2025-11-20T17:11:32.792Z

I recently adopted a young rescue dog who is very smart but also very, very stubborn. After I read the his online reviews I asked Mike to help me work with Neo. He worked with us in our home, and after a few sessions I signed Neo up for Mike's room and board package. Neo lived with Mike for two weeks, and the results were great. After the initial training we started attending the weekly group training sessions which are a lot of fun. Mike is very dedicated to helping dogs (and owners) live the best life! Thank you Mike!!!

2025-10-28T02:08:43.481Z

Hiring Mike is the best thing we ever did for our dog. Adopting him at 6 years old, he came into our lives very reactive - people, others, and bikes. Once we saw how well Mike’s dog behaved, we signed ours up for Board & Train. He came back to us, a completely different dog. He smiled, he listened, and now we can walk him in the neighborhood without the fear and embarrassment for him going nuts. In fact, he now wants to meet the other dogs and play with them! I cannot recommend the K9 Coach enough

2025-09-16T00:08:51.183Z

My husband and I came to Mike feeling extremely frustrated and lost about how to handle our dog’s behavioral issues—especially with a newborn on the way. Our 1.5-year-old rescue, Theo, has been anxious and skittish since the day we brought him home at eight weeks old. We had previously tried a board-and-train program when he was a few months old with a national chain, hoping to build a foundation of obedience and ease his anxiety/reactivity. While that gave us some basic commands, the strategies didn’t work well for Theo. His anxiety and aggression only worsened—he would bolt and hide in random rooms, appear fearful, and sometimes slip into bizarre “moods” where his eyes looked glazed and he would growl or even bite if we got too close. These incidents became increasingly frequent, which was heartbreaking because Theo is otherwise a very loving, playful dog who has never had issues with other dogs or people. Other challenges included Theo barking frequently throughout the night waking us up 2-4 times a night, unable to walk on a leash without being dragged, etc.Taking the leap to work with Mike has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. After just two sessions, we’ve already seen huge improvements. His practical, no-nonsense training methods have been remarkably effective. Mike is incredibly knowledgeable, not only teaching us strategies, but also explaining the nuances of when and how to apply them, and why the order of strategies matters. His insights about Theo’s attempts at dominance and how to correct them have been a game-changer.Mike’s approach has been far more effective than anything we tried before, producing faster results than we ever expected. He provided a clear training plan that boosted our confidence, and every session leaves us feeling more equipped and hopeful. He has also emphasized the importance of mentally working our dog through training, rather than relying on physical activity alone. The intensive effort is paying off: we’ve had no biting incidents, Theo is sleeping through the night, seeming tired from his training, and his obedience has improved significantly with commands like sit, down, place, and heel.We’ve also started working on reducing Theo’s reactivity to sounds and noises that previously triggered fight-or-flight responses, and we’re eager to continue seeing progress.Finally, Mike truly cares about both the dogs and their owners. Something that really stood out about Mike is how seriously he took our concerns about Theo’s aggression when other people (trainers, vets) have not done so. Our dog would present as very friendly to others which made it hard to describe how much trouble we were having. Lastly, Mike checks in between sessions, gives thoughtful recommendations on supplies (collars, leashes, etc.), and even goes out of his way to give us extra time when needed.We are so grateful for the progress we’ve seen already and couldn’t recommend Mike more highly! Thank you so much!

2025-08-13T03:23:12.148Z

Mike is the best trainer I have come into contact with. I approached him with a set time frame that we needed to get my dog into shape by, and he did that and so much more. I don’t know where we’d be without him, and I will be forever grateful. Give him a call!

2025-07-22T12:25:07.609Z

Highly recommend Mike the K9 Coach for anyone needing dog training in the Sarasota / Bradenton area.We’ve been attending Mike’s group classes regularly for over a year now and have seen him work with all kinds of dogs — he truly understands them. We adopted our dog Benji when he was 7 years old. He was nervous, reactive, and would lunge at neighbors and other dogs during walks. It got to the point where we couldn’t deal with it anymore and started looking for a trainer.We met with a few different trainers but chose Mike after the first meeting, and we’re so glad we did. It’s been a night and day difference for Benji. Now, we can walk him through the neighborhood without any issues, and we even flew with him through the airport with no problems at all.We still go to class both to reinforce the training and because Benji genuinely enjoys seeing Mike.Thanks, Mike — you've changed all our lives for the better.

2025-01-31T23:38:33.105Z

I have a seven month old mini golden doodle who is a wonderful dog but like all puppies has issues. The biggest are failing to come to me consistently and jumping all over people. My groomer recommended Mike and I was so happy she did. Mike provides a free consultation. We spent an hour with him and decided on private lessons. He suggested we get a vibrating collar that is used to get the dog’s attention without hurting her. He came out to my house and spent two hours explaining and showing how to use the device to train our puppy. I have been using for only one day and it’s already starting to make a difference. I will probably have two more sessions at my house and then use him as needed. Highly recommend Mike. He explains everything well and makes sure you understand what you need to do to positively train your dog.

2024-09-12T01:39:24.211Z

Amazing Team that Really Cares and is Exceptional at Training for Any Dog 🐕

2024-08-12T13:53:09.476Z

The Best of The Best! Mike has been a beacon of trust and guidance with my boy!Highly recommend his services as they fullpackage training includes group sessions and when you’re consistent, your dog becomes more and more fine tuned!A great experience! Ten Stars!

2024-05-11T23:44:14.409Z

I have a 7 year old Maltese and my first question to Mike was Is there any hope? She was aggressive, lunging on her leash and would even bite a male stranger coming in to our house. After only 2 months she is a whole new dog. We were at Bayfront Park today and she rocked it! Both her and I enjoyed it so much! I am so grateful for all we have learned. Don’t think twice about choosing Mike for your trainer!!