The Goode Dog

We truly cannot say enough incredible things about Maynard. From day one, his professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care for both dogs and their handlers stood out immediately. He doesn’t just train dogs, he builds confident, capable teams. Within just one year of training with Maynard, Viking earned his American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine (CGCA), and Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) titles; milestones that reflect Maynard’s structured, consistent, and thoughtful approach. On top of that, Viking passed his Therapy Dog Evaluation with flying colors at just 14 months old. That speaks volumes about the foundation Maynard helped us build. Viking has always been mild-tempered, but Maynard refined his focus, reliability, and composure in real-world settings. Ever

Maynard is the best! When we brought home our (surprise, labeled as a GSD but actually a Malinois mix puppy) I knew I was in over my head. Jasper is a very smart but stubborn (and sometimes dramatic) boy. Maynard showed us how to communicate effectively with Jasper and gave us strategies and routines we implemented for success. He helped us troubleshoot along the way too and has been a wonderful resource. Jasper LOVES Maynard, he LOVES group class, and I LOVE that we have a happy, emotionally regulated and dog-neutral adventure buddy! Jasper goes everywhere with me and he gets so many compliments for his behavior! I highly recommend Maynard, and Jasper does too!

Our Bernedoodle puppy Millie has been training with Maynard and The Goode Dog for over 2 months now. He has been fantastic working with her. Millie was very shy and fearful, but in just a couple months is coming out of her shell and learning her all of her commands very quickly. We take her out everywhere in public now. His group trainings have been awesome in helping her to socialize. Lots of great people and great dogs. We recommend Maynard and The Goode Dog to anyone looking for training!

We had an amazing experience with The Goode Dog. Maynard is an incredible trainer, extremely patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in both the dogs and their owners. He takes the time to explain the ‘why’ behind the training, which made it easy for our family to stay consistent and confident at home. His calm approach made a huge difference, and we saw progress quickly. We’re so grateful for his guidance and would absolutely recommend The Goode Dog to anyone looking for effective, compassionate training.

Maynard is currently training our new Doberman. We got her from the shelter, and we have no idea what her background was, other than trauma to her ears. The day after we got her, I called Maynard. Why? Because over 2 years ago he did an amazing job with our German Shepherd - another shelter dog. Why look elsewhere when I already had the best dog trainer? Dorsch, our Doberman is like a completely different dog. She gets along with my Shepherd, Schnitzel. I can take them both on walks with no pulling, and they actually listen! Maynard is patient and flexible. He comes to you. He is great with all breeds - large or small. If you need dog training, this is a no brainer. Maynard is the best at what he does.