FirstBarkPaul surpassed my expectations. I have a 9 month golden retriever who wouldn't obey or respect me. Paul went above and beyond to explain me what I was doing wrong. In a couple of hours, he was able to walk me through my dog's thinking process. The more I practice what Paul taught me, the more surprised I get by how much knowledge he has about canine behavior.
Dog's Best Friend
Apopka, Florida
About Dog's Best Friend
Dogs Best Friend Services Apopka, Altamonte Springs, Maitland, Winter Park, Lake Mary, Sanford, Orlando and surrounding areas. For over 30 years, I have worked with all different breeds to rehabilitate behavior and obedience issues. Also, and even more importantly, trained the humans to communicate their message in a language the dog understands. A happy dog is one who learns rules, boundries, structure, limitations, discipline, and has a strong, consistent and loving human pack leader.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
Program details
Potty training is the most important thing you will do when you bring home a new puppy. Here is a step-by-step guide to accomplish this quickly and effectively.
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
How training happens
- Group classes
Program details
Group lessons will be held at Dogtopia Doggie daycare on Some Saturday mornings throughout the month. Class size will be limited each week to insure plenty of time for one on one attention to each dog and owner.
- In-home training
Program details
Most dog behavior problems can be dramatically improved or corrected in one 2-hour training session in your home.
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Progress reports
Additional services
- Daycare
- Grooming
Consultations
- Free consultation
Other listed services
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- Dog sitting (in-home)
- Dog training
Program details
Our services are now more accessible than ever. Behavior and obedience training is sometimes the last thing dog owners consider when choosing a breed or gender. For example, high-energy dogs should be paired with high energy humans.
- Behavioral Rehabilitation
- Dog Park
- Dog Rescue
- Dog Showing
- Doggy Boot Camp
- In- Home Dog Training
- In-Home Visits
- Pee Pad
- Personal Training
- Personal Training Session
- Potty Breaks
- Potty Pads
- Shelter Dog
- Training Programs
- Training Treat
- Training Your Dog
- Week Course
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Should I be the Alpha dog by using brute force?
Absolutely not! The most powerful pack leaders are the ones that say and do the least. The way to gain control over your dog is to use calm relaxed quiet energy. Less is more. Besides, people who think they should “alpha role” their dog usually wind up getting bitten or scratched, or worse hurt their dog physically. There are much better ways to be your dog’s “Alpha” leader. Respect is what is lacking here. You can gain your dog’s respect by using calm, relaxed energy instead of brute force.
Community answer · Dog's Best Friend · 2021-09-21
Why is my dog showing aggression toward people or other dogs?
Most times it's because they were not socilized when they were young. Also, they were never shown how they are supposed to act by the humans in their life. your dog may be nervous, axious, fearfull, uncertain, insecure. All these will trigger aggresion. For example, barking, growling, lunging at guests when they come in the house. Your dog isn't sure what they're supposed to do when the doorbell rings and you open the door. That uncertainty could be the cause. The dog doesn't know what to do so they go back to a primal state which is to bark growl etc. I teach people how to communicate with their dog so they know how to greet with a calm state of mind. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call anytime.
Community answer · Dog's Best Friend · 2023-09-21
He doesn't like scissors or the sound of the shaving machine, can you help?
One must ALWAYS make dogs face their fears. It's the only way to get past it.
Community answer · Dog's Best Friend · 2021-09-21
Do you have any maltese or habanese? They can have a mix and can be up to 2 years old.
I have 2 Havanese. Had 12 years. Best little dogs you can get.
Community answer · Dog's Best Friend · 2021-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
159 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Leash training 31
- Pack leader training 13
- Behavior correction 8
- Dog whisperer 6
- Crate training 5
- Calm dog 3
All 10 topics
- Calm trainer 2
- Potty training 2
- Rescue dog training 2
- Simple training 2
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We have two dogs that have anxiety and lack discipline. In just one training session, Paul taught us ways to be better “pack leaders” to our dogs so they would feel more confident and ultimately reduce their stress and anxiety while correcting behavior issues. We’ve noticed significant improvement in our dogs’ behavior and stress level. We definitely recommend Paul, Dog’s Best Friend!
Our puppy, Oreo, was almost 4 months old when Paul spent a few hours training my husband and I on what he’s learned over the decades of owning and training dogs. Once we were empowered with Paul’s words of wisdom and techniques, Oreo immediately responded to our clear boundaries …Read full reviewClose full review
Our puppy, Oreo, was almost 4 months old when Paul spent a few hours training my husband and I on what he’s learned over the decades of owning and training dogs. Once we were empowered with Paul’s words of wisdom and techniques, Oreo immediately responded to our clear boundaries and expectations the same day. We highly recommend Paul to train the owner, which will ultimately impact the dog’s behavior.. training the owner is key to a well behaved dog.. Paul is worth his weight in gold!
As soon as Paul walked into our house, there was an immediate shift in our dog’s behavior. We have attempted training prior, but between the multiple sessions and/or constantly having to bribe our dogs with treats we knew it was not sustainable and quickly gave up. Paul was able …Read full reviewClose full review
As soon as Paul walked into our house, there was an immediate shift in our dog’s behavior. We have attempted training prior, but between the multiple sessions and/or constantly having to bribe our dogs with treats we knew it was not sustainable and quickly gave up. Paul was able to break down what we were doing incorrectly, and we were able to really understand why our dogs were acting out. We literally saw a difference in their behavior as soon as the next day. We appreciated all of the tips he provided, and we are using them daily. Consistency is key. If you have any questions after your session, he is more than willing to respond to texts/calls and provide feedback/guidance in a timely manner. Would highly recommend!
I just had my session with Paul and I was very pleased. I know it’s going to take a lot of work and consistency but I feel strongly that I can do this. He helped me to see the things that I’ve been doing incorrectly and why, helped me to understand better the way a dog communicat…Read full reviewClose full review
I just had my session with Paul and I was very pleased. I know it’s going to take a lot of work and consistency but I feel strongly that I can do this. He helped me to see the things that I’ve been doing incorrectly and why, helped me to understand better the way a dog communicates and thinks. I have been really concerned about getting my dogs good training due to the fact that they are big and strong dogs and as we know, they get a bad rap. By the time Paul left I was already seeing progress, even when it was my turn to try the training. Paul helped me to see that the dogs need balance and boundaries to be happy, confident and well behaved dogs and anxious behaviors that they exhibit can be corrected with guidance and repetition. Thank you Paul for giving me the tools! If I run into any problems you’ll be the person I will turn too with confidence.
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