The Perfect Pup

We sent our dog Ariya to Perfect Pup for a three-week board and train with Mike after our older dog, who was like a mother to Ariya, passed away. Ariya was never a “bad” dog, but she needed more consistent attention and training than we could give her—especially after such a big loss. Sending her to Mike was honestly the best thing we’ve ever done for her. Ariya came back a completely different dog—in all the best ways. She’s still her goofy, lovable husky self, but now she actually wants to learn and is eager to please, like a student excited to earn good grades. Mike really knows how to connect with each dog, understands their personality, and makes learning fun. It’s obvious that Mike genuinely cares about every dog he works with. His training gives them confidence, builds trust, and strengthens the bond with their humans. Life with Ariya has become so much easier and more joyful, and we’re beyond grateful for everything Mike did for her. If you want a dog who’s happy, confident, and well-trained, Perfect Pup is the place to go.

Working with Mike and his awesome crew was honestly a lifesaver. After saying goodbye to our beloved 17-year-old dog (yes, 17!), we decided to bring another Jack Russell terrier puppy into our lives - because clearly, we thought we needed more energy and chaos in our home. Jack Russells are smart, fast, and slightly insane (in the cutest way), and we were instantly in over our heads with a new puppy version. It had been a long time and we had no idea what we were doing. Enter Mike, Walter, and Artie, our personal puppy dream team. Over 8 weeks, they helped us go from “what have we done?” to “okay, we’ve got this.” They helped us build a strong foundation in housebreaking and basic training. Their program was thoughtful and effective. They were super patient, answered all our questions (even the slightly ridiculous ones), and never made us feel dumb for needing something explained... again. Mike was always just a phone call away and genuinely encouraged us to reach out as much as we needed. They helped us set realistic goals (like not expecting our puppy to be a wizard by week 2) and gave us clear next steps as we go. Bonus perk? They offer boarding for their clients, and actually reinforce training while your pup stays with them. We're heading out on our first vacation soon, and knowing Mike will be watching our dog is the only reason I’m not losing sleep. I’m beyond relieved knowing our dog will be in such capable, caring hands. If you're thinking about training, don’t even hesitate—these guys are the real deal. It’s been worth every minute and every penny (and every chewed shoe we avoided because of them). I can't recommend this team highly enough. The experience has been invaluable - and absolutely worth the investment.