Very Good Dog Training

Steve did an incredible job with our Nala!! She made our lives very challenging and we had to do something about it. Steve’s training was the perfect solution. Nala was eating literally everything, jumping, biting and not obeying at all. We often had to trap her in the kitchen because we didn’t trust what she would do around the house. After just a few weeks with Steve and 1:1 training for me, she is a totally different dog IN THE BEST WAY!! We enjoy every single day with her now! We can go on walks with her, leave her out with us all day, trust she won’t jump on, bite or chew things she’s not supposed to and just enjoy being together as a family. Steve is very personable and thorough in his training. He is very responsive and answered every question I had. I am so grateful for Steve’s t

After a long frustrating 3 years with my Rhodesian Ridgeback, VGDT not only relieved the frustration of just basic walks or aggression towards other dogs, but they set up our future with a newborn to be so much more enjoyable. It’s no longer a burden to think how we will handle the day with a newborn and our dog. Now it’s where can we take them today! VGDT gave our dog the anxiety relief and independence he needed to allow him to enjoy his life with us.

We couldn’t be more grateful for Stephen at Very Good Dog Training! Our Bulldog, Freckles, had some challenging behaviors that we were struggling to manage, particularly when it came to her reactivity in certain situations. Throughout Freckles four week stay, we saw her make incredible progress. She is now much calmer and more responsive in difficult situations. Stephen also taught us how to communicate and manager her in a way that we can handle her with more confidence. Highly recommend VGDT If you’re looking for someone who truly understands dogs and how to work with both them and their owners.

We’ve had GREAT outcomes from Stephen and Very Good Dog Training. I was initially skeptical at the thought of training our 3 dogs via a fully virtual platform. However, Stephen’s knowledge, guidance and accessibility for questions made all the difference. The live virtual lessons were instrumental for instruction and the ability to ask questions as needed was so helpful. Owners must take responsibility for taking the time and committing fully to the training, but what you get in return is a well trained dog (or crew of dogs!). Also, do the E collar, don’t skip the second phase. It’s life changing! Can’t recommend VGDT enough!

Stephen is simply the best dog trainer around. I am a new, first-time puppy owner and my first few weeks were overwhelming. I was unsure how to train my puppy, Atlas, and wanted guidance on what the right thing to do was. I went to many trainers, tried group classes, puppy day-care, but nothing seemed to work. I then found Stephen who described his entire board and train process for both Atlas and myself. He discussed the tools he would use and all the personalized exposure and routine Atlas would get at a month board and train. Atlas was exposed to other dogs training with him, children, malls, chickens, beaches, and so much more. All the in-person sessions truly helped integrate my knowledge with what Atlas was learning at his board and train. I slowly became more and more confident with