Dogs and stripes k9 training and boarding

I can’t recommend Dogs and Stripes K9 Training and Boarding enough! My golden doodle puppy, Bhodi, just finished a two-week intensive training program and the results have been incredible. Before training, Bhodi was full of energy but struggled with listening, leash manners, and basic commands. Now, he’s so much more focused, obedient, and confident—while still keeping his sweet, playful personality.

Matteo the trainer was professional, patient, and clearly passionate about what he does. He took the time to explain Bhodi’s progress, gave my family and I clear instructions on how to continue his training at home, and made sure we felt supported every step of the way. He sent us frequent videos of Bhodi progress and even brought us Bhodi back with a bath, extra food and toys!

We’re beyond grateful for the transformation we’ve seen in just two weeks. Bhodi is happier, and we’re building such a better relationship thanks to this training. If you’re looking for a place that truly cares about your dog’s success and well-being, Dogs and Stripes K9 is the one! They instantly become part of the family! More...

Our little girl Carly absolutely loved Matt and his program. She came home smarter and calmer. No more jumping on other people and basic manners were fine tuned. He is truly a great trainer and person. I would highly recommend Matt and his program to anyone looking for quality program on an amazing property that is safe and gated. The dogs run free and make friends. We felt very comfortable leaving Carly here and will never go anywhere else. Please feel free to send me a message for a personal reference. More...

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We cannot say enough wonderful things about Matt and the work he did with our dog, Leo! From the very first moment, it was clear that Matt has not only deep expertise in training but also an incredible gift for connecting with dogs on a personal level. Leo went in a bundle of energy with a few stubborn habits, and he came home to us transformed—still his same joyful, loving self, but with structure, manners, and confidence that we didn’t know were possible.

Matt’s patience, consistency, and genuine love for animals shine through in everything he does. He took the time to really understand Leo’s personality and needs, and he kept us updated throughout the process with thoughtful communication. We always felt that Leo was safe, cared for, and in the best possible hands.

Since coming home, the difference in Leo has been extraordinary. Walks are easier, obedience is sharper, and his ability to regulate himself in exciting situations has improved tremendously. Friends and family have commented on how well-trained and happy he seems—and that is all thanks to Matt’s hard work and dedication.

If you’re looking for someone who combines skill, professionalism, and a true passion for dogs, look no further than Matt. He has given us a gift that will last for years, and we will be forever grateful. More...

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Damn it Jeremiah you had to make me read this when i was peeling onions — 😂…🥲🥲🥲… i really appreciate that - it really makes my heart full 🩷 ….

Matteo was great with our 8 month old schnauzer. He treated our boy like his own and not only taught him multiple commands but also has checked back a few times to see if he could help in any other way. We are thankful for him and hope our boy continues to learn, I know Matteo is text away if we are struggling. More...

Matteo was kind to not only our baby boy but also to us. Our 8 month old schnauzer learned multiple commands and has improved on behaviors. If we have any questions or concerns Matteo is ready to help. We are so thankful for him More...

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Matteo has been a mentor to me with my 3 year old Malinois, we walked me through steps on getting him to be more pleasant and enjoyable to be around. Max is now able to to walk unleashed, knows commands that allows him to show his discipline and focus daily. Matteo is passionate and goes the extra mile to make sure you’re comfortable and able with this work machine. More...

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Your the man great job !

Matteo was amazing with our Doberman / German Shepard! He’s firm but was very sweet and loving to him and I’m so thankful. We have a toddler and were having a hard time managing with a crazy psycho puppy but he’s already such a different dog after two weeks and I’m so excited to continue to train with him! Cannot recommend enough 🐶 More...

Matteo was amazing with our Doberman / German Shepard! He’s firm but was very sweet and loving to him and I’m so thankful. We have a toddler and were having a hard time managing with a crazy psycho puppy but he’s already such a different dog after two weeks and I’m so excited to continue to train and board with him! Cannot recommend enough 🐶 More...

Reviewed on Facebook

This is the third time we have boarded our dog with Matt and I can’t recommend him enough! We can leave our girl and know she will be given the best care. 10/10 recommend

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Thank u so much guys ! We love sadie girl

Was very kind with the dogs very fast and good at getting my dog trained

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We love the horses thank you so much

Such a nice and kind man with the dogs was very quick at getting our dogs all the basics

Matteo is a great, passionate, patient trainer, he also is very lovable with our Georgia and kept us updated with videos and text messages particularly every day. We are extremely happy with the training Georgia received, she’s such a more calmer and listens to commands and performs them on the spot. I couldn’t ask for a better coach/person than Matteo, I highly recommend him and his team. More...

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Thank you so much for trusting the brown bear with us. We love it.

Matteo did awesome with our 3 month old pup. I did a lot of research before choosing someone and he was by far the most professional and responsive when it came to what he would offer her. When our pup came home she was much more matured and obedient and pretty much our puppy issues were resolved. I recommend him! More...

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We appreciate you so much and we’re happy to have you guys part of the family

After seeing how well trained my son’s dog is, I knew without a doubt who to hire to train my dog. I conveniently coordinated with Matteo for a time that I would be on vacation which worked out perfectly. I came home to a well behaved dog and have not had any issues as of yet. I was sent videos on a regular basis and was kept in communication the whole time. When it was time to get my dog, Matteo showed me some training cues and we discussed the collar and leash, which helps to continue with the right commands. My dog is chill, he comes when he is called, sits and lies down on command. He even received treats and toys to go home with, which was a sweet gesture. It is obvious that Matteo loves his work and is compassionate about making his clients satisfied with the results. More...

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Thank you, Dawn. We really appreciate your support and happy to have you part of our family.

Matteo did a fantastic job working with my dogs to reduce their prey drive and improve obedience. He’s clearly experienced and knows exactly what he’s doing. What I really appreciated is that he takes the time to understand the psychology behind the dogs’ behavior and explains everything in a clear and relatable way. He not only trains the dogs but also teaches you how to handle specific situations confidently on your own. He’s always open to questions and genuinely wants you and your dogs to succeed. Highly recommend! More...

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Thank you, Vanessa. You also did a great job with the fundamentals and continue to do a great job training them.

Matteo has helped our little Golden so much, we had her go to him for a second set of weeks. He’s really so loving caring and helpful. I would highly recommend using Matteo as a trainer or even for just boarding. Treats all the dogs with so much love and attention! More...

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Lulus is by far one of my favorite girls

Omg words can not describe how awesome Matt & Marie was with my Quinn I recommend him over & over again my dog was very happy with him which made me feel comfortable. Thanks again Matt ❤️

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Thank you, ⭐️ Barbara. I really appreciate you and we love Quinn and welcome to our family.

Best thing I did for my dog. My dog suffers from aggressive anxiety and having her here for 2 weeks has made a massive difference in her behavior and she is more calm now then previously. This is just the start of her new journey, but thankfully with their training and guidance for us as the owners she will keep on thriving. More...

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We appreciate you guys, Levy and hopefully everything goes well in the future. If you need us we’re here for you, brother.

Matteo is extremely professional. He lives his job but most importantly loves dogs and takes great care of them. I left my pup with him for 2 weeks and he not only boarded him but trained him for 2 weeks. Thanks Matteo for your service! Louis says wuf! More...

I have to admit I went into this adventure a little skeptical but as soon as I spoke with Matteo on the phone, I got the feeling he was going to transform my beautiful 10 month young Dutchie into an obedient young lady. Matteo is very compassionate, dedicated, genuine and honest man and he treated Ruby as if she was his own. I received daily updates and could consult with him as many times as I wanted, he always answered back right away and even called several times just to keep me calm and reassure me that Ruby was doing great (I was having separation anxiety while Ruby was living her best life and learning her basic commands). Signing Ruby up for 3 weeks of basic commands and obedience training with Matteo at Dogs and Stripes K9 training was the best decision ever! To say Matteo and his training knowledge and methods exceeded my expectations doesn’t do it justice. Ruby is an extremely stubborn (and smart) Dutch Sheppard and to see her do all the basic commands on cue is a testament to Matteo’s devotion to his trade and his dogs. Yes, his dogs, because he automatically becomes Uncle Matt and part of the pack. Thank you Matteo for teaching Ruby and I the basics to keep her safe and happy. You are a blessing to all dogs that get lucky enough to have you train them. I will recommend you in a heart beat and Ruby will be back for boarding and play in a few months. THANK YOU ❤️ More...

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They are awesome! Professional and always willing to help.

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Finding a trainer who truly understands what rescue dogs have been through—and what they need to thrive—isn’t easy. But we were lucky enough to find Dogs and Stripes k9 training and boarding ! Matt has been a game-changer for our boy Cody, who has waited years without adoption interest. Thanks to Matt’s training and guidance, things are finally looking up for him! Compassionate, professional, and dedicated to the animals—Matt, we can’t thank you enough for all you do for NAIA’s. We’re excited to keep working together to save more lives! More...

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I am very pleased with Matt and his training skills. So good with the dogs. Very educated and loves the dogs as if they were his own! Highly recommended!

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Amazing work with our rescue dog!

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Phenomenal all I can say is phenomenal. I thank you so much for training my puppy Sundaee very open very understanding and always wanted to work. I couldn’t find nobody that’s better thank you so much. We will come again. More...

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Dogs and stripes canine training deserves six stars if I could. Mateo was super communicative and supportive through the process of getting my dog into board and training. I did extensive research an interview interviews with multiple companies and I’m so happy that I decided to go with Mateo. The training really shows after a month being home with my dog, she is so much less anxious and well behaved and listens to commands like never before. I was able to train with her and see her while she was away, which really helped hone in the training. My dog returned back home. I’ll be forever grateful for dogs and stripes and so will my dog. More...

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David you and tally are a match made in heaven. We are so lucky to have you both in out doggie family !

I did a lot of research before deciding where to send my four-year-old pitbull for training and Matteo was the best decision I made for me and my dog. He treated her like she was his own pet and really helped with a lot of the training and aggression issues that I wanted to focus on. Talie has been back home for a month now and is a whole new dog who is much more obedient and patient and less anxious than she was before. I’m so happy that I decided to go with dogs and stripes, canine training, the process really works and he was so hands on with training my dog and I together. More...

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Matteo is amazing, he is super duper communicative and kind. To be completely honest I found him online and had a gut feeling about him being great. After he called me and spent 35 minutes just explaining to me what he suggested and what he can do/will do, it was obvious that he was a genuine person who loves dogs and has plenty of experience. Highly suggest to use him if you’re looking for boarding/training. I have a 16 week old golden that just finished 1 week of boarding/training, he was extremely loving and caring with her too! I will happily be sending her back to Matteo in a few weeks. More...

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This was an amazing experience for myself, and my dog. My golden retriever Daisy came back an absolute angel. I can now walk down a busy street and she’ll stick right by my side, and she’ll come when called. Along with sit and stay. She also has much better manners with people and dogs.

I was kept up to date with videos and phone call about how she was and what she was doing. More...

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Shes an amazing dog bryan ! Im honored !

Mateo is truly a gift! We once felt hopeless, thinking I had no control over my dog, throwing in the towel and reaching out on what we thought was our last lifeline…. but he changed everything. With knowledge of dogs and behavior, professionalism , kindness, and incredible skill, he not only trained my dog—he “transformed” our entire family!!!We are forever grateful for his love and guidance! More...

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Your family is incredible- its an honor !

I cannot recommend Matteo at Dogs & Stripes K9 Training and Boarding enough! His expertise, patience, and genuine love for dogs are truly unmatched. From the moment we walked in, it was clear that Matteo is dedicated to providing the best possible care and training.

Our dog not only learned essential obedience skills but also came back happier and more confident. Matteo took the time to understand our dog’s unique personality and tailored the training accordingly. He kept us updated throughout the process, which really put our minds at ease.

The facility itself is clean, safe, and well-maintained. It’s evident that Matteo goes above and beyond to create a positive environment for the dogs.

If you’re looking for a professional, caring, and highly effective dog trainer, Matteo at Dogs & Stripes is the one to go to. We’re beyond grateful for his help and will definitely be returning!

Thank you, Matteo, for your incredible work and dedication! More...

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You made me cry ! Thank you. For such a touching review 🙏🏻

I cannot recommend Matteo at Dogs & Stripes K9 Training and Boarding enough! His expertise, patience, and genuine love for dogs are truly unmatched. From the moment we walked in, it was clear that Matteo is dedicated to providing the best possible care and training. Our dog not only learned essential obedience skills but also came back happier and more confident. Matteo took the time to understand our dog’s unique personality and tailored the training accordingly. He kept us updated throughout the process, which really put our minds at ease. The facility itself is clean, safe, and well-maintained. It’s evident that Matteo goes above and beyond to create a positive environment for the dogs. If you’re looking for a professional, caring, and highly effective dog trainer, Matteo at Dogs & Stripes is the one to go to. We’re beyond grateful for his help and will definitely be returning! Thank you, Matteo, for your incredible work and dedication! More...

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Matteo was a great dog trainer for my puppy Blix. He was able to teach him everything I asked for. Matteo is very sweet and always willing to help out even after the training. I definitely recommend Dogs & Stripes for anyone looking for a dog trainer. More...

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Thank uou sooo much

Matteo is very professional and extremely knowledgeable on how to train the dogs. We left our two dogs with him for a 2-week training program emphasising on both of them being able to co-exist in the household. When we got them back, it was nice to see the training put into place. Matteo did a great job keeping in contact with us everyday, sending pictures and videos on how the training was going. More...

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You were amazing to work with !

Very knowledgeable about dogs very clean environment for the dogs. Our dog poet had a very nice stay and Matt really cares about the dogs. When the time comes we sure will bring our boy poet back to Matt. And prices were great also. More...

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Poet was amazing !

Matt was super great to work with. We needed to board our two high energy dogs for around 2 weeks and he was super easy to contact and set up booking. He knows and cares a lot about the health of the dogs that stay with him and is great about updating and making sure we know what to do when we bring them home. The area where the dogs are boarded is air conditioned and they seemed super comfortable to whole time. Can’t recommend him enough! We live an hour away and the travel was worth it. We will definitely be bringing them for any travel in the future. More...

Mr. Matteo is extremely knowledgeable, professional, polite, and concerned about your dog's wellbeing. He immediately started to welcome us and our dog, and became friendly with her. He let us know what the plan was and send us pictures throughout the day and kept us posted on her progress. I will definitely recommend Mr. Matteo to train and care for my dog anytime. He's excellent More...

I can’t say enough positive about Matt and his training skills.
After speaking with 3 trainers that showed zero Interest in helping, the search continued and I found dogs and strips. Asked a question on the website right away Matt sent his phone number to call or text him. Immediately he showed Interest in helping us along with our 18 month old German Australian shepherd mix named Doug. we chatted for a while in text and phone calls and went out to visit him that weekend. Doug is a handful of big pup, he’s had a rough start to puppy hood, he was bounced around to many homes. He had some issue with our older dog that needed to be addressed. Doug and Matt seemed to connect instantly and we knew right away this was our trainer! Doug went to the 2 week training session and as I said Doug is a handful and kept Matt on his toes. This was very on me to drop him off for 2 week but we got messages, and pictures and videos often. He was very patience with us checking in making sure Doug was okay and understood.
Doug came home last night after 2 weeks and his basic skills are on point! He’s sitting, laying down, giving space when asked and seems to be a good place!
We look forward to our continued relationship and friendship with Doug and Matt. More...

I had the opportunity to board my bull terrier with Dogs and Stripes K9 training and boarding. In the time he spent at boarding I was constantly reassured that he was safe and doing well. Constant communication and sent pictures/videos to show me how training was going. When I reunited with my dog, it was a huge change from pulling on walks til my hand turned red to calm and attentive of me on walks. I could go into detail about all the changes but do yourself the favor and let them train your dog(s)! More...

Matt was so helpful well I was making the decision for my puppy for training. Through the whole process he has kept me updated and sent me videos of her progress. She had learned so much and I can’t wait to grow with her and enjoy her progress with her as part of the family. I can tell from the video’s how she was treated and that she loved him and her time with him. I would definitely recommend Matt as a trainer and trust him to take care of any of my animals. More...

Mat, thanks for boarding and putting some time in with our Jagd. We will definitely use you again thank you.

Buddy and Daisy are in balance with each other and the family after training with Matteo! Buddy’s obedience is excellent and he is a great teacher for his puppy sister Daisy! Matteo has given my dogs and our family training and tools to support Buddy and Daisy’s relationship. Matteo kept in regular contact, as well as through Hurricane Milton. I’ll be forever grateful for the experience and would gladly recommend Dogs and Stripes Training to anyone in need! Never enough thank you’s for life long lessons… More...

Matteo did a great job training our dog Roxy. It is very apparent that Matteo truly cares about the dogs when he trains them. Roxy’s behavior has improved and continues to improve as Matteo laid the foundation and gave us the tools we need to further Roxy’s development. Today Roxy is jumping in people less, and listening more. Matteo is very knowledgable and continues to be a source of information for us whenever we have any questions even though training finished weeks ago. I recommend Matteo to anyone who is looking for a dog trainer. More...

Our 1 year old boarded and was trained by Matteo for 4 weeks. He had never been house trained by his former owners. He came back house trained and well behaved and very very happy. We were extremely satisfied with the training. Matteo also sent us lots of photos so we always knew our dog was happy. Highly recommend his services. More...

I recently enrolled my Australian Shepherd Marley, and the results were outstanding. The Matteo was great with my dog and tailored the program to address my dog’s high energy and intelligence. They worked on obedience, leash manners, and impulse control, while also addressing breed-specific behaviors like herding instincts. The daily mental and physical stimulation kept my dog engaged, and I received regular updates on his progress. By the end of the program, my Aussie was much calmer, more focused, and responsive. The follow-up session helped me maintain the training at home, making the entire experience highly effective and worthwhile. More...