Mike is great! We did a phone consultation regarding our two-year-old lab/pit mix and his aggression towards strangers. Mike really helped us understand our dogs behavior and how to address it! Would definitely recommend Mike and All Canines Academy! Less

I have golden retriever puppy, who I was having difficulty communicating with, she would sometimes follow commands. Following Mike's program I was able to better understand the behavior my dog was displaying and how best to deal with it. We developed a better way to communicate with recall and engagement through play. I had several puppy training classes with other organizations and nothing was worked as well as All Canines. The classes are a bit pricey but well worth the expense, the relationship I now have with my pup is so much better and I look forward to her continued growth. Can't thank you enough!! Less

Mike and the team at All Canines have been supportive and informative from the first consult. Mike patiently answers all of our questions and clears up some common misconceptions about dog behavior and psychology. He focuses on positive reinforcement and working on behavior modification via communication and consistency. He's available outside of sessions and sends feedback in both video, text, and voice message. He has great resources to share for you to review in between sessions. He tailors his approach to each dog/human family. We're working on demand barking specifically and we're seeing good results with his approaches. How feedback helps with our frustration and impatience with the process of behavior change. 10/10 would recommend All Canines! Less

I brought my 5-year-old, 75 lb reactive hound dog mix to Mike, and I couldn't recommend him and his company more! What sets him apart from other trainers is his quick understanding of my dog, our daily routines and the main priorities I had. It allowed him to offer extremely personalized advice that could be immediately applied to our lives. Despite being a little worried before I started about cost, I found every session to be incredibly valuable, and Mike was always available between sessions for any questions I had. His work is absolutely worth every penny I spent (and more) -- thanks to his guidance, my dog's demeanor has completely changed for the better, and he is much happier and less stressed every day. Friends who have seen him recently have all remarked at how much calmer he seems. His reactivity on walks is also down to almost zero. If you're hesitating about seeking training for your reactive dog, I urge you to give Mike a try. He has surpassed any other trainer I've worked with and I learned so much! I only wish he was the first trainer I went to instead of the last! Less

We found All Canines to start socializing and training our 4-month-old Whippet puppy. The sessions gave me the tools to understand her communication and focus on commands that we use every day. If you want to build a stronger relationship with your dog based on trust and positivity, I would highly recommend their services! Less

Not only was my fur baby Puma, trained at All Canines but Mike taught my husband and I how to confidently communicate with our dog. She is so well trained and listens to basic commands even in distracting situations. Constantly checking with me for directions during walks which makes our outdoor experiences a pleasure. Thanks so much ! Less

Mike is the best! When you meet him you will know what I mean immediately. He is knowledgeable, kind and confident. The training sessions helped me understand Ella better and what she needed from me. The sessions for Ella were led with positive reinforcement and love. I know he really cared for Ella and she definitely loved him. It was sad to have our sessions come to an end. I always learned something new and they were a highlight for Ella for sure. Thanks again Mike! Less

My pup and myself really enjoyed our experience with Mike! He was extremely kind and patient with us. He did not rush the process, he took his time and we saw great results. He is an animal lover and a great teacher, I definitely recommend him if you need any training! Less

Mike helped us to learn to navigate a people reactive dog in a small apartment setting. Her reactivity is not cured, but he gave us the tools and confidence as first-time dog owners to handle the situation. Less

I walked into this watching a lot of YouTube vids and having a base of knowledge, but Mike really took it to the next level and unlocked so much for us and our dog. Mike taught us fundamentals and techniques, but I think his value was really opening us to a new perspective of what a relationship with your dog can be. Now, using his methods I don’t feel like I’m doing burdensome “training” with my dog, but truly building a bond and trust. As a result our dog’s recall improved, his attention is locked on me most times, he’s much better and more confident in different situations outside of the home, and ultimately he and I are just much happier together. I truly can’t thank Mike enough. If you are willing to put in the work and you care about your dog’s well being, Mike is your guy. And for a very specific story - our dog loves playing tug and was a true “lock jaw” dog. I could never get him to drop. In our first session with Mike, he re-routed our techniques and by the end of the session we could all get him to drop his toy. It was mind blowing! Less

We are glad we found All Canines to work with our dog, Cody. Mike worked to help him overcome his incredible shyness and anxiety. Cody has truly come out of his shell to show his happy, goofy self. Mike’s knowledge of behavioral issues is extensive and insightful. He is gentle, patient, and always accommodating. I am very appreciative of his service. Maintaining training does take time and dedication on the part of myself and my family, but the outcome has been well worth it. Less

Attended the "Dogs & Babies" Webinar. Mike has a lot of knowledge and is a great communicator. He takes the time to go the extra mile and is very open with information. Gave a lot of insight into understanding dog behaviors. A+ Less

My fiancé and I were struggling with our 6 year old rescue dog and his reactions to random dogs while on walks. After an 8 week course with Mike we developed the tools needed to help our guy learn to both trust us, and follow our lead. We are all happier building our bonds and finding ways to make our boy happy and we all truly enjoy our walks. Thank you Mike and all canines for giving us the building blocks to help moxley! Less

Mike is an absolute miracle worker with dogs -- patient and very loving training with our too too energetic pit; he got her to stop and listen and obey several commands which transformed her behavior in the car and in the yard. our set of six private lessons turned her into an obedient girl by Mike's use of positive reinforcement of treats and praise. She enjoyed working with him and loves him -- we highly recommend All Canines for dog training. Less

We just finished a six-session package with All Canines and I can honestly say that it was life changing for my family! Emily and Mike work like a well-oiled machine and made the whole process as easy on us as possible. From the very beginning, Emily took care of the organization of our sessions and communicated with us all along the way through their company’s portal (which is very user-friendly). Once our schedule was set and payment plan was determined, Mike came to our home for each hour-long session right on time and with all the supplies he needed for the session. He was always respectful of our home, our dogs, and our family and never once rushed out the door to leave when the hour was up. In fact, he stayed late every single session, making sure to answer all the questions we had before leaving. We have two rescue dogs, both with very different personalities and needs, and Mike was able to genuinely tap into what motivates them and what we could do to train them as efficiently as possible. He was patient with all of our dogs ‘problem behaviors’ and never once made us feel ashamed for the lack of training our dogs clearly showed. On the contrary, Mike helped us feel empowered to continue our training after each session and he was always available to answer any questions we sent to him in between sessions. Whether in person or through messages, he explained everything in a very clear way that just helped things to ‘click’ for us. Plus, his approach with our dogs was always reinforcement-oriented, which we really appreciated. It was easy for us to engage with the training because it all revolved around what motivated our dogs and what was feasible for us as dog-owners. It honestly even made our training experience fun and something we looked forward to because we felt confident about being able to do the actual training, and we enjoyed the bonding experience it provided for us and our dogs. The progress we have made in regards to communicating with our dogs, reading their body language and understanding their needs, as well as, the progress our dogs have made with learning commands has been astounding. Needless to say, we are grateful for all of the support and guidance from All Canines and we will be booking more training sessions in the future! Less

Can't recommend All Canines enough! We worked with a trainer from a different company when we first got our puppy and had a mixed experience with his approach. Mike and the team at All Canines couldn't have been more different. From day one it was a positive experience, and our pup has progressed by leaps and bounds after just a few months of work. Our dog Frankie has always been an anxious guy and it only got worse in the pandemic. Lockdown in Brooklyn and then a move to Philadelphia, got him really anxious around strangers and very territorial around the house and yard. Mike's style of positive reinforcement has helped him immensely--we've been able to have people in our apartment and introduce him to them without fear of a bite or other calamity. I'm not going to lie...its been a lot of work outside of the sessions themselves, but Mike gives you the tools to communicate effectively with your dog in a way that I didn't realize was going to be possible. Frankie doesn't react on walks the way he used to, has now had several positive interactions in the house and yard with strangers, and we can't wait to see how he progresses even more in the coming months and years ahead thanks to the lessons we've learned from All Canines! Less

I cannot even begin to say enough good things about this company. We have an absolutely beyond tough husky puppy (whom we love) that we needed help with. I found this company through another website and really liked the idea of supporting a U.S. Veteran. Mike, Jennifer, and Emily are incredible. They are quick to respond, they do not make you feel pressured in any way, are there to help with any questions at all times of the day, and are super professional. From the moment we met them, we knew that they knew what they were doing. They helped us in so many ways. Jennifer researched huskies in particular and helped us with problems specific to this breed. She never gave up and would stay at training sessions longer than contracted when she witnessed certain behaviors so that she could work with our puppy in that moment and see what worked best to correct the problems. Even though our dog has finished her sessions, we still hear from them to see how things are progressing. You will never be disappointed with this company. I truly feel that they are a part of our family. Less

Wonderful experience. Mike is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He didn’t mind answering tons of questions we had about our puppy. Although we still have a long way to go before Fergus can be considered well-trained, Mike’s help has definitely contributed to our puppy’s improved behavior. We would definitely recommend All Canines to anyone seeking dog training. Thanks so much Mike! Less

All Canines made a dream of ours become a reality. The process of getting a puppy and training him was intimidating. Knowing we could rely on such knowledgeable and trustworthy people for the 4-week board and train program gave us the confidence we needed, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Our puppy Smoky came back to us potty trained at 11 weeks! We loved the fact that our program came with 4 follow up lessons included to reinforce the principles learned at the board and train and to continue to progress with learning new things. A puppy was out of reach for us with our busy work schedules, but All Canines came through and had our backs. Mike and Emily are the best. Smoky looks forward to a lifelong relationship with them as we learn new things but more importantly have so much fun. Less

We couldn’t be happier with our decision to work with Mike & Emily. Our new rescue Olive was a puppy mill breeding mom who spent her first 6 years of life in a crate. We just finished 3 sessions with Mike where he’s been helping us better understand Olive’s behavior, building truest, giving us the tools we need to help her gain confidence and learn what it means to be a loved, happy dog! Mike’s approach is my favorite part. He really cares about the well-being of the dog and with Olive’s past and her shy nature that insight was really the most helpful. Mike and Emily are also super responsive and their portal for messaging, scheduling and reminders was great! HIGHLY recommend them! Less

Mike was amazing with my dog Lucy! We got the 6 session package and he has given me all the tools we need to keep learning. I got Mikes help for Lucy’s leash reactivity and we have come so far from when we first started! We could never take a peaceful walk and now both of us are much more at ease during our walks. Lucy still has more to learn but Mike has helped immensely. Highly recommend All Canines! Less

We 10/10 recommend All Canines training! We did a 5 day board and train with our 13 w.o puppy while we were on vacation. Our puppy was cared for, crate trained, they helped with potty training, and a few other things. Mike & Emily also sent us updates on our pup frequently, as well as giving us a packet of their notes/observations/achievements during the Board and Train process. We would definitely do this again, Kilo also had a great time! Less

I can only recommend All Canines for training. Our Georgie needed a little help (or us, parents, needed help!) and All Canines gave us all the tools to achieve proper training. They are easy to work with, understand that not all families and dogs are the same, super easy to schedule, and very nice people. I was not sure that training would help, just decided to give it a shot, and I’m glad I did. Never too late to train a dog 🐶 Less

Mike helped greatly with training our puppy during the 3 month to 6 month age range. Mike is very knowledgable and passionate about what he does and it shows during the training sessions. Would highly recommend for puppy training or any age dog for that matter. Thanks again Mike! Less

Mike is a gem. My daughter and I were lucky to have met him at an event in Manayunk. We took his business card as we had a new puppy at home. We purchased a three session package and Mike was able to come to our home for the training which was very convenient. We learned so many valuable tools for help with issues that we were having trouble with such as how to reduce leash pulling, how to discourage barking, and which dog treats were best and many other helpful tips. One thing in particular is really worth mentioning. I was struggling on my daily walks with my dog due to her stopping snd eating twigs, chasing squirrels and birds and lying down and not moving along. Mike gave me a whole different perspective on how to approach the daily walks and make them more enjoyable. The next day after our session, I used some of the tips that Mike suggested and it was like I I was looking at the walk from a completely different perspective . I was much more present in the moment and felt more calm and engaged on the walk. It was so helpful. I am continuing to work with Mike as life is always changing and new situations arise. You will not be sorry if you hire Mike. He would never make you feel like any question is unimportant and you will get valuable tips to improve your dog’s behavior and how you react to it. Less

Mike came on a recommendation of a co-worker. A German Shepherd that I pet sit was constantly barking inside & fence fighting outside. Mike showed us new games to play in the yard with treats and how to manage her inside. It was a challenge to turn this dog around; so thanks to Mike and his expertise for keeping the peace. Reach out and consult with him for your problem Furkid. Less

** this is a 10 star review ** Mike has to be the BEST dog trainer EVER. My boyfriend and I rescued a 6-7 month old deaf border collie/brown lab mix puppy from Philly Rescue Angels… never having a deaf puppy before, we had no clue how to train or communicate with him….. Mike came to our house for the training sessions. Very personal, kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. He was teaching us how to communicate with Noah using our hands. We taught us how to hand target, lay down, sit, and paw. After our first training session with Mike, Noah was a pro at all these things Mike taught us in the first training session… our second session he was teaching us stay, walking on a leash, and how to get his attention while walking with him on leash….. we’re still working on stay and house training…. But Noah seems to be improving with both…. I can’t thank Mike enough for everything he’s done for us in the first two training sessions….always allowing us to text or call him with any questions or tips we need help with…. I highly recommend mike to anyone who needs help with training their dogs… We can’t wait to work with Mike in the future! Less

Mike is a wonderful and experienced dog trainer and a pleasure to work with. I recently welcomed a second dog to my family and he helped give me tips on how to make sure the dogs get along and acclimated. I feel much more comfortable walking both my dogs together and knowing they're well-behaved and easy to manage. If you need help understanding your dog or experiencing problem behaviors Mike is your guy! I highly recommend him. Less

Working with Mike has been an absolute pleasure! He has helped us socialize our pandemic puppy. We recently got another puppy as well and he was instrumental in helping us social both dogs together to create a positive environment for not only us but for our dogs. Mike is absolutely wonderful to work with, we highly recommend him and his services. Less

Mike is about as top-notch as they come! He has so much knowledge, patience and confidence in his work and he truly has made a positive affect on my rescue pup! I can’t thank him enough for the knowledge he has freely shared, the resources he put me onto for treats, leashes, etc and I can most definitely say that if you go through his company, your dog will be changed for the better! Thank you Mike!! Less

Mike was awesome to work with. His approach makes everything a game and my dog loved it! He provided plenty of resources so that I felt comfortable keeping up with training outside of the sessions. I saw improvements in my dog's behavior much faster than I expected. Less

Mike was an incredible trainer. He worked with my foster dog, Ringo, once each week over the course of nearly 2 months. Ringo made tremendous progress with Mike. His approach was thorough, patient, informative and amazingly helpful. After each session we were emailed a session summary with specific things to work on. If you are willing to put in the work by doing the suggested exercises regularly, you'll see the most amazing progress. I can't recommend Mike enough. Thanks to his help Ringo was adopted by a wonderful couple and they can't stop raving about how well he knows his cues. Less

Mike has been a godsend! My babies look forward to his daily visits to feed and take them out. I go to work work without worry knowing my babies will be taken care of ! Less

As a first time puppy owner, I quickly realized that I needed to find a dog trainer to help answer my countless questions and concerns about raising my pup, Leo. I am so thankful I found Mike. Not only is Mike super knowledgeable about dogs and positive reinforcement training, he is also very patient and empathetic with both Leo and me. Mike listens and responds with thorough information 100% of the time, and he never makes me feel like my questions/concerns are silly. Mike provides straightforward training techniques/tips and solutions to common training issues, and he always goes the extra mile to ensure his clients are successful and happy. As a result of Mike’s guidance, Leo has become a more confident and better behaved pup. I feel empowered to continue advancing Leo’s training by using the positive reinforcement techniques that Mike has taught me. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a kind, knowledgeable, and truly genuine dog trainer! Less

Michael always takes incredible care of my pup, Richard. Michael has watched Richard on multiple occasions and is always super responsive and flexible with my (sometimes unreliable) schedule. Every time I drop Richard off for a day of dog-sitting, his ears perk up with excitement and he sprints to Michaels door and when I go to pick him up at the end of the day, he’s always exhausted from all the walks they go on. Michael has also helped to work with Richard on his basic commands while dog-sitting. Not only is my dog happy and safe, he’s also better trained. It really doesn’t get much better than that. Less

Michael is not just great with dogs, but he is also incredibly reliable, helpful, and professional! I have been utilizing his services for 2 years now and have lost track of how many times he has come to the rescue for my dog Kasey. I would highly recommend him!!! Less