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A Best Friend Certified Professional Dog Training

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I do not make false promises. My techniques work. We concentrate on communicating to your dog in his own language. I have never met or talked to any other trainer/handler that teaches the groundwork that I teach. This is the "secret" that sets the stage for all future interaction with your dog. A dog that is well-mannered and obedient is a dog whose world can grow to the extent his guardian/owner is willing. Too many dogs are left at home because of their behavior, some tethered outside, banished from their pack. Some, lose their lives, unadoptable and dangerous, merely doing their best at what they mistakenly feel they should. Jumping up (on you or visitors), Leash Pulling, Lunging through doorways, Mouthing, all of these are easy fixes. The first three are done in complete silence. (No one is 'whispering'.) My greatest satisfaction is to be told I am no longer needed because a dog and human finally understand each other.
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Hired 127 times

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41 years in business

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2016

Services offered
Dog training package

Puppy training

Aggressive behavior modification

General obedience training

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

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Reviews

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

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Eddie g.

Jan 24, 2016

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We had the pleasure of meeting david this morning to help us correct behavior issues with our german shepherd,we spent 4 hours with him and in that time we out shepherd has already showed us a huge positive difference in him,I look forward to keep working with my dog and seeing the results improve,I definitely already plan on having another session with david for more advanced training!thank you so much david for your help,he takes the time to train us so that we can train our dogs,showed us proper ways to feed him,let him in and out,and walking which was a big problem,thanks again for all the help and positive advise for our dog.
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Kim J.

Jun 26, 2016

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I Just adopted a 18 month old German Shepherd rescue who has basic training but lacks social skills, walking on leash & entering/exiting the house. David taught me how to be a better pet owner and at 110 pds how to best handle my 71 pd dog. Sasha already has shown better skills in walking, not pulling, and understands that my family and I are the alphas and seems relaxed knowing that. I highly recommend David and if Sasha seems to need a tune up when she hits another puberty stage, I will call him without hesitation. David was our "Dog Whisper."
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Thank you so much for the nice words. I really do appreciate it. You guys will make it work. Take care.Type your response to this review.
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Heidi S.

May 2, 2016

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David came to our home to meet and teach us how to train our dog Oscar. David is patient and thoroughly explains the reasons behind the techniques to be used.
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Heidi, thank you for your nice words. I really do appreciate it. Take care. ,
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Frank F.

Aug 22, 2016

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David is a wonderful dog trainer. He showed up right on time and stayed longer than planned. The training was excellent and geared mostly to us (humans). The dogs know, we just needed to learn how to communicate with them better. It will take some time to get where we want to be but we have the tools we need. Frank and Ann
A Best Friend Certified Professional Dog Training's reply
Thank you! It was a pleasure meeting you guys. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything. Thank you again so much for a great review.
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DWAYNE G.

Jun 4, 2016

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My Pharaoh Hound had the pleasure of working with David just this morning. He came in and within seconds I witnessed my 1.5 year pup become a different dog. She was mentally and physically challenged today and I know she loves it. Since he left my house she's been taking a good snooze. The most important thing I can tell you is that he's not training the dog, he's training you. As long as YOU'RE willing to learn and listen to what David is saying, your dog will learn and listen. You can't have one without the other. Great experience and have already spread the word to 3 people. Thanks again David! --Jon, Dwayne & Nola
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Wow, thanks you guys. I just saw this. I hope all is well. Always feel free to call. No matter how much time goes by.
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