STSK9

I haven’t personally taken Nino’s MVP course, but as a professional dog trainer, I can confidently say I’m impressed by what he delivers. Nino doesn’t offer quick fixes or gimmicks; he focuses on long-term success for those who are dedicated to the process and willing to do the work. That kind of integrity is rare in the dog training world. One of my club members, Wes, is a prime example of the results Nino’s methods produce. Wes has become a role model to the rest of the club, and I’ll be honest—his obedience work is better than mine, and I do this professionally! It’s incredible to see how Nino teaches novices to achieve results that often surpass what professionals accomplish. If you’re serious about elevating your training and reaching the next level, I highly recommend Nino’s MVP course.

Hands down the best training program I have ever found and Nino is the absolute best obedience trainer/coach I have ever had the pleasure of learning from! I have been training dogs since childhood and got my first job working for a professional trainer at 14 years old, so I have met MANY trainers all across the training spectrum in the past 11 years since then. Nino is the absolute best at what he does, but he's more than just an obedience trainer! I am a behavior modification specialist and was VERY skeptical about joining the MVP program. I thought that it was likely all about competition obedience and perfect positions, and lots of things that I don't need for my (service) dog or my clients. I decided to join the program anyway because the worst case scenario was simply that I learned that I'm happy with what I already know, and the best case was that I really learned a lot - and I absolutely have!!! Nino's methods go beyond just teaching competition obedience and clean/fast/precise movement (but he's the best at teaching that too, and that's alllll in the program as well)! I've learned so much about drive and energy that I have never learned from another behavior specialist, and this information is CRUCIAL to becoming the best trainer you (and I) can be. In addition, I am able to adapt all of the obedience and movement portions to fit myself and my service dog (and it has been a HUGE tool in helping him overcome some environmental anxiety he developed partway through his career), and clients who want anything from pet obedience to competition prep! I have elevated my own skills as a handler in a way that not a single other trainer that I know uses, let alone teaches, and all of this has given me and my dog even better communication, bonding, and trust. All of this, the drive skills, the obedience, EVERYTHING in the program is so versatile and absolutely helps with behavior and just everyday dog ownership. I am not quick to recommend a trainer (to this day I only will recommend Nino and one other behavior specialist trainer - oh, and of course Nino's amazing student-turned-master, Laura!) and I am very strong in my own opinion and methods - but STSK9 MVP is a necessary program for ANYONE who cares about dog training and behavior. THIS is the kind of thing that should go viral! And my dog is a Toy Poodle - MVP is for every dog!!