Great Pets by Brian KIlcommons

When I first adopted my Australian Shepherd, I thought that my experience with dogs, even living in a multi-dog home, had prepared me for the challenges that lay ahead. I applied my experiences to training my dog, and even went to a local obedience class for several months. The end result after 18 months was a dog that would do tricks for food, but showed little true obedience or respect. In the fall of 2016, my wife introduced me to Brian Kilcommons. We spoke over the phone, explained our situation, and the date was set for a face to face interview. It turned out that the interview was also our first training session. Everything became a teachable moment, from leash walking to lying by my side while we talked at a table in his home. On the very first day, he provided me with the tools to get started on my own. After meeting with Brian only 4 times over 2 months, my relationship with my dog significantly improved. Previously stressful activities are now much more fun. He is still very food motivated, but now is almost equally receptive to praise. I have been able to use what I learned from Brian to train a second dog, as well as assist family members with their own dog issues. From the outside, it is easy to see that Brian is an exceptional dog trainer and handler. What you will learn after one or two personal training sessions is that Brian is also a good people trainer.

I bring my dog everywhere and she is so well behaved and that is all thanks to Brian! She is still a puppy and it takes some effort on my part to reinforce the training that Brian has given her but she can handle any situation she is put it. I just recently took her to a food truck festival with thousands of people and she patiently waited at my feet in the line. When people asked if they could pet her she walked up and sat in front of them in her most polite greeting and allowed them to pet her. She is 7 months old and a dream! Thanks Brain for giving Red the tools she needs to be a great pet!