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K9 Positive Training

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I am an experienced dog trainer with a training degree (Animal Behavior College). I am a member of AKC and APDT I specialize in difficult cases and am an expert in training for CGC (canine good citizen) as well as therapy and service dog certification. I love working with dogs and helping owners accomplishing their training goals.
Overview

Hired 22 times

2 employees

22 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pmMon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Services offered

Dog size

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Doesn’t offer: Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs), Medium (26 - 40 lbs), Large (41 - 70 lbs), Extra large (70+ lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Board and train

Dog training package

Puppy training

Aggressive behavior modification

General obedience training

Therapy or service dog training

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Reviews

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

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Lucy Z.

Jul 20, 2018

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After working with 3 other trainers, I can confidently say that Mike has been the best one, by far. Our dog Casper used to bark and lunge at strangers and other dogs. We were constantly running away and avoiding situations that would trigger him. With just 10 days with Uncle Mike, he now nicely meets other dogs and asks for pets from strangers. We always knew our dog Casper was very sweet, but we're so happy that now others can see that side of him as well. Mike is a dog whisperer, and we cannot recommend him enough. (See photo of our dog Casper hanging out with his new friends!)

Details: 1 dog • 1 - 2 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Board and train programs at a facility • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Biting • Crate training • I travel to the dog trainer • The dog trainer travels to me

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Denise F.

Jan 16, 2019

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Our dog, Zeus, has just started with Mike. So far, it's been awesome. Mike has identified the areas where Zeus needs training. Not only is Zeus learning, but we're learning things as well. I would recommend K9 Positive Training to anyone who has any challenges that they need fixed. As a matter of fact, Zeus does not want to leave the training facility! Like a kid at Disneyland!!

Details: 1 dog • 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private dog training lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • House training • Biting • I travel to the dog trainer • The dog trainer travels to me

K9 Positive Training's reply
Thanks Denise. Zeus has found a great home with ypu! He's a great pup and full of life. I look forward to working with you and Zeus.
Dog Training
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Jocelyn F.

Dec 15, 2016

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Mike worked with dog, Rocco, and I to prepare for the CGC test. He is not only an excellent trainer, who has perfected his skill set and demonstrates passion combined with eternal patience, he is very personable and caring. He was just as invested in Rocco's success as I was. I could not recommend him more highly. We hope to continue training with Mike and go on to take therapy dog and maybe service dog tests in the future.
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Margo P.

Jan 11, 2021

I can’t recommend Mike to train your dog highly enough. Here’s why: When we weren’t looking, a Yorkie Poo youngster we named Buddy found us at midnight in a parking lot. After the local humane society had no ‘owner’ come forward, we adopted him. Adorable in many ways, Buddy soon confessed his issues. To name a few - He bit when you touched his feet, when combed, when his flanks got touched. He lunged on leash. He barked too much. Buddy was also afraid of other dogs, especially larger ones. We were feeling hopeless, then we found Mike. Mike combined skilled training techniques with compassionate patience to work with us all - Buddy and us humans. Within a month, Buddy was on track to soon get his AKA STAR Puppy certificate. Utter transformation. And through Mike’s supervised ‘doggy day-care’, Buddy quickly got comfortable playing with dogs of all sizes. Thanks to Mike, Buddy is one happy, secure family member who literally smiles when asked to do something!
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Vernetta C.

Jun 25, 2018

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Thank you, this was the worst trip coming back with the trailer and my mind was at ease when you allowed them to stay another night. You will be the only person I call to keep my babies when needed. Just watching the video you sent for the first time, I can't believe Destini is playing and running with the other dogs. Mr Mike they will most definitely be back, she's running like a pup not a 9 year old with the others! Thank you so much 😊!

Details: 2 pets • Dog • 8 - 14 days • Grooming

K9 Positive Training's reply
Thanks Vernetta. It was a pleasure boarding your pups. My dog Charlie already misses Daisy. Looking forward to seeing your pups again.
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