Proactive Dog Training, LLC

If I could give one hundred stars I would. I’ve read each of these reviews and I’ve personally spoken to several customers. To say that the reviews only scratch the surface of how great this company is, would be an understatement of mammoth proportions. I will start from the beginning and see if I can adequately describe for you just how great our experience has been. We rescued a mini Aussie and we loved him so much that we got another one. That was our first mistake. 😎 The boys started off as great friends but things took a turn very shortly and they began to fight. We did our best to handle it but things just got worse and worse. When we made the decision to seek help, we ‘interviewed’ a couple of people and they were very much a disappointment when we asked pointed questions about their experience and their perspective on training dogs. The third interview was with Javier. Like the others, he came to our house and spent time with the boys. At this point in time, both boys were leash aggressive, dog aggressive and people aggressive (along with their fighting) I kid you not, within MINUTES both dogs were listening to him and showing us that they could/would listen under the right circumstances. It was immediately clear that Javier has a deep love of dogs and a real passion for what he does. We originally signed up for individual classes as opposed to board and train (more on that later). On the first night we were there, as we were unloading our dogs, another customer was there and we spoke briefly. He said, and I quote, “Javier changed our lives!” I figured it was a little dramatic and maybe hyperbole, but he was correct. After trying the classes, we ultimately sent both boys to board and train and they flourished. They were taken almost daily for interactions in public (Bass Pro, Lowe’s, Cary dog park, etc…) and we were invited each time. We watched in amazement at their improvement. The only problem was the ingrained willingness to fight at the drop of a hat. It would happen so fast that my wife and I could never pick up the signs , as subtle as they were. THIS is where Javier, Brianna and the rest of the crew really shine. After watching the boys carefully, videotaping them and discussing their observations, it became apparent that one boy (Charlie) was giving very subtle gestures to the other boy (Walter) and things would blow up from that point. Prior to this revelation, we were assuming exactly the opposite, that Walter was going off on Charlie! When we brought them home, the fighting started up again, but we were able to keep it in check, for the most part. We told Javier about the situation and they were immediately brought back to him, at his insistence. When you drop your dogs there for training and Javier tells you that they back up their work and will assist you AFTER training, you can take him at his word. He kept Charlie and Walter until the “fight” in them was gone. They just came home today and all seems fine. They are acting like the dogs we hoped to have. If you have any doubts about Proactive, I hope I have put them to rest. Not only do WE love it, but our dogs love it as well. We are going to take them there for daycare and boarding when we are out of town. The boys love every one of Javier’s employees and it’s clear that the employees love them as well. We couldn’t be happier with our choice. EDIT: it is now 8-26-25 and the dawgs are doing extremely well. We have had zero fights and they are as close as they have ever been. They respect each other’s boundaries yet love each other. It is so great to have such wonderful dogs. We are enjoying every minute with them, thanks in very large part to Javier and his staff.

If you’ve been struggling to make progress on your own, through the occasional training session, or endlessly watching YouTube videos, Proactive Dog Training is the answer. My dog Pebble—especially as a teenager—was a strong leash puller, only listened indoors, and we didn’t have the kind of bond I knew we could. After going through the off-leash training program, the transformation has been amazing. Pebble is now a joy to hike with, recalls every time, and even manages her prey drive when bunnies or squirrels cross our path! I only wish we had started this journey sooner. Huge thanks to Javier and the entire team—you’ve made such a difference in our lives!

We enrolled Jack in Proactive's Ultimate Dog Package (21 days board & train) earlier this year. We love to tell people about his progress - how the reactive dog we enrolled gained so much confidence around people and dogs through their program (and with our consistent training afterward). I also feel much more confident with people in/around our home, though it's a continued work in progress! Javier and trainers are wonderful to work with and encourage you to come/participate on their "proofing" sessions during training, even after the board and train is over. And it's wonderful to know we can then board him at a safe place where he is loved and cared for when we're out of town. All in all, highly recommend.