Canine Behavioral Services Inc.

Our family has used the services provided by Brian and the great folks at CBS for almost a decade now. We’ve taken advantage of behavioral training, sleep overs and many of the add on services for our multiple dogs through the years. Not only have we been exceptionally pleased with the services provided but grateful for all the ways Brian and his team go above and beyond. They’ve rejoiced with us when we have had successes and grieved with us when we’ve said goodbye to our dear four-legged friends. We know when we drop our dogs off at CBS they are truly being cared for by folks who are invested in giving them their best. If you’re looking to live life with a truly well balanced dog and have a coach that helps you understand how to keep them that way….call Brian.

I am by no means a review type person. This is in fact my first one! I felt so compelled after my experience with Brian, that i had to share. My story is like most, I had a puppy that i wanted to start off on the right foot. But I wasn't willing to send my baby just anywhere. After some research, and some conversations, we decided on CBS. Boy am I glad we did. We enrolled Harper in a puppy training program. Brian taught our baby how to act to put it simply. Harper, our baby Giant Schnauzer, returned home very calm and eager to please us. She has been super delightful to have around friends, with us often getting compliments about her behavior. Most people cant believe she such a young puppy because her behavior is so calm. Her drive to play bite, unlike most puppies, is almost zero! She sits naturally and awaits our next move every single day! And her loose leash walking is damn near perfect! Upon Harpers return home, Brian gave us a few hours of one on one training to train us (the humans) on how to act and expect certain things. In that time I learned I was a tad old fashioned in my ways. Brian's approach is a much calmer, easier, positive way to achieve good results. I could brag for hours quite honestly. With that said, I saved the best part for last. I judge a place on how happy my dog is to return there. Harper whines and wiggles her little tail and butt in joy, as we pull in the driveway. That alone tells me the fun she has, and what kind of environment Brian and his team created! Harper will be back to visit the crew often! We look forward to our future at CBS

Brian and his team truly transformed our dog, and we’ll be forever grateful. When we got Marshall in September 2021, he was a one-year-old, 70-pound rescue from the south who was terrified and unsure about how to interact with the world. He would chew on shoes and the coffee table, jump up on people, nip my arms to the point of bruising whenever he was excited, and cower and bark at just about everything—strangers, garbage cans, water fountains, bikes, sounds from our downstairs neighbors, you name it. Entirely overwhelmed, we sent Marshall to CBS for their most intensive training program, and when he came back six weeks later, the differences were obvious. Brian’s use of pack training and positive reinforcement had worked wonders on Marshall, but Brian made clear there was still room for improvement, since Marshall had missed key socialization milestones when he was a puppy. To further Marshall’s progress, Brian gave us incredible tools (including training exercises, toy and book recommendations, and his continuing guidance whenever we need it). Fast forward to now (after lots of love, at-home training, and many short stints at CBS for boarding to reinforce positive behaviors and hang out with his buddies), Marshall is a dog transformed. He’s the perfect work-from-home companion, has impeccable leash manners, interacts beautifully with other dogs, and has even started seeing human strangers as potential friends. We had guests over recently, and they were astonished at how relaxed and comfortable Marshall has become. It’s a reality I truly couldn’t have imagined 1.5 years ago. Getting Marshall here has been a hard journey, but it’s also been incredibly rewarding, and it wouldn’t have been possible without CBS’s belief in Marshall and in us. Thank you SO much for helping us build such a wonderful life with our guy Marsh!

Let me start by saying that I've owned a few big dogs in the past, and that my current pup is the most exuberant, spirited, intelligent, and strong-willed of the dogs I've had. He has not one streak of aggression or meanness, but he is a handful. Normally, I am not a huge fan of behaviorism. I hold onto my own fantasy that I can 'love' a dog into wanting to please me. Brian Manning has helped me realize that this is both hogwash and that there are many ways to 'love' a dog. When I see Nigel under his command, my dog is so happy and eager to please, and he can be readily controlled. My way, I get exhausted because he pulls me too hard and I can't control him. I had to admit that I am certainly getting nowhere fast with Nigel. So for the first several weeks, I just had refused to really listen and absorb what Brian had tried to teach me about training Nigel. Now, I am ready to listen and receive his instruction. And, it is excellent instruction that works!! My dog was too over-stimulated and impulsive and out of control. He needs to know who is in charge and what the rules are. This is what Brian has taught me to do with his loose leashing walks and his training that emphasizes having the dog's butt touch the ground and stay until he is released.....before getting anything he wants, even going out the front door for a walk. Yes, I resisted what Brian had to teach. But, now I see I was foolish to do so. His way of working with Nigel is so clear; so good for the dog (in that he no longer has to get so over-excited for no reason) and allows me to be in control without becoming exhausted and losing my battle. With Brian, nothing with the dog is a 'battle'. It is all simple and always the same. This is what a dog needs! I would highly recommend Canine Behavioral Services to train any dog: their method gets excellent results and is easy to learn (once the owner is ready to listen and learn!) Brian is a clear teacher; he knows and he loves dogs; and he clearly is able to see what each dog needs to work on to be better behaved. I've learned that I am not doing my dog any favors by trying to reason with him and get his 'buy in' because he knows I 'love' him. That's a crock! My dog has to learn to obey because I practice consistently and repeatedly the same simple steps so that he gets a clear and consistent message and knows how to act with me in order to get what he wants. I'm still working at it because I am a challenging owner!....and Nigel is a spirited dog. But, we are well on our way now, thanks to Brian Manning. As well, I will add, we have Nigel board at CBS whenever we are going away.....for up to two weeks at a time. We can feel secure that he is well cared for and given lots of play time with other dogs outside. His tail is always wagging when we drive in the driveway. While he boards there, I can also add additional training services to be sure he keeps up with the program during the time I am away. Believe me when I say, he is so happy and ready to behave well. It is me that I am still working on. Brian has a plan for it though. And, we are making progress!

CBS was the best thing that happened to our dog, Jack, and us. Mostly, I think CBS taught us (the humans) how to better understand Jack and to be better leaders for him. Since Jack attended the 6-week program and his rehome session, our relationship with him has changed drastically. He is now more confident and less "reactive." We (the humans) have also learned how to help keep Jack out of situations that would lead him to make bad decisions. We thank Brian and his awesome staff for their help. We highly recommend CBS to help any dog with behavioral issues.