Methods | Mad Dog K9 Behavior & Training

A "Whole Dog" Approach

Patience, Respect, Transparency, Leadership

Our programs are rooted in positive-reinforcement and humane use of tools for dog training as the most balanced and ethical approach to canine training.

Our loyal commitment to you and your dog and an enjoyable experience is guaranteed.

Are you struggling with your dog?

What if you could take your dog anywhere?

What if your dog came every time you called her?

Can you even imagine trusting your dog off leash?

Or just having guests over without your dog losing his mind?

My very first dog got me into training in 2008. After six years of treat training she had excellent obedience skills, but I dreaded passing dogs on walks, could not have guests over, vet visits were bite risks, and my life revolved around managing the dog I loved so much. Ever having kids around was not even a possibility. I wondered where I went wrong. How did my picture of a happy puppy turn into every day being difficult?

I set out to learn all other types of training and methods that might help her and after finding what worked for her, after six months of additional training, at age six she was finally able to be out of the muzzle in group classes. I started working with her training her off-leash. In three years she was able to routinely pass multiple levels of advanced and urban canine good citizen tests.

In her last years, she could be so trusted that she even sought out the affection of children and enjoyed their attention. I made it my mission to help other dogs like her, and have continued the same results with foster dogs, rescue dogs, and client dogs.

What if you enjoyed life with your dog?

What if you really could take them anywhere and trust them?

That's where we come in and where the expertise, experience and resources of a canine professional is essential.