Bay Dog Behavior Training

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Introduction: My objective is owner education. I teach dog owners how to raise, train and walk their dogs. People are often surprised when I focus on them, rather than the dog. But when owners learn to communicate, so do their dogs. Often, during the first dog-training lesson, an owner will joke: “Hahaha, it looks like I’m the one who needs the training!” They might be kidding, but that is the most fundamental lesson to absorb. It’s your communication skill that will help you and your dog live happily as a team for the dog’s life. A healthy relationship is a must before any meaningful training takes place. Only YOU, the owner, can do that – it will empower a dog owner forever. My sessions last for 2 hours at the reasonable rate of $180 per session. Pete

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Jose P.

Jan 15, 2024

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Pete was my first trainer ever that I've hired for my 9 month old GS, and thanks to him, im moving forward to do my homework on keeping my dog happy. As a dog owner, im very grateful for Pete, who came to teach me how to work with my dog. And create that bond with the family pet. Thank you, Pete, for the time you gave me and my dog.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Bay Dog Behavior Training's reply

Thank you, Jose. you're the one that should get the 5 stars, you're going to be doing all the work and you have the perfect attitude for it. Rocky is a lucky dog . . .

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Nicole M.

Feb 29, 2024

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Pete was calm and patient in dealing with our demanding, sometimes aggressive Frenchie. After 45 minutes, he had her listening to him and walking next to him. He taught us some very valuable training techniques, and how we can be better owners. Definitely worth the investment!

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Barking • Biting • My home, venue, etc.

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Kirsten R.

Sep 17, 2022

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Pete spent a couple of hours with us pointing out many areas where we could make improvement in the way we interacted with our dog. He talked through our issues showed us how to work on them and then helped us practice. We had many things to work on so we have not conquered them all yet but in just a week we have made major progress and we are all enjoying the training he shared. If we need more help I would gladly call Pete.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Barking • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Anna M.

Mar 29, 2021

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We were very impressed with the help from one session. We had a good start, but sometimes as a dog owner you hit a block of what do we do now??? And the answer is, hire a Pro who can guide you in extensive out of the box dog training. We had one session and like most first time dog owners we were not understanding the respect we should be demanding from our puppy. Buddy was really responsive, due to the session. It helped us understand the pecking order of our family, and Buddy was #1; all backwards. Although common with first time dog owners, we got a lot of activities to work with Buddy. Helping him to understand what we needed from him, and him understanding what to expect from us.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Barking • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

Bay Dog Behavior Training's reply

I appreciate your positive review, but like to remind you, it's not me that counts in raising your dog . . . it is you and you deserve all the credit. I consider my work a community service. :-)

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Remy N.

Oct 30, 2020

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Pete was the right dog trainer for our dog Morenci. His method of Behavior Training was awesome, to see that Morenci was actually following was amazing.Pete showed us how to build up Morenci’s Confident, which we didn’t know that Morenci needed it. Pete taught my husband and I how to train Morenci. He said “I train people, not dogs” We are so happy to have Pete come into our house and train Us, to help our puppy to be a obedient and happy dog. I highly recommend Pete to anyone needing a Behavior Trainer. Thank you so much Pete, for helping Us raise Morenci into a very well behaved dog.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Barking • Digging • Biting • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

Bay Dog Behavior Training's reply

Thank you Remy. I advocate for dog not people. I help dogs with issues they may have with their owners :-).

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Almost always one 2 hour session is all it takes to get you started for a fee of $180 an extra session is required if it involves e-collar training.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I come to hour house, most of the training takes place inside then we move outside for The Walk
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I was raised on a farm where my Uncle Max raised Boxers, he taught me all there is know

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