Naked Dog Training

We recently completed Naked Dog Training's three-week Fundamentals Plus program with our dog, Koda, and I can honestly say the results have exceeded our expectations. Before anything else, I want to recognize the entire training team. Koda worked with many trainers throughout the program, and everyone was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly invested in his success. That said, Ely was an absolute standout. He handled the parent-and-pup portion of our training, and his energy, enthusiasm, and ability to explain not just what we were doing, but why we were doing it, made a tremendous difference. He was patient, encouraging, and always took the time to answer questions in a way that made us feel confident continuing the work at home. His passion for what he does is obvious, and it shows in the way he connects with both dogs and their owners. If I'm being completely honest, there was a point during the program when we were concerned that Koda seemed to be getting worse rather than better. We chose to bring him home each night rather than board him during the three-week program, and before we completed the parent training and were introduced to the e-collar, we experienced some behaviors that felt like setbacks. We later learned that this is actually a normal part of the training process as dogs begin testing boundaries and learning new expectations. Knowing that now, it makes perfect sense, but I do think it would be helpful if pet parents were given a little more education upfront about what to expect during this phase. Understanding that these temporary regressions can be part of the journey would help alleviate a lot of anxiety for owners. That said, the outcome has been exactly what we were hoping for and, honestly, praying for. Koda is more responsive, more focused, and we now have the tools and knowledge to continue building on the foundation the team helped create. Training a dog is as much about training the humans as it is the dog, and Naked Dog Training does an excellent job of both. We are incredibly grateful to Ely and the entire team for helping us and Koda become a stronger, more successful pack. Thank you for giving us the confidence, structure, and guidance we needed to help Koda become the dog we knew he could be.

We brought our puppy Scooby here and he LOVED it and the trainers so much (especially Eli, his trainer). On the first day, he was a bit hesitant walking in. On the second day, he couldn’t get out of the car and in those doors fast enough. I was worried and tend to be skeptical but these people know what they’re doing!!! John did a great job of listening to our concerns and Eli was amazing with Scooby. We trusted him fully. I’m sure Scooby misses him and being there. We drove him about 45 minutes to training and an hour back every day for three weeks straight and we would do it all over again. We were taught how to maintain training at home and it’s helped us so much. We learned so much. Thank you Naked Dog Training!!!

The training for my aggressive rescue chihuahua was life-changing. We went from a dog full of anxiety and fear to a very sweet and trusting dog. I can see a huge difference in her confidence with other people and dogs. I can actually get my work done without constantly stopping to get her away from the window because there was a person or a dog or any movement outside that would send her into an uncontrollable frenzy. Every person I met there was very knowledgeable about dogs and very kind as well. I appreciate all the training she got. She was obviously treated very well during the time she was there. My home life has been transformed by having a well behaved dog now. We life practicing commands with her and trying to find more ways to have her use her new skills.

Our sweet (yet sometimes reactive pup), was transformed by NDT. Eli and Addison were always positive and knowledgeable. They truly understood our dog and not just his observable behaviors, but the reasoning behind them. Since completing the 3-week program, our dog is much more obedient, confident, and happier. The blend of discipline with positive reinforcement worked really well for our pup. We would recommend NDT for those with "naughty" our reactive dogs!

I like to express my admiration for John and his exceptional dog training skills. What can I say about John, He is a wonderful guy to work with, and his expertise in training dogs is truly remarkable. I can't believe what he has taught my dog Rocky - the progress we've seen is nothing short of amazing. Not only is John a skilled dog trainer, but he is also supported by a fantastic team of employees who are equally dedicated and knowledgeable. Together, they create a fantastic environment for both the dogs and their owners. I just wanted to extend my gratitude to John and his team for the fantastic work they do. Thank you for everything!