Canine Behavioral Services Inc.

It was back in 2015 that I first contacted Brian at Canine Behavioral Services to work with our new Cavachon puppy named Emma. We got Emma as a 12-week old runt of the litter and after a few weeks it became very clear that we needed some professional assistance to get Emma going in the right direction. From housebreaking to crate training, leash walking, nuisance barking, and submissive urination, Emma was afraid of everything and it was pretty challenging to figure out how to help his little 7lb cutie with the skills that we have. This is when I found Brian and contacted him for help. Emma spent some time with Brian and his staff and was boarded a few times when we went on vacation. The transformation this dog made under Brian’s care and instruction was nothing less than remarkable. By following through on Brian’s re-homing training, Emma has become the amazing dog we knew she would. She is a model leash walker, unafraid of other dogs, never exits a door without be told she can, doesn’t jump on guests, the furniture or anything she’s not invited on. When she wants your attention, she will sit and look at you, waiting patiently for you to acknowledge her. She’s the best, and based on this experience I knew If we ever got another dog I would be reaching out to Brian for his guidance once again. That day came in December when we rescued our newest family member name Ivory. Ivory, a shepherd lab mix, was rescued from Alabama and is about 9 months old. We rescued her on November 28, 2020 and by December 1st I knew this gentle, nervous girl needed the help Canine Behavioral Services could provide. Ivory was insecure and afraid of everything. She wouldn’t leave the house. Getting her to go outside to go to the bathroom was an act of frustration. Using treats and all the positivity in the world wouldn’t get her to budge. On a leash, she would plop herself down and put on the breaks. She wouldn’t move. I’d have to lift her up and carry her to the backyard, so at that point I reached out to Brian and scheduled a board and train because I knew that Brian and the staff would provide the right guidance and environment for Ivory to find balance and begin to thrive. I dropped her off on December 9, carrying her out of the car and by her re-homing session on December 23rd a calmer, more confident dog was reunited with us. As guilty as you might feel dropping your dog off for two-weeks or more, when you get them back you realize you made the right decision and wish you would have done it sooner. Brian is extremely thorough and thoughtful in replying to your emails and the daily updates with pictures on the company website and Facebook gives you a peek into the progress your dog is making. The day he brought Ivory back, he spent two whole hours training us to help Ivory continue on with her progress. He also followed the training up with a detailed email of what we went over, the things to continue to work on with Ivory as well as a .pdf so we could print it out and refer to it daily. I will tell you, she’s a different dog today than she was the day we dropped her off. She’s walking on a leash, going to the door when she needs to go to the bathroom, she’s no longer pacing and whining, she’s crate trained, an angel in the car, and she gets along great with the new dogs she’s been interacting with. We just need to make sure we continue on with her education as outlined by Brian so that Ivory can be the be a happy, balanced dog that can thrive in any environment. Today, I have a house with two amazing and well-behaved dogs that probably wouldn’t have been possible if it were left solely to me. I believe in Brian, his training philosophy, and every one of the staff there. Brian has a unique ability to connect with these dogs and has now helped me twice. If you’re in a situation where you’re looking for help too, please don’t hesitate to reach this location. I’m sure you’ll be as pleased and grateful as my family I are!

The time Brian at Canine Behavioral Services has taken with me and my goldendoodle puppy, Lucy, couldn't have been better spent (or more appreciated). Brian was just as wonderful with my Lucy as he was working with me. I feel like he heard my cry for HELP working with my puppy. Brian treated me like family and didn't just tell me what I wanted to hear. I love Lucy but she's like a toddler whose language I still don't speak. Brian has been responsive to my questions (LOTS of them) and patient when I don't quite remember. He's remained so positive even when I'm feeling frustrated. I have a traumatic brain injury so I don't learn as easily and it can take a lot of repetition. For me, learning something new is a slow, difficult process. I feel like Brian is as dedicated and committed as I am to making this training relationship successful. I didn't feel pressured and really enjoyed our training together. I'm so impressed he didn't 'ditch' me after the 2 week training - I know I have his support and that means so much. I'm looking forward to growing alongside Lucy so we both have the best experience as she settles into her new home.

Working with Brian and Canine Behavioral Services was the best decision we made when we adopted our puppy, Bailey!!! I knew that it was important for us to be on the same page when training our new dog but we didn’t know how. Brian came to our home and worked with all of us, training us to give Bailey the best start. He spoke to and worked directly with our 8 year old son, teaching him what to do and not to do with Bailey. We also sent Bailey to the 2 week puppy training offered by CBS. We could tell how much Bailey learned as soon as she returned home. I highly recommend Brian and his staff at CBS!!!

Brian and the trainers at Canine Behavioral Services helped our 3.5 year old chihuahua mix, Charlie become a more balanced dog while helping us become the owners that Charlie needed us to be. Charlie is a rescue from Tennessee and we do not know his background. Charlie was approximately two years old when we welcomed him into our home, and even though he loved us and we loved him, he was extremely fearful of our family, friends, and other dogs. His behavior created some awkward situations. He would bark incessantly at people or attempt to nip if people got too close to him. We had hoped that he’d eventually warm up to friends and family or “grow out” of his behavior, but that never happened. He was so scared. We had tried in-home training sessions with another trainer, who helped, but we soon realized that Charlie needed more time and expertise than we could provide him on our own. After chatting with friends who had success with Canine Behavioral Services, we knew it was time to make the commitment and help Charlie. Charlie was enrolled in the In-Patient Rehab/Pack Cohesion program (our 7.5 year old toy poodle mix, Pia, joined him for the final two weeks). Brian’s trainers and the pack have truly help Charlie become a more confident, balanced dog. We still have work to do with him as his owners, but CBSI has laid the foundation. We’ve been putting in the work at home and Charlie continues to show great progress. Charlie is calmer and less reactive. When he sees triggers in his environment on walks, he is able to re-focus once we implement the tricks Brian has taught us. Our friends, family, and neighbors have all noticed a positive change in Charlie and we couldn’t be happier. We cannot stress enough how beneficial the education CBSI provided us as owners. Before this experience, we admittedly were sending Charlie mixed signals of what we wanted from him. We wanted to help him, but didn’t know how. The trainers and the Pack at CBSI worked with Charlie and boosted his confidence (Ricky is his favorite)! Brian told us exactly what Charlie needed from us as owners and how to provide that. If you you believe that your dog deserves to be happy, secure, and balanced, Brian and the team at Canine Behavioral Services will help you and your best pal reach that goal. The knowledge they provide will make you and your dog a better pack at home! Cait & Steve Johnston, RI