ProActive Dog Training LLC

You’ll be doing yourself and your dog a favor by signing up for training with Retired State Trooper Dave Lock. Dave came highly recommended to my husband and me and we now want to share our glowing recommendation of Dave with you as our 6-month old Doberman puppy, Maia, has completed 15 days of day training with him. There were significant results with Maia in the very first week, and continued through the next two. We now have a puppy who not only will stay in her “place” upon command, but will automatically put herself in her “place” and stay until “freed” (example: mealtimes). We also now have a puppy who “heels” and “comes” on command OFF-LEAD!!! You will not find a more genuine person and a person more passionate about what he does than Dave. His love for every dog and desire to se

I can’t say enough good things about Dave at Proactive Dog Training. We brought him our 7-month-old black lab, Max, and the progress has been incredible. Dave is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and knows exactly how to communicate with both the dog and the owner. He took the time to explain the “why” behind the training, which made it easy to stay consistent at home. Max is more focused, confident, and responsive, and the training has already made a huge difference in our day-to-day life. You can tell Dave genuinely cares about the dogs he works with and takes pride in what he does. If you’re looking for real results and a trainer who knows his craft, Dave and Proactive Dog Training are the way to go. Highly recommend! Lastly, and just a small example of what type trainer Dave is and h

David Lock from Proactive Dog Training, LLC is amazing. He was very good with our Rottie puppy, Khaleesi. His knowledge of her breed and expertise with training dogs is unmatched. I am so thankful for the training he gave her to make her a obedient dog. I enjoy taking her for walks now! She was very loved when in his care. 🩷

We went to Proactive Dog Training LLC when 2 of our 5 dogs became aggressive with one another. We tried other trainers and behavior specialists with no success. I felt like a prisoner in my own home because they were fighting anytime I walked in the room. We had to keep them separated and I always had to make sure one was kenneled before I walked in the room. We found Dave and started with a 6 week program geared more toward the aggressor and then we finished with a 5 day day train with the less confident dog. I am now able to be around all my dogs together. It’s also a bonus both dogs have leash obedience! I can’t thank Dave enough! Highly recommend! Worth every penny and the time!

Our family has worked with Dave over the past month with our dog Mya (chocolate lab) who pulled on walks, was reactive with other dogs, and was driving us crazy. Our initial consult was amazing. Within a short amount of time, Mya not only was following his direction but his lead even when seeing another dog on a walk. Our experience with Dave has been not just professional but informative, respectful of our relationship we were building with Mya, and was very flexible. His instruction was clear, easy to understand, and made perfect sense. He provided feedback in the moment and modelled how to improve. We can not express how much training with Dave has helped us be better leaders for Mya. Bottomline....Dave is awesome!