Dog Gone Good offers expert dog training services led by Mike, a knowledgeable and effective trainer. His puppy level 1 and 2 classes provide supervised socialization, Q&A, individual dog assessment, and training exercise practice. Mike's teaching style is clear, personalized, and respectful of owners' comfort levels. He offers valuable insights tailored to each dog's needs, helping owners achieve their goals, such as strengthening recall and safety skills. With Mike's practical tools and techniques, owners can correct unwanted behavior and see significant progress. His classes are a great way to start or continue dog training, leaving owners feeling confident and in control.
Training with Mike has completely changed our lives with our GSD. We used to dread walks because of our GSD's frustrated greeter issues and excessive leash pulling, but the 1-on-1 training sessions turned everything around. We learned how to incorporate tools like the e-collar and prong collar correctly and humanely as part of a balanced training program.
I really appreciated the direct, no-nonsense communication style. He gives you the facts and the fixes without sugarcoating, which is exactly what we needed. We now have a dog that we can trust off-leash even in distracting environments. The best testament to the training was seeing our GSD maintain his recall...read full review
After training 4 dogs with Mike of the course of 18 years I can confidently say Mike is the best! If you want to be able to take your dog anywhere and everywhere and get compliments on how well behaved they are, Mike is your guy. We drove from the mid-peninsula to SF every Sunday morning for many weeks and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Mike is an exceptional dog trainer!
I had such a positive experience with Mike’s training methods. What sets him apart is his well-rounded approach—not just treat-based, although that's where the training begins. He integrates a variety of effective techniques that truly work. One of my favorite parts of his classes is the 10-minute puppy playtime before the session starts. It’s such a smart idea! The puppies get to have fun, burn off some energy, and are much more focused during the class. I’ve never seen other classes offer this, and it’s a real shame because it makes such a difference.
Mike is always attentive, ensuring the playtime is safe...read full review