Steve Good Dog

We couldn’t be happier with the training our dog received! From the very first session, it was clear that Steve is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about both dogs and their owners. Our dog has made tremendous progress in obedience, confidence, and overall behavior. The training methods were easy to follow and produced amazing results. We highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a skilled and compassionate dog trainer. More...

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We worked with Steve on a bunch of areas for our 11-month-old dog, Cooper: jumping, leash manners, recall, and some confidence-building exercises. We genuinely saw progress across the board. Steve is clearly passionate about dogs and really knows his stuff. We saw quick progress in Cooper after applying Steve's training methods, and we'd recommend Steve's services. Thanks again. More...

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We highly recommend Steve! He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about helping both dogs and their owners succeed. He has helped us build structure, obedience, and better communication with our dog, and we’ve already seen a big improvement in behavior and responsiveness.Steve takes the time to explain the training process and makes it easy to apply. If you’re looking for a professional, caring, and effective dog trainer, Steve is an excellent choice. More...

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Steve is an excellent trainer. He is patient, kind and really understands dog behavior as well as how the owners behavior effects your dog. I would highly recommend him for any type of training your dog may need. More...

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Steve took our barky little dog Rosie and turned her into a (quiet) star in one lesson! He explained to us what we were inadvertently teaching her and how to turn it around. Last evening I walked her down our street and meeting with a neighbor stood and chatted for almost an hour. Rose did not bark once as people on motorbikes, on foot and in cars passed by. As a matter of fact, she lay down on the grass after a while! Steve, you are our hero! More...

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We didn’t know what to do. We hired Steve for an aggression issue and some basic commands for our small dog who is not food driven. In just 2 sessions we see a huge improvement and we have learned the skills needed to continue her training. Steve is knowledgeable and effective and my husband and I would highly recommend his services. More...

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We are so thankful we found Steve Good Dog to train us and our rescue dog Itsy. He's helped us to understand how Itsy thinks, and what he needs to live his best life with us. Steve is extremely knowledgeable and clearly loves dogs. His recommendations bring great results. It seems dog training is more of a calling for him, than a job. We strongly recommend Steve with the highest degree of confidence. More...

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Highly recommended!Forest is a 9-month old, 55 lb muscular rescue pittie and cattle dog mix. Our immediate issues were jumping on people, not allowing space, leash pulling to the point of shoulder injury to me, and coming when called. THEN Steve Good Dog to the rescue. Steve has trained the adults in our household to be the ones the dogs look to for permission. Forest now walks on a loose leash, gets off furniture when told and is learning how to greet visitors (work in progress—actually everything is and requires us to be vigilant with training). Every day training has become our model. Yes, it’s costly but the rewards are worth it to have this professional man teaching us how to turn Forest into a great dog. More...

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Steve is training us (humans) how our dogs understand commands, body posture, voice tone, and how they need to process what we are asking them to do. Learning these skills is extremely helpful in gaining positive results. Steve makes the learning experience very clear and also rewarding. Highly recommended! More...

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Our girl Millie started showing aggression towards new people. She was a leash polar and definitely very pack leader in the one session so far, Millie has found a comfort spot he showed me how to be the pack leader, and how being the leader calms my dog. She is 4 years old and you can teach an old dog new tricks. We still have a ways to go, but I am confident we all will get there. She is already showing signs of improvement.

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Steve has been great! He's been helping us with our mini bernedoodle. Highly recommend him. He is helping to train us to be good parents too. Thank you!!!

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I was searching for a dog trainer for my 13 week old puppy. I found Steve's page and noticed he was local. I had contacted him and requested more information in which he thoroughly provided to me. Today, Steve came over and we completed a 1.5 hour session with my pup. Not only did Steve do a great job training my pup but he also worked with us specifically and showed us how to do the training. He was very good and professional and I highly recommend him! More...

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We had a great experience with Steve Good Dog! Our one-year-old German Shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix had been nipping at new guests and was quite timid around strangers. Steve started by teaching us basic commands and proper leash walking, which has already made a noticeable difference. He emphasized that our dog needed more confidence, and his approach has been incredibly helpful in building that. We feel more equipped to handle social situations with our dog and are seeing real progress! I have been able to reach out to him with questions, or to help me prepare for certain situations. Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their dog's behavior and confidence! More...

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Steve is an incredible trainer and has helped us understand how our dog’s behavior depends on our own actions and the confidence we communicate to them. He has improved the quality of our daily life by helping train us to handle our two Great Pyranees, who tend to have their own agenda. I leash walk them together everyday and they are completely behaved and always under control even when squirrels, people, and other dogs cross our path…. He’s the best!!! More...

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We can’t say enough great things about Steve and the incredible work he’s done with our dog, Penny! From the very first session, it was clear that Steve genuinely understands dogs, has years of experience and truly loves what he does. Penny went from being a bundle of energy with no focus to a confident, well-mannered puppy who actually listens! Steve’s approach is patient, positive, and completely tailored to each dog’s personality. We highly recommend Steve! More...

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I was feeling very helpless with my puppy, i was frantically looking for trainers and I didn't expect such a quick response. Steve immediately contacted me and sympathized with my situation and was able to come train my puppy within days of calling. I am beyond pleased with not only what he has taught my dog, but with what he has taught me as well. I can say i'm feeling much more confident after this training session, and I would strongly recommend Steve to anyone.Thank you so much Steve, looking forward to much calmer days with my puppy thanks to you! More...

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I was feeling very helpless with my puppy, i was frantically looking for trainers and I didn’t expect such a quick response. Steve immediately contacted me and sympathized with my situation and was able to come train my puppy within days of calling. I am beyond pleased with not only what he has taught my dog, but with what he has taught me as well. I can say i’m feeling much more confident after this training session, and I would strongly recommend Steve to anyone. Thank you so much Steve, looking forward to much calmer days with my puppy thanks to you! More...

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Steve did great with my dog Penn. There has been a huge change in him so quickly. He has great patience with training me, I think dog caught on faster then myself.

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This guy is the real deal! Incredibly talented, Steve has helped me solve my pup's terrible leash pulling, severe crate anxiety and dog reactivity in just a few visits. Not cheap but 100% worth every single penny! My dogs adored him too! Lisa More...

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Lessons were great for my dogs and myself. They are much calmer and listen much better. Steve did a great job training them.

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This guy is pure magic! After spending plenty of $$ on devices and videos that didn’t work and changing my life around my dogs’ bad behaviors, I finally found Steve. His patient teaching helped me correct strong leash pulling, aggressive behavior toward other dogs, severe crate anxiety, and other bad manners. He got me back to being the leader! Honestly, he is the real deal and worth every dime! More...

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I can’t say enough good things about Steve. He was very responsive when I reached out for help. He came and gave us hope when we were running out of it and were so stressed with our rescue dog, Auggie. Steve taught us valuable tools, while exhibiting patience and understanding throughout the whole process. I knew upon his first arrival here that he knew exactly what he was doing and that we were in good hands. Would recommend him to anyone! More...

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I worked with Steve to help me and my rescue, Lulu, adjust to eachother. He thoroughly explains what you as the owner needs to be doing to help the dog learn to the best of their ability- it works wonders! !! I would recommend him to anyone seeking some confidence and help as a dog owner like I was when we started! More...

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Steve worked with our dog Pickles and our family to learn ways to ensure her safety and security in various situations. Steve provided us with a specific tool to help Pickles when she got separated from us and was positioned on insecure ground. He taught us a recall strategy that our dog understood as an urgent call in response to danger! Highly recommended for all dogs!!! More...

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After being turned away from one trainer because she said my dog had "aggression issues", Steve quickly put that fear to rest and explained how our behaviors register in the mind of a dog Steve was different, he didn't come over and teach my dog a bunch of tricks or even "obedience", he spent most of the time educating (training) me on a dog's thought processes and how to bring out the best in their nature He teaches simple building block concepts behind every interaction, the precision of how and when to make eye contact, what words to use and when, what to reward and what to ignore. Fonso learned very quickly what was expected of him, followed directions as if relieved as my confidence grew. This is a gentle reinforcing approach, building Fonso's confidence by always ending with success! Thank you Steve More...

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Steve is a wonderful dog trainer. He’s very good. He has a lot of tips and tricks. He explains everything he does and why it’s important. Very good at communication. Great person! Would recommend to anyone. More...

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Steve is a wonderful dog trainer. He’s very good. He has a lot of tips and tricks. He explains everything he does and why it’s important. Very good at communication. Great person! Would recommend to anyone. More...

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Steve was amazing with our little guy Ray. We adopted him 3 months ago, when he himself was 3 months old. Not only did he train Ray, but he trained us as well. Explained why it was important for Ray us to do certain things certain ways and how it would benefit him. He was patient with all of us and were so grateful to have found him. Worth every penny! Couldn’t recommend him more More...

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AMAZING! I have only the highest praise for Steve and how he's helped train US to be better owners (because all dogs are good dogs, let's be real). Our dog, Zephra, is a 9 year old Australian Cattle Dog. We needed help reducing her distresses and anxiety, and reducing her reactivity to one of our cats and other dogs (after she was attacked twice by another dog). I had tried many different strategies before Steve, and it always felt difficult to know the "right" thing to do. After working with Steve for just TWO SESSIONS, we saw SO much improvement in her and in ourselves and how we handled her and her behavior/emotions. Now our dog and cat can coexist peacefully which has made a world of difference in our home. Steve cares, and that sums up why he's so good at what he does. He cares that you have a good relationship and bond with your dog, and he cares that there's harmony in your home. He has the heart, and he has the skill, and he teaches that to you. 100 out of 10 - would recommend to absolutely anyone and everyone. More...

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We had a session with Steve and he showed us an amazing correction technique that helped from the first time we tried it. Our Scout has had a lot of fear aggressive behavior since losing my brother his original owner and we were feeling hopeless with his behavior . Today we are so confident with Steve’s help that our house will be restored to sanity More...

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I cannot recommend Steve highly enough! After 3 years of trying different facilities, group classes, and even 1:1 training with other trainers, I felt completely defeated because nothing worked consistently. From the start, Steve’s approach stood out - his practices are grounded in a deep understanding of dog behavior and psychology, and he communicates with dogs in a way that is both straightforward and incredibly effective. Steve’s love and passion for dogs comes through in every interaction, not only with the animals but also with their people. He has helped me improve my relationship with all 4 of my dogs (a Chihuahua mix, Maltese, Dalmatian, and Coonhound mix -ranging widely in size, age, and personality!). He taught me how to train them to behave appropriately, increase their tolerances, and expand their commands in a way that actually sticks. One of the biggest successes is my Dalmatian named Bambi, who, after only a few months of working with Steve, passed her Pet Partners Therapy Dog evaluation with me and is now part of my clinical team working with individuals and small groups struggling with mental health. This milestone felt impossible before working with Steve. What I love most is that Steve doesn’t just “train the dog” - he trains the owners how to teach and communicate effectively so that progress continues long after each session. His methods are clear, compassionate, and designed for long-term success. If you’re looking for training help of any kind, Steve is absolutely amazing. I can say with confidence that he has transformed not only my dogs’ behavior but also my confidence as their owner and trainer. Highly, highly recommend! More...

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Steve is the true dog whisperer!! He is very patient with Daisey but more so with me. This is my first dog and we have seen Steve twice and there is such a big change for the better. He explains everything and works with you to get it down right. I can’t say enough good things about Steve, he is such a joy to work with. More...

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We were really struggling with our German Shepherd rescue dog who has heartworm and a lot of pent-up energy. He had bitten my brother and barked aggressively at visitors, which made having people over very stressful. Steve was incredibly kind, patient, and professional. Even though our dog initially went after him (while muzzled), by the end of the session he had stopped barking and was much calmer. Steve went above and beyond—he understood our situation and took the time to teach both my daughter and me how to walk the dog safely, manage the muzzle, and reduce his reactivity. Unlike other trainers who felt rushed or overpriced, Steve genuinely cared and worked with us to create lasting changes. You can tell his heart is really in it. We’re so grateful for his help! More...

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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.

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I have been working with Steve for over a month with my 7 month old puppy and it has been great!! Bronx has learned simple commands and listens so well. We took him to socialize and he did great. Steve is always on time and worth the money. I will continue to work with him as my dog keeps getting bigger, he does not jump on me anymore. It has been very helpful to teach this big boy with the help of Steve!!! More...

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We had a great experience working with Steve. Our puppy came along so quick after just a few lessons and he gave us the tools to keep her learning. I would highly highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a dog trainer. More...

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We are so grateful to have been able to work with Steve. Our wonderful two year old dog Nimbus had developed some territorial behaviors, including intense, loud barking all at the window throughout the day, barking at and leash pulling toward people, dogs, and cars during walks, and anxiety around strangers. On the first visit, Steve has Nimbus following his commands without question. I was so scared that she would be nervous around him but she trusted him right away. Not only did Steve help by correcting all of our concerns, but he taught us how to have fun with training. He explained more about how dogs brains works while giving us clear instructions on how to better communicate with her. I love how he is always advocating for the dogs, he clearly cares so much about his work, and with his vast knowledge we were so relieved to have progress within the first day, and solved our issues with just a few sessions. We keep seeing Steve not just to help keep our dog well trained, but also because she enjoys training with Steve so much, and so do we!! Highly, highly recommend. More...

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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. — Dr. Rick More...

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This is my studious girl Lacey! Wasn’t sure how to get her picture on my other post, so made a new one. Thanks again for all your help Steve!

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Steve has made a noticeable impact with our Ellie after just a couple sessions. His leash training has improved our walks immensely! Not only does he do so well with our dog, but he teaches us, as her owners, valuable skills and exercises that improve confidence, establish structure, and stimulate her brain. Steve is not only a great trainer, but a great person because you can tell right away that he cares so much for dogs and makes sure that they will get the proper training when working with him. Highly recommend his services! More...

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I reached out to Steve after a disappointing experience in Puppy Kindergarten. He stopped my dog from jumping almost instantly and showed me practical, meaningful activities to help build a bond of mutual respect. In just one session my dog was walking calmly at my side and coming when called. Steve’s approach is calm, clear, and incredibly effective. I finally feel confident and connected with my dog. I can’t recommend him enough! More...

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Steve is a wonderful trainer! Our rescue puppy Tucker is a handful to say the least. We have learned so much from Steve. Tucker behaves and listens to our commands much better now. More...

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Steve took my 50 pound dog from pulling on the leash to walking nicely by my side. He taught her how to come when she was called how not to jump and she's still working on leaving things alone but she is 100% better Dog thanks to Steve.

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