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 trainingProgram 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 classesProgram 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 trainingProgram details
Most dog behavior problems can be dramatically improved or corrected in one 2-hour training session in your home.
Owner coachingCustomer-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 trainingProgram 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
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Questions & answers
From Google
What 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.
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.
5/5Paul came and worked with Bailey whom I found out the behaviors I was having with him were me and not the dog. I have a lot of grief I have been dealing with and took that attention onto him. Paul was able to show me in a few hours of how to make myself the pack leader and not th…Read full reviewClose full review
Paul came and worked with Bailey whom I found out the behaviors I was having with him were me and not the dog. I have a lot of grief I have been dealing with and took that attention onto him. Paul was able to show me in a few hours of how to make myself the pack leader and not the other way around and how dogs crave it . I’m already seeing a calmer more behaved puppy 🐶! It’s so worth it to have him come to you to address one on one . Paul is caring and professional snd straight forward . In my case tough love. I’m so happy to work with him and he is available for any questions! Thank you Paul !
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Aubrey Saunders
5/5I saw a change in my dog almost instantly when working with Paul. Everything he told and showed me made so much sense and I was able to apply it in practice easily! Our dog's main issue was leash reactivity so we spent most of the lesson focused on that: Paul would walk and show …Read full reviewClose full review
I saw a change in my dog almost instantly when working with Paul. Everything he told and showed me made so much sense and I was able to apply it in practice easily! Our dog's main issue was leash reactivity so we spent most of the lesson focused on that: Paul would walk and show me what to do and then watch me do it and correct me on the spot. Before our lesson, we couldn't get within 50' of another dog without a reaction and DURING THE LESSON we were able to be within 10' with no issue. My mind was blown! Since then, we are continuing to make progress on those and other issues and can often be within a couple of feet! We're taking baby steps, but it's progress and I'm beyond happy! Thank you so much, Paul!
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Charis Hoo-Mook
5/5
Paul was absolutely amazing and incredibly knowledgeable about what my errors were with training my dog Inca. His wisdom with dogs and their behaviors is invaluable, if you’re looking for a trainer look no further !!
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Shatay Trigère
5/5
We have a 7 month old silky terrier who is now not jumping on furniture, learning to walk on a leash, and working on having a calmer mindset all thanks to Paul teaching us how to be a pack leader for our puppy. Highly recommend.
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Kenley Richardson
5/5I had a two hour session with Paul for my four month old german shepherd. Paul usually does not take puppies this young for retention reasons, but because I am moving out of the state this week he agreed to train her. I have already noticed such a different in my dog after just 2…Read full reviewClose full review
I had a two hour session with Paul for my four month old german shepherd. Paul usually does not take puppies this young for retention reasons, but because I am moving out of the state this week he agreed to train her. I have already noticed such a different in my dog after just 24 hours. She is not a bad dog by any means, just a puppy. However, he showed me how I was reinforcing her bad puppy behavior. He breaks everything down for you and answers any and every question fully. His training is simple, yet effective. It is easy to see that he has a true love for dogs, and wants them to prosper in their homes. I definitely recommend Paul.
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