Master's Way Dog Training

Butch and I just completed our training with Rick at Master's Way. I've gone to a lot of trainers with a lot of dogs, and Master's Way is, by far, the best I've worked with. I had to ditch a lot of bad habits I learned elsewhere, but my relationship with my dog is so much better than it was a month ago. A previous reviewer said you need to leave your ego at home, and it's true. Rick will help your dog be the best he/she can be, but you better be serious about your end of the deal. Rick lets you know when you're doing things incorrectly, but he is also quick to praise when you get things right. I could go on, but suffice to say that, as long as Rick is still training, I'll be taking my dogs to him in the future. Butch and I thank you for everything, Rick.

Do yourself a favor and skip any other trainers you might be considering - call Rick. I am truly grateful for everything Rick taught me during the 5 week training course and could honestly write a novel on how amazing this man is but I'll try to keep it brief (my version at least). Rick's training course is unlike anything you would typically expect and it works so much better because of that. His training method does not use intimidation, shocks, or bribes. Instead, Rick teaches the owner how to communicate on a level the dog will understand. This strengthens the bond and trust between dog and owner and results in the dog willingly allowing the owner to lead. Rick's training method dissolved my dog's anxieties, boosted my confidence, and transformed our bond. If you take his lessons seriously, I can promise you that you will see the same improvements in your dog and your relationship with him/her. I honestly believe you will not find a better value for your money with any other trainer. Rick - I cannot thank you enough for the peace of mind this training provided and the trust it established. You are the true dog whisperer.

So my story is a little different than most reviews here. I didn’t have a terribly behaved dog. I didn’t have an overly aggressive dog. My dog was a bit shy and lacked confidence. He was also really bad on leash and that was what finally brought me to Rick. I just couldn’t watch my boy go through life choking and gagging trying to get to whatever interested him on a walk. It would have been unfair to wait any longer to get some professional training. I was referred to Rick by a friend and owner of my dog’s sibling. After our assessment and his first day with Rick, the real work began. I found Rick to be very honest, funny and warm at times but always ready to correct me for bad or more importantly, unfair handling. This is the key point in his training. You MUST be fair to the dog’s way of thinking. It’s really mind bending at first until you see it in action and suddenly you realize, this makes sense and the dog seems really eager to please too! Prior to Rick’s training there was a lot of confusion on both our parts. So, in conclusion, I know many dog owners and I would recommend his service to anyone willing to put in the time. Rick will teach you how to be a better and more fair dog owner but like all things worthwhile, you have to be willing to put in the effort. Thanks Rick!