Dogs Best Friend Services Apopka, Altamonte Springs, Maitland, Winter Park, Lake Mary, Sanford, Orlando and surrounding areas. For over 30 years, I have worked with all different breeds to rehabilitate behavior and obedience issues. Also, and even more importantly, trained the humans to communicate their message in a language the dog understands. A happy dog is one who learns rules, boundries, structure, limitations, discipline, and has a strong, consistent and loving human pack leader.
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Potty training is the most important thing you will do when you bring home a new puppy. Here is a step-by-step guide to accomplish this quickly and effectively.
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Group lessons will be held at Dogtopia Doggie daycare on Some Saturday mornings throughout the month. Class size will be limited each week to insure plenty of time for one on one attention to each dog and owner.
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Most dog behavior problems can be dramatically improved or corrected in one 2-hour training session in your home.
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Our services are now more accessible than ever. Behavior and obedience training is sometimes the last thing dog owners consider when choosing a breed or gender. For example, high-energy dogs should be paired with high energy humans.
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Should I be the Alpha dog by using brute force?
Absolutely not! The most powerful pack leaders are the ones that say and do the least. The way to gain control over your dog is to use calm relaxed quiet energy. Less is more. Besides, people who think they should “alpha role” their dog usually wind up getting bitten or scratched, or worse hurt their dog physically. There are much better ways to be your dog’s “Alpha” leader. Respect is what is lacking here. You can gain your dog’s respect by using calm, relaxed energy instead of brute force.
Why is my dog showing aggression toward people or other dogs?
Most times it's because they were not socilized when they were young. Also, they were never shown how they are supposed to act by the humans in their life. your dog may be nervous, axious, fearfull, uncertain, insecure. All these will trigger aggresion. For example, barking, growling, lunging at guests when they come in the house. Your dog isn't sure what they're supposed to do when the doorbell rings and you open the door. That uncertainty could be the cause. The dog doesn't know what to do so they go back to a primal state which is to bark growl etc. I teach people how to communicate with their dog so they know how to greet with a calm state of mind. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call anytime.
5/5What an amazing experience we had with Paul! No selling of expensive packages, no pitch, just pure knowledge and passion for what he does. He spent so much time with us and was patient with our stubborn pup Rex. Within 45 mins Rex was already taking to the new commands and walkin…Read full reviewClose full review
What an amazing experience we had with Paul! No selling of expensive packages, no pitch, just pure knowledge and passion for what he does. He spent so much time with us and was patient with our stubborn pup Rex. Within 45 mins Rex was already taking to the new commands and walking better on a leash. We feel confident that Rex will continue to get better each day, and we’re grateful we got Paul in our corner!
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Caryl Ann Zimmerman
5/5Paul is THE BEST. Hands down. In less than two hours, he helped our whole family of five (two adults and three little kids) understand the best way to help our puppy. Paul is so knowledgeable, kind, patient, and professional. He showed up to our home right on time and spent lots …Read full reviewClose full review
Paul is THE BEST. Hands down. In less than two hours, he helped our whole family of five (two adults and three little kids) understand the best way to help our puppy. Paul is so knowledgeable, kind, patient, and professional. He showed up to our home right on time and spent lots of time answering questions and giving us the tools we need to be successful. We loved Paul's approach to dog training and honestly won't need his services again (he's that good!). But if I ever had a question or issue in the future, Paul would be my first call!
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Angie
5/5I can’t say enough great things about Paul. He made a huge difference just in the first ten minutes of the training. He truly is gifted and I am beyond thankful I found him! He makes sure you are fully equipped to continue his training on your own before he leaves and he instills…Read full reviewClose full review
I can’t say enough great things about Paul. He made a huge difference just in the first ten minutes of the training. He truly is gifted and I am beyond thankful I found him! He makes sure you are fully equipped to continue his training on your own before he leaves and he instills the knowledge and confidence to take control. His approach is wonderful and aligns perfectly with how I want my puppy to behave. Recommending him to anyone and everyone! You are truly in the best hands with Paul.
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steve G
5/5Paul is an excellent people trainer. Our Aussie is stubborn, bright, and energetic. Of those three classic Aussie traits, I only can match the pup’s stubborn streak, but Paul was patient, clear, and confident in his ability to get our home on the right track. Two simple fundam…Read full reviewClose full review
Paul is an excellent people trainer. Our Aussie is stubborn, bright, and energetic. Of those three classic Aussie traits, I only can match the pup’s stubborn streak, but Paul was patient, clear, and confident in his ability to get our home on the right track. Two simple fundamentals he gave us were 1) I’m in charge, and 2) I need to be aware of the dog’s brain state, working to keep her calm rather than excited. In a few days, our pup has embraced the new world order, and is clearly happier now that I’ve taken control of things and asked her to follow. We’re walking better together, and crate training/potty training way more effectively. Thanks, Dog’s Best Friend!
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Penny Reed
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Paul Pipitone was fantastic! After only two hours, we have a different dog! Paul took the time to get to know the us as well as our dog. What Paul taught was understandable and manageable for us as the "pack leaders" and our dog quickly learned good behaviors that, with reinforcement by us, continue to improve daily. We are delighted and have already recommended him to several friends.
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