+0000
Mike took our out of control 9-month-old chocolate lab and turned him into a well-behaved, polite member of our household! I was at my wits' end with... CJ. Best investment ever! He can walk appropriately on a leash now with Mike's recommended harness. He can stay in one place for a few minutes at a time. (Still working on that!) He's exhibiting so much self-control regarding chewing, trash, rough play with with his shih tzu brother. Overall, he's exactly what we wanted: a happy, energetic, well-behaved fur kid. I only wish we'd have met Mike 3-4 months sooner. Oh, one last thing. Mike's been great with after care. He left us with advice, tools, and encouragement. He's also contacted us several times to check in on CJ. Considering an investment in your dog? Call Mike.read more
Yvonne Furrow
2017-02-15T00:24:54+0000
Mandi is like a different dog since training!! She is doing great ! Thank you for training her I feel like there is a new dog in my house
Ryan Keys
2017-02-11T20:39:26+0000
After just 1 class with Mike and him showing me some things to work on,my Toby is already doing much better
Tihisha Nicole
2017-01-31T21:55:44+0000
Mike is such a fantastic person and dog trainer, with a wealth of knowledge. Im so glad he uses positive reinforcements instead of shock collars. My... family hated walking our hyper Goldendoodle because he would go crazy whenever he saw another dog or when we had guest visit he jumped all over them. Mike really worked with him and showed us how to keep him focused during walks and he is listening on command. Honestly, I wanted to give up on our dog because he was so unruly and wouldn't listen. Mike has helped to change all of that! He's encouraging, motivating, and so helpful. We also love to support our Military Vets! Thanks again!!read more
Jd Young
2017-01-17T22:14:04+0000
Lola just returned home and we are enjoying the reunion. Jerry took her out for a walk and she walked alongside him, no pulling or lunging at other... dogs. Didn't see people walking, so will anticipate she will behave as nicely as today. Very Pleased with the training and the information Mike gave us. From the correct collar and leash, to proper giving of treats when she behaves as instructed. Will keep updating as she progresses. Would recommend without reservation Mike's training. Jean and Jerry Young, LOWread more
Candace Marlene
2016-12-02T01:02:58+0000
Mike is awesome! After an hour session, my unruly 8mo puppy was much calmer and stopped chewing things he wasn't supposed to. Mike gave me plenty of... ideas and tips as well as things to work on between sessions. He tailored training specific behaviors which worked well for us. He is also available to answer questions and offer direction. We are happy 🖒read more