Dog obedience training in Southington, CT

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Steve meets your dog, reads what is actually going on, and gets to work in that same visit.

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Steve coaches you, not just your dog, and leaves you with the exercises and routines to reinforce it.

“Steve is an excellent trainer, and we’re so thankful to have found him! At 8 years old, Oliver now walks great on leash and understands what good behavior is. The training was as much for me as it was for Oliver, he now respects me, knows “place”, excellent recall and even a few party tricks. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks 🙂 Steve is amazing!”

“I’ve had nine Labradors in my life. All professionally trained. All wonderful in their own way. But I’ve never worked with anyone like Steve. There’s simply no comparison. He is, without question, the best. Steve is more than a professional dog trainer — he’s a kind, grounded human being who brings not only skill and structure to the process, but heart. And Bearis Amadeus, our 5 ½-month-old Labrador pup, absolutely adores him. What Steve has accomplished with Bear in such a short time is nothing short of remarkable. Bear now heels, sits, lies down, stays, and walks beside us silently — all without verbal commands. He waits for permission before approaching guests or his food bowl. He knows how to “leave it,” how to be calm and quiet, how to walk respectfully in public, how to behave in a coffee shop, and how to go directly to “his place” — an elevated cot reserved just for him — and stay there until released. That level of control, without breaking the dog’s spirit, is rare. And Bear, full of life and joy, has lost none of his spark. Here’s the part that really amazes me: if Bear is 100, 200, even 300 feet away and hears “Bear, come!” — he turns on a dime and runs straight to us. Every time. That’s not just obedience — that’s trust and connection. What truly sets Steve apart is that he doesn’t just train your dog — he trains you. He empowers you to build a relationship with your dog based on clarity, respect, and consistent leadership. That kind of coaching is priceless. In the next few weeks, Bear will be learning how to put his toys back in the box after a play session. Yes — you read that right. This puppy will clean up after himself. Steve’s training is effective, affordable, and humane. But more than that, he’s a compassionate soul who takes pride in helping both dogs and their people thrive. I can’t recommend him highly enough. If you want your dog to be their best self — and to become the kind of person your dog already believes you are — work with Steve. You’ll be grateful you did.”

“Steve has helped us so much with our Maple (Mini Goldendoodle, 18 mos.). He’s patient and uses positive reinforcement for pups and people (who needed more training than the dogs)! We’ve made so much progress with her that we didn’t get from a group classroom training. She’s learned her commands, we’ve learned the right way to communicate with her, and we feel safer with her with Steve’s help. We’re taking her out with us more and enjoying the freedom of knowing she will be safe & well behaved. He’s even helping us with 9 year old Nelly (Std. Goldendoodle) who’s learning some new things and refreshing some areas where she’s regressed a little as she’s gotten older. We’d happily recommend Steve to anyone.”