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We are so happy that we chose Guy to help us with our 2 girls.Our problem was that the one started attacking the other. We have had both since they were pups and couldn't understand why or how to stop it. They are both spayed and got along okay before.Needless to say,it was heartbreaking to see this behavior.We love them both and when I started to read about 2 females not getting along in the same house I felt very discouraged. Some decided to rehome one or keep them separated at all times.These weren't options we wanted to do.However, we felt responsible for both and didn't want either of them injured.After trying on our own to stop the problem(time out alone, etc.)with no success we called Guy. I can't get over the fact that in one visit,he helped so much! He told us exactly what we needed to do to stop the behavior.He gave us so much insight into the problem.He didn't tell us we were making the problem worse(but after listening to him we realized that we were.) He told us exactly what we needed to change.He even wrote down his recommendations,which I have reread since he came. We have been following all of them daily,and the results are excellent.We already see a great improvement and much more content dogs.I can't thank Guy enough for his knowledge and skill with dogs. Our only regret is not calling him sooner! We highly recommend Guy for whatever goal.

I was very impressed with Guy's professionalism, knowledge, and communication skills with my dogs and me. One of my dogs was especially troublesome, and very difficult on the leash to the point that I was dreading walking her. Guy worked with her AND me to demonstrate how to communicate to my dog what my expectations were and the positive results of behaving properly (praise, petting and a MUCH more enjoyable walk for both of us). Guy obviously loves dogs, is very knowledgable about their thinking and behavior, and is patient with both owner and dog. My dog now walks at my side and is a pleasure to walk. As Guy points out, such behavior changes require consistency, firmness, and praise for the desired behavior. I was amazed how quickly my dog responded once I knew what to do. I am so grateful to Guy for his help, and I highly recommend him to others, especially if you're feeling like you've tried everything and nothing seems to work with your particular dog. Guy can help!

We were at a complete loss as to how to train our dog Hope. She was horrible on a leash (she pulled like a sled dog)and she refused to listen to us when we told her to stop doing something. She barked viciously if anyone came to the door and if they came in the house it was even worse; she did the same thing when she saw someone on the street, along with pulling very hard on the leash. Kevin found Guy through a google search and called him to set up an appointment. I was very doubtful at first - I highly doubted that someone could really make a difference during a 2 hour visit. I was so wrong! Now on walks Hope is like an entirely different dog and it is to the point that I can hold the leash with one finger and she doesn't even realize it, she just stays right next to me. As for barking when people come to the door, she still barks some, however, once they get in the house she stops and just sniffs them. When she meets people outside she hardly ever barks anymore and she only pulls a little bit when she sees another dog. We have recommended him to all our friends and family, and we refer to him as "our dog whisperer". We are so thankful for Guy and all his help!

My boyfriend and I adopted Sammy from the shelter. Our anticipation was that we would adopt an older, trained dog. Instead we ended up with a younger dog with many behavioral problems. She would lose complete control at the sight of other dogs when we would walk her. She is 90lbs, so I was unable to walk her because she would pull me down or drag me to the point it wasn't safe. Others in our neighborhood were not too happy with us either. Walks became stressful for us and Sammy. We would go days at a time without walking her because she was too difficult to manage. Then we ended up with a bored dog who began to chew and become destructive around the house. We felt like we failed as dog owners, and Guy was our last resort. We had great results after our first session. We were finally given the tools we needed to help Sammy. We requested a follow up visit because we were still having a hard time encountering other dogs, so Guy came back with another plan for us, and we have had great success! We can now walk Sammy with little effort, and actually enjoy taking her! She is no longer destructive around the house, and even visits weekly at my Grandma's nursing home. We couldn't thank Guy enough for helping us!

Guy was a tremendous help with my highly active, adolescent Rottweiler! The techniques I learned from Guy helped me manage the excess energy and dominating attitude of my very large best friend. Focusing every day on the obedience training, and staying consistent with the rules has been vital to the development of an awesome relationship I now have with my K-9 companion. I am forever greatful and will recommend Guy to all of my dog owning friends.

Guy is undoubtedly professional and competent. But what I enjoyed more about the experience, was his ability to step away from rigid "this is how things are done" techniques to more natural and real world ones. It is also very apparent that this is not just a way to make money at something he's good at. He really cares about his work and his clients and his reputation. It is always a pleasure to work with someone of that caliber.

Guy was so patient and kind to my dog Lucky and me. Lucky was a rescue from the Franklin County Dog shelter and had issues with other dogs. He helped both of us with the issues that we faced. With help from Guy and lots of work at home, Lucky and I are now going on walks at city parks with friends and family and their dogs. I would recommend Guy to anyone who would like a better relationship/life with their dog.

Guy has made all the difference in the world with my 200 pound St. Bernard! He helped me learn the techniques I needed to make him a better dog and me a better owner. Guy has a very gentle and calm manner which makes the training very easy. I would not hesitate to recommend Guy.

The K9 Guy helped us immensley. I was ready to take the dog back to the breeder. It was a complete turn around. We are actually enjoying the puppy now. We still have some things to work on but he's just a puppy. I will definitely do more training with the K9 Guy he was very much appreciated.

Valuable money and time spent. I would highly recommend your services to others. My two dogs and newborn are now living in harmony together.

I am very pleased with the training services Guy has provided my two dogs. I have learned practical techniques and knowledge to teach my dogs desirable behavior to be the great companions that they are capable of. The previous trainer my veterinarian recommended offered fixed programs: either once weekly training session (for 10 weeks) or an intensive 6-week long bootcamp session (dog stays with trainer), neither of which worked for me. I wasn't looking for a magically transformed dog but rather practical knowledge that I can use on a day-to-day interaction with my dogs to teach them the behavior that I desire. I was also busy that I wasn't able to keep up with a fixed consecutive weekly training session. Guy's philosophy allows me to tailor the frequency of each session based upon the progress I and my dogs have made, and in a sense, it is customized to my needs. I am very pleased with Guy's knowledge, experience, and ultimately the progress I have made through my dog's training with him.

He was Great with my dog Fritzy. My dog who usually barks at anyone coming to my door; didn't even bark. I knew then the K9 Guy was the one for Fritzy. I'm still working with the notes he left me, but I know that his advice is going to do the trick. Thanks K9 Guy, you are a real dog whisperer!

Very pleased!! Just wanted to thank you for the time and care you put into helping me train my Sheltie...Lakota. You made the training fun and I learned a lot to be able to continue on myself. Thank you so much.

The dog training is really just as much owner-training, and I appreciated Guy's patience with me, also! I felt that he was always assessing the dog and trying to figure out the best way to work with him. He was not dogmatic (ha!), but would change tack if one method was not working. That said, he does have a guiding philosophy that was helpful to our dog. He also did not schedule lessons close together when he felt that it would not be helpful, so I felt that he had our best interests at heart, not just making money. He is definitely better behaved and more obedient and more pleasant to be around than he was before the training. (The dog, not Guy.) Thanks, Guy!

The K9 Guy helped our dog and family communicate. We adopted a dog from the shelter and she is my first dog as an adult. The K9 guy helped teach our family to understand how our dog thinks and the best way to communicate with her to put her at ease. When we first brought her home she was a bit timid and jumpy but using the training and some adjustment time she is now a relaxed fun loving dog. Thank you!!

The biggest "aha" for me was - and is - the importance of my role in the training. Although the focus is getting my dog "in line", my effort with respect to training, consistency, pro-active thinking and action really makes all the difference - based on the temperment of my dog.

The training provided has been very usefull and the K9 guy really knows what he is doing with dogs. He seems to understand the goals you want to reach and then apply that to everyday life with your dog. I would recomend him to anyone trying to train their dog for any reason. I cant say thanks enough.

I began recommending The K9 Guy after our very first session, we saw such an improvement in Jorge that we had to spread the word!