Way of the Dog

We were referred to Brian by a close friend who brought their dog for training when he was a puppy after we rescued our dog who was 11 months old at the time. We LOVED working with Brian! Our dog was pretty well behaved considering she was a rescue so we didn't come in with a list of problems to fix, however Brian's training taught us from the basics up on what we need to know and do to have a dog who is independent, a good listener and well behaved. Brian's approach is unique and rigid. He has a great balance of being loving with being stern with your dog. For example, he will advise you not to have your dog on the couch or bed as it gives up control, but it's up to you what you do and he'll give you the techniques you need to create good behaviors. Know that he errs on the side of being strict and never giving up on creating patterns and good behaviors. However- it works! He will correct your dog on the spot and it works. He will watch you correct and tell you where you're failing and where you're succeeding. He tells it like it is and can be harsh, but your pup is worth it! I read thru the negative reviews before posting this one and with Brian, what you see is what you get. He’s no BS. If you want someone who is going to make you feel good at the end of every session, he’s not the guy for you. If you want someone who is going to help you train your dog the most efficient way possible so you and your dog live happy lives together, then he is the guy for you. If you have an ill behaved dog, you need to use the force based training skills and your dog will never disobey you again because they work! He has never told me to “throw a chair” at my dog. What he says is “use an object to create a large movement or sound so your dog listens to you correcting them the first time” and if that’s a chair, it’s a chair. If it’s a water bottle, it’s a water bottle. Dogs are animals! You need to use different skills to train and correct than you would a child. I hear people who send their dogs away to boot camp and they come back “better.” Brian will teach YOU how to help your dog be better and it will create a respectful, loving, peaceful relationship between you and your dog. If you are unwilling to learn and fix the issues, he will drop you as a client as he should. It is your valuable time and money as well as his time. I recommend Brian to everyone!!!