The Art Of K9 Dog Training & Behavior Modification

We worked with Angelo last summer to train our six-month old Saint Bernard mix. After the first session Ichabod learned sit and stay, and it wasn’t too long before he mastered place. Angelo’s patient and caring approach superseded Ichabod’s stubbornness, and soon after, down and come were no problem. Like many dogs, Ichabod wasn’t thrilled with the idea of training at first, but he quickly took a liking to Angelo and was happy when we pulled into the parking lot. As beneficial as the sessions were for Ichabod, they were equally valuable for us as first time dog owners. Angelo answered all of our questions and took the time to make sure we were equipped to practice for the next session. We’d highly recommend working with Angelo, and will do so again ourselves.

We sent our 18month old German Shepherd, Maizy, to Angelo's 4-week Board and Train program. We were struggling with destructive behavior at home and in our yard and reactivity towards other dogs on leash. We were nervous about how the e-collar training would work and if it would be too harsh for her. Having just got her back less than a month ago, the results have been beyond our expectations. She is still people-loving Maizy but now we can use commands like heel, place and down to redirect and control her energy. We had been doing local training classes but his program got her SO much further than we could. The house destruction is gone, any digging in the yard is easily corrected, and, on leash, she is much more manageable. Angelo is so knowledgeable and always available for questions. We are continuing our training with him to get Maizy to an even better place! We'd recommend him whole heartedly!

Angelo is worth every penny. Our Golden doodle Mia went to him at around 1 years old. She was pulling hard on her leash and we were having trouble managing her at home. She spent 4 weeks at The Art of K9 and when we brought her home she was the same mush she always was, but she came home with skills. She no longer pulls when walking, or jumps in 360 circles when a dog passes by. She sits and waits patiently. When the door bell rings, she no longer howls at the front windows running around the living room and running for the open door. We place her in a spot and she waits there until the next command. Mia is the same sweet, silly, loving girl but she is incredibly behaved with boundaries that I think have made her an even happier dog. Not to mention we are happier too! Do not hesitate to hire Angelo. Best decision we made!

Coco is my family’s Rottweiler/Cane Corso mix. We rescued her when she was about 7 months old. As we got to know Coco we realized she was reactive toward people and other dogs we encountered on our walks. She also reacts toward any mailman that approaches our house. For a long time, having never dealt with a reactive dog, we tried to manage these behaviors on our own. We started training with Angelo when Coco was already 5 years old. After just 5 lessons, Coco is now able to walk on our local trails and go on hikes where there are other people and dogs all around. Angelo gave us the tools and the confidence to approach every situation that comes our way. While some situations still make Coco anxious, they are much more manageable than before. Coco no longer pulls on walks and listens to commands very well. Angelo is an incredibly patient and kind teacher and trainer. I highly recommend him to any dog owner who wants to confidently handle their dog. He has made our life with Coco that much more enjoyable.