A Breed Apart Dog Training

We decided to contact A Breed Apart based on the great reviews on Yelp. We decided on the "In-home behavior consultation" after reading his service offerings. We adopted Freddie Frito Bandito from a Rescue less than a week ago and although he was having some behavior issues we also needed training! Sean came into our home and did not make eye contact, talk to or touch Frito. This allowed Frito the time to check Sean out and not feel challenged and/or fearful. He talked to us while we sat down at the table. As we talked, Sean took time to explain how dogs communicate in energy and not, of course, in words. He also explained that there are three types of dogs: serious (I forgot the other adjective), happy go lucky & sensitive. Frito is sensitive which means that he is prone to nervousness and anxiety but is also loving and gentle. He is naturally a follower and needs a pack leader. I, in particular, needed to learn how to be a pack leader. Sean showed us how to lead Frito on a leash, take back the territory of our couch and show Frito the crate was a safe and happy place for him. This all happened in our 3-1/2 hour session. For the first time, Frito slept in the crate and without incident. When we woke up he was quiet and waited patiently for us to open the crate. We did the "mental" leash training this morning as Sean showed us and he responded well. The couch is almost ours again. When Frito jumped up this morning we gently corrected him. Using bits of treats as rewards for positive behavior Frito is learning quickly. It is strange to say and it's hard for me to even believe it but Frito's energy has changed overnight - not his energy level, but his being territorial and nervous behavior. It is now our job to provide consistency so Frito can thrive. Sean's company provides follow up phone and email support included with the In-Home Behavior Consultation. Sean's knowledge, experience, compassion, demeanor and true love for all animals makes his services invaluable. Offering follow up help allows us to know that Frito is getting the best care possible as we provide for his needs and welcome him into our family. We are grateful Freddie Frito Bandito found us and we are equally grateful to Sean for giving us the tools to provide a safe, happy home for Frito the thrive in. You need look no further for a true professional who spends quality time first listening then understanding then explaining and showing by example and finally helping the customer put it "into action". We couldn't be more thrilled.

Over the last two yrs I have worked with A Breed Apart Dog Training. And the overall experience has changed My Life!! I have a 18 month old chocolate lab named Gambit and from the first day I have been given support from literature to personal conversations on training techniques and how I deal with things.. Sean has an accountable approach to his training... And it started with Me!! I being the pack leader have the greatest impact on Gambits life and daily routine... "Um duh, No kidding right"! What I mean is, Sean has always taken Gambits needs and actions into account and explained how I affect them and what I Cann do to change them. He's also given feed back on how to listen to what Gambit is actually saying and work with him! gambit is not a human, He's a K9 and He speak a different language!! I am Grateful and would recommend A Breed Apart Dog Training to anyone who wants to have a healthy pack life!