unTAMED Dog Co.

I have a dog that over time became aggressive toward strangers and more importantly people at boarding facilities. It got to the point where I was never going to be able to leave my home for a vacation or to visit my grandchild unless I either found a boarding facility that would take him or I put the dog down. I tried several very well regarded trainers but they could never develop a relationship with the dog to get close enough to him to train him. It became such an issue that I had scheduled the appointment to put the dog down. To make sure I exhausted all avenues I made an appointment with Mariano at Untamed Dog to evaluate my dog. Mariano was recommended by one of the previous trainers that didn’t work out. Mariano correctly identified that no other trainer had ever developed a relationship with the dog so that he could “actually” be trained. Mariano felt he could develop that relationship. The day before I was scheduled to put the dog down I dropped him off for a 4 week board and train. That was a close call. The end result was a resounding success. We would meet back with Mariano and our dog weekly to observe the dog’s progress and more importantly to be trained in the activities that we would need to continue upon the dog’s return home to keep his training in place. Untamed Dog also posted progress videos and photos on Instagram which were very helpful. And even though Mariano took a lead role with our dog because of his history he was also able to get his other trainers to build a friendly relationship with our dog which further expanded his progress. I also have another dog who also became an issue with boarding facilities. So I also enrolled him with Untamed Dog for a three week board and train program. He also developed a very strong bond with everyone. Since Untamed Dog also offers boarding to graduates of the their training I now have a happy and safe place to board my dogs for the rest of their lives. I couldn’t be more grateful to Mariano and his team

I seeked out unTamed for the board and training program and they have been great from day one. They were very responsive to all my questions and were able to get me setup for the program very quickly. I was able to see the the progress my dog made each week with the classes, as well as with the videos they put up of the dogs they train. My dog is done with the board and training program. We are now in the process of making sure I have the tools necessary to make sure my dog keeps making progress, this includes the alumni classes which have been great so far. Mariano has been great. He understands dogs really well and explains in great detail their behavior and the things we can do to work on fixing any unwanted behavior. Can't recommend him enough to anyone seeking out training for their dogs.

Mariano and his Team REALLY know dogs - their physiology, psychology, and temperament of specific breeds. Dogs are their life. We've used their services for 1 on 1 training of our young GSD with great success (our vet asked "...is this the SAME dog??") and boarding of him along with our elder GSD. It's great to have them in the Valley. We're planning on continuing training in group sessions to help socialize our dog as well. Thanks!