The Canine Mind

Alex is so patient and great with our pups. His team had them for 2 week train and board. We've done the puppy classes and now adult training classes learning the ecollars. Its so great to have his team answer questions answer we go and have our dogs behavior issues figured out. Great work!

Just wanted to share our amazing experience we had with Alex and his whole team. We took our dog persephone in for the 2 week board and train. The price is steep from a glance but the benefits you get are amazing. Having an amazing team to guide us, answer questions, direct me where to go and what to do. Has been by itself priceless. But then giving us such a good foundation to work towards our dogs service dog training. And the resources we need to do so. If anyone were to ask me where to get their animal taught and to continue to benefit for their life. Canine mind is where I would recommend.

Our dog Anubis learned so much during the puppy foundations classes! Alex, Stephen and Persephone are able to explain everything so simply. They always provide minor corrections and suggestions in a way that just makes sense and contextualizes things from your dog's point of view. Highly recommended! We're even bringing him back for more advanced training with a board and train visit while we're out of town for vacation. *UPDATE* We got our boy back from his 2 week board and train and he has gained so many valuable skills! The commands we started with in puppy foundations classes were solidified and enhanced but they also added a few more to his repertoire. He's still our little guy, but much better rounded and less reactive. **UPDATE** Anubis has been solid, but we came back for a refresher with the graduates class. They always make sure to change things up and introduce new challenges. We're going to schedule some more visits just to keep ourselves improving

I’ve waited two weeks to post this review because I was too in awe of my dog’s progress with The Canine Mind. I enrolled my 1-year-old hound mix, Raina, in the two-week board and train program. And I’m telling you that this team is literally a group of doggie cognitive psychologists — and this is coming from a human cognitive psychologist. In two weeks, my dog received a level of training that I probably couldn’t have achieved in my lifetime (let alone two weeks). She is excellent off leash now, generally more responsive, and better at overall manners (no longer jumping on visitors in my house, for example). If I were to chat with younger me, I would have totally enrolled my first dog in this type of program. This foundation is essential for having a good quality of life with your dog. It still takes a lot of learning + work on the human side, but I’d say this program was absolutely worth every dollar. My dog is better in every aspect of behavior, despite maintaining the fundamental personality traits that make her who she is. THANK YOU!

As a pet professional myself, my standards and expectations were very high for a trainer. Alex, Steven and his team were very professional and met our families specific needs with the 2wk board/train. Our pup was super happy and well cared for. The daily video updates were so exciting to see his progress. Gnarly came home with a solid training foundation that has improved our relationship with him. We are looking forward to working with canine mind for years to come.