Obedient Paws

I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Adam and Obedient Paws. When we started, my dog struggled with aggression, resource guarding, and would bark and growl at anyone who came into our home or even walked past the window. It was stressful and honestly overwhelming. From the very beginning, Adam was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly understanding of both my dog and our situation. He took the time to explain what was causing the behavior and gave us clear, practical steps to work through it. What really stood out was how he focused not just on correcting behavior, but on building trust and confidence in my dog. In addition to addressing the behavioral issues, he also helped us build a strong foundation with basic training like sit, come, lay down, up, and off. He worked on leash training as well, which has made walks so much more enjoyable. One of the biggest improvements for me personally was helping my dog stop biting during nail trims - something that used to be a huge challenge. The progress we’ve seen has been amazing. My dog is noticeably calmer, more controlled, and much more comfortable around people. We’re now able to have visitors over without the same level of anxiety, which has made a huge difference in our daily life. If you’re dealing with similar issues, I highly recommend Adam. He truly knows what he’s doing and genuinely cares about helping both dogs and their owners succeed.

I can't express enough how amazing obedient paws is! Adam is beyond incredible. I first came across obedient paws 6 or 7 years ago when I needed help training my blue nose pit duke. I was extremely nervous leaving my baby for the 2 week boarding school. When I first arrived and met Adam my nervous wall instantly came down. The in person on-site lessons make you involved and he takes the time to not just train your pup but also teaches you how as well. After boarding school my duke came back a completely different "obedient " dog. And to this day 7 years later still listens and follows the commands Adam taught him. We then recently decided to get another pit bull and I told my husband I wasn't taking our Shelby to anyone else but obedient paws. Just like duke, Shelby came home a well trained different dog. Im pretty sure she likes Adam more than me lol. At one point when I would come by she wouldn't even give me the time of day she was so focused on listening to Adam. My husband who wasn't a fan of paying for training was finally able to meet Adam during shelbys training and even agreed that he was happy we found him and how amazing he was. Adam has an incredible facility with ample indoor and outdoor space. He is super friendly and communicates often throughout the entire training period. I truly cannot recommend a better trainer than Adam and obedient paws. We are so thankful to have found him all those years ago and he will always be part of our pups lives and part of how they have grown to be such amazing loving trained dogs!!!

After the loss of one of my dogs and several moves across the country, my German Shepherd, Finley, started showing some random bouts of dog aggression that I wanted to get a handle on ASAP. Adam was instrumental in this process and allowed for me and Finley to build a new relationship in which he listens and trusts my word more than ever before, ultimately making him a more trustworthy dog and more comfortable when we are out and about. I highly recommend Adam to anyone dealing with behavioral issues with their dogs. He will take it seriously and it is obvious that he is very passionate and knowledgeable in his field.

I can’t say enough great things about Obedient Paws and Adam. Our dog had basic training as a puppy, but over the years (he’s now 4), he became increasingly anxious, reactive, and aggressive towards other dogs and strangers. It reached a point where we feared he might bite someone, forcing us to consider rehoming him. The situation caused us a great deal of anxiety, especially when having contractors in our home or encountering other dogs, and we had a couple of close calls. After extensive research, we chose Obedient Paws for several reasons: 1. Adam’s Expertise: From our first conversation, it was evident that Adam understood our struggles and could help us and our dog. We also needed training, and Adam was prepared to guide us through the process. 2. Top-notch Facilities: I’ve never seen a boarding facility as clean as Obedient Paws. They maintain impeccable hygiene, cleaning up immediately if a dog uses the restroom. The place doesn’t smell or feel like a typical boarding facility; you only know dogs are there because of the crates, leashes, and collars. 3. 4-Week Bootcamp: We knew our dog needed to be fully immersed in his training, and the bootcamp was perfect for that. Although it was hard to drop him off, we knew this was best for him, given his attachment to us. 4. Involvement in the Process: Adam kept us deeply involved. We worked with our dog, Jif, and Adam daily, receiving constant updates and photos. We even did off-site training together at local beaches and parks. I am forever grateful to Adam and his team. This is a lifelong journey, and Adam created a strong foundation for us to build on. We’ve learned to be better dog owners, establish boundaries, and keep our dog and others safe. We now enjoy walks without pulling or aggressive behavior towards others, and our dog enjoys off-leash time in the yard or at the beach. Our dog is living a fuller, healthier life thanks to the training at Obedient Paws. Highly recommend!