Your Best Companion

My dog Rocky had some issues with barking, pulling the lease when I walked him. So I sought out the help of Duane. He was in the boarding training for two weeks, and he has made such 360' change in Rocky. I now enjoy taking Rocky to public places and for walks. He gently walks besides me with out pulling me every direction, like before! He also has calmed down so much and doesn't bark as much. I'm glad we were able to find Duane and get Rocky the help he needed. Life is much easier with a trained dog. If you are seeking help for your dog, trust Duane to help. Make the investment in bettering your pup! I did and I don't regret it one bit! Working with Duane was easy and he knows what he is doing! Thanks to Duane my husband and I are so happy with the changes in Rocky after his training! More...

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To put a long story short, Duane has allowed me to believe that any puppy is trainable.My doberman puppy Jasper was a handful and showed early signs of aggression towards my family. He needed everything. Obedience training, aggression training, separation anxiety training, leash, etc. After the two week program he came back a very well behaved dog, but still the playful Jasper we love at home. Duane has made being Jasper's family a whole lot easier, especially with majority of us having to work or be at school.I am glad I trusted Duane with my baby and also find confidence in being able yo rely on Duane if I ever have any questions or concerns about Jasper.I have even referred close friends to Duane.Thanks Duane! More...

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Regarding Duane Overturf's response to our post on March 3rd regarding our post on February 19th:Duane failed to mention that we were very concerned about our puppy Jax being kept separate from the other dogs as he was not fully vaccinated yet. Since we were adamant and expressed concern - he promised to keep our dog Jax safe from exposure to other dogs he was training. Had he kept his promise to us, this so called "accident" would never have occurred.We believe our failing was giving Jax to Duane without any paperwork being filled out or a walk-through of his home/facility that Jax would live in for 3 weeks. Maybe if we would have seen how Jax would have been kept for these 3 weeks, we would have never left him there.Please take the time to walk through his facility and make your own judgement if this is the right situation for your puppy. For obvious...sadly.... it was the wrong decision for us. More...

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READ THIS BEFORE TAKING YOUR PUPPY TO DUANE OVERTURF!!!We took our 10 week old puppy Jax to Duane Overturf for a 3 week training. On the 10th day of the 3 week training, we received a phone call from Duane stating that our puppy was "GONE". After back and forth conversation trying to understand what he was saying, he stated that our puppy got killed by a larger dog he was training.Duane admitted that out of sheer negligence on his part, our puppy was attached by another dog on his premise and he couldn't get to Jax fast enough. We are heartbroken. From what we understand, the larger dog knocked over the pen that our dog was in, trapped and killed him. From what we were told, there were two small dogs in a pen next to a pen of large dogs. We obviously have so many questions that will never be answered. Why were the small dogs anywhere near the big dogs. Why were the pens so weak that the big dogs could knock them over.....we will never know.Our experience with Duane from the beginning was odd - but because of the great reviews posted on Yelp, we ignored them which we shouldn't have. I am posting this today to hopefully save other people from making the mistake we did in putting their trust in Duane Overtruf.The day we dropped Jax off at Duane's house, we thought it was odd he didn't invite us in to see where Jax would be staying. He didn't ask us any questions about Jax - and he didn't have any paperwork for us to fill out. When we left, I wondered if he even knew how to get a hold of me in case of an emergency. I also had no proof that I dropped Jax off.Please don't be as trusting as we were with Duane Overturf. Maybe he was a great trainer at some point in his career - but our puppy Jax is dead because of his negligence which he fully admits to. More...

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I took max mt gsd/ huskie a while back to get training for lack of socialization, took on to duane pretty well still a work in progress but alot better will take again soon

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I can't believe I've never wrote a review for Duane considering he completely changed mine and my dogs life. I booked Duane a few years ago, dropped my extremely anxious/dog unfriendly pup off with him for a 3 week program and was returned an almost completed rehabilitated 3 year old pup. (I only say almost rehabilitated because keeping my dog on the right track was up to me.) My dog Kenna sees Duane once or twice a year for a few days while I'm on vacation and he's the only person I trust with her. She always comes home a perfect angel! Thanks Duane! More...

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Duane is the best!  I took my dog, Samson, to him for aggression & behavior issues. We were planning to move and we had to get Sam to not misbehave. Otherwise, we were going to take him back to Best Friends as we couldn't tolerate his misbehavior anymore. The day I took Sam to Duane, Sam to a bite out of Duane's pants! I was horrified and thought it wasn't going to work out. Instead, Duane instructed me what to do and we got Sam inside and eventually even got Sam to sit by Duane, like they were lifelong friends!  That was in only 30 minutes!  After the 10 days we left Sam with Duane, he was new dog. He's easy to walk around anywhere. We can have guests to the house and he's not too bad. I don't think we would still have Sam if it were not for the training Duane provided. We can't thank you enough Duane!!  THANK YOU!! More...

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Duane is a fantastic trainer and extremely kind person. This review is long overdue but my dog is still on her best behavior after being trained by Duane. We left our one year old rescue with Duane for just under two weeks while we were on vacation. Before Duane, our dog was not enjoyable to take on walks because she would pull the entire time and lunge towards other dogs, in an effort to play. Now, she has learned to heel and walk nicely. She won't even go to the bathroom on the grass on her own without first getting permission- just as Duane taught her. She is overall more calm when we are home and does not jump all over our guests anymore. She sits, stays and lies down on command. If you want a well trained dog, go to Duane! More...

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I can't say enough about Duane!  I have 2 dogs (an 11 year old rescue and 5 year old French Bulldog) who both became highly aggressive after I had a baby and moved into a new home. My dogs were attacking anybody that approached our door,Pulling on their leashes/lunging after dogs and people on walks, jumping up on kitchen countertops/table for food... it was OUT OF CONTROL!!.  With a newly walking 1year old on my hands, I couldn't manage 2 aggressive dogs and was At my wits end- i literally was losing my mind :)I sent them to Duane and the improvement was simply astounding!!! They came home and are entirely different dogs!!!! It's the most life changing transformation I've ever experienced (aside from having a baby and moving :)  i cant say enough!!! Duane literally saved my family and I'm back to loving my sweet, loving dogs again!!!Thank you Duane!!! More...

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I was referred to Duane after my dog went after another dog and pulled me down and dragged me almost a foot on the ground in the process.  I was seriously considering giving her back, despite over 3 years of loving and living with her and thousands of dollars of working with other trainers. Very good trainers.  My dog is my PTSD service dog so it's more than giving up a pet. After being bitten at a dog park a couple of times and a couple of near misses at grocery stores with dogs that had no business being there, she got dog reactive.  Obviously, a dog reactive dog can't be a service dog anymore. After Duane worked with her, she is even better than before she got reactive. Two days ago, we checked into a doctor's office and there was a little Sheltie emotional support dog less than 2 feet away. Lexie was curious, but sat next to me where she was supposed to. We waited a long time to be called, Lexie laid down under my chair and  stayed, exactly as she was supposed to. That night, my neighbor's dog got away from her son. He does not like big dogs and was biting at Lexie. She did not lose control until his teeth connected with her, and even then, she did not really, because she didn't hurt him. (She's a Rottweiler, if she'd meant to, she would have). The next day we went to the vet and she was back to curious but staying with me when seeing other dogs.  Bravo Duane!!  Thank you!!! More...

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My dog Wally (10 months at the time) did a 1 week board and train with Duane. I am forever grateful to him as he gave me the tools I needed to give Wally the confidence to overcome his fears and to help him on his way to achieving the milestones and skills that have made him into the most amazing companion. Wally is near perfect on a leash now, shows no fears of big city streets, and his recall has become outstanding. Duane is light years beyond a dog trainer. He fosters confidence and success -in a world grown out of mutual respect. Thank you Duane for helping to reach my potential as a dog owner and Wally’s as the tremendous pet I knew he was. More...

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We took our 6 month old boarder collie puppy for some help and the first class we learned so much. We are going to keep taking her back to Duane.

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Duane is worth every penny! He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain why some behaviors might be occurring and offers suggestions to resolve them. My dogs were immediately responsive to Duane's techniques and demeanor. He is very conscientious and responds quickly to phone calls and texts Duane has my highest recommendation. Give him a try, you won't be sorry! More...

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Absolutely the best!  We have a 2 year old German Shephard rescue.  After the first session we had a completely different dog.  He was sitting, laying down and walking at a heel.  He was not pulling on the leash any longer.  We decided to continue and signed up for the 5 session option.  Today was our last session and our dog is constantly complimented on his behaviors.  Our goal is to have Tucker become a therapy dog and we have no doubt he will be there, with great thanks to Duane for teaching and helping us give Tucker his foundation.  I highly recommend him to anyone, no matter what breed you have. More...

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Duane is amazing! We recently adopted a 2 year old German Shephard from the shelter and we wanted to give our new addition the best. After the first 2 hour session the difference was unbelievable. He started as a dog pulling on the leash and by the end if the session, he was walking at a heel. We left with tools to continue through the week. We chose to sign up for 5 lessons and we are looking forward to building on each week. More...

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Duane is sensational and I can't thank him and his lovely, warm hearted wife enough. In just 7 days, they helped our rescue pit bull Minnie become calm, non reactive, and obedient. She was always sweet, but a nightmare to walk (squirrels + cats) and had NO recall. She is our third dog, and now our most well behaved. (Again, in just 7 days). He doesn't lecture you or have that animal expert ego that I find very "me thinks the lady doth protest too much". He doesn't need it because he just is an expert who will help guide you and your dog to harmony.I had 2 NIGHTMARE experiences with other trainers, who almost made me feel like there was no hope integrating Minnie into our family. They used archaic training methods, and used processes that were taking MONTHS to work (not work) and quite honestly, I often wondered if they even liked dogs.Duane loves animals. The moment I dropped Minnie off, he allowed her to say hello the way she does, and was loving toward her, without launching into aggressively correcting her (had a trainer kick her back previously). Clearly there would be a time and place for correction that week.His BRILLIANT method makes more sense than any other dog training/behavior business model I've seen. Teach a dog to behave and thrive inside a loving home, as naturally as possible so the environment feels in line with the home they will be spending their life in. Sending your dog to a boarding kennel nothing like home makes no sense. My three dogs are sleeping on their respective dog beds in a calm living room and I have tears in my eyes.THIS is your guy. Don't waste your time or money on some know it all with a fancy instagram account. I don't write reviews unless I have a life changing encounter with an exceptional human. So here is my 3rd ever yelp review! Your dog is going to be GREAT. More...

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Hello everyone,  This an overdue review for Duane. I have been a client of Duane for more than a year and all I can say that he is truly an exceptional trainer. We took our dog to train with Duane when she was a puppy at 4 months after a month of training she was doing all of her commands. Duane also worked off leash with our dog and she walks great. People are always surprised how well behaved our dog was as a puppy and up to now people are impressed by our dogs behavior. Duane does an exceptional job  providing the necessary tools to help you have a great relationship with your dog.  There were times I had some issues with my dog and Duane was very helpful to answer my questions or help with my issues. I often board my dog with Duane and she loves being there. It's my dogs great vacation spot for her. If you are looking  to train your four legged friend or have any issues Duane is the person you need to seek. More...

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Duane is great.  Our totally blind Jack Russell has benefitted immensely.  Duane is patient and very creative in understanding dogs and in our case sensory limitations by emphasizing heightened other senses.  Could not have come close without Duane.  Highly recommend! More...

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What a wonderful time my dog had there. Came home much more focused and listened much better. The owner is great with the dogs nd would recommend him again and again.

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Duane Overturf is fantastic with solving dog behavior problems as well as with regular training. As for boarding, my dogs have always greeted me with their usual waggy happiness after having been with Duane for a single overnight or more than a week. I have used Duane's services for many years and with multiple dogs, and recommend him highly. More...

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Thank God for Duane.......... We just adopted a new 7 year old female lab. We have never had a problem with our last 4 adoptions. This new girl was very smart and took over our house because we set no boundaries. Wasn't her fault, she was just a dog doing what she knows.  So after she had bite all of us, I called the rescue people to ask for advice. I was very shocked that they told me to return her and they would give her back to the owner. The owner after 7 years didn't want her and gave her away. That is the last person I would want Hazel to go back to. We decided to find a behavior trainer to work with Hazel. Just after our free evaluation, with the few tips Duane gave us. The next day she was 80% better. He came over and helped us out even more. I'm so happy my husband found Duane and we helped out our new baby girl Hazel. I wish more people would spend a little money in their dogs instead of giving them back or giving up. Many thanks to Duane....................., More...

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I trusted Duane from the moment I saw him interact with my dog Grizzly. My dog can be very anxious around people, and from the moment I gave him control of Grizzly's leash, I saw a calmness in him I had Never seen before. Grizzly is a 2 year old Hungarian Vizsla. He had some anxiety issues, needed help with on leash walking. Within minutes he trained "me" which transferred over to Grizzly. I have also left Grizzly with him while I was on vacation. Duane and his wife and family were wonderful with him. I highly recommend him. More...

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We used Duane to train Pippa, our 4 month old Golden Retriever, and he worked his magic. She went to him as a rambunctious puppy, who was not very good at listening to any command, and 2 weeks later came home a well-behaved addition to our family. She learned to walk on a leash without pulling, stay at the door and not run out, as well as come to us when we call her. Duane also spent time with our family, training us on how to encourage our puppy's continued good behavior. I would not hesitate to recommend Duane and Your Best Companion Dog Training. More...

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We are incredibly happy with Duane's board and training of our German Shepherd, Maya! Maya had a 10 day stay with Duane.  We were having issues with her dominant personality after having rescued her from a shelter. After a couple of weeks she was becoming very protective of our home and was nipping at people while they were walking around the house. She was also having freak outs on our walks whenever she would see other dogs walking on leash on the street. The only command she knew before sending her to Duane was sit. When we picked her up from Duane, she had learned all of the basic commands (sit, stay, heel, down & come). She was much better behaved and the freak outs mostly stopped. Due to us not knowing how to properly handle the situation, we asked Duane for help and he was incredibly helpful with supplemental training for us (the owners). I was worried about taking her to the dog park alone even though Duane said she's not aggressive towards other animals or people. He was kind enough to meet us at a dog park and show us how to handle her in a park. This was really helpful! We were also worried about the nipping of people at he house. We scheduled a follow appointment at our house when we were going to have +15 people over for a party. I would have probably had her on a leash all night for fear of her biting someone. When Duane showed up and Maya saw him she was so happy to see him! That says a lot! Once inside our backyard Duane set her free to roam around the party. Maya was such a good dog with everyone! She still had some of her instinctual herding instincts and tried nipping at people but Duane taught us to keep an eye on her and correct her whenever that happened. Duane also helped us look over our yard and suggested various ways we could setup a system to keep Maya from getting out and maybe getting herself hurt. All in all, we were incredibly impressed with Duane and his methods! Great guy and a great trainer!!! Totally recommend! More...

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A HUGE thank to Duane for all the training and change he has brought to my rescue, Bagel. I adopted Bagel a little over a year ago, he was the perfect dog. However, 2 weeks into his adoption he became aggressive with someone going into my apartment complex. It was the most terrifying situation ever & from that moment on everything changed. He would lunge at everyone and everything when I walked him, I was so anxious to even take him out around the block. I knew I had to make a decision to either get private training or take him back to the shelter. I brought in 2 other trainers before I found Duane. Both just sat on my couch and told me he was too aggressive to do any type of treat based training, etc. and that they couldn't help. I contacted Duane as a recommendation from a co-worker. On the first day, Bagel learned several commands, he didn't even know how to sit before Duane!! Every session, he improved. We conquered public areas, the dog park, and have started working on in-home aggression since Bagel gets particularly aggressive when someone comes in my home. Bagel even boards with Duane when I go out of town and he's always accommodating to my schedule. SO incredibly thankful I was able to find Duane, he helped me change a rescue's life and am eternally grateful for him! More...

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Thank you Duane!! He worked his magic on our 1 year old rescue pup Koa (german shep/collie). Koa was extremely rambunctious, liked to bite us when she was trying to play, picked up items in our house and ran with them, the list goes on. She was completely out of control..... and then we found Duane. After 5 days of training with Duane, Koa listens to our commands, has not tried to bite us or stolen any of our belongings, and is overall a more well mannered pup. Koa also came back from training well socialized with other dogs, which means now we can take her to the dog park with no sweat (which she loves).Not only will Duane train your dog, but he will train you too. He taught me how to efficiently communicate with my dog in order to get the best results, and gave great advice for all the questions/concerns I had. Duane is worth the money, and I think does a superb job in a short amount of time. Thanks again Duane! :)Also I am writing this review about three weeks after her training, and her good behavior has not only stayed, but improves daily! More...

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We have a 10 month old english bulldog puppy who was highly rambunctious. He got very excited around other people and it was becoming impossible for me to control him on a leash as he grew bigger. I was often left with blisters on my fingers from pulling so hard on the leash to keep him from jumping on strangers. It was so embarrassing when we had company over because he would not stop jumping on company. We previously did 12 weeks of training classes with him at a big box store including private lessons, but we hadn't made too much progress. Matters became more complicated when we took in a 1 year old shepherd/husky mix rescue. We basically had to either separate them, or spend every minute standing over them and watching them so that their play didn't get too rough. We became extremely overwhelmed and desperate. We found Duane online based on his reviews. After speaking with him first on the phone, we decided to move forward with a 2 week board and train program. We were a bit nervous, but when the dogs came home they were so much more relaxed and calm around each other. Our bulldog puppy actually listens now. We are still in shock by how much better behaved they are now. We can now take them both out together on a leash and have them around other people. At home they are the best of friends. If they start to play a little too rough, a simple "no" calms them down. This has so dramatically improved the quality of our life. We enjoy them so much now, rather than constantly feeling overwhelmed. I highly recommend Duane to any frustrated doggy parent. More...

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I can't say enough about how happy I am with Duane! My 6 month old boxer Bella hasn't even been home for 8hrs after being with Duane for 10 days and I absolutely notice a difference in her behavior. She is calm and listening to my commands, she's not jumping all over my son and biting at our feet! My husband came home and tried to get her riled up and she just walked away. Very pleased and will use Duane every time we go out of town. Bella even sat at the door when Duane left. More...

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We rescued an adult shih-tzu, Oscar,  that is a very well behaved and a sweet little guy. I can't say my dog was an extreme case but he was very skittish. We basically just needed a little help with getting him to walk on a leash and some obedience training. We boarded him with Duane for a week. Duane was willing to work around our schedule for the week Oscar stayed with him. Duane kept in contact with me the entire time Oscar was with him and kept updating me on his progress. When we picked Oscar up he was a whole new man! He walks on a leash so well now! I know it seems silly to be so excited about a dog walking on a leash but it was very frustrating when I would go one way and he would go another. Duane made our lives a lot easier. He also taught him how to sit and go down. Duane taught him how to wait at the door and stay until I tell him to go out. Oscar does this about 50% of the time. Although, admittedly, it's because my husband and I don't enforce it on him enough. It is, of course, up to the dog owners to take what the trainer teaches and enforce it. Duane shared all his knowledge with my husband and I and told us how to enforce the training when we got home. Duane did tell me that one week isn't enough to fully have Oscar trained but I was impressed in what he was able to accomplish with Oscar in the week he had him! 100% would recommend. I feel it was money well spent. More...

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We are so happy with Duane's help and support with our pup. Oreo is a 90 pound great dane/lab mix who was clearly abused before we adopted him. His go-to response has often been to attack other dogs before they attack him. We had 2 trainers before Duane, who both were helpful, but Duane was the first to remind us that it is okay to offer legitimate consequences to our dog. In the 4 sessions we had, we were actually able to test Oreo around other dogs EVERY time. That allowed for quicker success and allowed Duane to see how we needed to adjust our training. Our last session was at a dog park, and with the help of a muzzle and an electric collar, Oreo was able to play appropriately and had the BIGGEST smile on his face after. We ordered the electric collar for ourselves and are hoping for the same success with training him to get along with our cats. As with any dog trainer, success comes from your own practice and reinforcement at home, but Duane gave us the skills to continue to have progress one month after we stopped seeing him. We even had a loose dog on our porch last week and while Oreo did bark and flip out, he was responsive to the constant redirects and didn't attack the dog. More...

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After the sudden loss of our 14 year old Shiba Inu my husband talked me into getting a puppy.  I am not wired for puppies and travel for work and work from home when I am in town. Enter TANK.  While adorable and sweet he tested me daily.  Biting, jumping, pulling on walks, grabbing my shoes while they were on my feet, taking papers off my desk and running wild before eating them. We tried kennel training during the day but he would howl whenever he heard my voice making phone work out of the question.  We also have a 15 year old healthy but arthritic pug that was also not ready for Tank.  I wasn't equipped for him and our home was starting to feel too small.  After just one session with Duane, Tank became engaged and showed signs of focus.  After 2 sessions I became engaged along with him. We had hired another trainer that was treat based which may work well for dogs who are not a Shiba Inu.   When we left town for the holidays we didn't want to have our regular dog sitters come stay with our boys as Tank would just be too out of control and restless so we thought we would try Duane's overnight "boot camp".  Tank went for 2 weeks and the positive transformation is amazing.  He has always been a good boy but now he is an absolute joy. He's playful and joyful but engaged and aware of his "boundaries". Friends of ours 10 year old daughter (Tank's "Godmother") even said he is more fun to play with and is a "better" Tank.  I cannot explain my sense of relief. I knew I wasn't wired for a puppy but I now am so in love with this little guy and my heart is absolutely full!! Thank you thank you thank you, Duane, for everything you did for us! Wishing you a wonderful New Year! More...

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We hired Duane to train our 16-month old golden retriever Sunny,  who was super socialable with both dogs and people but wasn't obedient when it came to jumping up, getting mouthy, coming when called, and pulling on the leash.  My husband and I looked into many options but ultimately chose Duane because of his excellent reviews, reasonable price, and claimed ability to train Sunny in just three weeks rather than the standard four or six weeks we saw with other training facilities.   We are EXTREMELY happy with the results! Sunny now actually listens to us and we can enjoy having him off leash in the park without fears that he won't come back when called.  Duane was very patient with us, sending us updates and photos/videos everyday (it was hard going three weeks without living with Sunny), and we were comfortable from the beginning that he knew what he was walking about.Note, you have to be willing to engage in some form of punishment as part of the training.  100% positive reinforcement is just not workable.   However, the e-collar and choke collar are not bad at all.  My husband and I tried them on ourselves and it's really not pain just an annoying feeling.Duane's book is also a great compliment to the training, which I recommend you purchase and read before your dog comes home from training.If you want a top trainer at a good price point and someone who is flexible in terms of methodology (he doesn't have a single way to do everything), Duane is the trainer for you! More...

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We are so thankful for Duane's help in training our dog, Sarge. Before training Sarge we had the following issues: - pulling during walks- biting family members for food- not listening when other dogs or people were around- being aggressive toward strangers - not coming when calledDuring our sessions Duane would demonstrate how to train Sarge. Then he would have each of us try while walking around the neighborhood (a natural environment for Sarge). He would make corrections as needed and then give us homework to work with Sarge in specific areas during the week until the following session. Duane is good about tailoring the sessions to the specific needs of your dog. By the end of our 4 sessions with Duane, Sarge has begun to listen to our commands. He will walk with us, come to us, stay even when other dogs or people are around, and his aggression has significantly decreased. Duane really trained my husband and me to train Sarge ourselves. He equipped us with the knowledge to continue to train our dog even after our sessions with him were over. We've talked with some people who do not want to use choke collars or shock collars with their dogs. We can attest that Duane is very kind to dogs - ours really likes him - and he uses the collars as tools to teach them what is "safe" and "unsafe" for their own protection. We highly recommend Duane to anyone looking to train their dogs to obey them and stay close to them in order to keep them and others safe. More...

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Words can not express my gratitude as to how Duane transformed my dog form the beast he was. Now the dog can be part of the family as we wanted him to be. When I took Charlie in, in all honesty I did not expect much. Within the first 5 minutes Duane had the dogs pacing with him. After two weeks of not seeing my puppy today I want and picked up a dog that listens, is fun to walk with and is a joy to have around. There is much work to be done but I am just speechless  at how much Duane accomplished with in the two weeks he had Charlie the pit.Duane is an honest, highly experienced and above all a great person.Again, thank you for all you have done. Karn More...

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Duane was amazing.  We adopted a beautiful but bossy shepherd mix and was having trouble integrating her into the family with the other two dogs.  Duane came over and not only got her trained in four sessions and settled in, but recognized that our littlest barkiest dog needed some help.  He has simple good sense advice on solving daunting dog issues.  He was extremely professional, kind, and arrived on time each week.  We worked together for four weeks and I can't recommend him highly enough.  He brought peace to our canine pack! More...

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Duane is an excellent dog trainer! We had the pleasure to work with Duane when we rescued a 6 weeks old puppy. He was amazing and our little puppy learned and responded very fast! I can't wait to work with Duane again very soon! More...

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We adopted a year old Golden Doodle and were looking for a trainer.  While our dog had a sweet personality, we knew nothing about his history, he had not been socialized well, was either a bit stubborn, ignored us when we called him, gave us 'the look' when he didn't want to stay, just walked away. .. and was suffering from separation anxiety.  We actually wondered if he had ever heard English or might be deaf. Duane was a pleasure to work with - he quickly got in touch, told us approximately how long he thought it might take to get Eli on track, and explained his approach.  He kept us updated via email, was very professional and personable.  He's a lovely person, clearly with lots of professional experience with dogs and cares greatly about getting your pet to be the best companion for your family.  You will feel comfortable with him & know your dog is in very good hands.When we picked up Eli he was a 'new dog', much calmer, listened to commands and socialized.  He takes the dogs to places like Costco, dog parks, etc.  He pointed out things to keep an eye out for with him - and told us he might do some 'testing'.  Duane followed up with a house call and we also had an outing with him at the dog park, where we had no prior experience.  He was good at teaching US and pointed out things we could do to make commands/walking, etc. work.I can't tell you how pleased we are and how excited we are to have the new, happy, trained Eli back with us!  Now, it's up to us to keep up Duane's good work, do call him! More...

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Duane is an exceptional dog trainer. After much research of other trainers in the area, Duane came highly recommended. We sent our 12 week old Aussie pup to him for board and training, and when he was returned - what a difference!  Having a 20 month old at home, we wanted to ensure that our pup would be mindful and obedient, as well as a great companion for our son as he grows up.  Duane did an excellent job and continues to assist us with the training.  I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for dog training. More...

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Duane is quite an amazing trainer. My three dachsunds are new dogs after doing his board and train package. When first contacting Duane my dogs were excessive barkers, whiners, jumped on people and furniture, rushed the door, and I could not walk them without them barking non-stop and lunging at every animal they saw. They now walk by our side all in a row in a particular order, do not pull, and barely bark. They sleep on the floor and do not jump on people and barely the furniture. There behavior is easy to correct now. I can actually bring them to the dog park and have them come when asked, and walk all three while pushing my toddler in the stroller. Before contacting him I was beyond overwhelmed, and now can enjoy my three dogs. He is still working with them, and will be coming to train them on my child's play date, which we are excited about. I fully recommend Duane without reservation. Beyond being an incredible trainer he is reliable, on time, and a very kind and personable guy. More...

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