The K9 Coach FL

Our Golden Retriever puppy was 9 months when we started training classes with Mike Harvey and the K9 Coach program. While she didn't have any aggression or serious issues, she pulled constantly on leash, wouldn't come when called and often jumped on people. Mike is a highly effective trainer and his system produces real results. Our dog is so much better behaved and now a joy to take for a walk. We feel so much more in control. Thanks, Mike!

Where would I be without the K9 coach Mike Harvey? For one thing, I know that I wouldn't be a dog owner. In Nov '15, I had the great idea to adopt a 2 yr old American Staffordshire Terrier rescue, "Shamus". After I brought him home, the real problems surfaced that I couldn't detect at the adoption place. He was living with other dogs and cats, so this seemed to be a great option because our family already had a cat. Well walks with Shamus was a daily dose of leash pulling, dog aggression towards other passing dogs, leaping at joggers, kids riding by on bikes or skateboards...it was a stressful mess!!! Trips to the vet, FUHGETAHBOUTIT!! He would lose his ever loving mind at the site of another dog coming by and 70lbs of muscle is tiring to hold back. I needed help and fast because this couldn't last. Other options were way too expensive and PetSmart would only scratch the surface of what's needed. Then I got Mike's card at the vet...HALLELUJAH! We had our evaluation on Jan 25th, then three private lessons at our home. Getting our timing down and learning great stuff (sit, come, down, place, heel, etc.) and by Feb 20th we were attending the group class with a dozen other dogs. He's even walking off leash and knows his role. It's a continual process and he can be a bone head sometimes, because he's just that kind of dog. I have a completely different dog that'll be part of our family for a long time coming. Just because your dog may "listen", that doesn't mean they're trained to act appropriately. This was the absolute best value and decision for my money and I endorse him without hesitation. I and Shamus are so grateful for the K9 coach Mike Harvey. I get great dog and he gets to keep a home.

I'm 4 weeks into training. Background info about my dog. He is 3 years old and developed very aggressive tendencies which caused me to have to isolate him when people came over or around other dogs. Would not listen to commands when distracted and any little noise would fire him up and cause anxiety. Couldn't go for a walk without being dragged around by him. Barked at everything in sight and would lunge at other dogs and people. Day 1- met with Mike and instantly was surprised at how well his dog was trained (best comparison is to something out of the movies) My dog, of course, tried to pick a fight with his and wouldn't listen to me. Mike laid down his thoughts on my dogs psychology and why he reacts the way he does and explained his philosophy on how to fix it. I decided it would be worth the try. Week 1- my dogs anxiety has decreased tremendously. Started listening to commands and obeying. Still had issues with obeying around other dogs or people. Week 2- my dog seems so much calmer. Noises don't freak him out anymore. Will stay in one place and not pace around frantically. Listens to commands even with distractions present. Will obey my commands around other dogs. Walking him is Great now, no pulling me around. Week 3- has learned a few new commands. Can let him be outside without worrying of him taking off in a sprint as he did before. Will obey my commands and won't let most distractions get the best of him. Aggression issues have decreased significantly in the sense of him reacting to dogs or people in the vicinity has decreased. Week 4- have been working with off leash training. He's very receptive and obedient. He's a changed dog. Still not where we want to be but he makes progress every day. Really makes you love him even more when you see hard work pay off. Conclusion: training a dog isn't an easy job. Training an aggressive dog is very very hard without the proper guidance and tools. Mike has saved my dogs life and I can't thank him enough in these 4 short weeks. The daily improvements keep me engaged with the training and my dog is a lot calmer now and very obedient. Not perfect by any means, but he's working towards it. I will post another follow up a month from now. I give Mike a grade A++++ and definitely recommend him to anyone who needs their dog trained no matter what the issue with them is. UPDATE:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Its been another 4 weeks since my last post. My dog now obeys my commands even better than before and will not try to chase after other animals or aggressively bark. Off leash training has progressed as well and he is still obedient. The barking at strangers entering the house has decreased and he will stay in his place and not run up to guests. He is now able to socialize with other dogs without being aggressive whatsoever (I'm still in shock by this). All my family and friends compliment the changes and now love him even more as well. Second conclusion: In about 2 months my dog has come a VERY long way. He went from being in control and VERY anxious/aggressive to letting me be in control and he's obedient and non aggressive. The key is consistency and following the methods provided by Mike. Thank you again to Mike for his patience with my pup. He's made my life a lot easier and the quality of life that my dog lives less stressful.

Mike Harvey of K9 Coach is great! I have (had) a very nervous dog. She was afraid of people, animals, sounds, everything! But not Mike! His approach with her was fantastic and she wasn't skeptical of him for long. Since working with him, she responds SO much better to commands and even learned some valuable new ones. 'Heel' has changed our night time walks forever! She wags her tail every time she sees Mike and has even warmed up to everyone in class! My husband and I just adopted a new puppy and we'll also be enrolling him in training with K9 Coach.