Strong Bond Dog Training

Best relationship therapist! It's been several years since Finn (my dog) and I trained with Alex and I wanted to attest to the longevity of the Alex's philosophy and training methods. Alex gave me the tools to change my relationship with Finn and as a result his behavior and happiness has drastically changed for the better. Any time anything new crops up I know I have the tools to work through the issue myself and I'm much more confident as a dog owner. Alex's training isn't your typical obedience course, but a holistic approach to canine behavior and relationships.

Strong Bond has far exceeded our expectations for a dog trainer. We have a rescue Pointer Pitbull that hasn’t been socialized. Sassy Girl is a sweetheart at home but doesn’t know how to interact with new people and is anxious in new places. Strong Bond is training us to help her navigate these situations with her.

Working with Alex at Strong Bond Dog Training completely changed our relationship with our dog, Rocco and honestly, it changed us too. We initially came in hoping to help Rocco get the tools he needed as a puppy to be able to walk off leash, listen to commands and not eat everything he came across, but what we gained was so much more. We had a horrific experience with dog training in the past and so we were looking for more of a hands on experience of us working with the trainer as well. Through Alex’s training, Rocco absolutely learned how to listen and respond, but the biggest transformation was in us. My husband and I learned how to truly listen to Rocco to understand his needs, meet them well, look to ourselves, and stop labeling behaviors as “bad.” Alex helped us see that every behavior is communication. This mindset shift alone was life changing. Instead of frustration, we now have trust. Instead of correction, we give clear, calm feedback so Rocco understands what we’re asking and give him the chance to make mistakes so we can guide him in a better direction. Instead of not letting him try something that didn’t work out in the past we look to ourselves to see why we have that hesitation. We feel like we’re finally speaking the same language, and our home is so peaceful because of it. Alex is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thoughtful. He doesn’t just train dogs, he teaches owners how to build a strong, lasting bond with their dog based on trust and communication. We loved his book, his recommendations and the time he puts in with each client to make sure they have the tools they need to be successful. Even though we have “finished” his training we will continue using the wisdom and tools he shares to help Rocco and ourselves live our very best life. We highly, highly recommend Strong Bond Dog Training to anyone with a dog for any age, any issue, or just to learn how to build trust and get through challenges in any relationship. It’s truly an investment in your relationship, not just obedience training. We have all made a friend for life 😁

Working with Alex is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable, passionate about dogs (and working with people!), patient, and caring. He has years of experience dogs and it shows. I really appreciate his approach: he focuses on meeting core needs and relating to your dog, rather than just addressing "issues". After just four sessions working together, I feel much more confident in my ability to work through challenges and I feel closer to my puppy Mikko as a result of our sessions. I would highly recommend reaching out to strong bond training to work with Alex and Christine. Thanks Alex!

We’ve had a really positive experience working with Alex. He is a truly kind person and it’s clear he cares deeply about the dogs he trains. He has a unique approach to training that focuses on what’s best for the individual dog, and he has gone above and beyond to help my sister and me with our challenges. Our dog (Onyx) has become so much happier and has learned a lot, and we have too. My sister and I have been working very hard with Onyx, and we have, at times, been discouraged to hear that what we're doing isn’t enough. That being said, we know the feedback comes from his passion and compassion, and I do think Alex genuinely wants to see us succeed; he wants the best for both the dogs and the owners, which we really value. Overall, Alex is an excellent trainer with a big heart for dogs, and I would recommend him to others looking for someone who truly has the dog’s best interest at heart. Oh, and I highly recommend reading his book! It totally changed my perspective about being a good caretaker and dog owner.