Leader of the Pack Dog Training, LLC

We've been working with Mark and Leader of the Pack for well over a decade. Our early work with Mark was the training of a rescue that had some aggressive behavior traits. Mark's work with that dog made significant improvement as well as training us to be better dog owners between sessions. We've continue to have Mark work with our dogs and frequently use him for overnight board and training sessions. Our two dogs (Beagle and a Bagel) get really excited when they go for overnight trips and love being a part of Mark's pack and working with other dogs that might need training help.

I can’t say enough good things about Mark and Leader of the Pack. My partner and I adopted a 75lb Pit mix last year who was billed as easygoing but actually had severe leash reactivity and resource guarding issues toward other dogs. At first he was almost completely unwalkable, having physical red zone reactions to any dog in sight and constantly pulling so hard his prong collar would make his neck bleed. He also had a hair trigger toward our other dog around even the slightest scent of food. We were at the end of our rope and reached out to Mark. We started with an in home visit where Mark talked to us a lot about breed and pack psychology as we went through a walk and feeding time. We signed up for a training package at his home and through 5-6 sessions learned/practiced a ton about leash pressure work, proper corrections and rewards, projecting assertive leadership, obedience work, recapturing his attention when he’s reactive, and so much more. Mark is a great teacher and a wealth of information about dogs and dog behavior. He quickly gave us the tools, confidence and hope we needed to get our boy Huddy turned around and on the right track. The progress we’ve made so far with Mark’s help is astounding. Huddy now walks primarily slack leash and his reactions toward other dogs are infrequent and much easier to manage and turn into training situations. He now gets along very well with our other dog and they’ve developed a trusting, loving bond. We often pause and mention that where we are today would’ve been unimaginable before meeting Mark. Reach out to him! He’s incredibly helpful, friendly, and really gives you the sense that he’s on your team and has your back. Some of the best money I’ve spent hands down.

We have two very fun and energetic Goldendoodles that have needed some extra training to help get them where they are today. We made the mistake of getting litter-mates, and while we wouldn't change a thing, it has meant they have been strongly bonded to each other and need some additional training to keep their focus on good behavior. Mark has done wonders in helping our dogs be less reactive around small dogs to the point where they are now able to have play time with a dachshund (see photo proof below)! We recently boarded our dogs with the idea of helping them get ready for a new child in the family. Mark provided excellent training for our dogs but also coaching for us in how to better manage their behavior to ensure success.