based on 410 reviews
Great experience!! Love how organized and considerate the staff are. Our pup learned so much and is now well behaved
My guy, Jasper, is a distinguished little gentleman now after two weeks at ACD!! Before they worked with him, I had my hands full, a loss of direction & leadership with my pup. The trainers set him on the right path and gave me the correct tools to keep up with his training. This is a positive reinforcement kind of place. All the trainers are fantastic. Shoutout to Mark and Olivia for the perso... More
My guy, Jasper, is a distinguished little gentleman now after two weeks at ACD!! Before they worked with him, I had my hands full, a loss of direction & leadership with my pup. The trainers set him on the right path and gave me the correct tools to keep up with his training. This is a positive reinforcement kind of place. All the trainers are fantastic. Shoutout to Mark and Olivia for the personal guidance. They are completely thorough and have a solution for any hiccup you might be facing. They also send daily videos and photos so you always feel involved as your dog is away. Their mission is to set both you and your dog up for success. This place is the real deal, I can’t recommend them enough! Finally living in harmony with my pup :) Less
Very good place! Our dog is a German shepherd that we adopted from a rescue. Our dog went in with problems with walking, sitting, trying to be the “Alpha” in the house, and just being a “wild child.” After one week of board and training, he was doing much better in these areas. He seems happier and more willing to take corrections now. The staff including Olivia, Ali, and Mark all went beyond ... More
Very good place! Our dog is a German shepherd that we adopted from a rescue. Our dog went in with problems with walking, sitting, trying to be the “Alpha” in the house, and just being a “wild child.” After one week of board and training, he was doing much better in these areas. He seems happier and more willing to take corrections now. The staff including Olivia, Ali, and Mark all went beyond our expectations. They trained us as well. We went home and knew there is a lot more training to complete, but now we have a base to build upon. We also have a resource that we can call for our dog’s needs. Thanks guys! Less
I have to praise Mark, Ali and the outstanding crew at Advanced Canine Development for taking in my crazy little rehomed pooch. He quite literally acts like a different dog, not barking at every noise or movement, and can focus and heel like a show dog. He's still a work in progress, but ACD is just a text away for questions, advise or a trip back for some remedial help (for both of us). I'm so a... More
I have to praise Mark, Ali and the outstanding crew at Advanced Canine Development for taking in my crazy little rehomed pooch. He quite literally acts like a different dog, not barking at every noise or movement, and can focus and heel like a show dog. He's still a work in progress, but ACD is just a text away for questions, advise or a trip back for some remedial help (for both of us). I'm so appreciative to have a pup who has become a little gentleman/dog! Less
The crew here is top notch! Everybody involved is very knowledgeable and extremely friendly! From start to finish and beyond the trainers are there to help guide you! Our lab is a completely different dog after working with the team! The best part is the consistent updates you get each day on your pup while it’s with the trainers! Both Olivia and Ali sent constant videos and photos showing the pr... More
The crew here is top notch! Everybody involved is very knowledgeable and extremely friendly! From start to finish and beyond the trainers are there to help guide you! Our lab is a completely different dog after working with the team! The best part is the consistent updates you get each day on your pup while it’s with the trainers! Both Olivia and Ali sent constant videos and photos showing the progress of our boy. They also follow up to make sure things are going well once your pup returns home. The tips/skills the team has given our dog and us have been an immense help. I can’t recommend ACD enough! Less
We are very pleased with the training our puppy received at Advanced Canine Development. Sadie had lived in an outdoor dog kennel for her first 3 months and didn't recognize the difference between indoors and outdoors or have any concept of proper behavior. We had trained 5 puppies over the years but never had a challenge like this. It was clear we needed professional help! We met with Mark... More
We are very pleased with the training our puppy received at Advanced Canine Development. Sadie had lived in an outdoor dog kennel for her first 3 months and didn't recognize the difference between indoors and outdoors or have any concept of proper behavior. We had trained 5 puppies over the years but never had a challenge like this. It was clear we needed professional help! We met with Mark and we were impressed with his knowledge, experience and training techniques. We enrolled Sadie in the 2 week "boot camp". Everything at ACD is exceptional: all the people you work with, the incredibly clean facility (no dog smell at all), their patience and positive reinforcement (no yelling), the "real world" experience the dogs receive (parks, stores, farmer's market etc), the playtime with other dogs, the constant communication, pictures and videos and the very important, training for the owners. Clearly, everyone there is well trained, professional, and devoted to achieving the outcome of a well behaved, happy dog. They all love dogs and it shows in everything they do. We were worried Sadie would have separation anxiety from her wonderful trainer Olivia when we took her home! We highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. Less
What words describe the Advanced Canine Development (ACD) family? Excellence, compassion, humor and just plain good people. Charlie, our miniature Yorkshire terrier is a bit of a handful, literally and figuratively but thankfully we have the village at ACD to help us “raise” him. We’re grateful they agreed to train our 2.9 lb ball of fluff because he’s definitely more work for them than the avera... More
What words describe the Advanced Canine Development (ACD) family? Excellence, compassion, humor and just plain good people. Charlie, our miniature Yorkshire terrier is a bit of a handful, literally and figuratively but thankfully we have the village at ACD to help us “raise” him. We’re grateful they agreed to train our 2.9 lb ball of fluff because he’s definitely more work for them than the average dog (he’s easy to step on). Not only did Mark and his team train Charlie in manners but since we sometimes travel for business we board him with ACD and it’s such a relief to know he’s in excellent hands while we’re away. We get daily pictures and amusing videos so we don’t feel as if we’re missing out. When we drop Charlie off for visits he’s off and running to the ACD crew and doesn’t even look back which is seriously comforting. We sometimes think Charlie would be quite content to stay with ACD indefinitely…the little traitor. Less
We had totally forgotten what it meant to have a 14week old dachshund puppy. Thank you to Mark and his amazing staff for not only training her, mostly us. We have had a few hick-ups along the way. Mark has helped us put her on the right track. If you are looking for a trainer who truly loves dogs and knows how to make a pup really want to learn. MARK is the one.... More
We had totally forgotten what it meant to have a 14week old dachshund puppy. Thank you to Mark and his amazing staff for not only training her, mostly us. We have had a few hick-ups along the way. Mark has helped us put her on the right track. If you are looking for a trainer who truly loves dogs and knows how to make a pup really want to learn. MARK is the one. Less
We are more than happy with our results. Our out of control puppy now has manners and impulse control. They kept us up to date daily with great pictures and videos.... More
We are more than happy with our results. Our out of control puppy now has manners and impulse control. They kept us up to date daily with great pictures and videos. Less
Mark and his crew are undeniably the best around. The passion, love, knowledge and support they have for their clients is immeasurable.
With the help of Mark, Olivia and Ali I now have the tools to help manage a rather unruly girl! Their consistency has paid off! Thank you for all you do all of you. I appreciate them.... More
With the help of Mark, Olivia and Ali I now have the tools to help manage a rather unruly girl! Their consistency has paid off! Thank you for all you do all of you. I appreciate them. Less
Our dog Brock loves it there
The staff are excellent they are patient ,kind informative and very willing to talk with you. The pictures and videos are great! Hazel is doing very good on her leash she stops infrequently sits if I stop is less timid than when I left her to start her training.... More
The staff are excellent they are patient ,kind informative and very willing to talk with you. The pictures and videos are great! Hazel is doing very good on her leash she stops infrequently sits if I stop is less timid than when I left her to start her training. Less
Hi! After bringing home Antonio last week; I admit I was still nervous. But after a few days of adjusting, he and I finally bonded. We played, we ate, we snuggled, we walked! Now I can say I love and like my dog! He is a sweetie pie! I never could have done this myself. Thank you for all the hard work it took to make this happen! Everyday we hear positive feedback from people on the street! ... More
Hi! After bringing home Antonio last week; I admit I was still nervous. But after a few days of adjusting, he and I finally bonded. We played, we ate, we snuggled, we walked! Now I can say I love and like my dog! He is a sweetie pie! I never could have done this myself. Thank you for all the hard work it took to make this happen! Everyday we hear positive feedback from people on the street! They are impressed by how good his! Four weeks at your facility produced priceless results! Thank you Mark, Olivia , Asia, and all the other caring staff too! 🥰 Less
Mark and staff were great with our girl. He is more than willing to share and educate so you can be successful with training your dog. I would highly recommend. Thank you team!... More
Mark and staff were great with our girl. He is more than willing to share and educate so you can be successful with training your dog. I would highly recommend. Thank you team! Less
Gosh, where to start! I first saw Olivia and Mark one Saturday morning on a market walk. I saw all those dogs behaving like angels and told my husband "we need that!". Fast forward two weeks later and I know this has been money well spent. We have gone from a high energy dog that rarely listened to a well mannered good boy. Olivia was patient but firm with my dog and with me! A true miracle ... More
Gosh, where to start! I first saw Olivia and Mark one Saturday morning on a market walk. I saw all those dogs behaving like angels and told my husband "we need that!". Fast forward two weeks later and I know this has been money well spent. We have gone from a high energy dog that rarely listened to a well mannered good boy. Olivia was patient but firm with my dog and with me! A true miracle worker! I have a lot of work to do yet, to be a good leader for my dog but we now have the tools to keep up the good work. Ive learned so much about setting boundaries for my pet and my visitors and consistency! Highly recommend this for all dogs....puppies and senior pets and I couldnt have wished for a better trainer than Olivia! Less
Mark and his team did an awesome job of training my little willful havanese. Mark went well beyond any expectation I had. I am a disabled senior and the team taught her to walk with my walker, scooter etc. I had a great experience with them and my dog is happy, healthy and obedient. It's been my pleasure to know Mark. Great job!... More
Mark and his team did an awesome job of training my little willful havanese. Mark went well beyond any expectation I had. I am a disabled senior and the team taught her to walk with my walker, scooter etc. I had a great experience with them and my dog is happy, healthy and obedient. It's been my pleasure to know Mark. Great job! Less
I can’t say enough about this place! After searching for a place that I felt comfortable leaving my dog I finally found Advance Canine Development. Mark is who I had a consultation with and he asked the top 3 things I wanted from training I told him and he and his staff delivered. I received multiple pictures and videos of my dogs progress each day which I appreciate that so much. The trainers O... More
I can’t say enough about this place! After searching for a place that I felt comfortable leaving my dog I finally found Advance Canine Development. Mark is who I had a consultation with and he asked the top 3 things I wanted from training I told him and he and his staff delivered. I received multiple pictures and videos of my dogs progress each day which I appreciate that so much. The trainers Olivia and Ali are top notch! They were so good with Benson! I couldn’t be any happier! They really care about each and every dog! Less
Mark is excellent and addresses all concerns. Olivia was our first trainer with Gracey and Ali was our trainer for Libby. Communication, professionalism, knowledge with Advanced Canine is right on target. You can’t go wrong.... More
Mark is excellent and addresses all concerns. Olivia was our first trainer with Gracey and Ali was our trainer for Libby. Communication, professionalism, knowledge with Advanced Canine is right on target. You can’t go wrong. Less
After getting my new puppy home, I wanted to start him with formal training. After meeting with Mark and his staff, as well as getting the tour of the facility and their train methods, I knew I found the right place for Ranger. He stayed there for 2 weeks and when he got home the change was amazing. Ranger's personality didn't changed he just became focus. Considering he was only 4 1/2 weeks ol... More
After getting my new puppy home, I wanted to start him with formal training. After meeting with Mark and his staff, as well as getting the tour of the facility and their train methods, I knew I found the right place for Ranger. He stayed there for 2 weeks and when he got home the change was amazing. Ranger's personality didn't changed he just became focus. Considering he was only 4 1/2 weeks old he was eager to please and followed my instructions. During the 2 weeks stay, I was ask to come visit and be trained myself on how to continue reinforcing what he had already had learned. I received daily pictures and videos of his progess. They took him out to public places where they would be surrounded by a new environment as well as people. I had the abilities to communicate at any time with his trainer, Olivia. Olivia is fantastic. She treats all the dogs she works with like they were her own. You can tell she cares, she explains everything and sets you and your fur baby for success as long as your willing to continue reinforcing what they have learned. They also have Saturday morning outings where we all meet with our fur babies and take a group walk together. I would highly recommend Advance Canine Development to anyone who want to set up their pet for successful stress free future. Thank you, Mark and your whole staff for doing such a fantastic job. Less
What a difference our puppy Bear is in the 2 weeks he was there. Mark and Olivia were so helpful not only to our Bear but to us also. I definitely recommend them.... More
What a difference our puppy Bear is in the 2 weeks he was there. Mark and Olivia were so helpful not only to our Bear but to us also. I definitely recommend them. Less
Excellent trainers. Make a tremendous difference in canine behavior.
My boyfriend and I brought in our 2 yr old German Shepard/Husky puppy for a consultation, and I couldn’t have enough good things to say about Advanced Canine Development. We worked with Mark specifically, but the whole crew was just phenomenal. Mark is the real deal, and he is very honest and open about training solutions that benefit both you and your dog. We will only be coming to them from now... More
My boyfriend and I brought in our 2 yr old German Shepard/Husky puppy for a consultation, and I couldn’t have enough good things to say about Advanced Canine Development. We worked with Mark specifically, but the whole crew was just phenomenal. Mark is the real deal, and he is very honest and open about training solutions that benefit both you and your dog. We will only be coming to them from now on. 😁 Less
Mark is so helpful and understanding. He cares about the best outcome for all involved - two and four legged alike! He guides his work off your needs, instead of his own agenda--so appreciated! Thank you Mark and team!... More
Mark is so helpful and understanding. He cares about the best outcome for all involved - two and four legged alike! He guides his work off your needs, instead of his own agenda--so appreciated! Thank you Mark and team! Less
Definitely a great team and company to work with as they care about the success of the training for you and your puppy. Advanced Canine Development is supportive throughout the process, keeps you informed on the progresses, responsive, knowledgeable, and resourceful. A +... More
Definitely a great team and company to work with as they care about the success of the training for you and your puppy. Advanced Canine Development is supportive throughout the process, keeps you informed on the progresses, responsive, knowledgeable, and resourceful. A + Less
Wonderful place, trainer was very knowledgeable and honest. Would definitely recommend.
My 10 month old Havanese had serious separation anxiety and terrible stranger danger. He would bark and growl at any noise outside and just about anyone who walked by him. He is what they called “spicy”. Because of his anxiety he would scream when put in the kennel. This earned him the nickname of smoke alarm. But wow, after a board and train with Mark and his team of trainers, he is so much mor... More
My 10 month old Havanese had serious separation anxiety and terrible stranger danger. He would bark and growl at any noise outside and just about anyone who walked by him. He is what they called “spicy”. Because of his anxiety he would scream when put in the kennel. This earned him the nickname of smoke alarm. But wow, after a board and train with Mark and his team of trainers, he is so much more confident and well behaved. He sleeps in kennel at night - maybe not willingly but he does not make a peep about it. He ignores people walking by us. He is much quieter in the house. In addition, he has developed such nice manners. He walks nicely on the leash. He sits at the door to enter/exit waiting on my command. He controls his impulses so much better. Without hesitation, I recommend Advanced Canine Development for training of your pup (and you :) ).The facility is great. The program is the best I’ve found for pup training. And the support does not stop when the board/train ends. Hands down the best!! Less
My dog struggled with stranger danger. I couldn’t take her out anywhere with out her barking at everyone. Mark and the girls have had her 1 week at their board and train program and she’s a brand new dog!!!! I can’t wait for her to be back home so I can continue her training! I am eternally grateful for him and his crew!... More
My dog struggled with stranger danger. I couldn’t take her out anywhere with out her barking at everyone. Mark and the girls have had her 1 week at their board and train program and she’s a brand new dog!!!! I can’t wait for her to be back home so I can continue her training! I am eternally grateful for him and his crew! Less
Mark and his staff are amazing! This place is like a well oiled machine! Mark is so knowledgeable and consistent! Very impressive!! Communication was awesome and made us feel comfortable while our dog was in their care! We felt like he gave us and our dog a lot of attention! Highly recommend!... More
Mark and his staff are amazing! This place is like a well oiled machine! Mark is so knowledgeable and consistent! Very impressive!! Communication was awesome and made us feel comfortable while our dog was in their care! We felt like he gave us and our dog a lot of attention! Highly recommend! Less
Great experience for all of us! Mark and his trainers are very knowledgeable and really care for the dogs! Everyone's friendly and take their time with any questions we may have. I highly recommend Advanced Canine to anyone looking for dog training!... More
Great experience for all of us! Mark and his trainers are very knowledgeable and really care for the dogs! Everyone's friendly and take their time with any questions we may have. I highly recommend Advanced Canine to anyone looking for dog training! Less
Advanced Canine Development is excellent. Owner and Staff are friendly, highly professional and highly effective at what they do. The great thing is that they continue to provide support even after the formal training and help to answer any questions you may have to make sure you keep improving on the foundation they have built. We will continue to work with Advance Canine. Truly amazing expe... More
Advanced Canine Development is excellent. Owner and Staff are friendly, highly professional and highly effective at what they do. The great thing is that they continue to provide support even after the formal training and help to answer any questions you may have to make sure you keep improving on the foundation they have built. We will continue to work with Advance Canine. Truly amazing experience. Less
Olivia and Ali are fabulous! We can actually take our pup on a walk now without her pulling like a complete psycho!! A lifetime of “thank you” still wouldn’t be enough to show how appreciative we are for Mark and his talented staff at ACD. The board and train program is amazing and our Lucy girl is such a happy and well behaved pup!! Thank you ACD!... More
Olivia and Ali are fabulous! We can actually take our pup on a walk now without her pulling like a complete psycho!! A lifetime of “thank you” still wouldn’t be enough to show how appreciative we are for Mark and his talented staff at ACD. The board and train program is amazing and our Lucy girl is such a happy and well behaved pup!! Thank you ACD! Less
Mark, Olivia , Ali the entire team are absolutely amazing. We recently had our 4.5 year old pit mix Betsy there for the 2 week board and train. Betsy had issues with leash pulling, jumping, general manners as well as wanting to chase squirrels/ rabbits. She has come a long way in 2 weeks and the trainers were excellent about sharing training videos and one on one training with us. They have made ... More
Mark, Olivia , Ali the entire team are absolutely amazing. We recently had our 4.5 year old pit mix Betsy there for the 2 week board and train. Betsy had issues with leash pulling, jumping, general manners as well as wanting to chase squirrels/ rabbits. She has come a long way in 2 weeks and the trainers were excellent about sharing training videos and one on one training with us. They have made it clear that we have to do our part to continue her training but also that they will be there to offer continued support and training. I look forward to our walks now😊Thank you guys again for everything!!! Less
I cannot say enough good things about Advanced K9. Mark, Olivia, and the whole team worked so well with my standard poodle, taught my household along the way (us humans really are the main problem!), and even when our two week board and train program was finished we stayed in touch for fine tuning. At first we were recommended to the facility by two of our friends, but couldn't quite justify the ... More
I cannot say enough good things about Advanced K9. Mark, Olivia, and the whole team worked so well with my standard poodle, taught my household along the way (us humans really are the main problem!), and even when our two week board and train program was finished we stayed in touch for fine tuning. At first we were recommended to the facility by two of our friends, but couldn't quite justify the price at the time. However!! Getting our pup trained during his most formative years has turned out to be the best pet decision we ever made and worth every penny. Our dog can be pretty high energy and excitable, and it's like they found his volume button and turned it down. When he wasn't quite responding the same way to us as we saw in the daily videos Olivia and Mark would send, they were extremely responsive and had us stop by the following day to diagnose the issue. Like I said before, us humans usually are to blame for our dogs' misbehavior, so they are also teaching need how to lead my dog. I've gotten so many compliments on my dog since bringing him home, everyone from strangers to people that knew him prior to the training program and recognize the difference. 10/10 recommendation! Less
So my experience with Olivia at Advanced canine development was nothing short of fantastic. She is a very dedicated trainer and seems to have an incredibly good knowledge of dogs in our case puppy. She kept us informed daily through pictures and texts of everything that was going on every single day. She invited us to come and work with her so we had a good understanding of what she was trying to... More
So my experience with Olivia at Advanced canine development was nothing short of fantastic. She is a very dedicated trainer and seems to have an incredibly good knowledge of dogs in our case puppy. She kept us informed daily through pictures and texts of everything that was going on every single day. She invited us to come and work with her so we had a good understanding of what she was trying to teach the dog and how we could carry that forward in our relationship with our puppy. I would highly recommend Advanced canine development for any issues you might have with your pups and especially Olivia can't say enough about this young lady thank you Olivia. Less
Olivia was fantastic with our pup for his 2 week board and train! He walked in there a very spoiled, ball of energy pup who needed lots of work on his manners and walked out still his energetic and spunky self, but much more of a gentleman. We also learned lots of helpful tools and tricks to be able to continue his training at home, which is so vital to keeping him well-mannered. Thank you for ev... More
Olivia was fantastic with our pup for his 2 week board and train! He walked in there a very spoiled, ball of energy pup who needed lots of work on his manners and walked out still his energetic and spunky self, but much more of a gentleman. We also learned lots of helpful tools and tricks to be able to continue his training at home, which is so vital to keeping him well-mannered. Thank you for everything Olivia and Advanced Canine Development team! Less
We took our 7 months old Rottweiler to Advanced Canine Development for aggression towards other animal, jumping on people and pulling like a freight train. In the 2 weeks he was there we have sen significant improvement in all areas. They sent videos every day of his traning and explained the method so follow on traning would be easier. Very impressed with Mark and Olivia. Don't hesitate on using... More
We took our 7 months old Rottweiler to Advanced Canine Development for aggression towards other animal, jumping on people and pulling like a freight train. In the 2 weeks he was there we have sen significant improvement in all areas. They sent videos every day of his traning and explained the method so follow on traning would be easier. Very impressed with Mark and Olivia. Don't hesitate on using these folks they're outstanding. Less
We sought out training with Advanced Canine Development after completing a 10-week program with another trainer and being concerned with the negative effects that the punitive techniques had on our dog Mazie. At Advanced Canine Development, Mark the owner, conducted a thorough evaluation of Mazie while inquiring of the goals that we wanted to achieve. We wanted to have a happy dog that we could t... More
We sought out training with Advanced Canine Development after completing a 10-week program with another trainer and being concerned with the negative effects that the punitive techniques had on our dog Mazie. At Advanced Canine Development, Mark the owner, conducted a thorough evaluation of Mazie while inquiring of the goals that we wanted to achieve. We wanted to have a happy dog that we could take on walks out in the world and use the obedience lessons that she previously learned, without using punitive or negative punishment. In addition, we wanted to address separation anxiety that Mazie had. It was Mark’s recommendation that we enroll Mazie in the 2-week board and train program. Olivia, the dog Guru, was assigned to Mazie. From the start, Olivia was excellent at focusing in on what change we desired and devised a customized program to make it happen. She diligently worked with Mazie to overcome undesirable behaviors and incorporated a personalized plan to safely and humanely increase positive dog behaviors. Multiple times a day, we received videos of Mazie’s training. Not only was it great to see Mazie since we missed her, but the videos were work samples that demonstrated training techniques that we could integrate into our daily training after. We are able to use the videos as a reference when we get “stuck” to help us utilize the most effective training. Olivia also incorporated training in real life, real time at locations including the park, stores and even the Punta Gorda Farm Market! One of our training sessions with Olivia as well as Mark, Ali and Aja, was a 2 mile walk with 30 dogs going through the farm market!! The training was explained in a clear and coherent manner that was easy to replicate. Olivia is professional and disciplined yet patient and understanding. She has a superior work ethic. We always felt genuine support from her and never rushed or criticized. No matter what problem or concern we had, she patiently listened and created a workable solution for us. Olivia provided top notch customer service and exceptional care of Mazie! Olivia is wonderful! The Advanced Canine Development team are dedicated professionals that are committed to helping dogs and their owners humanely and safely improve dog behavior. We highly recommend their services! Less
Great training! Wonderful staff! Clean facilities! And that’s only the beginning of the amazing experience we have had for our 5 month old Golden Retriever, Bodhi. Mark truly listened during our consultation and asked about “our” goals. Their approach to training is based on behavior and socialization. Give the pup a chance to do what we want, then he is rewarded. It’s as much mental as it... More
Great training! Wonderful staff! Clean facilities! And that’s only the beginning of the amazing experience we have had for our 5 month old Golden Retriever, Bodhi. Mark truly listened during our consultation and asked about “our” goals. Their approach to training is based on behavior and socialization. Give the pup a chance to do what we want, then he is rewarded. It’s as much mental as it is physical. Yes, we are still tested daily but Bodhi now has a wonderful foundation for future growth. Even with a puppy, it’s actually enjoyable to be able to take him out in public, walks well on a leash, doesn’t use my arm as a chew toy, doesn’t jump on me during dinner prep, and is happy in his crate…all thanks to ACD! Note that training is as much for Mommy and Daddy as it was for our little (or not so little) boy. Less
Our rescue Star needed some help as she did not like ANY dogs at all. Taking her for a simple walk was a not very nice adventure. We contacted Mark after we had tried a different trainer with no success with this issue. He had us bring Star for an evaluation and told us she could be helped. Her trainer Olivia was WONDERFUL. She was so kind yet down to business with Star that Star really liste... More
Our rescue Star needed some help as she did not like ANY dogs at all. Taking her for a simple walk was a not very nice adventure. We contacted Mark after we had tried a different trainer with no success with this issue. He had us bring Star for an evaluation and told us she could be helped. Her trainer Olivia was WONDERFUL. She was so kind yet down to business with Star that Star really listened to her. Olivia trained US as well as Star. Everything was explained to us so we understand the how and why of how the training needs to work.The most amazing was all the different places and things they do with the dogs. Star was afraid of noises as well as the problem with dogs. Today a loud motorcycle was very close to us and Star was perfect. The agressive behaviour with other dogs is now vitrually gone. We can not be happier with the results. THANK YOU to Mark and Olivia and the whole team for making this a great experience for Star and her two Moms! Less
Mark and his team trained our 10 month old poodle puppy plus spent lots of time training us too. We are now in charge, not our dog. She had lots of fun and was happy when we went to see her when she was with Ali, her assigned trainer, at Advanced Canine Development. We are very pleased and highly recommend this training experience.... More
Mark and his team trained our 10 month old poodle puppy plus spent lots of time training us too. We are now in charge, not our dog. She had lots of fun and was happy when we went to see her when she was with Ali, her assigned trainer, at Advanced Canine Development. We are very pleased and highly recommend this training experience. Less
Mark and his team are the best! Simple, straight forward guidelines to giving you the dog you want. Can't say enough good things about them.
Advanced Training Development provided a top notch experience throughout for us and our dog! The first meeting, the assessment, helped us identify behaviors that needed to be extinguished and behaviors we wanted developed. It also provided an overview of their very positive training process and their facility and it identified limitations we, as owners, might present. Mark and the training staf... More
Advanced Training Development provided a top notch experience throughout for us and our dog! The first meeting, the assessment, helped us identify behaviors that needed to be extinguished and behaviors we wanted developed. It also provided an overview of their very positive training process and their facility and it identified limitations we, as owners, might present. Mark and the training staff were excellent! They are really committed and involved us in the training process. They sent us about four videos a day showing what they were doing, how they were working with our dog, and what we would have to reinforce after ‘graduation.’ Socialization with other dogs and working with distractions were a couple of our training goals. Watching the videos of them working with our dog in shopping centers, dog friendly stores, and in farmer’s markets made us jealous that our dog was getting out and about more than we were and it was clear he was having a lot of fun as well as learning a lot. All the trainers were open to our many questions and welcomed our joining them during field trips and at the training facility. When we did, we got valuable training ourselves. Our dog is now home and we are busy reinforcing what he learned. We know we can call Mark and his staff with any questions and we will likely be back later for advanced training. Thanks for what you have done to develop our dog and for supporting us as owners! Less
A wonderful experience for both me and my dog. They are very caring, extremely knowledgeable and patient - for both of us. It is not only dog training, but human training too.... More
A wonderful experience for both me and my dog. They are very caring, extremely knowledgeable and patient - for both of us. It is not only dog training, but human training too. Less
I contacted Advanced Canine Development after being told by my veterinarian that I needed to get my 10-month-old chihuahuas aggression issues under control. Mark, came out to my home within days of me reaching out for a consultation. I found him to be both knowledgeable and professional. He showed me how to handle my pup. Mark also taught me the correct techniques to train my pup as well as ple... More
I contacted Advanced Canine Development after being told by my veterinarian that I needed to get my 10-month-old chihuahuas aggression issues under control. Mark, came out to my home within days of me reaching out for a consultation. I found him to be both knowledgeable and professional. He showed me how to handle my pup. Mark also taught me the correct techniques to train my pup as well as plenty of tips and tricks I can use to correct his behavior. I would highly recommend Advanced Canine Development and Mark. Paws down best in the business.... Couldn't be happier!!! Less
My Shih Tzu puppy Mia just completed a two week training program with Advanced Canine and I could not be happier with the results. The staff is wonderful, treating Mia like their own while giving her the training that she needed.... More
My Shih Tzu puppy Mia just completed a two week training program with Advanced Canine and I could not be happier with the results. The staff is wonderful, treating Mia like their own while giving her the training that she needed. Less
We are so happy & quite satisfied with the excellent care and training of our >3 month old Bernedoodle pup, Benson, that was provided by Mark, Olivia, Ali and the rest of the ACD crew. Mark came to our house prior & did a thorough assessment of our home situation. Benson wasn’t even boarded at such time and we were already given suggestions & reading materials that made life much better for ... More
We are so happy & quite satisfied with the excellent care and training of our >3 month old Bernedoodle pup, Benson, that was provided by Mark, Olivia, Ali and the rest of the ACD crew. Mark came to our house prior & did a thorough assessment of our home situation. Benson wasn’t even boarded at such time and we were already given suggestions & reading materials that made life much better for us and our pup. Everyday that Benson was boarded, we were sent pictures & videos of his training. We, as “pawrents”, were also given the chance to participate midway and towards the end of our pup’s training. We highly recommend ACD and once your pup is trained, you become part of the ACD family. Less
Eleanor, our 2yo English bulldog has exceeded my expectations after coming home from ACD. Not only did she drastically improve her behavior in public but all the employees showed her love and attention.... More
Eleanor, our 2yo English bulldog has exceeded my expectations after coming home from ACD. Not only did she drastically improve her behavior in public but all the employees showed her love and attention. Less
We had a wonderful experience with Advanced Canine Development from the first moment. Mark was very candid with us at the initial consultation. Our Jack Russell was already 6 years old so he didn't promise miracles, but we are so happy with what feels like a brand new dog. Olivia and the girls were so patient with our dog and with us, and it was the highlight of my day to get the videos and pictu... More
We had a wonderful experience with Advanced Canine Development from the first moment. Mark was very candid with us at the initial consultation. Our Jack Russell was already 6 years old so he didn't promise miracles, but we are so happy with what feels like a brand new dog. Olivia and the girls were so patient with our dog and with us, and it was the highlight of my day to get the videos and pictures of Sherlock. I always felt she was in good hands and enjoying herself. They even came out to meet us at an event near our house to help us practice the new skills we were learning in an authentic environment. She went from an aggressive and fearful leash-reactive dog to walking politely by other dogs most of the time. Less
When I sent in my request for help because our 2 yr old puppy was starting to be aggressive towards our other dog, they immediately responded. Mark called me 1st thing in the morning. He explained he doesn't work aggressive dog training anymore , but he heard my plea and desperation for help. He came out thay same day and met my husband and pup. He immediately saw what the problem was. He sat... More
When I sent in my request for help because our 2 yr old puppy was starting to be aggressive towards our other dog, they immediately responded. Mark called me 1st thing in the morning. He explained he doesn't work aggressive dog training anymore , but he heard my plea and desperation for help. He came out thay same day and met my husband and pup. He immediately saw what the problem was. He sat with us for however long we needed and gave us his knowledge and gave us hope that we may be able to help our baby become less dominant in the pack structure as she should not be the leader. He pointed out on the spot what we were doing wrong as the pup was with us on the leash. We hope to teach and take back our house from the dogs who were leading us. I couldn't thank him enough for his help. Its going to bea lot of work but our baby is our family and we will not accept defeat. Less
Our Doberman puppy had a host of issues like whining, eating random things off the ground, and a lack of basic obedience skills. We took her to ACD and their training methods and true love of dogs was amazing. Our puppy’s behavior is markedly improved; it’s hard to believe it is the same dog. I would highly recommend ACD as Mark, Olivia and their entire team are fantastic. They truly have a p... More
Our Doberman puppy had a host of issues like whining, eating random things off the ground, and a lack of basic obedience skills. We took her to ACD and their training methods and true love of dogs was amazing. Our puppy’s behavior is markedly improved; it’s hard to believe it is the same dog. I would highly recommend ACD as Mark, Olivia and their entire team are fantastic. They truly have a passion for dogs and their well being. Less
I went into my dog Bambi's board and train a little hesitant because of past failed attempts by other trainers. Mark was amazing in answering all my questions and concerns. Before ACD Bambi was reactive and lacked impulse control which was fed by her and my anxiety. Mark and his team were not only able to put Bambi back on track but also teach me how to be her leader and read her signs to know wh... More
I went into my dog Bambi's board and train a little hesitant because of past failed attempts by other trainers. Mark was amazing in answering all my questions and concerns. Before ACD Bambi was reactive and lacked impulse control which was fed by her and my anxiety. Mark and his team were not only able to put Bambi back on track but also teach me how to be her leader and read her signs to know when and how to focus back to me. This team is amazing and continues to provide support and advice even once Bambi came home. If you’re looking for a trainer that actually takes your dog out in the real world and give great results this is the trainer to go with. Less
I have a year and a half old Shepard who was very anxious and uncontrollable, fighting and even injured one of my other 3 dogs. Now, he is calm and there is no fighting or chaos at all. I can’t believe he’s the same dog! My house used to be so stressful and chaotic but now, it’s quiet and no anxiety from the dogs. Mark and the other trainers kept in touch and sent pics, videos and updates every s... More
I have a year and a half old Shepard who was very anxious and uncontrollable, fighting and even injured one of my other 3 dogs. Now, he is calm and there is no fighting or chaos at all. I can’t believe he’s the same dog! My house used to be so stressful and chaotic but now, it’s quiet and no anxiety from the dogs. Mark and the other trainers kept in touch and sent pics, videos and updates every single day. They are truly amazing! I very, very much highly recommend them!! Less
This place literally saved our pup! We tried MANY phone apps and hours researching on google how to train our golden retriever to not rip my arm out of its socket on a simple pee walk 😅 or not to jump on grandpa and tear up his paper thin skin on his poor arms 🫣 we found advanced canine development at golden fest! I was blown away by their dogs just laying on their beds not caring about all the... More
This place literally saved our pup! We tried MANY phone apps and hours researching on google how to train our golden retriever to not rip my arm out of its socket on a simple pee walk 😅 or not to jump on grandpa and tear up his paper thin skin on his poor arms 🫣 we found advanced canine development at golden fest! I was blown away by their dogs just laying on their beds not caring about all the people and other dogs walking by! We decided it was Bella’s time to get professional training 🥰 week 1 at home and no pulling to dart through doorways and grandpa is scratch free! 2 weeks and it’s like we got a brand new dog 💕 Less
It is a wonderful environment for the dogs
Mark and his Staff are Professionals in their field, hands down. My Wife and I are very impressed with the end results. Olivia, is absolutely amazing with her connection with our dog and my wife. Our dog, a Golden Retriever, is going to be my wife’s Service Dog, so; my wife has particular needs that Olivia was able to nail with no issues. What we experienced with Advanced Canine, is beyond a Grea... More
Mark and his Staff are Professionals in their field, hands down. My Wife and I are very impressed with the end results. Olivia, is absolutely amazing with her connection with our dog and my wife. Our dog, a Golden Retriever, is going to be my wife’s Service Dog, so; my wife has particular needs that Olivia was able to nail with no issues. What we experienced with Advanced Canine, is beyond a Great Experience, we will also be putting our Dog back in for additional Advanced Canine Training. A Special Thanks to All involved at Advanced Canine. Merry Christmas to you All, and a Happy New Year. Less
We can't say enough good things about Mark and everyone at Advanced Canine Development. We have a chaotic lifestyle right now, and are in the process of relocating overseas. ACD has been absolutely incredible job of training and preparing our 2 dogs for this new adventure on planes, trains and automobiles. Their methodology and approach is different and much more effective than any other train... More
We can't say enough good things about Mark and everyone at Advanced Canine Development. We have a chaotic lifestyle right now, and are in the process of relocating overseas. ACD has been absolutely incredible job of training and preparing our 2 dogs for this new adventure on planes, trains and automobiles. Their methodology and approach is different and much more effective than any other trainer we have used. Additionally, they are training one of our dogs as a service dog for our family. We have worked with 4 other professional dog trainers in multiple states (including 2 here is SWFL), and ACD is not even in the same league. If you are serious about getting your dog trained for whatever reason, you shouldn't look anywhere else but ACD. Less
We brought our 11 month old GSD to Mark to work on numerous issues we were having with her. Unfortunately she has some medical issues that prevented him and his staff from getting the results he would have liked. But he did give her a much better foundation for us to build on, to continue her training at home. I would highly recommend Mark and his staff if you have a dog that needs training. They... More
We brought our 11 month old GSD to Mark to work on numerous issues we were having with her. Unfortunately she has some medical issues that prevented him and his staff from getting the results he would have liked. But he did give her a much better foundation for us to build on, to continue her training at home. I would highly recommend Mark and his staff if you have a dog that needs training. They are all obviously devoted to their work and love dogs. I had to change my review to 5 stars because Mark really goes the extra mile to help. He came out to my house and worked with me and Jade ( mostly me) and she’s doing much better! I think we’ve got this. Less
Our 1 year old Shepard mix had a hard time adjusting to being out of our home after hurricane Ian and was developing bad habit of jumping, chewing and tugging on the leash. I was so impressed by the care and training Winston received while he was at the facility. I got daily videos and pictures of Winston walking, out in public and training in the facility. Winston is walking better than I could ... More
Our 1 year old Shepard mix had a hard time adjusting to being out of our home after hurricane Ian and was developing bad habit of jumping, chewing and tugging on the leash. I was so impressed by the care and training Winston received while he was at the facility. I got daily videos and pictures of Winston walking, out in public and training in the facility. Winston is walking better than I could have imagined! No pulling, tugging or lunging at distractions like squirrels. Couldn’t be happier with the results! Less
These guys are worth their weight in gold. Super knowledgeable and professional.
Mark and his team are amazing. I brougt myv2 dogs. Molly, 3vyears old, Cheddah a puppy and wildman. Big issues, was ready to give up. Mark andvhis team turned my 2 pains in the ..... into great pets. We can't thank Advanced Canine enough. We highly recommend this type of training. Thank you to each and everyone of you. Dickie... More
Mark and his team are amazing. I brougt myv2 dogs. Molly, 3vyears old, Cheddah a puppy and wildman. Big issues, was ready to give up. Mark andvhis team turned my 2 pains in the ..... into great pets. We can't thank Advanced Canine enough. We highly recommend this type of training. Thank you to each and everyone of you. Dickie Less
It was so easy for me to adopt pheobe. She is a great dog. Well behave.
UPDATE.... We had to travel from FL to MI thru Canada to MA and NH. Since Canada doesn't allow Bully's of any breed, we left Elf with Mark and his team. Elf continued her training while we were gone. She was so excited to go, Elf started to dance in the back seat as we turned on ACD's street and couldn't get out of the Jeep fast enough. I got pics and videos every day. She was having so much fun ... More
UPDATE.... We had to travel from FL to MI thru Canada to MA and NH. Since Canada doesn't allow Bully's of any breed, we left Elf with Mark and his team. Elf continued her training while we were gone. She was so excited to go, Elf started to dance in the back seat as we turned on ACD's street and couldn't get out of the Jeep fast enough. I got pics and videos every day. She was having so much fun with the other dogs in the yards and she did great with her training. She loves everyone there and they love her. ❤️ Elf will never go to another training facility ever! Only ACD for Elf! We want on a cruise. We boarded Elf with ACD for a week. We still got pictures, videos and updates on her training. Its nice not having to worry about your pup when you go on a trip. **If you train your dog at ACD, You can board your dog at ACD.** Mark, his trainers and his facility are excellant! Highly recommend!! We Love ACD! I get videos and pictures of my puppy everyday. I get to see how they are training her and how she is doing. How she is acting with the trainers, other dogs and people. Mark's trainers are phenomenal! I don't know all their names but every single one of them that I've met... Burgundy, Ali, Olivia and All the others are absolutely fantastic with the dogs! We had training session, to go over all of her commands and do recalls with her, before we brought her home. They made sure that we knew the commands, how to do the recalls, how to handle any situation with her once we got her home. These trainers are excellent. We will Absolutely recommend Advanced Canine Development to anybody and everybody! The trainers.... exceptional! Mark.... exceptional! Just a fantastic training facility and they are Veterinarian approved! My vet Dr Karen at Northport Animal Hospital recommended them and these are the only trainers she will take her dogs to. Excellent recommendation. Excellent facility. ❤️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Less
Mark/Olivia and team are quite amazing and really helped us out with our dog Bodhi. We would receive pictures, videos and chat updates daily on his progress. It shows how compassionate/dedicated the entire team is for their clients (the pups) and the families. We love the fact that they will keep communication open for us as we work on continued training for our pup at home. We highly recommen... More
Mark/Olivia and team are quite amazing and really helped us out with our dog Bodhi. We would receive pictures, videos and chat updates daily on his progress. It shows how compassionate/dedicated the entire team is for their clients (the pups) and the families. We love the fact that they will keep communication open for us as we work on continued training for our pup at home. We highly recommend Advanced Canine for anyone who is looking for a well trained dog, or for some puppy manners! Less
We are so grateful for the time that our little girl had with these trainers! The attention and effort they put into their work is amazing. They really care!... More
We are so grateful for the time that our little girl had with these trainers! The attention and effort they put into their work is amazing. They really care! Less
Advanced Canine Development aka Mark has trained my dog's!! I also sent my family to him to train there dog's... He is always super professional an does a awesome job with the dog's... I highly recommend Advanced Canine Development to anyone who needs there dog's trained..... More
Advanced Canine Development aka Mark has trained my dog's!! I also sent my family to him to train there dog's... He is always super professional an does a awesome job with the dog's... I highly recommend Advanced Canine Development to anyone who needs there dog's trained.. Less
Mark and his crew are incredible!!!! They bend over backwards to help you and your dog. I highly recommend Advanced Canine. Thank you all!!!!
Our 10 month old Lab, Oskar, learned his manners at Advanced Canine. Mark and the group of trainers helped us know how to expect those manners from him and keep up the great skills Oskar learned once he came home. Thank goodness we did the board and train program when we did, as Oskar’s obedience was needed during Hurricane Ian and the current recovery process. We highly recommend Advanced Canine... More
Our 10 month old Lab, Oskar, learned his manners at Advanced Canine. Mark and the group of trainers helped us know how to expect those manners from him and keep up the great skills Oskar learned once he came home. Thank goodness we did the board and train program when we did, as Oskar’s obedience was needed during Hurricane Ian and the current recovery process. We highly recommend Advanced Canine Development! Less
Mark and his team at ACD were absolutely what my 10 month old Poochon puppy needed! They teach through positive reinforcement only, and they care for the dogs as if they are their own. Burgundy & Emma are two of the ladies who really helped Tucker, although the entire staff was professional and knowledgeable and helpful at all times. Tucker was a good dog before he went, but we did have issues w... More
Mark and his team at ACD were absolutely what my 10 month old Poochon puppy needed! They teach through positive reinforcement only, and they care for the dogs as if they are their own. Burgundy & Emma are two of the ladies who really helped Tucker, although the entire staff was professional and knowledgeable and helpful at all times. Tucker was a good dog before he went, but we did have issues with him when he greeted us at the door and when he tried to lead ME on walks or chase bunnies! Tucker now walks like a young gentlemen, at my side, and stops & sits whenever I stop. At ACD they also do immersion training. They took Tucker to the mall, to the farmers market, and to the beach. They invite you to go and train with them along the way, which is very helpful. I was very skeptical about how much they could teach him within the two week period, but they proved me wrong. He learned many useful things. It was traumatic for me to leave my young puppy for that length of time, but it helped that we received multiple daily videos showing his progress along the way. There is no doubt that this is a pricey endeavor, but it is definitely more than worth it!! We plan to continue with Mark and his team for future training and boarding needs. Well done ACD Team!! And thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Less
Mark & his staff are awesome! The training works on the most stubborn dogs. We will forever be grateful for there help. They are always there to help after the training too.... More
Mark & his staff are awesome! The training works on the most stubborn dogs. We will forever be grateful for there help. They are always there to help after the training too. Less
Extremely grateful for this amazing group of people and canines. We are enjoying our journey with our puppy now…. The first month was exhausting … then ACD gave us the tools and direction we needed. 2 week board and train was worth every penny and then some. Love everything about our experience. When Ruckus returns to board he’ll be with his extended family.... More
Extremely grateful for this amazing group of people and canines. We are enjoying our journey with our puppy now…. The first month was exhausting … then ACD gave us the tools and direction we needed. 2 week board and train was worth every penny and then some. Love everything about our experience. When Ruckus returns to board he’ll be with his extended family. Less
They've trained 2 of my dogs and I'm very happy with the results.
Our 8 month old Goldendoodle just completed the 2 week board and train program. The dog we dropped off at the facility was not the same dog that we picked up. Mark, Oliva and all of the staff worked wonders. Wish we would have found them sooner. WE still need to work on our training, but our dog is trying to be patient with us. We would highly recommend Advanced Canine Developement to eve... More
Our 8 month old Goldendoodle just completed the 2 week board and train program. The dog we dropped off at the facility was not the same dog that we picked up. Mark, Oliva and all of the staff worked wonders. Wish we would have found them sooner. WE still need to work on our training, but our dog is trying to be patient with us. We would highly recommend Advanced Canine Developement to everyone Less
My dog Honey loved her time at Advanced Canine Development. The people there are kind and professional canine handlers. It was truly my honor to give them Honey for some greatly needed training. As the human I believe I need more training than Honey needed. The ACD trainers have even tried working with me to train me up to work better with Honey.... More
My dog Honey loved her time at Advanced Canine Development. The people there are kind and professional canine handlers. It was truly my honor to give them Honey for some greatly needed training. As the human I believe I need more training than Honey needed. The ACD trainers have even tried working with me to train me up to work better with Honey. Less
1st time seeking and hiring a dog trainer and we are so pleased and impressed with Advanced Canine Development! Our 12 week old Corso was showing signs of potential aggression towards everything including our other dog. Since returning home from training he is so much easier to handle, he is obedient but still has his fun loving sweet spirit. The owner & trainers were wonderful and attentive and ... More
1st time seeking and hiring a dog trainer and we are so pleased and impressed with Advanced Canine Development! Our 12 week old Corso was showing signs of potential aggression towards everything including our other dog. Since returning home from training he is so much easier to handle, he is obedient but still has his fun loving sweet spirit. The owner & trainers were wonderful and attentive and we looked forward to the daily videos and updates we received. They also “trained” us which was extremely helpful. It was difficult to give him up for several weeks but sooooo worth it in the long run, we and our puppy are so much more confident after this experience. Highly recommend to every dog owner, we think of it as a long term investment for a long happy life (with much less frustration!) with our new fur baby. Less
We took our 9 mth old Mini Golden Doodle Toby to ACD and could not be happier with the results that Mark and his girls were able to achieve. Before Toby went in there for training he was biting on me, jumping and biting our clothes when we walked, digging, pulling on his leash and sometimes just being destructive. After his board and train program he is so well behaved. He listens and wants to pl... More
We took our 9 mth old Mini Golden Doodle Toby to ACD and could not be happier with the results that Mark and his girls were able to achieve. Before Toby went in there for training he was biting on me, jumping and biting our clothes when we walked, digging, pulling on his leash and sometimes just being destructive. After his board and train program he is so well behaved. He listens and wants to please us. He is such a joy to be around. Thank you so much Advanced Canine Development. Tina Jablonsky Less
This is honestly the best place for your dog to go for any needs you have!! My pup has lost NONE of her crazy quirks that we love after we had her attend the two week board and train. She listens so well now and knows all her commands! The ladies and gents at ACD treat your pups with so much love and build a relationship with them, it is so amazing to see her transform into the wonderful dog we k... More
This is honestly the best place for your dog to go for any needs you have!! My pup has lost NONE of her crazy quirks that we love after we had her attend the two week board and train. She listens so well now and knows all her commands! The ladies and gents at ACD treat your pups with so much love and build a relationship with them, it is so amazing to see her transform into the wonderful dog we knew she could be 🥰 Less
I would like to thank Mark and all of the trainers at ACD. I had very high expectations after speaking to Mark at my consultation. After visiting the facility, my wife and I decided to admit our dog Bruno for the 2 week program. During the process, there were many progress videos and right from the start there was unbelievable disciplinary progress. For others reading this, you must understand t... More
I would like to thank Mark and all of the trainers at ACD. I had very high expectations after speaking to Mark at my consultation. After visiting the facility, my wife and I decided to admit our dog Bruno for the 2 week program. During the process, there were many progress videos and right from the start there was unbelievable disciplinary progress. For others reading this, you must understand that ACD will not magically bring your dog back 100% trained versus a dog that's been doing this for a few years. But do expect a tremendous difference in your needs that you wanted eliminated from your dog's behavior or just improvement in dog training. Also remember they are giving you the tools needed tailored for your dog and its up to you to continue training your dog after leaving ACD. I wanted to especially thank dog trainer Olivia and all t he other trainers involved in Brunos transformation. We are even signing Bruno up for the advanced program next when Bruno is ready. Thanks everyone. Less
Advanced canine, Amazing 5 stars x 2 Upon my first visit I was amazed at how clean the facility is kept, & how well behaved all the dogs are. Big points for hygiene and the chill vibe of the residents. I could tell the dogs are happy and well cared for. Everyone was smiling, friendly and knowledgeable. The Training skills of the team are above and beyond expectations. My dog loves the trainers... More
Advanced canine, Amazing 5 stars x 2 Upon my first visit I was amazed at how clean the facility is kept, & how well behaved all the dogs are. Big points for hygiene and the chill vibe of the residents. I could tell the dogs are happy and well cared for. Everyone was smiling, friendly and knowledgeable. The Training skills of the team are above and beyond expectations. My dog loves the trainers and you can tell the trainers love the dogs. The level of enthusiasm is exciting, and the pups want to learn. This place is a game changer. I’m not a big review writing kinda guy. But I am a dog lover and extremely blessed to have found Advanced canine. Highly recommend if want a well behaved dog with manners, you owe it to your furry family to check this place out! Less
We brought in our 4 month old wired hair vizsla puppy for their 2 week board and train program and we could not be happier. We received daily videos of his progress and play. They were so fun to watch. I think one of the best parts for us is that our puppy came back still a puppy, so happy and with his same personality, just with the addition of manners. There is so much to learn but their commun... More
We brought in our 4 month old wired hair vizsla puppy for their 2 week board and train program and we could not be happier. We received daily videos of his progress and play. They were so fun to watch. I think one of the best parts for us is that our puppy came back still a puppy, so happy and with his same personality, just with the addition of manners. There is so much to learn but their communication is amazing. And now that our little guy is home the communication hasn’t stopped. If you are thinking about it for your dog, just do it. It is worth every penny and more. It has and will continue to change our daily lives for the better! Thanks so much ACD! Less
We can’t say enough about Mark and all the great trainers at ACD. My son and I found Mark online. I called and spoke with him and setup a consultation. We had looked into a couple trainers, but knew that our Maya needed someone special to help bring out her personality. She was a shy, scared and nervous puppy when she checked into her Board and Train (“Boot Camp” is what we called it). What... More
We can’t say enough about Mark and all the great trainers at ACD. My son and I found Mark online. I called and spoke with him and setup a consultation. We had looked into a couple trainers, but knew that our Maya needed someone special to help bring out her personality. She was a shy, scared and nervous puppy when she checked into her Board and Train (“Boot Camp” is what we called it). What a difference even just a week made! We were able to visit Maya each weekend at the Gilchrist park/Farmers Market walk. Every time you could tell how much she had changed. Mark even took time with our son Hayden to coach him on how to work with her and his skills of handling her in the show ring. Every day we received videos and photos of our baby girl. If we had questions or concerns the staff was always quick to respond. Our girl stayed an extra week, which she needed, since she’s going to be such a big girl (Great Dane). We have recommended ACD to several friends and would definitely recommend you give them a try if you have a dog that needs some help with manners. Less
We can’t say enough about Mark and all the great trainers at ACD. My son and I found Mark online. I called and spoke with him and setup a consultation. We had looked into a couple trainers, but knew that our Maya needed someone special to help bring out her personality. She was a shy, scared and nervous puppy when she checked into her Board and Train (“Boot Camp” is what we called it). What... More
We can’t say enough about Mark and all the great trainers at ACD. My son and I found Mark online. I called and spoke with him and setup a consultation. We had looked into a couple trainers, but knew that our Maya needed someone special to help bring out her personality. She was a shy, scared and nervous puppy when she checked into her Board and Train (“Boot Camp” is what we called it). What a difference even just a week made! We were able to visit Maya each weekend at the Gilchrist park/Farmers Market walk. Every time you could tell how much she had changed. Mark even took time with our son Hayden to coach him on how to work with her and his skills of handling her in the show ring. Every day we received videos and photos of our baby girl. If we had questions or concerns the staff was always quick to respond. Our girl stayed an extra week, which she needed, since she’s going to be such a big girl (Great Dane). We have recommended ACD to several friends and would definitely recommend you give them a try if you have a dog that needs some help with manners. Less
ACD asked us up front what our main concerns were with our puppy and what we would like to see as an end result. We have exactly what we want, a well behaved happy puppy who we are in love with and not afraid to take with us wherever we go. Great job, thank you to the wonderful staff, who are amazing!!! Tom and Jenn... More
ACD asked us up front what our main concerns were with our puppy and what we would like to see as an end result. We have exactly what we want, a well behaved happy puppy who we are in love with and not afraid to take with us wherever we go. Great job, thank you to the wonderful staff, who are amazing!!! Tom and Jenn Less
Our German Shepherd was WILD when he started the board and train program at Advanced Canine Development. He was extremely reactive to men and had a whole lot of other issues. We knew, as his owners, his “aggressiveness” was fear and anxiety driven; however, every other person that saw him only saw an aggressive mean dog. When I talked to Mark over the phone he told me up front that he couldn’t gu... More
Our German Shepherd was WILD when he started the board and train program at Advanced Canine Development. He was extremely reactive to men and had a whole lot of other issues. We knew, as his owners, his “aggressiveness” was fear and anxiety driven; however, every other person that saw him only saw an aggressive mean dog. When I talked to Mark over the phone he told me up front that he couldn’t guarantee he could help if our dog was a liability, which I totally understood and respected. Actually, this impressed me. We took him in for the consultation and Mark used the protection sleeve to approach our dog. He didn’t bite or anything, but Mark knew there was fear/anxiety at play, so he asked to keep him a couple hours before taking our money. And THIS is what sold me on ACD! Not only did I feel completely validated and heard, but he wasn’t so money hungry that he would automatically take on a case without absolutely knowing he could make a difference. And OH, what a difference Mark and his team made! My Rocko is a completely different dog. He stayed an extra week beyond their traditional 2 week board and train due to his anxieties and fears, and it truly paid off. On his last day of training, Mark sent me videos of him and Josh (the other male trainer) working with Rocko and being best buds! A few days before that I had received videos of Josh petting and loving on Rocko and then working with him! Now that he is home, there is major construction going on in our front yard with many male workers walking around. I can walk him around my front yard WITHOUT AN ISSUE!! I also have to say how AMAZING Olivia, Burgundy, Emma, Kelsey, and all the other trainers and staff are. Their communication is OUTSTANDING!! I got SOO many updates everyday that I didn’t even really feel like I got the chance to miss him. Everyone loved on him and took such good care of him that every ounce of my being felt 100% comfortable leaving him there. Oh, and I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE that it is always so clean and smells good. Everyone is so professional, and their branding is 👌🏼 I’ll be a fan of ACD for life, we’re a part of the pack now 🐕 Less
We adopted our little Tate from a local rescue organization when he was three months old. The runt of the litter, he’d had the run of the place at his foster mom’s and loved rough housing with his siblings. He’s smart as a whip but his rough play was getting a little too much to manage and we needed some assistance with setting boundaries. As silly as it may seem, one of the things we’d worried ... More
We adopted our little Tate from a local rescue organization when he was three months old. The runt of the litter, he’d had the run of the place at his foster mom’s and loved rough housing with his siblings. He’s smart as a whip but his rough play was getting a little too much to manage and we needed some assistance with setting boundaries. As silly as it may seem, one of the things we’d worried about was, how would our routine and interactions with Tate be impacted after board and train? How did we fix the things that needed fixing, and keep the things we loved? Well, after researching board and train programs and ACD specifically, our worries were put to rest. From the moment I called for information to the day Mark arrived at our home for a consultation, he and his team genuinely listened to our concerns and what we wanted to achieve for our family. As soon as we entered the door, we were impressed with the spotless facility and the welcoming, knowledgeable staff. Mark immediately introduced Tate to the other ACD pups and once I saw Mark’s interaction with the dogs, I knew we’d made the right choice. Mark and Olivia cleverly disguise training as fun but make no mistake, every game, outing, and interaction (people and pups) has a purpose. Throughout Tate’s training, we were sent daily updates, pictures and videos which not only kept us informed, but allowed us to feel a part of the experience and to see how happy Tate was. Watching all the activities and outings for the pack, I imagined when Tate came home, he’d be trying to figure out how to uber back to ACD! “Gee, it’s 10:00 am Mommy, how come I haven’t had my two walks in the park, and my trip to the mall yet??” I wondered how I’d ever be able to keep up, but Mark taught us some fun interactive games to play with Tate to satisfy his need for speed and Olivia showed me how to keep him walking at my pace to accommodate my physical limitations. Their focus isn’t just on training Tate on but teaching us as well and laying a foundation we can continue to build on. Thanks to Mark, Olivia and the entire ACD team! We’ve already recommended you to friends and are very happy to be a part of the ACD family! Less
Advanced K9 development has made a huge impact on me and my dogs relationship and also a huge life savor, if it wasn't for mark and his crew I wouldn't of been able to keep my four pawed friend. Mark is the founder of the company and he has done an amazing job with Thor. Thor is my 50 pound lab pitt mix who struggled with bad manners and reactivity around other dogs. As long as you are willing to... More
Advanced K9 development has made a huge impact on me and my dogs relationship and also a huge life savor, if it wasn't for mark and his crew I wouldn't of been able to keep my four pawed friend. Mark is the founder of the company and he has done an amazing job with Thor. Thor is my 50 pound lab pitt mix who struggled with bad manners and reactivity around other dogs. As long as you are willing to do the work, he is willing to give the time. Its not about the paycheck for him, its genuinely him being happy with what he does and to be able to help build a stronger bond between a dog and their person . Less
We have just had 1of our untrained dogs do a 2 week school at ACD, and can not believe the difference with this 70+ lb puppy. Due to family health, we were not able to physically train as we should have. We debated whether to re-home but called ACD and had a serious conversation with Mark. We decided to give training a try and have absolutely no regrets, just lots of praise for all they have done... More
We have just had 1of our untrained dogs do a 2 week school at ACD, and can not believe the difference with this 70+ lb puppy. Due to family health, we were not able to physically train as we should have. We debated whether to re-home but called ACD and had a serious conversation with Mark. We decided to give training a try and have absolutely no regrets, just lots of praise for all they have done. The entire staff has been a joy to be around & have taught us much. Professional, personable, patient are just a few things we encountered with everyone there. We received daily videos, pictures which helped us to see exactly how they worked with the dogs. We are so pleased with the great turnaround, we have actually sent our other dog for training (as obviously we didn't quite get it right by ourselves)! To those who might question the cost, we were realistic about our expectations and stretched our budget, and have absolutely no reservations about doing that again if we ever have to. We have recommended ACD to everyone that has commented on how well behaved dog 1 is & can't wait for dog 2 to come back with the same results! Less
Everyone at Advanced Canine Development was amazing. Mark, Olivia and team were incredible with our German Shepard Puppy Harley. Thanks to them we now have a K9 family member that listens and is confident. Highly recommend for dogs of all ages.... More
Everyone at Advanced Canine Development was amazing. Mark, Olivia and team were incredible with our German Shepard Puppy Harley. Thanks to them we now have a K9 family member that listens and is confident. Highly recommend for dogs of all ages. Less
JoeD loves it. He goes nuts as soon as we hit Harborview lol
So glad we reached out to Advanced Canine Development!! Mark is very well knowledgeable with dog training and behavior correction and takes the time to not only work with your dog but also with teaching you (the owner). I highly recommend them!!... More
So glad we reached out to Advanced Canine Development!! Mark is very well knowledgeable with dog training and behavior correction and takes the time to not only work with your dog but also with teaching you (the owner). I highly recommend them!! Less
Thank you so much for coming out and assessing our Lily! I truly appreciate your honesty and forthrightness about our situation.
I would recommend Advanced Canine Development to any individual and have. Mark and his staff were amazing with our yellow Labrador. The two week class was perfect for him. I myself had some medical issues and after the trainer the dog was so well behaved and with a great personality. The facility is spotless! The staff as well as Mark spent so much time with him. The daily videos helped us learn ... More
I would recommend Advanced Canine Development to any individual and have. Mark and his staff were amazing with our yellow Labrador. The two week class was perfect for him. I myself had some medical issues and after the trainer the dog was so well behaved and with a great personality. The facility is spotless! The staff as well as Mark spent so much time with him. The daily videos helped us learn and think of questions to ask upon speaking with Mark. The team typical performs training walks near our home on weekends Brier looks forward to meeting up and seeing them on these days and we are always welcomed to join by Mark and staff. Great Job and Thank you!! Less
Went to interview for consultant regarding training our border collie. HIGHLY impressed. Super Clean, insightful, knowledgeable, friendly there are not enough great things to say!... More
Went to interview for consultant regarding training our border collie. HIGHLY impressed. Super Clean, insightful, knowledgeable, friendly there are not enough great things to say! Less
These are the experts!!! Cleo was 7 1/2 weeks old when I picked her up. For 196 days I worked with her… and, realizing I’d done everything I knew how to do, in order for Cleo to be the best Cleo, I needed help. She had the attention span of a gnat & the energy of a 3 year old after eating a chocolate cake! 4 days later… I can’t believe this is the same dog!!! https://youtu.be/LXoU4-cCDQA... More
These are the experts!!! Cleo was 7 1/2 weeks old when I picked her up. For 196 days I worked with her… and, realizing I’d done everything I knew how to do, in order for Cleo to be the best Cleo, I needed help. She had the attention span of a gnat & the energy of a 3 year old after eating a chocolate cake! 4 days later… I can’t believe this is the same dog!!! https://youtu.be/LXoU4-cCDQA Less
Mark and his team are FANTASTIC! We worked with them to train our rescue dog, Celina. Mark is extremely honest about what can be accomplished and is also very knowledgeable about the training process. He does a great job explaining how to train and why it works. He has given us the tools to keep up with her training and maintain what she has learned for years to come. Our family is forever gratef... More
Mark and his team are FANTASTIC! We worked with them to train our rescue dog, Celina. Mark is extremely honest about what can be accomplished and is also very knowledgeable about the training process. He does a great job explaining how to train and why it works. He has given us the tools to keep up with her training and maintain what she has learned for years to come. Our family is forever grateful. We would highly recommend! Less
The crew at Advanced Canine Development was very helpful!! Mark was for my best interests and didn’t try to scam me. I highly recommend taking your dog!... More
The crew at Advanced Canine Development was very helpful!! Mark was for my best interests and didn’t try to scam me. I highly recommend taking your dog! Less
I met with Mark as part of a consultation for a potential service dog. He watched my dog interact with his surroundings and provided me with very useful information regarding service dog training and the programs ACD offers. When Mark noticed that my dog would not be a good fit for the service dog program, he was upfront and told me. He also provided other suggestions, such as private obedience l... More
I met with Mark as part of a consultation for a potential service dog. He watched my dog interact with his surroundings and provided me with very useful information regarding service dog training and the programs ACD offers. When Mark noticed that my dog would not be a good fit for the service dog program, he was upfront and told me. He also provided other suggestions, such as private obedience lessons, to continue helping my dog grow. I appreciate the honestly and knowledge that Mark has and how willingly he shares. Less
Best canine training in south west Florida!
We cannot describe our positive experience with Advanced Canine - especially with Olivia! Our 3 year old German Shepherd was a hot mess too say the least. Her severe environmental anxiety was hanpering her ability to be a happy and well adjusted dog. Olivia, Mark and the rest of the crew at Advanced Canine allowed her to accept that the things around her were not going to hurt her and she coul... More
We cannot describe our positive experience with Advanced Canine - especially with Olivia! Our 3 year old German Shepherd was a hot mess too say the least. Her severe environmental anxiety was hanpering her ability to be a happy and well adjusted dog. Olivia, Mark and the rest of the crew at Advanced Canine allowed her to accept that the things around her were not going to hurt her and she could put her faith in them to keep her safe. It is like night and day the difference in this dog. She now walks on a leash without trying to pull your arm out if the socket. She doesn't go crazy at the sound or sight of big trucks. Its truly a miracle! I could go on but just know that your baby will be well taken care of and learn the obedience they need to be the dog of your dreams. Highly recommended! Thank you Advanced Canine!! Less
John and I have held positions where dedication to your team members, organization, and mission was paramount. We tend to judge who to do business with based on their dedication to us, to the job, and to a successful outcome. We are impressed with Mark and the whole crew at Advanced Canine Development. The professionalism, abilities, patience, and dedication they exhibited in training our dog, ... More
John and I have held positions where dedication to your team members, organization, and mission was paramount. We tend to judge who to do business with based on their dedication to us, to the job, and to a successful outcome. We are impressed with Mark and the whole crew at Advanced Canine Development. The professionalism, abilities, patience, and dedication they exhibited in training our dog, Bacchus, to not overreact with other dogs and to be calm on the leash was outstanding and successful. They undertook this knowing it would be difficult because Bacchus is an older dog. Thank you for a job well done. Less
Advanced Canine Development was extremely friendly and reassuring, putting me at ease during the time that London spent away from home with them going through the 2 week Board and Train Program. They sent daily updates and photos of London's progress and I appreciated that they invited me to come in for a day to teach me how to continue working with London even after her 2 weeks were completed. ... More
Advanced Canine Development was extremely friendly and reassuring, putting me at ease during the time that London spent away from home with them going through the 2 week Board and Train Program. They sent daily updates and photos of London's progress and I appreciated that they invited me to come in for a day to teach me how to continue working with London even after her 2 weeks were completed. After the training was complete, they continued to follow up with me to see how London was doing and adjusting to our daily lives. Less
Answered all my questions looking out for the best results for me the dog owner. Appears to know his stuff offered me a lot of useful information. Thank you... More
Answered all my questions looking out for the best results for me the dog owner. Appears to know his stuff offered me a lot of useful information. Thank you Less
Mark and his staff were very passionate about the outcome of our dog and the work they poured into him. Structure of his training and the communication were helpful while our German Shepard was away from us. Facility exceeded expectations and felt good to know mark wanted to continue a relationship even after we brought our dog home. Highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. We now have a tru... More
Mark and his staff were very passionate about the outcome of our dog and the work they poured into him. Structure of his training and the communication were helpful while our German Shepard was away from us. Facility exceeded expectations and felt good to know mark wanted to continue a relationship even after we brought our dog home. Highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. We now have a true family member within our dog! Less
Mark and Olivia, along with the entire team are outstanding. Mark understands dogs ! Olivia is amazing, clearly loves working with dogs and did a great job with our Lucy. She sent several videos daily of Lucy in training. She communicated every single day of the two week training program so we could see her progress. I appreciated her invitation to come and walk with Lucy and the other dogs one w... More
Mark and Olivia, along with the entire team are outstanding. Mark understands dogs ! Olivia is amazing, clearly loves working with dogs and did a great job with our Lucy. She sent several videos daily of Lucy in training. She communicated every single day of the two week training program so we could see her progress. I appreciated her invitation to come and walk with Lucy and the other dogs one week into the program so that I could learn how to reinforce what they were teaching. The facility is ultra clean, the dogs are trained with so much positivity that it is clear they enjoy being there. They spend so much time training but they also allow some fun playtime. If you are seeking a Dog Trainer that trains with positive reinforcements, this is the place. We are so grateful to have found Mark and Olivia and will continue to use them to board/train our dog. Less
After an extensive search to find a trainer with availability to well-behaved, calm and social dogs, who could work with our dog reactive dog, we were very fortunate to have found Mark and his team at Advanced Canine Development. And, within the first five minute of meeting Mark, his team, and his dogs…we were amazed! We can not say enough great things about Mark, Olivia and the ACD team! They... More
After an extensive search to find a trainer with availability to well-behaved, calm and social dogs, who could work with our dog reactive dog, we were very fortunate to have found Mark and his team at Advanced Canine Development. And, within the first five minute of meeting Mark, his team, and his dogs…we were amazed! We can not say enough great things about Mark, Olivia and the ACD team! They are extremely knowledgeable, and share practical and applicable advice to ensure we continually work with our dog on his progress. They are patient, kind and loving with all their canine and human customers. They offer a training experience like no other! Mark and his team consistently provide the tools and knowledge to methodically work with our dog to ensure progress and success. Their follow up and on-going communication (including video progress reports) is superb and provided us with much comfort. We knew, and trusted, our dog was in the ‘best’ care! We never would have believed, we’d be walking our dog with calmness and confidence in public areas, with dogs everywhere! We continue to join the weekly group pack walks, which has proven to be a life changing experience for us and our much loved dog. Thank you ACD, with all my heart! Less
We couldn't be more pleased with ACD's program and staff. Mark put together a great team of young, dog-loving, professionals that are at top of their game; skilled, friendly, patient, encouraging ... I'm running out of adjectives but not out of gratitude for their help with putting Georgie boy (our 2 y/o Gordon Setter) on the road to a lifetime of happiness.. We had trained 4 other Setters (3... More
We couldn't be more pleased with ACD's program and staff. Mark put together a great team of young, dog-loving, professionals that are at top of their game; skilled, friendly, patient, encouraging ... I'm running out of adjectives but not out of gratitude for their help with putting Georgie boy (our 2 y/o Gordon Setter) on the road to a lifetime of happiness.. We had trained 4 other Setters (3 English, 1 Gordon) ourselves and they all turned out OK .. Nothing fancy - just a reasonably good heel, sit, stay, and come. That's all we wanted for George as well, but an inexplicable, almost paralyzing, fear of EVERYTHING, got in the way of any real progress. George stayed at ACD's facility, full-time, for 3 weeks. It would have been hard 'for us', were it not for our inclusion in the process, right from the beginning; through a prolific video and photo stream, using their Customer Portal, as well as 'our' hands-on working sessions... call it Owner Training, with the team and other Clients and their dogs. The team worked on the fear issues through, what I'd characterize as an Immersion Therapy of sorts, in the presence of many other dogs demonstrating no reaction to the 'scary thing' .. and weaved in the basic behaviors, we were looking for, and some others, as the diminishing anxieties would allow. Is George "done" ? ... well, we could call it that and be DONE..we got what we paid for and then some.. But this team put him in a place, from which we can do so much more ..and we are. As clients, we remain welcomed to participate in regularly scheduled and ad hoc group walks, in parks, town streets, busy marketplaces.. you name it .. where behaviors (Ours as well as George's) are polished and added to, as well continued desensitization to all sorts of 'scary' sights and sounds .. These outings are a BLAST, for the Owners and Dogs. I suppose for everyone except non-dog-people that happen to be in the busy marketplace.. oh well .. ruff ruff We plan to send George back to 'camp' from time to time; polish-up his skill set, add to it, and nip any developing issues in the bud.. we would be boarding him, from time to time, anyway.. so why not Boarding School? These folks work miracles .. We wouldn't be the least bit surprised if, after one such stay, George comes home speaking French and playing the Cello. ;-) Cheers, Dave & Lisa Jones Less
Mark was awesome with us and our new puppy Barnes, the best part is he trains and talks in terms you can understand. And the best part is once you’re done with your training he let’s you know that you’ll always be a client and he’s always just a phone call away.... More
Mark was awesome with us and our new puppy Barnes, the best part is he trains and talks in terms you can understand. And the best part is once you’re done with your training he let’s you know that you’ll always be a client and he’s always just a phone call away. Less
Mark came out to my house and spent a couple hours going over things I didn’t know any my dog and our situation! He was very calm with my dog and gave her the space and time she needed! He’s really an amazing animal trainer and the company ours by far the best I’ve seen!! When you call the company the nice woman who answers is just so wonderful to talk to she makes she feel good calling about an ... More
Mark came out to my house and spent a couple hours going over things I didn’t know any my dog and our situation! He was very calm with my dog and gave her the space and time she needed! He’s really an amazing animal trainer and the company ours by far the best I’ve seen!! When you call the company the nice woman who answers is just so wonderful to talk to she makes she feel good calling about an issue you’re having not like you’re bothering her which is nice! The facility is beyond spotless and it’s just an over all beautiful place with lots of space for them to work! Thank you for the time you spent with my dog and with my family! Less
Our experience with training at Advanced Canine Development changed our life immeasurably. Mark and his team are incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable, patient, and professional. ACD is worth every. single. dollar. I thought I needed the max for my pup, but Mark is so honest, he wouldn’t ‘sell’ me services I didn’t need! He did have to communicate information that I didn’t always want to hear — but... More
Our experience with training at Advanced Canine Development changed our life immeasurably. Mark and his team are incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable, patient, and professional. ACD is worth every. single. dollar. I thought I needed the max for my pup, but Mark is so honest, he wouldn’t ‘sell’ me services I didn’t need! He did have to communicate information that I didn’t always want to hear — but following Mark’s guidance and instructions dramatically improved our quality of life! A huge source of anxiety for me has been entirely eliminated and my dog is living her best life! We are both so much happier! ACD training isn’t just about making your dog well behaved; it’s also about making you a ‘rock-star’ dog owner! We are SO grateful to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from Mark and the ACD team! The Bijou Queen and I are huge fans and highly recommend them! Less
Our experience with training at Advanced Canine Development changed our life immeasurably. Mark and his team are incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable, patient, and professional. ACD is worth every. single. dollar. I thought I needed the max for my pup, but Mark is so honest, he wouldn’t ‘sell’ me services I didn’t need! He did have to communicate information that I didn’t always want to hear — but... More
Our experience with training at Advanced Canine Development changed our life immeasurably. Mark and his team are incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable, patient, and professional. ACD is worth every. single. dollar. I thought I needed the max for my pup, but Mark is so honest, he wouldn’t ‘sell’ me services I didn’t need! He did have to communicate information that I didn’t always want to hear — but following Mark’s guidance and instructions dramatically improved our quality of life! A huge source of anxiety for me has been entirely eliminated and my dog is living her best life! We are both so much happier! ACD training isn’t just about making your dog well behaved; it’s also about making you a ‘rock-star’ dog owner! We are SO grateful to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from Mark and the ACD team! The Bijou Queen and I are huge fans and highly recommend them! Dedicated: Mark continues his own training and keeps up with the latest in pet care to ensure he and his staff are prepared and providing the best services. Once you meet him you will also see, he truly has a passion and a soul for this work. Knowledge: Mark can estimate in about 2 minutes what the situation is with your dog and the steps necessary to remedy it. Patience: I wasn’t always ready to hear what needed to be done, but Mark was patient and SHOWED me how it improved her behavior, my responses, and both of our overall quality of life. Professional: Ease of use… call, book online whatever works. Every person I interacted with at ACD was responsive, helpful, and courteous. My life can be chaos at times — they worked with my schedule. The story of the Bijou Queen: She is a rescue English Bulldog and stands about 1.5 feet tall and weighs almost 60 lbs. As her name implies, she is royalty in our home and is treated accordingly! So anyone ‘training’ her was going to be heavily vetted by mama first! (She is my baby!) Unlike my previous experience with multiple EBs, Bijou actually walks alot and enjoys it. When I got her from rescue, she was well trained in the house and even to walk on a leash… but she seemed ‘aggressive’. She was reactive with (what seemed like all) other dogs or animals. It got to the point where I was afraid to go outside with her because I was afraid something would cause her to ‘lose it’ (as I called it) and ‘Houdini’ out of her harness and go after the animal or the dog. Then the day came, she went after a raccoon that ran in front of us. I didnt let go and she didn’t Houdini, and I fell. I injured my back so badly that I ended up with 4 surgeries on my spine in the course of a year. It took a village to get me back in working order (and Im so grateful!), but when I was healed, I realized I had to do something about Bijou. I was terrified to finally call ACD because I thought the answer was going to be I had to give her up; that I just couldn’t manage this 60 lb dog that didnt ‘fit’ the typical English Bulldog profile. Enter Mark and ACD, the first thing he said to me is: “Well of course she gets out of all this stuff, her head is smaller than her neck… you have to do this instead; and you know she isn’t aggressive, the harness is frustrating her; she needs to be in a collar. “ (As an EB mom, I resisted the collar at first and Mark didn’t push me on it; he SHOWED me the difference.) I know he thought I was a lunatic at that moment because I started crying. I was so relieved. For the first time, there were solutions other than ‘she is just too big; too aggressive; too much.’ Then he took out his training dogs and they met Bijou and she was… fine! I knew my Bijou Queen was a good girl — I was most of the problem! Today, she walks the neighborhood like Queen she is. Mama is calmer, so she is calmer. I am so grateful for the ACD team! Less
While vacationing in Punta Gorda, we came across Advanced Canine Development. My husband and I were playing pickle ball and we observed Mark's staff walking dogs nearby the park. We decided to check the company out online. Mark and his staff are the real deal. They are concerned for improving the life of the pet owner as well as the canine. First off, we called on Saturday expecting to leave ... More
While vacationing in Punta Gorda, we came across Advanced Canine Development. My husband and I were playing pickle ball and we observed Mark's staff walking dogs nearby the park. We decided to check the company out online. Mark and his staff are the real deal. They are concerned for improving the life of the pet owner as well as the canine. First off, we called on Saturday expecting to leave a message and low and behold Mark, the owner answered the call. He listened to our concerns about Tucker's separation anxiety. He scheduled an appointment with us the following week. After meeting us and leaving Tucker with Mark and his staff for 6 hours, we received a call that afternoon telling us that they felt they could help us. Tucker stayed in their care for the next 2 weeks while we continued to vacation. During Tuck's training we received updates, pictures and videos of Tucker's training process. Any questions or concerns that we had were addressed daily. I was very apprehensive about picking Tucker up at the end of the two weeks (pet owners that have experienced separation anxiety would understand), but we were reassured that Tucker was ready. Tucker is 7.5 years old and had been adopted by my son's family as a pup at 6 months. After many struggles with Tucker, my son, offered him to us after losing our German shepherd. Unfortunately the same problems that they had we had. We asked Vets and heard the same from each. They offered medications to sedateTucker, but we were not interested in drugs. This wouldn't fix the problem, just put a bandaid on it. We now have the tools and the knowledge to address Tucker's separation anxiety. I'm a firm believer that some things you can fix on your own, and some things you need a specialist. Mark is a specialist in canine training and behavioral problems. Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and all the Staff at Advanced Canine, you deserve medals for your patience and understanding of dog and their owners. We can't thank you all enough for your support and patience with us and Tucker. We consider you as our friends. Thank you Craig, Lynn and Tucker Less
I cannot say enough GREAT things about Mark and his facility. I purchased a beautiful Aussie from them that came with training. I may have been a bit crazy buying a new puppy and moving into a brand new home just a day apart but I do not regret my decision “Gus” is the most well behaved puppy and is the most perfect addition to our family. He walks fantastic on a leash, potty trained, sits for a... More
I cannot say enough GREAT things about Mark and his facility. I purchased a beautiful Aussie from them that came with training. I may have been a bit crazy buying a new puppy and moving into a brand new home just a day apart but I do not regret my decision “Gus” is the most well behaved puppy and is the most perfect addition to our family. He walks fantastic on a leash, potty trained, sits for attention, does not jump or chew! Has no separation anxiety,sleeps fantastic and is on a great schedule. Mark and the fantastic staff (Olivia, Allie, Burgundy and the other girls) taught this dog to be respectful and have a well rounded dog knowledge as a puppy! Not only do they teach the dog but they took the time to teach me and my family how to continue to keep him a well rounded dog for the rest of his life. The fundamentals they instill and teach are amazing. I could not recommend enough! The facility is clean, tidy and neat! Not once did I see a mess or chaos. I was able to see first hand numerous times the patience and love all the staff give the dogs while teaching them. Their passion shines through. Whenever we travel again and won’t be able to bring our dog I will not hesitate to board with them as I know he is in the best hands! Less
MARK AT ADVANCED CANINE IS AMAZING. He definitely knows his dogs and has proven to be the best in the area. One visit with Mark and u will see how he gets the respect and trust of your pet immediately. He is always there for u and answers all your questions! I have been to several trainers thru out my 25 years of breeding german shepherds. He is by far. THE BEST! HE WILL GET RESULTS!... More
MARK AT ADVANCED CANINE IS AMAZING. He definitely knows his dogs and has proven to be the best in the area. One visit with Mark and u will see how he gets the respect and trust of your pet immediately. He is always there for u and answers all your questions! I have been to several trainers thru out my 25 years of breeding german shepherds. He is by far. THE BEST! HE WILL GET RESULTS! Less
We are so pleased with our experience with Advanced Canine Development! We chose to do the 2 week board and train program for our fur baby Willow. Mark and his team constantly kept us updated with videos and pictures of her progress. Willow did great while she was learning, and she came to adore all the staff that worked with her. We think she really loved her time there. Willow only had a few p... More
We are so pleased with our experience with Advanced Canine Development! We chose to do the 2 week board and train program for our fur baby Willow. Mark and his team constantly kept us updated with videos and pictures of her progress. Willow did great while she was learning, and she came to adore all the staff that worked with her. We think she really loved her time there. Willow only had a few problems to work on, leash pulling, crate training, and separation anxiety were our main concerns and we were very happy with the results. She now loves her crate and will often go in on her own and just relax because it's her space, and this also helps us to feel confident to leave her alone and know she will be alright. As for the leash pulling, many people have commented to us how well behaved she is and walks like such a little lady. Now she's not perfect and can be stubborn at times, but she has the foundation and knows what she needs to do, so just as anything practice makes perfect and there's always room for improvement so we keep working and training to improve her skills. But Advanced Canine gave us everything we need to be successful and we are extremely grateful for their support! Less
Advanced Canine Development (ACD) did a great job training my puppy with basic commands as well as addressing difficult issues that my family & I were having with our puppy, Trixie. They also were marvelous with providing encouragement & support to myself & my family when we were being trained to learn what Trixie was taught. I also understand more about what Trixie needs to be a happy puppy. I... More
Advanced Canine Development (ACD) did a great job training my puppy with basic commands as well as addressing difficult issues that my family & I were having with our puppy, Trixie. They also were marvelous with providing encouragement & support to myself & my family when we were being trained to learn what Trixie was taught. I also understand more about what Trixie needs to be a happy puppy. I fully recommend Advanced Canine Development to anyone who wants their puppy or dog trained correctly & consistently with a loving, kind & proficient method. Less
This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for my family and my dog. Advanced canine development loves, respects and works diligently with your dog to get them to focus and listen more. My dog has had separation anxiety and can be very territorial at times. The crew at advanced canine taught my dog and myself what to do and how to stay calm in those situations. Everyday they woul... More
This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for my family and my dog. Advanced canine development loves, respects and works diligently with your dog to get them to focus and listen more. My dog has had separation anxiety and can be very territorial at times. The crew at advanced canine taught my dog and myself what to do and how to stay calm in those situations. Everyday they would send me multiple photos and videos to show me how the training was going. This was the highlight of my day, every day. To be able to see my dog's progress and really just to be able to see my dog. After the 2 week board and train program and meeting up with my dog and the advanced canine staff, I was shocked by the progress they have made with my dog in just two weeks. Now that my dog is home we are both working together to keep his training going. The staff still checks in and offers to meet up. They want to make sure that everything is going well. They do a really great job letting you know that they care about you and your family. I would recommend the board and train program to anyone. It truly was exactly what my dog and family needed. Less
Very honest service. My girlfriend and I are more than pleased with our puppies process. Pepperhead proved to be more difficult than she or I had expected, and Mark and his team of trainers did an excellent job on our spicy little girl. Thank you, to all of the ladies there that treat our girl as their own!!... More
Very honest service. My girlfriend and I are more than pleased with our puppies process. Pepperhead proved to be more difficult than she or I had expected, and Mark and his team of trainers did an excellent job on our spicy little girl. Thank you, to all of the ladies there that treat our girl as their own!! Less
We had a great experience with Advanced Canine Development. Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and the rest of the staff are extremely knowledgeable in training methods, professional, friendly, and just great to work with. There was constant communication including videos and comments about Winny’s progress and we had multiple opportunities to join in them during his session, so we could be “trained” as well... More
We had a great experience with Advanced Canine Development. Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and the rest of the staff are extremely knowledgeable in training methods, professional, friendly, and just great to work with. There was constant communication including videos and comments about Winny’s progress and we had multiple opportunities to join in them during his session, so we could be “trained” as well. Winny had some separation anxiety issues and with their help we have been able to leave him alone without all the drama we used to have. He now walks alongside us beautifully. Allowing us to go for peaceful, enjoyable walks. I would highly recommend Mark’s services to anyone with a dog. He provides a clean, safe, fun environment. I want to emphasize just how clean and tidy Mark and the staff keep the establishment. I am very picky about cleanliness and bad smells and I would rate it a ten. Lastly, the fact that we can reach out and contact Marc and the staff anytime we have questions or need help with training issues, is such a wonderful bonus. We highly recommend anyone with a dog to use Advanced Canine Development. Less
Mark and his team are amazing. They are the real deal. They helped us every step of the way with our pup and made huge impact on his behavior.
My labradoodle and I booked a package of 6 private lessons with Mark. He is a superb trainer— and not just for the dog. His insight into canine behavior is remarkable. He is very patient with the dog as well as with the owner. I am very pleased with my dog’s progress. I just wish I had met the people at Advanced Canine Development sooner.... More
My labradoodle and I booked a package of 6 private lessons with Mark. He is a superb trainer— and not just for the dog. His insight into canine behavior is remarkable. He is very patient with the dog as well as with the owner. I am very pleased with my dog’s progress. I just wish I had met the people at Advanced Canine Development sooner. Less
Mark, Olivia and the whole team worked wonders for our Golden Retriever, Ozzy. He was always pulling and leading on walks. He couldn't stop jumping on anyone or any dog he would meet. He wouldn’t stay on his bed or go in his crate. He was a total mess. After meeting with Mark we decided the 2 week board and train was best for Ozzy. Mark and his whole team are extremely knowledgeable. They put in... More
Mark, Olivia and the whole team worked wonders for our Golden Retriever, Ozzy. He was always pulling and leading on walks. He couldn't stop jumping on anyone or any dog he would meet. He wouldn’t stay on his bed or go in his crate. He was a total mess. After meeting with Mark we decided the 2 week board and train was best for Ozzy. Mark and his whole team are extremely knowledgeable. They put in A LOT of hard work. Their facilities are clean and organized. They take them out and put them in practical everyday situations that really set the dogs up for success. We received tons of pictures and videos of his progress throughout his stay. Walking Ozzy now is such a breeze. We can finally have people over without being embarrassed of Ozzy jumping all over them. He’s a much happier and obedient dog. I couldn’t recommend Mark and his team enough! Less
There aren’t enough stars for Mark and his team of trainers. Both of my dog’s needed a lot of help and this team turned them into well mannered pups. In addition to helping my dogs, they helped me become better at interacting with them. Most importantly, they care about each dog and its success. They are sensational.... More
There aren’t enough stars for Mark and his team of trainers. Both of my dog’s needed a lot of help and this team turned them into well mannered pups. In addition to helping my dogs, they helped me become better at interacting with them. Most importantly, they care about each dog and its success. They are sensational. Less
What a great experience! Not only did they work with Mason for two weeks, but they worked with me and gave me the knowledge to continue his training at home. The daily videos they sent were so fun to watch and I continue to enjoy watching Mason’s progress here at home. If you’re looking for great dog trainers you’ve come to the right place! Five stars – highly recommend.... More
What a great experience! Not only did they work with Mason for two weeks, but they worked with me and gave me the knowledge to continue his training at home. The daily videos they sent were so fun to watch and I continue to enjoy watching Mason’s progress here at home. If you’re looking for great dog trainers you’ve come to the right place! Five stars – highly recommend. Less
Our experience with advanced canine development was top notch. We have a nervous/reactive blue heeler. Under their guidance we feel like better equipped dog parents for a dog that we just initially didn’t understand. We now know what we have to do to be better owners for our crazy girl. She’ll always be a little bit special, but with the help of everyone at Advanced Canine we have learned so much... More
Our experience with advanced canine development was top notch. We have a nervous/reactive blue heeler. Under their guidance we feel like better equipped dog parents for a dog that we just initially didn’t understand. We now know what we have to do to be better owners for our crazy girl. She’ll always be a little bit special, but with the help of everyone at Advanced Canine we have learned so much about what and what not to do for our Spicy Pepper girl. I am forever grateful for the hard work everyone put into training our girl and us. The trainers were all great to work with. The facilities are clean and well maintained. I felt at ease leaving our girl there. I highly recommend! Less
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Advanced Canine is the absolute best place for you and your dog. The staff is so caring and engaged with your dog. They are complete professionals who are amazing people. We trusted them with our German Shepard puppy and could not be any more thrilled with the outcome.... More
Advanced Canine is the absolute best place for you and your dog. The staff is so caring and engaged with your dog. They are complete professionals who are amazing people. We trusted them with our German Shepard puppy and could not be any more thrilled with the outcome. Less
Advanced Canine Development is the best place for you and your dog. They did an amazing job with our German Shepard puppy. He is well trained and gentle and loving. They brought out his confidence and made him a wonderful part of our family. I would not trust any other trainer with my dog.... More
Advanced Canine Development is the best place for you and your dog. They did an amazing job with our German Shepard puppy. He is well trained and gentle and loving. They brought out his confidence and made him a wonderful part of our family. I would not trust any other trainer with my dog. Less
After speaking with Mark the owner a few months prior to putting my dog in he answered everyone of my questions truthfully. Once I made the decision to board and train my puppy, I was periodically given video updates on his progression! We would meet at the farmers market with other board and train owners to train us on the do’s and don’t of training. I am beyond pleased with the results and prof... More
After speaking with Mark the owner a few months prior to putting my dog in he answered everyone of my questions truthfully. Once I made the decision to board and train my puppy, I was periodically given video updates on his progression! We would meet at the farmers market with other board and train owners to train us on the do’s and don’t of training. I am beyond pleased with the results and professionalism received during my puppies stay! The owner and trainer truly do love animals and wants to give you the best results! Less
Advanced canine development is by far the best company I’ve ever worked with. They are kind and compassionate and that’s before you add in how amazing they are with the dogs. They use that kind approach to building confidence in the dogs and get spectacular results. I would recommend them, I do to everyone I speak to. ❤️... More
Advanced canine development is by far the best company I’ve ever worked with. They are kind and compassionate and that’s before you add in how amazing they are with the dogs. They use that kind approach to building confidence in the dogs and get spectacular results. I would recommend them, I do to everyone I speak to. ❤️ Less
Mark and his staff are amazing. Couldn't recommend them strongly enough.
We hired Mark because we saw him with 5 dogs at Fisherman’s Village and we were just in amazement! We then saw him at a festival with a few dogs walking in /out of people and the dogs right by his side in sync. We have a hard headed American bully. Mark had to use EVERY tool available with him. Like I said, Hank is hard headed and we were unsure of his past history bc we adopted him. Not only doe... More
We hired Mark because we saw him with 5 dogs at Fisherman’s Village and we were just in amazement! We then saw him at a festival with a few dogs walking in /out of people and the dogs right by his side in sync. We have a hard headed American bully. Mark had to use EVERY tool available with him. Like I said, Hank is hard headed and we were unsure of his past history bc we adopted him. Not only does Mark train the dogs, but he trains you too! We have learned a lot and continue too! Anytime I needed to ask Mark for advice, he was there for us. I would HIGHLY recommend Advanced Cainine! Less
We recently sent our 5 month mini Goldendoodle to the board and train program and it was the best decision that we have made with our dog, Maisy. She was a handful before we handed her over to Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and the staff at ACD and have been amazed at the results. Maisy is so well behaved and we now have the tools to help her continue to be the best dog ever! Being able to participate... More
We recently sent our 5 month mini Goldendoodle to the board and train program and it was the best decision that we have made with our dog, Maisy. She was a handful before we handed her over to Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and the staff at ACD and have been amazed at the results. Maisy is so well behaved and we now have the tools to help her continue to be the best dog ever! Being able to participate in group outings after her 'graduation' helps us brush up on our skills so that we can continue with the positive habits. Less
Our first meeting with Mark was awesome, he met Binks and Goose. The dogs took to Mark very well. Mark is very informative to us in explaining what could be done to improve our dogs.we will be working on the commands that Mark taught us. We highly recommend Mark for a consultation meeting on how to train your pets.... More
Our first meeting with Mark was awesome, he met Binks and Goose. The dogs took to Mark very well. Mark is very informative to us in explaining what could be done to improve our dogs.we will be working on the commands that Mark taught us. We highly recommend Mark for a consultation meeting on how to train your pets. Less
We have the most wonderful 4.5 month goldendoodle that was certainly going to give us a run for our money. Mark came for the consultation and there was no turning back. Maisy spent two weeks learning, growing, and becoming confident in her own doggy skin. The communication was tremendous and the education we all received was firm and fantastic. We invested in our dog and sanity! This experience h... More
We have the most wonderful 4.5 month goldendoodle that was certainly going to give us a run for our money. Mark came for the consultation and there was no turning back. Maisy spent two weeks learning, growing, and becoming confident in her own doggy skin. The communication was tremendous and the education we all received was firm and fantastic. We invested in our dog and sanity! This experience has been amazing. The continued training at home is work, but we are so grateful for the professional experience and true love for the dogs they train! Thank you to all the trainers for the hard work you do! Shout out to Olivia…. She loved on our crazy girl and helped train us to to be better with our girl! Less
We are so thankful to everyone at Advanced Canine Development for working so hard with our Daisy Mae. They took one jazzy, excited hound/lab mix and have made her an absolute dream! She is obedient, walks without pulling and knows all the commands she was taught. They did a great job with me too-which is key. 🤪. Thank you all-best Christmas gift ever!!... More
We are so thankful to everyone at Advanced Canine Development for working so hard with our Daisy Mae. They took one jazzy, excited hound/lab mix and have made her an absolute dream! She is obedient, walks without pulling and knows all the commands she was taught. They did a great job with me too-which is key. 🤪. Thank you all-best Christmas gift ever!! Less
Mark came over for an assessment and was honest and knowledgable. Because my dogs are older and set in their behaviors, he gave me helpful tips and things to work on, but he told me that he didn't feel comfortable selling me something that wouldn't completely correct their behavior- and not only would he not take the consultation fee that he normally charges, he encouraged to call if I had any fu... More
Mark came over for an assessment and was honest and knowledgable. Because my dogs are older and set in their behaviors, he gave me helpful tips and things to work on, but he told me that he didn't feel comfortable selling me something that wouldn't completely correct their behavior- and not only would he not take the consultation fee that he normally charges, he encouraged to call if I had any further questions and he would happily do his best to continue to help me. This guy is respectable- he is not just out for your money. Less
Mark and his team are fantastic! We signed up with him to train our Great Dane puppy and have made great progress. More to do but we are very happy with the results so far. Highly recommend!... More
Mark and his team are fantastic! We signed up with him to train our Great Dane puppy and have made great progress. More to do but we are very happy with the results so far. Highly recommend! Less
Olivia and Burg cannot be described in words. They are professional, caring, and personal women. Mark oversaw, and implemented everything that was needed through out the entire training process. This business truly cares about the animals AND the humans that they are investing there time for truly the best possible outcome; even at the cost of their personal time. They dedicate there lives to the... More
Olivia and Burg cannot be described in words. They are professional, caring, and personal women. Mark oversaw, and implemented everything that was needed through out the entire training process. This business truly cares about the animals AND the humans that they are investing there time for truly the best possible outcome; even at the cost of their personal time. They dedicate there lives to the animals and it truly shows. What you put in is what you get and you will NOT be disappointed if you do your homework! They will be who I use for future furrrr family members! Thank you for loving my Dukie boy! Less
It has been wonderful learning experience for Lady and I. The gals and Mark did a wonderful job. Rewards, treats, gentle but firm training and hard work on their part was much appreciated. With their support and guidance we will carry on and continue in the right direction. Marilyn Hollman Mark has continued to be a wonderful resource for me when I get in a jam. Knowing he and the gals will conti... More
It has been wonderful learning experience for Lady and I. The gals and Mark did a wonderful job. Rewards, treats, gentle but firm training and hard work on their part was much appreciated. With their support and guidance we will carry on and continue in the right direction. Marilyn Hollman Mark has continued to be a wonderful resource for me when I get in a jam. Knowing he and the gals will continue to help is a wonderful feeling. I cannot thank them enough for helping me help Lady, who is now 7 months old. Less
Great attention to detail, my puppy loved it there and the training staff worked through his issues and he is doin very well. I would recommend them to anyone who has a dog that needs to be trained. They did a fantastic job, and keep on top of training by checking back with you after you puppy goes home. They will be with you and your puppy for as long as you need them. Fabulous staff.... More
Great attention to detail, my puppy loved it there and the training staff worked through his issues and he is doin very well. I would recommend them to anyone who has a dog that needs to be trained. They did a fantastic job, and keep on top of training by checking back with you after you puppy goes home. They will be with you and your puppy for as long as you need them. Fabulous staff. Less
10/10 recommend! Olivia and Mark were amazing with my 7 month old yellow lab! I took her to the two week boarding and Olivia was awesome at sending me pictures and videos of the training they were doing. I was worried about being away from her for two weeks, but they updated me all throughout each day and also provided training sessions (for us humans, because we certainly needed training too!). ... More
10/10 recommend! Olivia and Mark were amazing with my 7 month old yellow lab! I took her to the two week boarding and Olivia was awesome at sending me pictures and videos of the training they were doing. I was worried about being away from her for two weeks, but they updated me all throughout each day and also provided training sessions (for us humans, because we certainly needed training too!). It was awesome seeing her progression throughout her time there. They set the foundation that my family needed to continue to train our sweet pup. I can’t say enough great things about ACD! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Less
I cannot say enough great things about Mark and his incredible team! We decided to get another puppy. A Weimaraner to be exact. Very “Excited “ puppy. If it wasn’t for the expertise of Advanced Canine, we’d definitely have our hands full! The personal touch they give, and follow through after the initial training is what sets them miles apart from the rest. They are in constant contact, and a lif... More
I cannot say enough great things about Mark and his incredible team! We decided to get another puppy. A Weimaraner to be exact. Very “Excited “ puppy. If it wasn’t for the expertise of Advanced Canine, we’d definitely have our hands full! The personal touch they give, and follow through after the initial training is what sets them miles apart from the rest. They are in constant contact, and a life saver! We can’t thank you and Cash definitely can’t thank you enough!! Huge shout out to Olivia and Burgundy for giving Cash the extra care he needed! You guys are the best! Less
My wife and I recently thought it would be a good idea to get a golden retriever puppy to complement our existing middle aged greyhound. As wonderful as he is, he quickly turned out to be more of a contrast than a complement. His body grew faster than his brain, and before long we were chasing him around the couch and fending him off with a broom. I heard about Mark from a coworker and we called... More
My wife and I recently thought it would be a good idea to get a golden retriever puppy to complement our existing middle aged greyhound. As wonderful as he is, he quickly turned out to be more of a contrast than a complement. His body grew faster than his brain, and before long we were chasing him around the couch and fending him off with a broom. I heard about Mark from a coworker and we called him for a consult. He has a way with dogs. Within the first two minutes he had convinced our puppy that biting him was a bad idea. After a impressive consultation we signed him up on the spot for a two week residential training course, then extended for another week. Mark and his team, notably Olivia, have been fantastic. We got regular video and photo updates throughout the residential training. What has been a pleasant surprise is the follow up. We have been in regular touch and we have been back to the facility for two follow up sessions now. These are as useful for us as they are for the dog, since there is so much information to learn. Our puppy’s behavior now is in marked contrast to his prior behavior. The transformation has been quite remarkable. In short, we could not recommend this service more highly. Less
My husband and I could not be happier with Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and the whole team at Advanced Canine Development! Both of our pups went through the board and train program and we were just amazed at the transformations for each of them. We now have two super happy, confident and we’ll mannered pups (complete with tail wags as they loose leash walk/heel beside each other!). The team was in cons... More
My husband and I could not be happier with Mark, Olivia, Burgundy and the whole team at Advanced Canine Development! Both of our pups went through the board and train program and we were just amazed at the transformations for each of them. We now have two super happy, confident and we’ll mannered pups (complete with tail wags as they loose leash walk/heel beside each other!). The team was in constant communication each day with progress videos, pictures and messages. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Highly recommended! Less
Mark helped my wife and I in many needs with our two Teddy Bear dogs. He is an amazing trainer. In 5 visits our dogs behavior issues, potty training, separator issues and taking them for walks were resolved. I highly recommend them for your pets needs.... More
Mark helped my wife and I in many needs with our two Teddy Bear dogs. He is an amazing trainer. In 5 visits our dogs behavior issues, potty training, separator issues and taking them for walks were resolved. I highly recommend them for your pets needs. Less
Mark and his team are wonderful , we had our dog boarded and trained for two weeks and he not only learned but he also had a wonderful time. Olivia updated us with a few videos every day, which we enjoyed a lot. It was comforting to see that he had such a good. This is the only place where would leave my dog... More
Mark and his team are wonderful , we had our dog boarded and trained for two weeks and he not only learned but he also had a wonderful time. Olivia updated us with a few videos every day, which we enjoyed a lot. It was comforting to see that he had such a good. This is the only place where would leave my dog Less
Mark did an amazing job helping us train our 3 dogs. He was reliable, professional and really took the time to understand each dog's needs. The owner HAS to put in the work between sessions to apply what has been learned to experience optimal outcomes. We are finally able to have a fun, leisurely walk with our dogs, and have guests over without concern.... More
Mark did an amazing job helping us train our 3 dogs. He was reliable, professional and really took the time to understand each dog's needs. The owner HAS to put in the work between sessions to apply what has been learned to experience optimal outcomes. We are finally able to have a fun, leisurely walk with our dogs, and have guests over without concern. Less
We brought our 3 month old puppy (Blackmouth Cur mix) to them and she learned so much. Olivia worked endlessly to help get her to learn to sit, lay down, stay, walk on a leash, etc. they also helped to train us so that we could continue the training at home. Every day we got multiple videos to see our dog, Nilla, her progress, and so we could see how she was being trained. Olivia and the team wer... More
We brought our 3 month old puppy (Blackmouth Cur mix) to them and she learned so much. Olivia worked endlessly to help get her to learn to sit, lay down, stay, walk on a leash, etc. they also helped to train us so that we could continue the training at home. Every day we got multiple videos to see our dog, Nilla, her progress, and so we could see how she was being trained. Olivia and the team were so great that we even asked if we could bring her back for boarding/refreshers when we went on vacation. They are all very professional, helpful, and they genuinely want to help make sure that your pup is trained to your liking. I would highly suggest them to anyone! I know our pup LOVES Olivia and going there to visit, learn, and hang out with other pups. Less
Words can not begin to explain the appreciation and gratitude I have for Olivia and Mark and all the work they put in to our GSD. As on older dog with no previous training, they were able to make her perfect for our family and met EVERY need and request catered to my husband and I as well as each child. Even after the board and train, they have reached out and assisted anytime we needed a touch u... More
Words can not begin to explain the appreciation and gratitude I have for Olivia and Mark and all the work they put in to our GSD. As on older dog with no previous training, they were able to make her perfect for our family and met EVERY need and request catered to my husband and I as well as each child. Even after the board and train, they have reached out and assisted anytime we needed a touch up or guidance with something without hesitation. We have and will always refer any friends to them without question! Less
Olivia and Mark — the whole staff, actually! — are amazing! In addition to working with Otis, they helped me to realize how I was contributing to his issues. Otis is a different dog after just one week, and I couldn’t be happier. I loved all the videos they sent showing me Otis’s progress, too. Five stars for ACD — I highly recommend! UPDATE: It’s now 8 mos. (?) later, and they are STILL working... More
Olivia and Mark — the whole staff, actually! — are amazing! In addition to working with Otis, they helped me to realize how I was contributing to his issues. Otis is a different dog after just one week, and I couldn’t be happier. I loved all the videos they sent showing me Otis’s progress, too. Five stars for ACD — I highly recommend! UPDATE: It’s now 8 mos. (?) later, and they are STILL working with me and my dogs for some fine-tuning! I called them to ask for advice on an undesirable behavior that had returned. I would have been grateful for that advice over the phone. But Mark insisted on coming out and seeing the behavior for himself for a better assessment. He made some good suggestions, and things are improving. Their follow-up and professionalism are extraordinary! Less
Olivia and Mark — the whole staff, actually! — are amazing! In addition to working with Otis, they helped me to realize how I was contributing to his issues. Otis is a different dog after just one week, and I couldn’t be happier. I loved all the videos they sent showing me Otis’s progress, too. Five stars for ACD — I highly recommend!... More
Olivia and Mark — the whole staff, actually! — are amazing! In addition to working with Otis, they helped me to realize how I was contributing to his issues. Otis is a different dog after just one week, and I couldn’t be happier. I loved all the videos they sent showing me Otis’s progress, too. Five stars for ACD — I highly recommend! Less
All of the staff members were excellent and provided what was needed for my Australian Shepherd -- Zoey -- ready for the career I have planned for her as my Service Dog. She was almost 4 months old and in the dog's "terrible Two's" . The change in her after only two weeks is wonderful. Thank you Everyone,... More
All of the staff members were excellent and provided what was needed for my Australian Shepherd -- Zoey -- ready for the career I have planned for her as my Service Dog. She was almost 4 months old and in the dog's "terrible Two's" . The change in her after only two weeks is wonderful. Thank you Everyone, Less
Advanced Canine was amazing. The owner is very thorough and has a clear plan for any situations you might encounter with your puppy or adult dog. Mark is so knowledgeable and is amazing working with dogs. I would highly recommend Advanced Canine to help with any training issues!... More
Advanced Canine was amazing. The owner is very thorough and has a clear plan for any situations you might encounter with your puppy or adult dog. Mark is so knowledgeable and is amazing working with dogs. I would highly recommend Advanced Canine to help with any training issues! Less
This is the place to call for all your training needs for puppies and adult dogs. Last year we purchased two puppies within a couple months apart and were having problems we called Mark and he came immediately to our home to help rescue the day. Since the help from Mark and his staff we have better puppies and we really enjoy how Mark and his staff continue to stay in touch with us to check in fr... More
This is the place to call for all your training needs for puppies and adult dogs. Last year we purchased two puppies within a couple months apart and were having problems we called Mark and he came immediately to our home to help rescue the day. Since the help from Mark and his staff we have better puppies and we really enjoy how Mark and his staff continue to stay in touch with us to check in from time to time. This is the number one place to go for your training needs! Less
I got a Cavapoo puppy in July of 2020 to keep me company when I was sheltering at home during the Covid lock-down. I contacted Mark at Advanced Canine Development to teach me to be a responsible and good puppy parent. What a great experience! I recommend that everyone who gets a puppy hire Mark right away. He is patient, thorough and very professional. His knowledge is amazing. He knows dogs i... More
I got a Cavapoo puppy in July of 2020 to keep me company when I was sheltering at home during the Covid lock-down. I contacted Mark at Advanced Canine Development to teach me to be a responsible and good puppy parent. What a great experience! I recommend that everyone who gets a puppy hire Mark right away. He is patient, thorough and very professional. His knowledge is amazing. He knows dogs inside and out. My puppy is now a year old and a great companion. Less
Wonderful trainers, I was at my wits end and they help me tremendously. Luna is doing great, thanks guys!
Mark and the staff are skilled dog trainers.
Olivia at Advanced Canine is the best! She did an awesome job training our “energetic” 5 mo old lab puppy Penny. It was amazing the difference in Penny’s ability to focus and obey commands. We can now take her for a walk instead of her taking us for a walk. We highly recommend Advanced Canine and Olivia if you’re looking for a trainer for your pup.... More
Olivia at Advanced Canine is the best! She did an awesome job training our “energetic” 5 mo old lab puppy Penny. It was amazing the difference in Penny’s ability to focus and obey commands. We can now take her for a walk instead of her taking us for a walk. We highly recommend Advanced Canine and Olivia if you’re looking for a trainer for your pup. Less
Mark at Advanced Canine Development helped my husband and I to understand and train our Miniature Schnauzer puppy, Cooper. Socialization, barking control and good leash walking was very important to us living in a condo. Our results far exceeded our expectations with the 6 lesson training. After walking and for his little legs running with Zoey (Mark’s dobie) for his first lesson Cooper had the... More
Mark at Advanced Canine Development helped my husband and I to understand and train our Miniature Schnauzer puppy, Cooper. Socialization, barking control and good leash walking was very important to us living in a condo. Our results far exceeded our expectations with the 6 lesson training. After walking and for his little legs running with Zoey (Mark’s dobie) for his first lesson Cooper had the biggest smile on his face. Each lesson thereafter of going into public areas gave Cooper more confidence and good behavior in public. We just returned last week after meeting family in Sawgrass for a meal. Cooper had his smile on with strangers coming to us and commenting. We look forward to taking our puppy out in public for more adventures. Thank you, Mark for your guidance and tough love, when needed, to make our puppy training a positive experience. Less
Olivia has done an awesome job with our aussie Bentley. Prior to his two week stay at Advanced Canine Development he pulled on the leash making for an unpleasant walk. He also reacted to dogs and people. Barking, lunging and jumping. He is now a joy to be around and we are comfortable taking him anywhere with us. We couldn’t be happier with this change in behavior. I would not hesitate to contac... More
Olivia has done an awesome job with our aussie Bentley. Prior to his two week stay at Advanced Canine Development he pulled on the leash making for an unpleasant walk. He also reacted to dogs and people. Barking, lunging and jumping. He is now a joy to be around and we are comfortable taking him anywhere with us. We couldn’t be happier with this change in behavior. I would not hesitate to contact them again for any further training needs. Thank you Olivia and Mark!! Less
Hands down amazing place to send our pup! Olivia worked wonders with our Bear and really taught him the puppy manners he needed to grasp. He’s a doodle so he loves to jump and he really calmed down and doesn’t jump any longer. It’s nice to be able to take your puppy, less than 4 months old, out in public and be able to socialize and eat dinner without the struggle of a dog who isn’t socialized an... More
Hands down amazing place to send our pup! Olivia worked wonders with our Bear and really taught him the puppy manners he needed to grasp. He’s a doodle so he loves to jump and he really calmed down and doesn’t jump any longer. It’s nice to be able to take your puppy, less than 4 months old, out in public and be able to socialize and eat dinner without the struggle of a dog who isn’t socialized and can’t handle themselves. Mark has a great training program but it does take work at home and you do need to stick to the training plan! Best investment for your pup, we would do it again if we ever welcomed another fur baby into our family! Thank you Olivia and Mark! Less
If you’re looking for a very trusting hard-working loving trainer for your for family dog I highly recommend Mark at Advanced Canine Development. He worked very hard with our nine month old golden retriever. She had a case of separation anxiety and was also afraid of environmental noises so he worked very hard on her with that and even kept her a couple days past the two weeks because he wasn’t c... More
If you’re looking for a very trusting hard-working loving trainer for your for family dog I highly recommend Mark at Advanced Canine Development. He worked very hard with our nine month old golden retriever. She had a case of separation anxiety and was also afraid of environmental noises so he worked very hard on her with that and even kept her a couple days past the two weeks because he wasn’t completely satisfied with her progress at the end of the two weeks. All of her trainers, including Olivia work very hard and diligently every day not only with our Ana but with many other dogs in parks and other environments. Their center is very clean and when it’s time for your pet to come home; they make sure you are also ready and trained and prepared to keep up their training. Well worth it. Thank you Advanced Canine! Less
Training was good opportunity for my Malshi, began private training when she was 1 year old and also for myself. We owner have to be retrained correctly because of our habits we developed in training. Mark addresses all your behavior problems for you and your dog with positive training. We now have a sweet, content and well behaved four legged friend in our family. Thank you Mark and your staff,... More
Training was good opportunity for my Malshi, began private training when she was 1 year old and also for myself. We owner have to be retrained correctly because of our habits we developed in training. Mark addresses all your behavior problems for you and your dog with positive training. We now have a sweet, content and well behaved four legged friend in our family. Thank you Mark and your staff, would recommend Advanced Canine Development to all who need training for your dogs. Less
Mark is awesome dog trainer and gave some very helpful tips , especially since our Yorkie wouldn't stop barking. Mark suggested purchasing a Anti-barking device of which I bought online. Immediately after I received the device my Yorkie became a very quiet well behaved dog. Thanks so much Mark... More
Mark is awesome dog trainer and gave some very helpful tips , especially since our Yorkie wouldn't stop barking. Mark suggested purchasing a Anti-barking device of which I bought online. Immediately after I received the device my Yorkie became a very quiet well behaved dog. Thanks so much Mark Less
Spoke with Mark the owner about a company van illegally parked in a handicap parking space not running, not occupied with Kenneled dogs inside the van crying and he acted like he didn't care and was unapologetic. I wouldn't let his company clean up after my dogs.... More
Spoke with Mark the owner about a company van illegally parked in a handicap parking space not running, not occupied with Kenneled dogs inside the van crying and he acted like he didn't care and was unapologetic. I wouldn't let his company clean up after my dogs. Less
The lead trainer, Mark did a fantastic job with our Golden Retriever, Tahoe. This was not the easiest case, as he had to un-train our Golden's prior training, which was done incorrectly and resulted in persistent misbehavior from our boy. He was both very friendly, courteous, and punctual, but was also highly informative and hands-on with training us, the owners. As you come to find out, it is le... More
The lead trainer, Mark did a fantastic job with our Golden Retriever, Tahoe. This was not the easiest case, as he had to un-train our Golden's prior training, which was done incorrectly and resulted in persistent misbehavior from our boy. He was both very friendly, courteous, and punctual, but was also highly informative and hands-on with training us, the owners. As you come to find out, it is less about training the actual dog and more about training the owners! We had been sending mixed signals to our puppy and this resulted in confusion and lack of obedience. Mark's approach is all about clear communication with your furry friend. He taught us step by step how to clearly communicate what we wanted from our dog, and why he wasn't responding to our former way of training and instruction. We also like that Mark was not zapper happy. In fact, there was no use of the correctional collar at all for the first few sessions. Instead, he utilizes positive reinforcement to guide dogs to the correct behavior. And later in more advanced training sessions, Mark's rule of thumb was for every 1 use of the correctional collar, 10 rewards. This not only led to our dog not being afraid of Mark when he came to the house, but actually excited to see him and ready to train! This was in stark contrast to the former training we had done with our big boy, which relied primarily on negative reinforcement through zapping and so forth, which demoralized our dog. I highly recommend Mark and his team for anyone that would like fast, efficient, and humane training of your furry friends. He knows what he's talking about, and will help you better understand how to shape your dog's behaviors. Less
Highly recommend Advanced Canine Development for your dog training needs. Mark is the owner and great to work with. Olivia is the trainer who primarily worked with our 16 week old golden doodle pup. We started with a few private sessions at home with Mark and it went so well that we decided to do the board and train. We now have a dog who responds to commands and has all the basic manners that yo... More
Highly recommend Advanced Canine Development for your dog training needs. Mark is the owner and great to work with. Olivia is the trainer who primarily worked with our 16 week old golden doodle pup. We started with a few private sessions at home with Mark and it went so well that we decided to do the board and train. We now have a dog who responds to commands and has all the basic manners that you would want in your furbaby and then some. Olivia also taught us how to reinforce the training while making it fun. Even though he was boarded we were included throughout the entire process via pics and videos and learning right along with our pup. They were both an absolute pleasure to work with and you can tell they love their work. We couldn’t be more happy with the entire process. It was worth every penny and time spent apart. Check out their website! Less
Mark and his assistant trainer Olivia worked with Milo, our 20 month old Flat Coat/Lab Retriever rescue, for a little over two weeks. We now have a dog who less anxious, responds to commands, is a pleasure to walk, and no longer reacts to every other animal he sees. More importantly, Mark taught us how to continually reinforce Milo’s training so he would not fall back into old behaviors. This has... More
Mark and his assistant trainer Olivia worked with Milo, our 20 month old Flat Coat/Lab Retriever rescue, for a little over two weeks. We now have a dog who less anxious, responds to commands, is a pleasure to walk, and no longer reacts to every other animal he sees. More importantly, Mark taught us how to continually reinforce Milo’s training so he would not fall back into old behaviors. This has given us some much needed confidence as we have specific techniques to apply rather than throwing everything at the wall and hoping something would stick! While working with Milo, Mark also pointed out some techniques to help train our other dog, a six year old hound mix, so that her behaviors would not provoke Milo’s anxiety. Overall, the training provided by Advanced Canine Development was a great investment that resulted in happier dogs and much happier owners. We highly recommend Mark’ service. Less
I highly recommend Mark for any of your dog training needs. After first hiring a purely positive trainer who was no help at all to my puppy Jax, I gave Mark a call and he quickly solved all of our issues! He has trained Jax to be such a well mannered boy. Mark is so knowledgeable and does an amazing job. We are so pleased with the results we have had with our dog!... More
I highly recommend Mark for any of your dog training needs. After first hiring a purely positive trainer who was no help at all to my puppy Jax, I gave Mark a call and he quickly solved all of our issues! He has trained Jax to be such a well mannered boy. Mark is so knowledgeable and does an amazing job. We are so pleased with the results we have had with our dog! Less
Mark has a great understanding on pack mentality and what a dog is thinking in any moment. I had 2 stubborn weimaraners that were good dogs but needed a few very important lessons on what's not allowed. I have seen great improvement and continue to use his techniques. Thank you Mark and advanced canine development crew.... More
Mark has a great understanding on pack mentality and what a dog is thinking in any moment. I had 2 stubborn weimaraners that were good dogs but needed a few very important lessons on what's not allowed. I have seen great improvement and continue to use his techniques. Thank you Mark and advanced canine development crew. Less
Why didn’t I do this sooner? That about sums up my thoughts upon getting my dog back. Mark did a phenomenal job with her, and I couldn’t be more pleased. She was a sweet and loving girl before Mark took her, but was a bit wild and unpredictable. She is now calm, listens, and maintains her stay until released...and she is still very happy and loving.... More
Why didn’t I do this sooner? That about sums up my thoughts upon getting my dog back. Mark did a phenomenal job with her, and I couldn’t be more pleased. She was a sweet and loving girl before Mark took her, but was a bit wild and unpredictable. She is now calm, listens, and maintains her stay until released...and she is still very happy and loving. Less
My young dog had no manners, jumped on people, and generally was a handful. Through ACD she is a much more enjoyable puppy to be around. No jumping on people, no pulling on walks, and well mannered. The staff was responsive, helpful and willing to come to the house to advise on any concerns after compling her training. I would recommend Mark and Olivia to anyone looking for training for their f... More
My young dog had no manners, jumped on people, and generally was a handful. Through ACD she is a much more enjoyable puppy to be around. No jumping on people, no pulling on walks, and well mannered. The staff was responsive, helpful and willing to come to the house to advise on any concerns after compling her training. I would recommend Mark and Olivia to anyone looking for training for their furry friend. Less
THANKYOU! Mark, Olivia, Leah, For all your help training my two Cavaliers Olivia and Sophia they can't wait to go back! You guy's are the best!
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I am writing this review to share my favorable experience with Mark from ADC train my Mini Goleden doodle Winston with super results. One word describes the service and training provided. OUTSTANDING! I was very impressed with the convenient in home training strategy Mark used for us both. Mark was very professional and knowledgeable in developing my dog. Also showed he really cared about Winston... More
I am writing this review to share my favorable experience with Mark from ADC train my Mini Goleden doodle Winston with super results. One word describes the service and training provided. OUTSTANDING! I was very impressed with the convenient in home training strategy Mark used for us both. Mark was very professional and knowledgeable in developing my dog. Also showed he really cared about Winston. I now have a one trained very obedient gentleman with good manners and has become my emotional support buddy. I highly recommend AcD for your dogs training. Larry Less
I haven’t worked with this company but have worked with their trainer Meggan personally and LOVE her style, insight and connection to dogs. She knows them and their individual personalities like most people know each other. She’s fun and engaging and really knows her stuff!!... More
I haven’t worked with this company but have worked with their trainer Meggan personally and LOVE her style, insight and connection to dogs. She knows them and their individual personalities like most people know each other. She’s fun and engaging and really knows her stuff!! Less
I have known Meghan for about 5 years and had her train my German Shepherd in Michigan she is a great Trainer and really knows her job.
Mark and Leah are amazing! I am so glad I made the investment to have them train my dog. They exceeded my expectations at every turn, and are committed to excellence and the care of the dogs they are training. Leah made sure I was able to see his training every step of the way with pictures, videos and messages. She worked with me one on one to train me on how to work with my newly programmed dog... More
Mark and Leah are amazing! I am so glad I made the investment to have them train my dog. They exceeded my expectations at every turn, and are committed to excellence and the care of the dogs they are training. Leah made sure I was able to see his training every step of the way with pictures, videos and messages. She worked with me one on one to train me on how to work with my newly programmed dog. Now, I can take my Leo anywhere with me. Thank you! Less
Meggan is an amazing trainer. One example is, my pitty was terrified of tail trims and would shake and run away or pee at the sight of clippers. After a few sessions of calming re-introduction to the clippers and distracting tips he was laying down calmly and accepting his nails being trimmed! Yay! Happy dance!!... More
Meggan is an amazing trainer. One example is, my pitty was terrified of tail trims and would shake and run away or pee at the sight of clippers. After a few sessions of calming re-introduction to the clippers and distracting tips he was laying down calmly and accepting his nails being trimmed! Yay! Happy dance!! Less
After reading so many positive reviews about Advanced Canine Dev. we contacted them regarding our Mini Goldendoodle Tenley. Mark and Leah came to our home to meet her and we decided to enroll her in the two week program, and so glad we did!! Leah took such good care of her while training her!❤ We planned it around a short trip we were taking. Then when we were home her videos each day showing Te... More
After reading so many positive reviews about Advanced Canine Dev. we contacted them regarding our Mini Goldendoodle Tenley. Mark and Leah came to our home to meet her and we decided to enroll her in the two week program, and so glad we did!! Leah took such good care of her while training her!❤ We planned it around a short trip we were taking. Then when we were home her videos each day showing Tenleys progress and playing with her friends really helped on the days we were missing her. She left a loving puppy that was hard to take on walks, excessive jumping on people, demand barking and the typical puppy things that made some days difficult no matter how much we loved her. After spending two weeks with Leah she came home a loving young little lady. Walks are amazing now, she can go in public, out to eat etc. Everything we wanted her to work on Leah did while still keeping Tenleys personality and knowing traits with her individual breed. We loved that after a week we met at the Mall and Leah trained us (many things we were doing wrong) with public walking with Tenley. Then after the two weeks Leah and Mark brought her home and gave us so more training. You could see the bond between Leah and Tenley and although strict, Tenley just adored her. After the two week program they offer classes on anything we need help with from the training or if we start to see any progress slipping at no charge. Thanks again Leah for the wonders you have done with our Tenley! Also to Mark for your added advice as well. Highly recommend!! Less
Leah Kahn is an excellent dog trainer. Leah is knowledgeable and experienced in multiple training philosophies and methods. She’s experienced in assessing dog behavior, developing training plans, and then executing those plans using humane training methods. Leah has trained dogs in obedience, detection, and tracking and is superb at behavior problem remediation. I highly recommend Leah Kahn as yo... More
Leah Kahn is an excellent dog trainer. Leah is knowledgeable and experienced in multiple training philosophies and methods. She’s experienced in assessing dog behavior, developing training plans, and then executing those plans using humane training methods. Leah has trained dogs in obedience, detection, and tracking and is superb at behavior problem remediation. I highly recommend Leah Kahn as your dogs’ trainer! Less
Best investment in our puppy yet. They train the owner, not the pup. Truly the key to success. Understanding how your pups thinks. Awesome training and sessions. Every session was an ahh-hah day. Don't forget puppy socializing. This is a service well worth investing in.... More
Best investment in our puppy yet. They train the owner, not the pup. Truly the key to success. Understanding how your pups thinks. Awesome training and sessions. Every session was an ahh-hah day. Don't forget puppy socializing. This is a service well worth investing in. Less
I would highly recommend Mark and his team for any of your dog training needs. Mark is kind, professional, honest, compassionate and very skilled when it comes to working with dogs. I found that Mark has great insight about dogs and is able to work with any breed. My dog has loved every minute of her training since working with Mark, he showed me the right tools to use to communicate better with ... More
I would highly recommend Mark and his team for any of your dog training needs. Mark is kind, professional, honest, compassionate and very skilled when it comes to working with dogs. I found that Mark has great insight about dogs and is able to work with any breed. My dog has loved every minute of her training since working with Mark, he showed me the right tools to use to communicate better with my furry family. I cannot be more thrilled with the results after going to Mark, he has been extremely helpful and informative which has benefited us tremendously. Less
Amazing service!! Helped my dog out A LOT. 100% would recommend to anybody struggling to train their stubborn canine
Really fun and easy to work with. Amazing with my aggressive dog helped him get my socialized. 100% would recommend this dog training!!!!
Mark trained our Frenchie. His manners are so impeccable that most people don't even realize he is under a year old. More importantly, Mark trained us. We have been using the same techniques on our new Frenchie puppy and the results are great!... More
Mark trained our Frenchie. His manners are so impeccable that most people don't even realize he is under a year old. More importantly, Mark trained us. We have been using the same techniques on our new Frenchie puppy and the results are great! Less
Mark gave us amazing advice in training our rescue! He connects personally with you & your fur baby! We did a package with him & will continue to use his expertise to work on walking off leash training! He’s a no nonsense trainer that doesn’t waste your time & money👍Highly recommend him!... More
Mark gave us amazing advice in training our rescue! He connects personally with you & your fur baby! We did a package with him & will continue to use his expertise to work on walking off leash training! He’s a no nonsense trainer that doesn’t waste your time & money👍Highly recommend him! Less
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Only have positive comments about this training program. Our trainer, Mark was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and professional. He trained us as well as our dog, Annie, with discipline and compassion. We would HIGHLY recommend this service for anyone needing order in your life and your pet's!... More
Only have positive comments about this training program. Our trainer, Mark was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and professional. He trained us as well as our dog, Annie, with discipline and compassion. We would HIGHLY recommend this service for anyone needing order in your life and your pet's! Less
We moved down to Florida in June and had recently adopted a large mixed breed puppy. I've never raised a puppy (or even owned a large breed dog) prior to adopting Isla, but I quickly learned I was way over my head. We felt like we were parents to a newborn baby. We couldn't get her to stop whining in her crate and were up at all hours of the night with her. I did a Google search and saw the amaz... More
We moved down to Florida in June and had recently adopted a large mixed breed puppy. I've never raised a puppy (or even owned a large breed dog) prior to adopting Isla, but I quickly learned I was way over my head. We felt like we were parents to a newborn baby. We couldn't get her to stop whining in her crate and were up at all hours of the night with her. I did a Google search and saw the amazing reviews for Advanced Canine and decided to give it a shot. It was well worth every penny! We started with one hour sessions working with Mark but eventually decided it would be best to invest in their board and train program. Leah became our core trainer and she did a fantastic job with Isla! Isla came home to us with excellent leash manners, a foundation of basic commands, and the best part was that we all started to get a full night's rest! She goes to bed around 10 and doesn't wake up until after 6:30. Completely life changing! Ever since she worked with Leah, we've been able to enjoy Isla so much more and she is what I'd consider a very well mannered puppy! Advanced Canine also equipped us with the knowledge to continue to build upon Isla's training. It's important to know that training isn't a two week endeavor and then you're done. Mark and Leah gave us the skills to continue to invest in our puppy. We're so excited about the way Isla is growing and maturing. Thank you to Leah and Advanced Canine for the awesome foundation you created for Isla. We couldn't have done it without you! Less
Mark trained my 16 week old mini aussie using his 2 week board and train program and I couldn't be happier with the results. It's leagues more difficult to fix problem behaviors in dogs once they've had a bad experience, and in Indy's case, he had been tackled by an off-leash dog at a beach, and as a result was fearful of any dogs he hadn't met. I made a trip to make sure he was in capable hands.... More
Mark trained my 16 week old mini aussie using his 2 week board and train program and I couldn't be happier with the results. It's leagues more difficult to fix problem behaviors in dogs once they've had a bad experience, and in Indy's case, he had been tackled by an off-leash dog at a beach, and as a result was fearful of any dogs he hadn't met. I made a trip to make sure he was in capable hands. Indy has stopped barking at random people and dogs we pass on our walks and at the dog park (no easy feat for an aussie), and is mild-mannered when we go out to shop or eat at a restaurant together, even more difficult for an active puppy. The biggest component of training involves owner participation. Even though I boarded Indy, Mark made sure I still knew what was being taught, where Indy was at, and most importantly, what I needed to do to ensure his training would stick and could be built upon. Mark's patient, no-nonsense training approach has helped me become a better dog owner, and Indy become a dog that isn't afraid to be confident in public, and meet new people and dogs without shying away. Less
Advanced Canine and its owner Mark truly surpassed our expectations. It was amazing to see our puppy transform so quickly, even the kids noticed the difference. He was able to train us to get the behaviors we wanted out of our puppy! We couldn't have has a a better experience or outcome. He was even more amazing than Ceaser to watch his ability to transform!... More
Advanced Canine and its owner Mark truly surpassed our expectations. It was amazing to see our puppy transform so quickly, even the kids noticed the difference. He was able to train us to get the behaviors we wanted out of our puppy! We couldn't have has a a better experience or outcome. He was even more amazing than Ceaser to watch his ability to transform! Less
I was not expecting to be as amazed as I was by Mark @ Advanced Canine. He is truly gifted with the ability to train both the dog and its owners so quickly and thoroughly. We feel lucky to have benefited from his expertise. I couldn’t stop bragging that he was better than Ceaser! We couldn’t be happier with our puppy’s behaviors beyond our hopes.... More
I was not expecting to be as amazed as I was by Mark @ Advanced Canine. He is truly gifted with the ability to train both the dog and its owners so quickly and thoroughly. We feel lucky to have benefited from his expertise. I couldn’t stop bragging that he was better than Ceaser! We couldn’t be happier with our puppy’s behaviors beyond our hopes. Less
I was not expecting to be as amazed as I was by Mark @ Advanced Canine. He is truly gifted with the ability to train both the dog and its owners so quickly and thoroughly. We feel lucky to have benefited from his expertise. I couldn’t stop bragging that he was better than Ceaser! We couldn’t be happier with our puppy’s behaviors beyond our hopes.... More
I was not expecting to be as amazed as I was by Mark @ Advanced Canine. He is truly gifted with the ability to train both the dog and its owners so quickly and thoroughly. We feel lucky to have benefited from his expertise. I couldn’t stop bragging that he was better than Ceaser! We couldn’t be happier with our puppy’s behaviors beyond our hopes. Less
Advanced Canine and its owner Mark truly surpassed our expectations. It was amazing to see our puppy transform so quickly, even the kids noticed the difference. He was able to train us to get the behaviors we wanted out of our puppy! We couldn't have had a better experience or outcome. He was even more amazing than Caesar to watch his ability to transform!... More
Advanced Canine and its owner Mark truly surpassed our expectations. It was amazing to see our puppy transform so quickly, even the kids noticed the difference. He was able to train us to get the behaviors we wanted out of our puppy! We couldn't have had a better experience or outcome. He was even more amazing than Caesar to watch his ability to transform! Less
I believe I would have needed a double knee replacement if I didn't sign my Finley up for training with Leah & Mark. I'm so happy with the progress Finley has made and now they are working on me (which is probably harder than it was with Finley). Prior to moving to Florida, our 1 year old, 85 lb doberman, Finley, had many acres of freedom in the WV mountains. Moving to a town environment (tem... More
I believe I would have needed a double knee replacement if I didn't sign my Finley up for training with Leah & Mark. I'm so happy with the progress Finley has made and now they are working on me (which is probably harder than it was with Finley). Prior to moving to Florida, our 1 year old, 85 lb doberman, Finley, had many acres of freedom in the WV mountains. Moving to a town environment (temporarily) and having to walk him on a leash for his safety was deteriorating my health. I found Advanced Canine on the internet, looked at their reviews and made an appointment. I felt confident after our initial consultation that he would be treated well and the training would be first class. Finley did the board & train for 2 weeks and I missed him a lot, but was delighted his progress after only 1 week with Leah & Mark. Finley loves Leah too! The bonus is that they are not leaving me alone after the initial training; Leah is checking in with me between our visits for additional technique training and she is giving me encouragement. I love my dog and I made this investment so we can enjoy our time together and I'm so glad I did!!!! Thank you Leah & Mark!!! Less
We recently contacted Mark for some help with our puppy Eddie an Italian Greyhound. Mark was very helpful in coming to our home to see the surroundings and help us figure out why we were having so much trouble crate training and house breaking Eddie. He spent a few hours teaching us ways to make our pup more accepting of his crate as well as positive reinforcements to get him going with house bre... More
We recently contacted Mark for some help with our puppy Eddie an Italian Greyhound. Mark was very helpful in coming to our home to see the surroundings and help us figure out why we were having so much trouble crate training and house breaking Eddie. He spent a few hours teaching us ways to make our pup more accepting of his crate as well as positive reinforcements to get him going with house breaking. We immediately knew we needed more training for our other dog Koda who was then 7 months old. Koda is a Belgian Malinous who is sweet but she was anxious around other dogs and children and loud noises so she was becoming more and more uncomfortable in our own neighborhood with things as we would walk her on the leash. We decided to do the two week board and train as Koda needed more socializing than anything. From day one mark sent us videos of how koda was settling in and starting to interact around other dogs of all sizes. Within the first week we could see in the videos she was coming out of her shell and moving the interaction with other animals. Mark and Leah were both wonderful and in contact with us throughout the whole process sending videos and texts and answering any questions we had. They met us midway through the program so we could be trained as a family to be consistent and continue to help Koda feel comfortable when we are out walking with her in public. When it came to training we asked that koda be able to run along side of us as we are an active family. Not only can she run on the leash with us , she can also go along side us when we ride bikes. Marks training philosophy is built on all positive training techniques and once you experience this and how effective it is you never look for anything else. The first sign we saw with koda was she was finally wagging her tail and relaxed as she gained confidence walking in public around others- she is a more relaxed dog and happy to go with us anywhere now. We can’t thank Mark and Leah enough for helping our family through a tough situation- in just two weeks it changes the whole dynamic of how we can enjoy our dog and take her along with us now anywhere. Even after the program we had a few questions and mark I always responsive. He is just a great person who genuinely cares about these animals and always willing to help. Less
We live in Sarasota, but still decided to try using Mark because of the reviews from a friend of mine. We adopted a mix breed puppy (boxer-terrier-husky) from the rescue and he was a handful! Percy was very smart and stubborn and also extremely anxious in new situations. He had also developed a bad biting behavior when he was playing or when he was full of nervous energy. Everything we tried to d... More
We live in Sarasota, but still decided to try using Mark because of the reviews from a friend of mine. We adopted a mix breed puppy (boxer-terrier-husky) from the rescue and he was a handful! Percy was very smart and stubborn and also extremely anxious in new situations. He had also developed a bad biting behavior when he was playing or when he was full of nervous energy. Everything we tried to do to calm him down when he got in that state seemed to just exacerbate the problem. We have two young boys (7 and 9) who are also high energy, so this made staying consistent and calm difficult. We weren't even sure we would be able to keep a dog that required so much from us. That's when we decided to send him to Mark for his two week board and train program. Mark was incredible supporting me throughout these two weeks. I was worried about the whole thing…worried our nervous dog would be anxious and fearful the whole two weeks, worried it wouldn't make a difference, worried about the training tactics, everything! Worrying is just part of my process. Anyway, Mark did everything he could to ease my concerns. He sent us videos and photos every step of the way, he explained his strategies so that I would understand the process and feel more confident with this decision. He was very transparent about how the training was going and showed me the good and the bad of Percy's experience. The two weeks with Mark truly helped to reduce the unwanted behaviors. Our pup came back easy to train. He was much more responsive to our commands and most importantly, we were trained (as a family) as to how to continue the training and how to be confident leaders for our dog. Of course it was not easy when he first returned. We had to keep Percy's environment much more controlled than we had before he left. We had to be extremely consistent in our behavior in order to continue the routine he had been so successful with. We used his meals as his training rewards. It has been 2 months since he has been back home with us (he is almost 8 months old!) In the last month we have been able to relax a bit more and allow Percy more freedom, and he is doing an excellent job!! We are certain that Mark has helped us to give our dog what he needs to be a wonderful family companion. Less
what a nice guy. came to the house a few minutes early (how nice!) was thorough and strait foward. He explained everything and was very insightful. look foward to seeing them more.... More
what a nice guy. came to the house a few minutes early (how nice!) was thorough and strait foward. He explained everything and was very insightful. look foward to seeing them more. Less
Mark and Cynthia from Advanced Canine Development were referred to me by a friend. We have a fairly new rescue dog who we adopted from a shelter to be a companion for our older dog, Miss Honey, when we lost her best friend. She picked out Pringle from several she was introduced to. Pringle is a pit mix, which our previous dog was as well. He’s 7 years old - we think. Wonderful, gentle dog with th... More
Mark and Cynthia from Advanced Canine Development were referred to me by a friend. We have a fairly new rescue dog who we adopted from a shelter to be a companion for our older dog, Miss Honey, when we lost her best friend. She picked out Pringle from several she was introduced to. Pringle is a pit mix, which our previous dog was as well. He’s 7 years old - we think. Wonderful, gentle dog with the exception of the fact he is 80 lbs. of pure strength. I just wanted to be able to walk without being afraid of him pulling me down. We had our last session today - I am completely AMAZED! I can now walk him without any apprehension! Complete success! And most important to me - they use kind and gentle methods! I highly recommend them for anyone needing assistance with a strong willed dog - or any other dog! Fantastic! Thanks, Mark & Cynthia! Less
We brought our 5.5 month old Akita puppy to Mark because we wanted to be able to walk her in our neighborhood without her pulling, or jumping onto other dogs. We did the two week board and train option and it was wonderful to see how well she did in such a short amount of time. Mark is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and easy to work with and he is great about providing daily updates about her ... More
We brought our 5.5 month old Akita puppy to Mark because we wanted to be able to walk her in our neighborhood without her pulling, or jumping onto other dogs. We did the two week board and train option and it was wonderful to see how well she did in such a short amount of time. Mark is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and easy to work with and he is great about providing daily updates about her training. We would definitely recommend Mark to anyone looking for training and/or help with their pups! Less
I can’t say enough positive things about Mark. He is smart and he understands dogs and how to train them in a kind professional manner. He taught me so much in the management and training of my Bullmastiff. I am so fortunate in finding him and would not hesitate for one minute in referring him to anyone no matter the breed or temperament.... More
I can’t say enough positive things about Mark. He is smart and he understands dogs and how to train them in a kind professional manner. He taught me so much in the management and training of my Bullmastiff. I am so fortunate in finding him and would not hesitate for one minute in referring him to anyone no matter the breed or temperament. Less
What a wonderful experience for both my dog Roxy and myself !! She is a powerful Pittie who i had little (no) control of on walks. When i decided on training her, i researched trainers only with multiple 5 star reviews from Ft. Myers - Bradenton. Advanced Canine with Mark as the owner/trainer came out on top, and later on i found out that several people i know had him train their dogs, and they ... More
What a wonderful experience for both my dog Roxy and myself !! She is a powerful Pittie who i had little (no) control of on walks. When i decided on training her, i researched trainers only with multiple 5 star reviews from Ft. Myers - Bradenton. Advanced Canine with Mark as the owner/trainer came out on top, and later on i found out that several people i know had him train their dogs, and they all gave him a big thumbs up. Long story short, Mark and Cynthia (a wonderful trainer in her own right) went above and beyond anything i was expecting with their training, culminating with a day trip to several parks and stores, which was probably the highlight of Roxy's life to this point ... much more than i have been able to do with her in the year since i adopted her. I can only add that while there might be several good trainers out there, you will be hard pressed to find a better and more caring one than Mark at Advanced Canine. Both he and Cynthia were superb 🙂 Frederick Grant Less
I have seen what Mark can do with his dogs, he is an amazing trainer!
Mark and his staff are amazing. Our German Shepherd is quickly becoming well-mannered, obedient and loyal. If there were more experts the caliber of Mark and his staff, there would be so many less dogs who tragically end up in shelters. Thank you Advanced Canine Development!!... More
Mark and his staff are amazing. Our German Shepherd is quickly becoming well-mannered, obedient and loyal. If there were more experts the caliber of Mark and his staff, there would be so many less dogs who tragically end up in shelters. Thank you Advanced Canine Development!! Less
Wow, where do I start? Mark is a phenomenal trainer who literally saved our dog's life! He agreed to train our year old dog, Peanut, who we adopted as a seven week old puppy. Although we loved Peanut, he was not very well-behaved; an 85 pound ball of energy! Long-story-short, he ended a frantic "fence fighting" session by using my husband's arm as a chew stick. We were very close to getting rid o... More
Wow, where do I start? Mark is a phenomenal trainer who literally saved our dog's life! He agreed to train our year old dog, Peanut, who we adopted as a seven week old puppy. Although we loved Peanut, he was not very well-behaved; an 85 pound ball of energy! Long-story-short, he ended a frantic "fence fighting" session by using my husband's arm as a chew stick. We were very close to getting rid of him, and we were devastated. At this point we called in Advanced Canine Development, and watched as Mark magically transformed Peanut into a well-behaved, "knows his place in the world", beloved pet! Plus, Mark is hilarious; I never imagined training our dog would be so much Fun! Less
Since our Dexter's training with Mark walking him is a pleasure. No more chasing rabbits, no more being uncontrollable when he sees other people or other dogs, no more lying down during our walk. An excellent experience and so glad we made the decision to have Dexter trained.... More
Since our Dexter's training with Mark walking him is a pleasure. No more chasing rabbits, no more being uncontrollable when he sees other people or other dogs, no more lying down during our walk. An excellent experience and so glad we made the decision to have Dexter trained. Less
Thank you Mark for a job well done!! Luna is still a handful, but with the wonderful training that Luna and I received, I think we are doing well. Want to say thank you to Jimmy also. I would recommend you (and I have) to anyone seeking training for their fur babies. Again thank you!!!... More
Thank you Mark for a job well done!! Luna is still a handful, but with the wonderful training that Luna and I received, I think we are doing well. Want to say thank you to Jimmy also. I would recommend you (and I have) to anyone seeking training for their fur babies. Again thank you!!! Less
We decided to have Mark train our 7 month old puppy. He listened to our concerns and developed a training plan immediately. After the first session our puppy was already responding to what Mark had taught us to do with her. He is extremely knowledgeable and we are very happy with the outcome!... More
We decided to have Mark train our 7 month old puppy. He listened to our concerns and developed a training plan immediately. After the first session our puppy was already responding to what Mark had taught us to do with her. He is extremely knowledgeable and we are very happy with the outcome! Less
Mark is an incredible dog trainer .He did amazing work with Shitzu. I would highly recommend his service, you will amazed how fast you see a change in your dog.... More
Mark is an incredible dog trainer .He did amazing work with Shitzu. I would highly recommend his service, you will amazed how fast you see a change in your dog. Less
I can't say enough about Mark and Jim. We are seniors and were not able to walk our English Setter, Llew. He would pull and jump on people. We were imppressed with our consultation visit with Mark. The training was definitely worth the price. We couldn't have done it without the training he received. We can now take him for a nice walk.... More
I can't say enough about Mark and Jim. We are seniors and were not able to walk our English Setter, Llew. He would pull and jump on people. We were imppressed with our consultation visit with Mark. The training was definitely worth the price. We couldn't have done it without the training he received. We can now take him for a nice walk. Less
We are seniors and we're not able to walk our dog, Llew a English Setter, on a leash without pulling. Mark and Jim were great. Mark explained everything to us and was honest. We had videos sent daily of Llew during his training. it was amazing to see our dog so well behaved. He is able to walk nicely on leash, doesn't jump on people and stays in place with hand signals. we highly recommend Mark. ... More
We are seniors and we're not able to walk our dog, Llew a English Setter, on a leash without pulling. Mark and Jim were great. Mark explained everything to us and was honest. We had videos sent daily of Llew during his training. it was amazing to see our dog so well behaved. He is able to walk nicely on leash, doesn't jump on people and stays in place with hand signals. we highly recommend Mark. Bob & Mary Thielman Less
We have a 1 year old Mastiff who was aggressive with strangers, skittish and did not mind. Mark worked with us to help train our dog and we were amazed at the difference we saw with our dog within a short period of time. He is truly a dog whisperer!! We strongly recommend his services.... More
We have a 1 year old Mastiff who was aggressive with strangers, skittish and did not mind. Mark worked with us to help train our dog and we were amazed at the difference we saw with our dog within a short period of time. He is truly a dog whisperer!! We strongly recommend his services. Less
Mark and Jimmy are not only amazing dog trainers, they are also honest, supportive, and positive people to be around. We sent our fearful six-month-old Great Dane pup Murray for a two week board and train and we are amazed by the improvements. Throughout the process, they were communicative via videos, texts and phone calls so we felt involved in the process. They offered us their knowledge and t... More
Mark and Jimmy are not only amazing dog trainers, they are also honest, supportive, and positive people to be around. We sent our fearful six-month-old Great Dane pup Murray for a two week board and train and we are amazed by the improvements. Throughout the process, they were communicative via videos, texts and phone calls so we felt involved in the process. They offered us their knowledge and taught us along the way on how to repeat the things they practiced. Not only did Murray have a positive learning experience, so did we. A pup who couldn’t walk to the end of our driveway can now walk many blocks around the neighborhood and even walk through scary places like Home Depot. 10/10 would recommend this company to anyone looking for help with their pup! This training has changed our lives and our relationship with our pup for the better! Thanks guys :) Less
If you have a timid, scared pup that lacks confidence, Advanced Canine Development will save you hours of frustration and confusion. Mark & Jimmy helped us so much with our Great Dane pup Murray! I knew they would really had our best interest in mind when they basically did 2 full complimentary sessions before we even became a client. They made sure they could help our situation and really bring ... More
If you have a timid, scared pup that lacks confidence, Advanced Canine Development will save you hours of frustration and confusion. Mark & Jimmy helped us so much with our Great Dane pup Murray! I knew they would really had our best interest in mind when they basically did 2 full complimentary sessions before we even became a client. They made sure they could help our situation and really bring the best out of our pup. Communicated with us the entire time and ensured we (the owners) were trained/prepared to build on the great work they did. These guys know what they're doing!! Highly recommend. Less
If you have a timid, scared pup that lacks confidence, Advanced Canine Development will save you hours of frustration and confusion. Mark & Jimmy helped us so much with our Great Dane pup Murray! I knew they would really had our best interest in mind when they basically did 2 full complimentary sessions before we even became a client. They made sure they could help our situation and really bring ... More
If you have a timid, scared pup that lacks confidence, Advanced Canine Development will save you hours of frustration and confusion. Mark & Jimmy helped us so much with our Great Dane pup Murray! I knew they would really had our best interest in mind when they basically did 2 full complimentary sessions before we even became a client. They made sure they could help our situation and really bring the best out of our pup. Communicated with us the entire time and ensured we (the owners) were trained/prepared to build on the great work they did. These guys know what they're doing!! Highly recommend. Less
I didn’t think it would be possible to be able to get my 6 year old untrained shepherd mix ever to walk calmly through our neighborhood. Mark provided me with the education and hands on experience and now I can take my dog anywhere. No pulling, no barking at other dogs, no chasing squirrels or rabbits!! Unbelievable.... More
I didn’t think it would be possible to be able to get my 6 year old untrained shepherd mix ever to walk calmly through our neighborhood. Mark provided me with the education and hands on experience and now I can take my dog anywhere. No pulling, no barking at other dogs, no chasing squirrels or rabbits!! Unbelievable. Less
Great experience, and very knowledgable trainer. Would highly recommend to anyone I know!
Mark is amazing, after the initial consults we were so impressed with his skills. My dog does not have social skills towards other dog., After 30 minutes he had my dog walking behind his well trained dog. My dog did not bark or lunge like he usually does. Thanks you Mark... More
Mark is amazing, after the initial consults we were so impressed with his skills. My dog does not have social skills towards other dog., After 30 minutes he had my dog walking behind his well trained dog. My dog did not bark or lunge like he usually does. Thanks you Mark Less
By far the best trainer out there. It is all about being positive with your dog and not the bad. Mark is not afraid to tell you if you are doing it wrong. He wants to make sure you get what you pay for.. Our dog Lokie is such a great dog thanks to Mark's help... I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who is seriously looking to help them train there dog. Thanks for your help Mark....... More
By far the best trainer out there. It is all about being positive with your dog and not the bad. Mark is not afraid to tell you if you are doing it wrong. He wants to make sure you get what you pay for.. Our dog Lokie is such a great dog thanks to Mark's help... I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who is seriously looking to help them train there dog. Thanks for your help Mark.... Less
My husband and I couldn't agree more that Mark did an outstanding job working with us to become better puppy parents, and the time he worked with Lola has definitely made a great impression on her behavior! Mark explained the what's, the how's, and the why's about the importance of training our dog correctly. We highly recommend Advanced Canine Development, whether you have a brand new puppy, ... More
My husband and I couldn't agree more that Mark did an outstanding job working with us to become better puppy parents, and the time he worked with Lola has definitely made a great impression on her behavior! Mark explained the what's, the how's, and the why's about the importance of training our dog correctly. We highly recommend Advanced Canine Development, whether you have a brand new puppy, or an older pup that needs a little TLC in the behavior department! Less
We contacted Advanced Canine Development because of a referral. The recommendation was outstanding and we were promised that we would not be disappointed and we weren’t. Mark and his staff are professional and a wealth of knowledge on all breeds. Hera (our GSD) was raised in a kennel from birth until we got her at almost 9 months old. The world as we all know it was a new adventure to her and... More
We contacted Advanced Canine Development because of a referral. The recommendation was outstanding and we were promised that we would not be disappointed and we weren’t. Mark and his staff are professional and a wealth of knowledge on all breeds. Hera (our GSD) was raised in a kennel from birth until we got her at almost 9 months old. The world as we all know it was a new adventure to her and she was immediately in a destructive mode. We could not even get her to listen to us to just sit. Within 5 minutes of Mark handling her and training US , not only was she sitting but Hera was sad to see him leave after all of our sessions. The fundamentals that Hera learned had amazing results in such a short time and we would not be where we are at with her without the guidance and support of Mark and his team! We have confidence in knowing her personality that we have had her around children from the age of 2 months to 6 years and she was amazing, we were taught how to correctly introduce to her to other dogs and because of that she now travels with us. We had her in New York for 2 weeks off leash and she was remarkable. We have been trained on how to turn her energy into making her a happy and healthy dog, the experience was so positive for her and us. Less
Was really nice and helpful, would recommend to anyone
Mark has been wonderful to work with. He continues to check in with us on the progression of our doberman's training. He is very professional and made sure to include my two children in the training process also.... More
Mark has been wonderful to work with. He continues to check in with us on the progression of our doberman's training. He is very professional and made sure to include my two children in the training process also. Less
Mark was absolutely amazing! He will blow you out of this world with his knowledge of dogs. We had adopted our dog, Hank, an American Staffordshire mix from the animal shelter and he was somewhat trained just needed some general obedience work. He really gives you the tools to help keep your dog trained and further train other dogs (if you decide to get another dog in the future). We highly recom... More
Mark was absolutely amazing! He will blow you out of this world with his knowledge of dogs. We had adopted our dog, Hank, an American Staffordshire mix from the animal shelter and he was somewhat trained just needed some general obedience work. He really gives you the tools to help keep your dog trained and further train other dogs (if you decide to get another dog in the future). We highly recommend Mark and his business to anyone who is in search of a dog trainer. Thank you again! Less
Mark was absolutely amazing! He will blow you out of this world with his knowledge of dogs. We had adopted our dog, Hank, an American Staffordshire mix from the animal shelter and he was somewhat trained just needed some general obedience work. He really gives you the tools to help keep your dog trained and further train other dogs (if you decide to get another dog in the future). We highly recom... More
Mark was absolutely amazing! He will blow you out of this world with his knowledge of dogs. We had adopted our dog, Hank, an American Staffordshire mix from the animal shelter and he was somewhat trained just needed some general obedience work. He really gives you the tools to help keep your dog trained and further train other dogs (if you decide to get another dog in the future). We highly recommend Mark and his business to anyone who is in search of a dog trainer. Thank you again! Less
Mark taught my husband and I a lot of useful techniques to use with our 5 month old German Shepard. She is a sweet puppy, and now thanks to Mark’s advice we can help her grow into a well behaved and happy dog. Bonus shout out to him for answering my million questions. I genuinely enjoyed learning from him. He clearly cares so much about the success of the animals he works with. Once we get in som... More
Mark taught my husband and I a lot of useful techniques to use with our 5 month old German Shepard. She is a sweet puppy, and now thanks to Mark’s advice we can help her grow into a well behaved and happy dog. Bonus shout out to him for answering my million questions. I genuinely enjoyed learning from him. He clearly cares so much about the success of the animals he works with. Once we get in some great practice with our girl we will definitely bring her back to learn more! Less
Mark taught my husband and I a lot of useful techniques to use with our 5 month old German Shepard. She is a sweet puppy, and now thanks to Mark’s advice we can help her grow into a well behaved and happy dog. Bonus shout out to him for answering my million questions. I genuinely enjoyed learning from him. He clearly cares so much about the success of the animals he works with. Once we get in so... More
Mark taught my husband and I a lot of useful techniques to use with our 5 month old German Shepard. She is a sweet puppy, and now thanks to Mark’s advice we can help her grow into a well behaved and happy dog. Bonus shout out to him for answering my million questions. I genuinely enjoyed learning from him. He clearly cares so much about the success of the animals he works with. Once we get in some great practice with our girl we will definitely bring her back to learn more! Less
We are so grateful for Advanced Canine. Mark is such a wonderful canine (really more human) trainer. He is like a dog whisperer, having a keen ability to see the world through their eyes. Our dog (a 1.5 year old boxer pit mix) had many issues. Mark provided us with the knowledge and techniques to correct the issues. Before Mark, walking our dog was like tug of war but now she is a pleasure... More
We are so grateful for Advanced Canine. Mark is such a wonderful canine (really more human) trainer. He is like a dog whisperer, having a keen ability to see the world through their eyes. Our dog (a 1.5 year old boxer pit mix) had many issues. Mark provided us with the knowledge and techniques to correct the issues. Before Mark, walking our dog was like tug of war but now she is a pleasure to walk. I highly recommend Advanced Canine for any or all issues you may be experiencing with your canine. Mark was very accommodating with our hectic schedules. Thank you Mark, you Rock! Less
We called Mark over 1 month ago to evaluate our 5/6 year old Shih Tzu recuse Chin. Chin came from a bad hoarding situation and before that we don’t know. He was a good friendly dog but had a biting problem especially if he was surprised or startled. Over a 9 month period he bit me at least 8 times and and my wife about 4 times. He was a fun dog but the biting was such a problem that we were ... More
We called Mark over 1 month ago to evaluate our 5/6 year old Shih Tzu recuse Chin. Chin came from a bad hoarding situation and before that we don’t know. He was a good friendly dog but had a biting problem especially if he was surprised or startled. Over a 9 month period he bit me at least 8 times and and my wife about 4 times. He was a fun dog but the biting was such a problem that we were not sure we could keep him. We also have a 7 year old Scottie we got as a puppy. She tolerates Chin but that’s about it. A neighbor recommended Mark so we called him and he was here in a couple days to do an evaluation of Chin. He spoke about to how handle him and also pushed his buttons to see his reaction. He determined that he may not need his services and that we may be able to work it out. Well, Mark must have scared him straight because almost immediately Chin is a changed dog. We worked on Mark’s recommendations and now Chin is well behaved, biting has not been an issue. Also, our Scottie, Maisie, and Chin now are much better friends. We can certainly recommend ACD and Mark. Less
Mark is amazing. Definitely recommend.
I have an Aussie whom was hard to walk for he was pulling and I have ms so I was afraid he would make me fall. He now walks great with my partner. He will sit before going out the door and let me go first then I say release and he goes out. He is not tearing up pillows any more. He comes when called. More obedient now. Mark and Jimmy r great.... More
I have an Aussie whom was hard to walk for he was pulling and I have ms so I was afraid he would make me fall. He now walks great with my partner. He will sit before going out the door and let me go first then I say release and he goes out. He is not tearing up pillows any more. He comes when called. More obedient now. Mark and Jimmy r great. Less
I have an 8 year old pitbull Sam that my wife and I have had since he was 8 weeks old. After many moves and many changes in our household his behaviors started to change. It was getting to the point where my wife no longer wanted him around. He was not fond of our newborn, he was loud obnoxious and did whatever he wanted. We couldn’t have guest over and couldn’t even take him for walks anymore wi... More
I have an 8 year old pitbull Sam that my wife and I have had since he was 8 weeks old. After many moves and many changes in our household his behaviors started to change. It was getting to the point where my wife no longer wanted him around. He was not fond of our newborn, he was loud obnoxious and did whatever he wanted. We couldn’t have guest over and couldn’t even take him for walks anymore with fear of having to pass someone on the road and have zero control of him. My wife said he must go and this is when I contacted Mark for help to save my best friend! What a truly amazing experience it was to work with Mark! His understanding of how a dogs mind works is unbelievable. Every visit with him I was even more amazed. Fast forward to the end of our training and Sam has completely turned around. We are able to have guest at the house again. His relationship with my son has grown tremendously. Sam and I have grown even closer as well. I never thought I would see the day where I can walk with a loose leash past a distraction. But here we are doing all of these things! It is the best feeling in the world to have my old buddy back! My wife and I cannot thank Mark enough for giving us the knowledge and tools to be able to enjoy the rest of his life with us! Less
The folks at Advanced Canine Development are consummate professionals who not only know more about our pet than we ever will, but are also patient and kind teachers to us. My sweet Schnoodle was literally the tail waging me. Mark and Jimmy have taught me so much about what motivates my dog and how important it is for me to communicate clearly and consistently. If you are experiencing more frus... More
The folks at Advanced Canine Development are consummate professionals who not only know more about our pet than we ever will, but are also patient and kind teachers to us. My sweet Schnoodle was literally the tail waging me. Mark and Jimmy have taught me so much about what motivates my dog and how important it is for me to communicate clearly and consistently. If you are experiencing more frustration than joy over your relationsip with your dog, don't wait any longer. The longer you wait the more there is to undo. I promise, you will not regret your decision to call and hire AdvNced Canine Development. Less
i have a 7 month aussie he worked with for 2 weeks this youngster dog was very hyper i am slightly disabled so it was a challenge for me. Now he sits by a door and waits till i get out and when its safe say release. My roomate had walked the dog before but it was the dog walked her. Now she can walk the dog by her side . she also knows how to correct him when he gets distracted He no longer... More
i have a 7 month aussie he worked with for 2 weeks this youngster dog was very hyper i am slightly disabled so it was a challenge for me. Now he sits by a door and waits till i get out and when its safe say release. My roomate had walked the dog before but it was the dog walked her. Now she can walk the dog by her side . she also knows how to correct him when he gets distracted He no longer pulls on her wrist. He comes when called and sits in front of u. He stays most of the time but still working on it Not his fault he is a puppy still. Mark and Jim are exceptional trainers. Respectfull to dog and owner. Well worth the money. Less
Mark is very professional and has great communication. My pup really liked Mark from the beginning which is because of a Mark’s genuine personality and love for dogs.... More
Mark is very professional and has great communication. My pup really liked Mark from the beginning which is because of a Mark’s genuine personality and love for dogs. Less
After rescuing a pup that quickly started showing aggression, I messaged Mark and asked for advice. I had seen his work and the way he handles the dogs in his charge and I was really impressed. I knew if I decided to get another dog, he would be the one to call. He responded to my message immediately, even though it was a Sunday. He was able to meet with us the following day. (Are you kidding me?... More
After rescuing a pup that quickly started showing aggression, I messaged Mark and asked for advice. I had seen his work and the way he handles the dogs in his charge and I was really impressed. I knew if I decided to get another dog, he would be the one to call. He responded to my message immediately, even though it was a Sunday. He was able to meet with us the following day. (Are you kidding me?) We were so pleased with his honesty, candid opinion and professionalism. He's a rare gem and I would highly recommend him and his company to anyone needing help with their canine. Less
Quality of work from Mark was excellent. He is a very good dog trainer. The tips and techniques he teaches the parents are easy to understand and follow daily. Any concerns you have he quickly address. Super easy to get in touch with. Thank you Mark for helping me help my puppy to be the best he can be.... More
Quality of work from Mark was excellent. He is a very good dog trainer. The tips and techniques he teaches the parents are easy to understand and follow daily. Any concerns you have he quickly address. Super easy to get in touch with. Thank you Mark for helping me help my puppy to be the best he can be. Less
Mark is one of the most honest business professionals I have met in Florida. We are having issues (nipping and a high level of anxiety) with Theo our 11 year old English Bulldog. Theo has had a lot of change in the last year with moving to Florida from New England. I reached out to Mark to see if he could help us. Mark came right out to evaluate him to see how he could help. He spent the tim... More
Mark is one of the most honest business professionals I have met in Florida. We are having issues (nipping and a high level of anxiety) with Theo our 11 year old English Bulldog. Theo has had a lot of change in the last year with moving to Florida from New England. I reached out to Mark to see if he could help us. Mark came right out to evaluate him to see how he could help. He spent the time talking with me and listening to understand the situation. He also walked with me and Theo and advised how to walk him and to keep him from what is making him anxious (new people, new dogs in our neighborhood, construction workers going in and out of the house). He let me know I need to be confident because holding the leash my anxiousness goes right down the leash and Theo picks it right up. Mark was honest and since Theo is a Senior and it will be a challenge to put him through vigorous training. Mark did not want to take our money for a training program, he just wants us to enjoy Theo through his senior years. His advice was invaluable and I am already putting it into practice. Less
Mark is great!!! My puppy constantly cried in his kennel and was terrible on his leash. He went with Mark for a week and he came back a new dog. It's definitely worth the investment!... More
Mark is great!!! My puppy constantly cried in his kennel and was terrible on his leash. He went with Mark for a week and he came back a new dog. It's definitely worth the investment! Less
Mark at Advanced Canine Development has been a god send for my 2 Dobermans and myself. Phoenix went into Mark’s board and train program at 7 months old. The transformation that happened with Phoenix in those 2 weeks were amazing! Mark just recently took Phoenix for some things that I could see were developing that could of been a set back. Phoenix worked past it with Mark. ... More
Mark at Advanced Canine Development has been a god send for my 2 Dobermans and myself. Phoenix went into Mark’s board and train program at 7 months old. The transformation that happened with Phoenix in those 2 weeks were amazing! Mark just recently took Phoenix for some things that I could see were developing that could of been a set back. Phoenix worked past it with Mark. Athena joined Mark’s puppy program at 12 weeks and has excelled to the point that she is ready for Mark’s board and train program. Phoenix and Athena are both happy and well balanced pups due to the confidence that was instilled in them in their training. I have referred Advanced Canine Development to friends and they have had the same results. If your having troubles with your pup, let Mark help you work through it with them. Hands down the best trainer I have worked with. Thank you Mark for going above and beyond for us!! Less
This was a great experience!! We learned so much about our 9 month old Westie, how he thinks and why he acts as he does. The training changed our Westie, always sweet, but now he listens and obeys. We also now know how to maintain his great behavior. Great job Mark!... More
This was a great experience!! We learned so much about our 9 month old Westie, how he thinks and why he acts as he does. The training changed our Westie, always sweet, but now he listens and obeys. We also now know how to maintain his great behavior. Great job Mark! Less
Mark gave me some advice over the phone, he listened to my situation and was completely honest with me he gave me free advice that helped me train my dog on my own. It was an aggression problem that i was able to break in just a few days with his advice. Highly recommend he knows what he is talking about.... More
Mark gave me some advice over the phone, he listened to my situation and was completely honest with me he gave me free advice that helped me train my dog on my own. It was an aggression problem that i was able to break in just a few days with his advice. Highly recommend he knows what he is talking about. Less
I highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. My 8 year old Labrador. service dog, Mustang, just completed a very successful training. Being that my dog is 8, he had some anxiety about being away from home and was stressed his first few days. Mark and Jim came up with an alternate arrangement that would provide the best results by lessening his anxiety thus my dog could focus on his training... More
I highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. My 8 year old Labrador. service dog, Mustang, just completed a very successful training. Being that my dog is 8, he had some anxiety about being away from home and was stressed his first few days. Mark and Jim came up with an alternate arrangement that would provide the best results by lessening his anxiety thus my dog could focus on his training. Jim, Mustang’s main trainer, took him into his own home for the duration of the training. Mustang thoroughly enjoyed his stay and his lounging time with Jim’s elderly mother. Jim worked with Mustang every day and the progress he made with him was astounding. When Mustang left for training, he would pull on the lead and could not contain his excitement around people or other dogs. A week later, Mark and Jim met to assist me with proper commands for Mustang and my dog is now walking loose lead and not intrigued with people or animals but focused on his job. The amazing training by Jim has changed my life in so many ways and I can now have my service dog by my side always! Thanks to Mark for his knowledge, training expertise, support in dealing with my disabilities and being sure Mustang is meeting every need. I’m still amazed and so proud of Mustang and Mustang is proud every time we put his vest on and he gets to work! Less
Mark is amazing. We got a service dog from Canines 4 Hope for 20,000. For my mentally ill 14 year old daughter. We when brought him home it was clear he wasn’t ready to handle my daughters needs. I contacted Mark and out of the goodness of his heart he gave us advice and most of all understanding over what we had been through. I wish I could go back in time and had contacted Mark and got one of h... More
Mark is amazing. We got a service dog from Canines 4 Hope for 20,000. For my mentally ill 14 year old daughter. We when brought him home it was clear he wasn’t ready to handle my daughters needs. I contacted Mark and out of the goodness of his heart he gave us advice and most of all understanding over what we had been through. I wish I could go back in time and had contacted Mark and got one of his dogs. Maybe in the future because right now my daughter is traumatized over the situation. Thank you Mark for being there for us. Less
Just wanted to thank you for the great job you did for helping us and Lilly. She is doing fantastic. Totally housebroken. She lets us know when she needs to go out by going to the door. She is very regular in #1 and 2. Walking really well on her collar/harness. Loves people and other dogs (not squirrels !). She is really so smart she does something different almost everyday. Again, thanks... More
Just wanted to thank you for the great job you did for helping us and Lilly. She is doing fantastic. Totally housebroken. She lets us know when she needs to go out by going to the door. She is very regular in #1 and 2. Walking really well on her collar/harness. Loves people and other dogs (not squirrels !). She is really so smart she does something different almost everyday. Again, thanks for all the great work you taught us. She learned how to recall very quickly and it actually worked when she bolted toward the street. Of course we trained her with a bit of hamburger (her favorite). But recall works nicely. Mark truly is a dog whisperer for our 2 year old Chorkie (chihuahua/yorkie mix). Less
Such an amazing guy with amazing results! Would highly recommend!! You will NOT be disappointed! Thank you Mark for all your hard work.
We are week one after 3 week training, our Angel is a changed dog ❤️❤️❤️
I obtained a dog I probably should not have gotten, a white German sheppard named Angel, through the patience and professionalism of Mark Foreman we are on day 2 on our own and thoroughly satisfied with our new well behaved dog. He kept us up to date with the “what’s up” app. She is a true pleasure and enriching our lives. Thank you Lynne & Jim Gallagher Port Charlotte... More
I obtained a dog I probably should not have gotten, a white German sheppard named Angel, through the patience and professionalism of Mark Foreman we are on day 2 on our own and thoroughly satisfied with our new well behaved dog. He kept us up to date with the “what’s up” app. She is a true pleasure and enriching our lives. Thank you Lynne & Jim Gallagher Port Charlotte Less
Best dog trainer in town, Extremely helpful and very knowledgeable, Would highly recommend him to anyone with canine training needs. Won’t find a better trainer then Mark. Thank you.... More
Best dog trainer in town, Extremely helpful and very knowledgeable, Would highly recommend him to anyone with canine training needs. Won’t find a better trainer then Mark. Thank you. Less
Mark is a true dog whisper. We have a 4 & 1/2 hear old Schnauzer named Calvin that was out of control on a leash and when people came in and out. Needless to say he also didn't sit, stay or any of the basics. He had my Calvin listening and sitting for him within the first half hour. His methods are so easy and make it a breeze to learn to control and work your dog. I am very proud to say Cal... More
Mark is a true dog whisper. We have a 4 & 1/2 hear old Schnauzer named Calvin that was out of control on a leash and when people came in and out. Needless to say he also didn't sit, stay or any of the basics. He had my Calvin listening and sitting for him within the first half hour. His methods are so easy and make it a breeze to learn to control and work your dog. I am very proud to say Calvin is a well behaved boy now and knows nothing is free. He loves it. Not to mention he's now the "best dog" in the neighbor on his leash. Mark's own dogs are amazing they are true examples of what he can do with training. He's the best and we would recommend him to anyone with a dog. You'll be pleased at the new found respect your dog has for you. George & Doug Less
After trying other puppy training classes locally with no luck, we made an appointment with Mark at Advanced Canine for his 6 hour puppy training program. Our 9 month old lab/husky mix went from pulling us over to now walking calmly on a leash and listening to commands. While she still has areas for improvement as a puppy, we would not be able to continue to train her without Mark's help!... More
After trying other puppy training classes locally with no luck, we made an appointment with Mark at Advanced Canine for his 6 hour puppy training program. Our 9 month old lab/husky mix went from pulling us over to now walking calmly on a leash and listening to commands. While she still has areas for improvement as a puppy, we would not be able to continue to train her without Mark's help! Less
Mark is without question the BEST there is!!!!...My husband and we’re totally impressed with the love and guidance he used with our year old Tucker (Biewer Terrier)...not only did he work w Tucker but worked w us so that we were all on the same page together....his tools and reward system worked so smooth for us...Regardless if it’s a behavioral issue’s or just training in certain area’s with yo... More
Mark is without question the BEST there is!!!!...My husband and we’re totally impressed with the love and guidance he used with our year old Tucker (Biewer Terrier)...not only did he work w Tucker but worked w us so that we were all on the same page together....his tools and reward system worked so smooth for us...Regardless if it’s a behavioral issue’s or just training in certain area’s with your dog, I honestly recommend Mark....Thank’s Mark 🐾🐾 Less
Mark is a miracle worker! He has been with me through the entire training of my poodle since I picked him up from the breeder at 8 weeks old. He kept my dog for one week and he came back to me a fully trained, well behaved, and well mannered pooch! I can even walk my dog off leash now and he listens to all my commands. Mark has a great approach to training and helps you, as the owner, to know... More
Mark is a miracle worker! He has been with me through the entire training of my poodle since I picked him up from the breeder at 8 weeks old. He kept my dog for one week and he came back to me a fully trained, well behaved, and well mannered pooch! I can even walk my dog off leash now and he listens to all my commands. Mark has a great approach to training and helps you, as the owner, to know how a dog thinks and responds. With gentle leadership, he has helped my dog know how to behave at home and in public without changing my dog’s personality. I would recommend him 100%! Less
I recommend Advanced Canine to everyone. Mark is fantastic. My parents have a rambunctious 1 1/2 year old doberman, after just a short time she responds to my dad's commands.... More
I recommend Advanced Canine to everyone. Mark is fantastic. My parents have a rambunctious 1 1/2 year old doberman, after just a short time she responds to my dad's commands. Less
I can’t imagine training a dog without Mark’s help. His intuition and direct methods give Advanced Canine the absolute leading edge in dog training and behavior modification. We have an 8 month old Golden Retriever that is more well behaved all the time, thanks to ACD. Mark isn’t only concerned with results, he cares about us and our animals. Mark has been personable and discerning. I’ve been imp... More
I can’t imagine training a dog without Mark’s help. His intuition and direct methods give Advanced Canine the absolute leading edge in dog training and behavior modification. We have an 8 month old Golden Retriever that is more well behaved all the time, thanks to ACD. Mark isn’t only concerned with results, he cares about us and our animals. Mark has been personable and discerning. I’ve been impressed by his ability to pinpoint the reason that a correction is working (it’s usually me and not my pup.) I would absolutely recommend Advanced Canine Development to anyone that loves their dog and wants to learn to keep them safe and communicate with them successfully. Less
I highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. Very knowledgeable and professional. I now have a very well behaved dog thanks to the tools and techniques they taught me. Couldn’t be more happy.... More
I highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. Very knowledgeable and professional. I now have a very well behaved dog thanks to the tools and techniques they taught me. Couldn’t be more happy. Less
Mark is the best! His knowledge and practical training tips will give you and your dog everything needed to find success! We signed up for the 6 hour training package and in just a few short weeks Mark helped us transform our Alaskan Malamute pup into an impressive well mannered dog. We are grateful for having the opportunity to learn from such a great professional. Thank you Mark!... More
Mark is the best! His knowledge and practical training tips will give you and your dog everything needed to find success! We signed up for the 6 hour training package and in just a few short weeks Mark helped us transform our Alaskan Malamute pup into an impressive well mannered dog. We are grateful for having the opportunity to learn from such a great professional. Thank you Mark! Less
Mark is the best! His knowledge and practical training tips will give you and your dog everything needed to find success! We signed up for the 6 hour training package and in just a few short weeks Mark helped us transform our Alaskan Malamute pup into an impressive well mannered dog. We are grateful for having the opportunity to learn from such a great professional. Thank you Mark!... More
Mark is the best! His knowledge and practical training tips will give you and your dog everything needed to find success! We signed up for the 6 hour training package and in just a few short weeks Mark helped us transform our Alaskan Malamute pup into an impressive well mannered dog. We are grateful for having the opportunity to learn from such a great professional. Thank you Mark! Less
WHAT CAN I SAY, MARK knows what hes doing, i picked him for our german sheperd puppies training after calling several other trainers. wise decision,mark taught us the way to housebreak,crate train walk our very unruly boy, glad i met mark at advanced canine. i highly recommend him... More
WHAT CAN I SAY, MARK knows what hes doing, i picked him for our german sheperd puppies training after calling several other trainers. wise decision,mark taught us the way to housebreak,crate train walk our very unruly boy, glad i met mark at advanced canine. i highly recommend him Less
Mark is excellent trainer who was able to turn my German Shepherd puppy, Ace, into a shepherd to be proud of. Over the course of a few months, Mark has worked wonders with teaching my shepherd the proper way to walk, behave in the car, interact with other dogs and people, and to properly use his crate. If you are having any issues with your dog, give Mark a call first, I cannot recommend his serv... More
Mark is excellent trainer who was able to turn my German Shepherd puppy, Ace, into a shepherd to be proud of. Over the course of a few months, Mark has worked wonders with teaching my shepherd the proper way to walk, behave in the car, interact with other dogs and people, and to properly use his crate. If you are having any issues with your dog, give Mark a call first, I cannot recommend his services enough! Less
Mark is excellent trainer who was able to turn my German Shepherd puppy, Ace, into a shepherd to be proud of. Over the course of a few months, Mark has worked wonders with teaching my shepherd the proper way to walk, behave in the car, interact with other dogs and people, and to properly use his crate. If you are having any issues with your dog, give Mark a call first, I cannot recommend his serv... More
Mark is excellent trainer who was able to turn my German Shepherd puppy, Ace, into a shepherd to be proud of. Over the course of a few months, Mark has worked wonders with teaching my shepherd the proper way to walk, behave in the car, interact with other dogs and people, and to properly use his crate. If you are having any issues with your dog, give Mark a call first, I cannot recommend his services enough! Less
Mark has done a wonderful job with Jinx and myself, he has given us the tools to be successful with our goals. I hired a trainer previous to Mark and his company and it was a bust and disappointing. Jinx is doing so well now and we are working to becoming the best companions to each other. Highly recommend you hire this very knowledgable trainer you'll thank yourself.... More
Mark has done a wonderful job with Jinx and myself, he has given us the tools to be successful with our goals. I hired a trainer previous to Mark and his company and it was a bust and disappointing. Jinx is doing so well now and we are working to becoming the best companions to each other. Highly recommend you hire this very knowledgable trainer you'll thank yourself. Less
Need a trainer, look no further. Mark is wonderful he has worked a miracle with jinx. I have hired a trainer previously to finding mark and his company and it was a huge bust. After his first session with jinx I couldn't believe the change and what makes it so successful is mark working with me and teaching me the tools to continue on the path to success with jinx. Highly recommend he knows what'... More
Need a trainer, look no further. Mark is wonderful he has worked a miracle with jinx. I have hired a trainer previously to finding mark and his company and it was a huge bust. After his first session with jinx I couldn't believe the change and what makes it so successful is mark working with me and teaching me the tools to continue on the path to success with jinx. Highly recommend he knows what's what with all breeds. Less
MARK KNOWS WHAT HES DOING AND CARES ABOUT HIS CLIENTS
When Mark came into our world I was one stressed out owner of a 3 month old Dobie who was ready to find him a more suitable home. Because of his teaching, encouragement, and straightforwardness my relationship with our puppy is completely transformed. Now, instead of dreading being with him daily, I am fully Jackson’s Mama and loving every single minute of it! Thanks to Mark, Jackson is safely ... More
When Mark came into our world I was one stressed out owner of a 3 month old Dobie who was ready to find him a more suitable home. Because of his teaching, encouragement, and straightforwardness my relationship with our puppy is completely transformed. Now, instead of dreading being with him daily, I am fully Jackson’s Mama and loving every single minute of it! Thanks to Mark, Jackson is safely by my side for the rest of his days! Less
Mark speaks fluent "doggie" and English, and he can translate between the two. I knew I liked Mark even before I met him. We had a lengthy discussion about which dog breeds would be good (and more importantly not good) for our lifestyle. With Mark's help, we rescued a sweet, high energy puppy who was constantly looking for trouble. After a few sessions with Mark, she is a well-behaved sweet ... More
Mark speaks fluent "doggie" and English, and he can translate between the two. I knew I liked Mark even before I met him. We had a lengthy discussion about which dog breeds would be good (and more importantly not good) for our lifestyle. With Mark's help, we rescued a sweet, high energy puppy who was constantly looking for trouble. After a few sessions with Mark, she is a well-behaved sweet girl. thanks Mark!! Less
Mark speaks fluent "dog" and English. He can translate between the two easily. Before I met Mark for the first time, I knew I liked him. He spent a great deal of time educating me on which dog would (and more importantly would not) be a good fit for our lifestyle. Fast forward a few weeks and we now have a pleasant, well-behaved 7-month-old rescue puppy that Mark gave us great direction and t... More
Mark speaks fluent "dog" and English. He can translate between the two easily. Before I met Mark for the first time, I knew I liked him. He spent a great deal of time educating me on which dog would (and more importantly would not) be a good fit for our lifestyle. Fast forward a few weeks and we now have a pleasant, well-behaved 7-month-old rescue puppy that Mark gave us great direction and training with. Also, he makes it fun for us and our dog. Thank you Mark, from the Cheeseman's and Feta! Less
Mark is Awesome, he helped me be a better handler for my K9 German Shepherd Winston. Winston is a rescue adult, so I had to undo his past which consists of extreme fear and trust issues. What a start??? He has so much confidence today, but I work him everyday and never give up, he is amazing and is now able to walk through stores and crowds with confidence. Thankful to Mark... More
Mark is Awesome, he helped me be a better handler for my K9 German Shepherd Winston. Winston is a rescue adult, so I had to undo his past which consists of extreme fear and trust issues. What a start??? He has so much confidence today, but I work him everyday and never give up, he is amazing and is now able to walk through stores and crowds with confidence. Thankful to Mark Less
Mark is awesome. We had worked with him with our boy Ryder. Ryder is a 1 year old German Shepard who had a mind of his own! He wouldn’t come when called, dug holes in the yard, pulled incessantly on the leash when walking, and jumped on guests when visiting our home. We chose to do the board and train program!! All of the above problems were addressed by Mark during his stay. I cannot believe how... More
Mark is awesome. We had worked with him with our boy Ryder. Ryder is a 1 year old German Shepard who had a mind of his own! He wouldn’t come when called, dug holes in the yard, pulled incessantly on the leash when walking, and jumped on guests when visiting our home. We chose to do the board and train program!! All of the above problems were addressed by Mark during his stay. I cannot believe how well behaved Ryder has become since his training!! We are going to work with Mark on our older female Charli. She is well behaved but could use a little training to sync with the training Ryder received. 5 stars here would recommend to everybody who needs some help with their dogs!! Less
Mark is awesome. We had worked with him with our boy Ryder. Ryder is a 1 year old German Shepard who had a mind of his own! He wouldn’t come when called, dug holes in the yard, pulled incessantly on the leash when walking, and jumped on guests when visiting our home. We chose to do the board and train program!! All of the above problems were addressed by Mark during his stay. I cannot believe ho... More
Mark is awesome. We had worked with him with our boy Ryder. Ryder is a 1 year old German Shepard who had a mind of his own! He wouldn’t come when called, dug holes in the yard, pulled incessantly on the leash when walking, and jumped on guests when visiting our home. We chose to do the board and train program!! All of the above problems were addressed by Mark during his stay. I cannot believe how well behaved Ryder has become since his training!! We are going to work with Mark on our older female Charli. She is well behaved but could use a little training to sync with the training Ryder received. 5 stars here would recommend to everybody who needs some help with their dogs!! Less
Totally pleased with the work and care Mark put in to training our boxer. We were at our wits end with Ruby. She would get lose and no matter what we did Ruby would NOT listen to us. It was a struggle to catch her. We are very thankful for what Mark did AND for all the videos he sent us while she was with him. Now it’s our job to keep up with her training Thank you so much!!!... More
Totally pleased with the work and care Mark put in to training our boxer. We were at our wits end with Ruby. She would get lose and no matter what we did Ruby would NOT listen to us. It was a struggle to catch her. We are very thankful for what Mark did AND for all the videos he sent us while she was with him. Now it’s our job to keep up with her training Thank you so much!!! Less
We saw a friends dog who was a year old so well behaved. When we inquired, they informed us Mark was what had made all the difference. We immediately called for our Labradoodle Puppy, who was just 2 months old or so. Mark has taught us everything from potty training and crate training to basic obedience, proper socialization and walking (not pulling) on a leash. He has made having our first pupp... More
We saw a friends dog who was a year old so well behaved. When we inquired, they informed us Mark was what had made all the difference. We immediately called for our Labradoodle Puppy, who was just 2 months old or so. Mark has taught us everything from potty training and crate training to basic obedience, proper socialization and walking (not pulling) on a leash. He has made having our first puppy an enjoyable experience. Any problems that arise, he teaches us how to correct. If you are reading this, you should hire him. It is well worth every penny. Less
Our three year old Collie Mix used to constantly pull while on walks, bark at other dogs, and jump on guests. But within only six hours of training with Mark it's hard to believe we ever had these problems. So if you're reading reviews for Advanced Canine Development, do yourself a favor and give Mark a call, you'll thank yourself later.... More
Our three year old Collie Mix used to constantly pull while on walks, bark at other dogs, and jump on guests. But within only six hours of training with Mark it's hard to believe we ever had these problems. So if you're reading reviews for Advanced Canine Development, do yourself a favor and give Mark a call, you'll thank yourself later. Less
I can not say enough nice things about Mark!! We have a Rottweiler named Zena and she needed a lot of discipline, she was wanting to chase cars and seemed to be scared of everything. After spending time with Mark she no longer that scared puppy and she has no reaction to cars. She is a pleasure to walk on a leash and is now a well minded little girl. I can not thank Mark enough for helping us wi... More
I can not say enough nice things about Mark!! We have a Rottweiler named Zena and she needed a lot of discipline, she was wanting to chase cars and seemed to be scared of everything. After spending time with Mark she no longer that scared puppy and she has no reaction to cars. She is a pleasure to walk on a leash and is now a well minded little girl. I can not thank Mark enough for helping us with Zena. Less
Mark is amazing! Truly the dog whisper! I would highly recommend his services! My unruly puppy has transformed into a well behave pup! He follows through during his training with videos & text messages! He even follows through after!... More
Mark is amazing! Truly the dog whisper! I would highly recommend his services! My unruly puppy has transformed into a well behave pup! He follows through during his training with videos & text messages! He even follows through after! Less
My aunt used Mark to train her new puppy, Lennon. She is definitely a great dog, but definitely needed guidance from a professional to stop jumping and listen to commands. After spending time at training, she is a completely different dog. She no longer jumps up on people and listens very well to commands. She is still the loving dog, but now understands who is the 'pack dog' in my aunt's househo... More
My aunt used Mark to train her new puppy, Lennon. She is definitely a great dog, but definitely needed guidance from a professional to stop jumping and listen to commands. After spending time at training, she is a completely different dog. She no longer jumps up on people and listens very well to commands. She is still the loving dog, but now understands who is the 'pack dog' in my aunt's household. We would definitely recommend Mark for anyone trying to train their dog/puppy! Less
Mark does a great job of listening to the situation and coming up with the right solutions. Our dog is 8 years old and we have had success with his anxiety with delivery trucks and other issues Thanks!... More
Mark does a great job of listening to the situation and coming up with the right solutions. Our dog is 8 years old and we have had success with his anxiety with delivery trucks and other issues Thanks! Less
Mark did more than I thought he could do in such a short time with Kajun. I couldn’t say enough positive things about Mark and the way he trained our dog. I won’t take my dogs anywhere else but to Advanced Canine Development!... More
Mark did more than I thought he could do in such a short time with Kajun. I couldn’t say enough positive things about Mark and the way he trained our dog. I won’t take my dogs anywhere else but to Advanced Canine Development! Less
Steve, Peg & Sieben Mark has a done a fantastic job of training both our German Shepherd and us. Our dog was skittish around strangers and had some problems obeying commands. Within a few minutes after meeting Sieben he was petting him and our dog was obeying Mark’s commands. With Mark’s training program we now have an obedient, confident and friendly dog. We have learned so much from Mark and w... More
Steve, Peg & Sieben Mark has a done a fantastic job of training both our German Shepherd and us. Our dog was skittish around strangers and had some problems obeying commands. Within a few minutes after meeting Sieben he was petting him and our dog was obeying Mark’s commands. With Mark’s training program we now have an obedient, confident and friendly dog. We have learned so much from Mark and we can’t thank him enough for having the patience to teach us the skills to continue to work with our dog. Less
Mark Foreman and his company, Advanced Canine Development, are the real deal! Mark had such a caring way of helping us become better “dog parents.” But more importantly, he had such genuine passion for training and working with our dog. Upon our first initial meeting, we were in awe of Mark’s natural way with our dog. Mark truly listened to what we wanted from our pet. He then worked wonders wi... More
Mark Foreman and his company, Advanced Canine Development, are the real deal! Mark had such a caring way of helping us become better “dog parents.” But more importantly, he had such genuine passion for training and working with our dog. Upon our first initial meeting, we were in awe of Mark’s natural way with our dog. Mark truly listened to what we wanted from our pet. He then worked wonders with our dog as well us. We are so very pleased with how well our dog behaves and are so proud to be able to take him out in public. One of our goals was for our dog to pass the Canine Good Citizen test. After Mark’s training, he passed with flying colors. I can not say enough positive things about Mark, his way with animals and people alike, his company, and his reputation within our community. Without any reservations, I highly recommend Mark and Advanced Canine Development. In a five star review system, Mark and his company are the entire “galaxy!” Less
Mark Foreman and his company, Advanced Canine Development, are the real deal! Mark had such a caring way of helping us become better “dog parents.” But more importantly, he had such genuine passion for training and working with our dog. Upon our first initial meeting, we were in awe of Mark’s natural way with our dog. Mark truly listened to what we wanted from our pet. He then worked wonders wit... More
Mark Foreman and his company, Advanced Canine Development, are the real deal! Mark had such a caring way of helping us become better “dog parents.” But more importantly, he had such genuine passion for training and working with our dog. Upon our first initial meeting, we were in awe of Mark’s natural way with our dog. Mark truly listened to what we wanted from our pet. He then worked wonders with our dog as well us. We are VERY pleased with how well our dog behaves and are so proud to be able to take him out in public. One of our goals was for our dog to pass the Canine Good Citizen test. After Mark’s training, he passed with flying colors. I can not say enough positive things about Mark, his way with animals and people alike, his company, and his reputation within our community. Without any reservations, I highly recommend Mark and Advanced Canine Development. In a five star review system, Mark and his company are the entire “galaxy!” Less
Six month old Mookie should be writing this, rather than me, and I'm half convinced that Mark could teach her to write if he wanted to. She'd tell you that he understood her better than she understands herself, and that he never let any of us lose sight of our goal of integrating her into our household. With his leadership and support, we're well on the way from simply tolerating an unruly puppy ... More
Six month old Mookie should be writing this, rather than me, and I'm half convinced that Mark could teach her to write if he wanted to. She'd tell you that he understood her better than she understands herself, and that he never let any of us lose sight of our goal of integrating her into our household. With his leadership and support, we're well on the way from simply tolerating an unruly puppy to guiding the development of an exuberant and inquisitive young family member. Less
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Mark came to our house for our German Shepherd who pulled on leash when encountering other dogs in our neighborhood. The situation was so bad that our neighbors have avoided our street as they felt our dog was a “bully.” Mark came over for 2 hours and I couldn’t believe the progress Taser (dog) made in that short time. Mark was so knowledgeable that I would say he’s the local Cesar... More
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Mark came to our house for our German Shepherd who pulled on leash when encountering other dogs in our neighborhood. The situation was so bad that our neighbors have avoided our street as they felt our dog was a “bully.” Mark came over for 2 hours and I couldn’t believe the progress Taser (dog) made in that short time. Mark was so knowledgeable that I would say he’s the local Cesar Milan. We have put into practice the tools mark taught us and our dog is learning quickly. Thank you mark! You saved us and we look forward to working with you again. LIFE SAVER! Less
Mark is amazing. He came over of our consultation and BAM just like that we signed up. In less than a minute he had our baby sitting pretty!! We had absolutely no success. Our little guy now walks nice on a leash. sits pretty and anything else we ask him to do. Mark is not only great with our dog, he was easy to talk to and listened to us with all our concerns. I would HIGHLY recommend him. ... More
Mark is amazing. He came over of our consultation and BAM just like that we signed up. In less than a minute he had our baby sitting pretty!! We had absolutely no success. Our little guy now walks nice on a leash. sits pretty and anything else we ask him to do. Mark is not only great with our dog, he was easy to talk to and listened to us with all our concerns. I would HIGHLY recommend him. Our baby Ace loves him. Less
This review is two years in the making. I did train my other shepherds with no problem. It was quite different with Jett. At around 4 or 5 months he got the title of troubled child. I must admit that I was having issues with training. I contacted Mark and asked for his help. We have different training ways and it pains me to say that his training worked for Jett. We still have some areas that w... More
This review is two years in the making. I did train my other shepherds with no problem. It was quite different with Jett. At around 4 or 5 months he got the title of troubled child. I must admit that I was having issues with training. I contacted Mark and asked for his help. We have different training ways and it pains me to say that his training worked for Jett. We still have some areas that we must focus on but he is much improved from the early days. Not sure who was harder to work with me or Jett!!!! Jett is now 2 and I hope we can build on his training. ??????? Less
Mark is AWESOME!!! I would recommend his services to anyone. He is a great listener and through conversations with the client and interactions with the dog determines which program is a good fit for your pet. He is easy to talk to and quickly becomes a friend. Mark has done wonders with our Maltese, Moe. Through Mark's training program Moe went from an unruly, bad mannered puppy to a sweet little... More
Mark is AWESOME!!! I would recommend his services to anyone. He is a great listener and through conversations with the client and interactions with the dog determines which program is a good fit for your pet. He is easy to talk to and quickly becomes a friend. Mark has done wonders with our Maltese, Moe. Through Mark's training program Moe went from an unruly, bad mannered puppy to a sweet little boy. We are truly grateful!! Thank you Mark! Linda & Bill Less
People don’t typically hire a trainer to just teach their dog to “sit”, and neither did we - Fury, our new pit bull puppy very quickly started displaying some of the nuisance behaviors associated with her breed - jumping on people, play-biting, pulling, inappropriate barking, and “not listening”😎 Within a very short period of time Mark was able to help US - that’s right, he taught US the princip... More
People don’t typically hire a trainer to just teach their dog to “sit”, and neither did we - Fury, our new pit bull puppy very quickly started displaying some of the nuisance behaviors associated with her breed - jumping on people, play-biting, pulling, inappropriate barking, and “not listening”😎 Within a very short period of time Mark was able to help US - that’s right, he taught US the principles that enabled us to play the key role in the process - extinguish all of those behaviors. The process took a surprisingly short amount of time, was very cost effective, and Mark made it fun! My only regret is not calling him sooner-won’t be making that mistake again, since with Fury now doing great, we are looking to get her a companion. Thank you Mark!😀👍 Less
So happy to have found Mark and Advanced Canine Development. My 5 year old cocker spaniel Jazzmine had some issues that we were having a hard time dealing with, such as barking at visitors, jumping and just not listening. Mark showed us the proper way to make the needed changes. Mark also stays in touch with us to see how things are progressing. We definately recommend Mark and his company...you... More
So happy to have found Mark and Advanced Canine Development. My 5 year old cocker spaniel Jazzmine had some issues that we were having a hard time dealing with, such as barking at visitors, jumping and just not listening. Mark showed us the proper way to make the needed changes. Mark also stays in touch with us to see how things are progressing. We definately recommend Mark and his company...you wont be disappointed. Less
New puppy, cute right! Wrong! She was getting bigger and I was losing control of this new puppy who would lunge, jump, pull on the leash and the never ending barking at everything. I had to stop taking her on a walk because it was a battle not a walk. I've used dog trainers in the past, but no one compares to Mark at Advanced Canine Development. What I saw after just one day was amazing. He not... More
New puppy, cute right! Wrong! She was getting bigger and I was losing control of this new puppy who would lunge, jump, pull on the leash and the never ending barking at everything. I had to stop taking her on a walk because it was a battle not a walk. I've used dog trainers in the past, but no one compares to Mark at Advanced Canine Development. What I saw after just one day was amazing. He not only works with the dog but showed me what I was doing wrong that allowed this bad behavior. Mark is not only kind and patient with the dog but also the stressed out dog owner. I now have a well mannered dog that I gladly take out in public. I also know that if I have problem behavior with the dog, Mark will be there to help. Less
I am so grateful to Mark at Advanced Canine for all the help and knowledge he has given me and my dog. King, an adorable, little 20-pound Cair Terrier, would bark and pull so ferociously when he encountered dogs or squirrels, even lizards, that it was torture for me. Mark is so knowledgeable about dogs and has a positive solution to every problem, and he himself is such a gentleman. The results ... More
I am so grateful to Mark at Advanced Canine for all the help and knowledge he has given me and my dog. King, an adorable, little 20-pound Cair Terrier, would bark and pull so ferociously when he encountered dogs or squirrels, even lizards, that it was torture for me. Mark is so knowledgeable about dogs and has a positive solution to every problem, and he himself is such a gentleman. The results of working with him and learning from him have been just amazing, so much more than I ever expected. He has helped me to resolve every big and little difficulty that I had with King. My scruffy King is now a total joy and a “gentle dog”. Less
Mark is an excellent dog trainer. I am good with dogs but I was in need of training as well. We have 2 little dogs and then got two Littermates Marvel & Wonder. They are Australian Cobberdogs and are bred to be therapy dogs. So they are very attentive and easy to train. Wonder was easier for me from the start and Marvel needed more work then I had patience to give. So I searched the internet look... More
Mark is an excellent dog trainer. I am good with dogs but I was in need of training as well. We have 2 little dogs and then got two Littermates Marvel & Wonder. They are Australian Cobberdogs and are bred to be therapy dogs. So they are very attentive and easy to train. Wonder was easier for me from the start and Marvel needed more work then I had patience to give. So I searched the internet looking for a behavior trainer in our area. Mark had outstanding reviews and I just knew he was the one. I emailed him and he responded the same day. He came out to evaluate us, Wonder and Marvel and he agreed to work with us. We signed up for 12 hours of in-home training. And started that day. Our needs were not extreme but I was very overwhelmed. Things that we needed were: 1. crate training (they hated their crates) 2. Walking on leash 3. Basic manners 4. Greeting people (jumps up) 5. Dog Socialization (very afraid of stranger dogs) We had a 2 hour session. First things first... let's get the puppies to like their crates. This was a HUGE issue. They would bark, very high pitched non stop and it would make me anxious. He showed us a simple way of getting them to like their crates. Well by our 2rd session I was faced with going out of town for 2 weeks, so I asked Mark to take Marvel and train him. He agreed because by a miracle he had an opening and Marvel spent 2 weeks with Mark. In those 2 weeks Marvel completely changed all his bad habits. He became the most attentive boy. He listens so well. Amazing eye contact (which Mark worked on for me). Mark was able to see Marvel's strengths through his weaknesses. He built up his confidence and in return Marvel became more calm in nature and in new environments. Mark is an excellent dog trainer but more than that. He loves people. He is so Very patient, and thoughtful. He communicates wonderfully. And through Marvel's stay with him, he sent daily videos and pictures. I was able to see Marvel's transition as it was happening. It brought me so much joy to see him play with other dogs and make friends but more than that it took so much stress off of me. Puppy training, even for a "dog person" can be a lot and it's okay if you need help. I would have posted this sooner but we moved to southern Georgia and I have been so busy with the adjustment but I would recommend Mark and his services to anyone who has a challenge with their dogs. The results are life changing and while he is not inexpensive, he is worth every penny and I would pay it all over again in a heartbeat to get what we now have. Not to mention I still have 6 hours of training left 😂 Thank you Mark and we look forward to a refresher course sometime in the future. Less
If you are reading this, then you are thinking like me and scouring through testimonials looking for the best Professional Dog Trainer. One that will be knowledgable, professional and capable of giving you some much needed help with your pup. I can say that our experience with Mark and Advanced Canine Development has been an amazing one. Mark is very patient and is very invested in the success of... More
If you are reading this, then you are thinking like me and scouring through testimonials looking for the best Professional Dog Trainer. One that will be knowledgable, professional and capable of giving you some much needed help with your pup. I can say that our experience with Mark and Advanced Canine Development has been an amazing one. Mark is very patient and is very invested in the success of your pup training. He is honest and will explain the problems that he sees and give solutions. For me, it was an eye-opener as I didn't realize what a disservice I was doing to my pup by not being consistent and following through on what she needed to be doing. He taught us that a confident and disciplined pup is a happy pup. I can't say enough about Mark's dedication. He went out of his way to make sure he had time for us. We live a bit of a distance from his normal area, but he made it work. He was very flexible with his schedule and wanted the whole family involved. If that meant working around others, he had no complaints. Jessie really liked him right away and was very receptive to his training, which I was initially concerned about with her being an abused rescue. If you listen to his direction and accept that success starts with you, your pup will be successful in this experience. Ultimately, we are the ones being trained, and it is up to us to lead the way. Pamela Farwell 😁🐕🐶 Less
Jax is my first puppy and i would be lost without Advanced Canine Development. Potty trained my dog in about less than two weeks. Learned how to walk on a loose leash. Perfect sits and downs. He gets so excited to see his trainer BFF. 5 stars... More
Jax is my first puppy and i would be lost without Advanced Canine Development. Potty trained my dog in about less than two weeks. Learned how to walk on a loose leash. Perfect sits and downs. He gets so excited to see his trainer BFF. 5 stars Less
Since before my dog has even arrived I have been in search of a dog trainer until I met with Mark. After visiting Mark for the first time at his facility, I knew he was going to be the perfect trainer for my dog, Kato. Observing how Mark communicated and worked with the dogs was something I have never seen before. Mark managed to have his dog constantly keep his eyes on him, waiting for the next ... More
Since before my dog has even arrived I have been in search of a dog trainer until I met with Mark. After visiting Mark for the first time at his facility, I knew he was going to be the perfect trainer for my dog, Kato. Observing how Mark communicated and worked with the dogs was something I have never seen before. Mark managed to have his dog constantly keep his eyes on him, waiting for the next command. My son even started to title Mark as “The Dog Whisperer.” Sending off my dog to Mark’s training camp was easily one of the best decisions I have ever made. My dog now sits at the door asking for permission to be let in/out, walks by my side without sniffing or walking under my feet, sits for public greetings, does not jump or become overly energetic when greeting guests, and has overall became a calmer dog. Even still, Mark will keep in contact with me to see how my dog is progressing after the training. A well-trained dog is the most important trait to me and Mark easily provided my family and I with this aspect. I highly recommend Mark to anyone in search of a dog trainer. Less
We approached Mark with a 7 month old Australian shepherd. We have a large family and Mark did a great job adjusting the training to match our abilities and expectations. He was patient, kept the kids involved, and put up with a lot of rescheduling. We are so pleased with what we learned and how Cooper adjusted to our family's needs. Would recommend to anyone trying to fit an energetic pup in... More
We approached Mark with a 7 month old Australian shepherd. We have a large family and Mark did a great job adjusting the training to match our abilities and expectations. He was patient, kept the kids involved, and put up with a lot of rescheduling. We are so pleased with what we learned and how Cooper adjusted to our family's needs. Would recommend to anyone trying to fit an energetic pup into a busy lifestyle - wouldn't have been able to do it without Mark's help. Less
Since before my dog has even arrived I have been in search of a dog trainer until I met with Mark. After visiting Mark for the first time at his facility, I knew he was going to be the perfect trainer for my dog, Kato. Observing how Mark communicated and worked with the dogs was something I have never seen before. Mark managed to have his dog constantly keep his eyes on him, waiting for the next ... More
Since before my dog has even arrived I have been in search of a dog trainer until I met with Mark. After visiting Mark for the first time at his facility, I knew he was going to be the perfect trainer for my dog, Kato. Observing how Mark communicated and worked with the dogs was something I have never seen before. Mark managed to have his dog constantly keep his eyes on him, waiting for the next command. My son even started to title Mark as “The Dog Whisperer.” Sending off my dog to Mark’s training camp was easily one of the best decisions I have ever made. My dog now sits at the door asking for permission to be let in/out, walks by my side without sniffing or walking under my feet, sits for public greetings, does not jump or become overly energetic when greeting guests, and has overall became a calmer dog. Even still, Mark will keep in contact with me to see how my dog is progressing after the training. A well-trained dog is the most important trait to me and Mark easily provided my family and I with this aspect. I highly recommend Mark to anyone in search of a dog trainer. Less
We are so pleased we found Mark to help in training our dog Sabrina. I never thought we would be able to take her out in public since she had so much anxiety and fear, but thanks to Mark's knowledge and training techniques we had her at a Farmer's market with a parade going on at the same time. I was amazed and highly recommend Advanced Canine Development.... More
We are so pleased we found Mark to help in training our dog Sabrina. I never thought we would be able to take her out in public since she had so much anxiety and fear, but thanks to Mark's knowledge and training techniques we had her at a Farmer's market with a parade going on at the same time. I was amazed and highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. Less
Mark is a phenomenal trainer. He always goes the extra mile to help me and my dog King. He also has done a great job training my mom's dog Sabrina. I highly recommend Mark. Thank you Advance Canine Development.... More
Mark is a phenomenal trainer. He always goes the extra mile to help me and my dog King. He also has done a great job training my mom's dog Sabrina. I highly recommend Mark. Thank you Advance Canine Development. Less
Mark is an excellent trainer, he helped me with a dog that had separation anxiety. I would recommend him to friends and family and I highly suggest using him if you have a dog that needs training in the area. You’re not going to find a better trainer, this is a 5 star company.... More
Mark is an excellent trainer, he helped me with a dog that had separation anxiety. I would recommend him to friends and family and I highly suggest using him if you have a dog that needs training in the area. You’re not going to find a better trainer, this is a 5 star company. Less
Mark is a fantastic trainer. We have a Great Dane puppy that Mark recognized as having fear issues. She spent a week with him and the socialization that he did with her was amazing. An excellent side benefit is how well she walks on a leash. No pulling!!! We are so happy that we found Advanced Canine Development.... More
Mark is a fantastic trainer. We have a Great Dane puppy that Mark recognized as having fear issues. She spent a week with him and the socialization that he did with her was amazing. An excellent side benefit is how well she walks on a leash. No pulling!!! We are so happy that we found Advanced Canine Development. Less
We had the pleasure of working with Mark to train our Catahoula puppy. We were so impressed with all the information given to us in a 6 hour package. We’ve been very pleased to see our pup transform, and have fun while doing it! I highly recommend Mark with Advanced Canine Development!... More
We had the pleasure of working with Mark to train our Catahoula puppy. We were so impressed with all the information given to us in a 6 hour package. We’ve been very pleased to see our pup transform, and have fun while doing it! I highly recommend Mark with Advanced Canine Development! Less
Mark has done a tremendous job partnering with us to develop a training plan customized for our family’s needs. He has taken us further than we ever could have done on our own or through group training classes alone. Our pup Finn has learned a lot, but even more importantly, we humans have learned the skills needed for ongoing training. And we’ve had a lot of fun along the way! We highly recommen... More
Mark has done a tremendous job partnering with us to develop a training plan customized for our family’s needs. He has taken us further than we ever could have done on our own or through group training classes alone. Our pup Finn has learned a lot, but even more importantly, we humans have learned the skills needed for ongoing training. And we’ve had a lot of fun along the way! We highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to take their dog’s training to the next level. Less
Mark has done a tremendous job partnering with us to develop a training plan customized for our family’s needs. He has taken us further than we ever could have done on our own or through group training classes alone. Our pup Finn has learned a lot, but even more importantly, we humans have learned the skills needed for ongoing training. And we’ve had a lot of fun along the way! We highly recomm... More
Mark has done a tremendous job partnering with us to develop a training plan customized for our family’s needs. He has taken us further than we ever could have done on our own or through group training classes alone. Our pup Finn has learned a lot, but even more importantly, we humans have learned the skills needed for ongoing training. And we’ve had a lot of fun along the way! We highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to take their dog’s training to the next level. Less
Mark did an awesome job in helping us train our new puppy 🐶 would Definitely recommend him for training any dog small or large.
On 2/21/18 I adopted a 7 mo old Silky Terrier after my 10 yr old Silky suddenly died in Jan and my husband died in Dec. The puppy was very sweet with me, LOVED all dogs but not so much people. He would lunge and nip at fingers and ankles. I had hopes that my love and patience would bring him around. I tried every trick I read about. Got library books etc. Now the puppy is almost 14 mos. old ... More
On 2/21/18 I adopted a 7 mo old Silky Terrier after my 10 yr old Silky suddenly died in Jan and my husband died in Dec. The puppy was very sweet with me, LOVED all dogs but not so much people. He would lunge and nip at fingers and ankles. I had hopes that my love and patience would bring him around. I tried every trick I read about. Got library books etc. Now the puppy is almost 14 mos. old and I am worried. I had a Behaviorist come to house to observe and all she said was he'll come around! Well, he didn't! I interviewed several trainers. Some I didn't like, some I didn't like their methods. Mark came and spent time with us and thought he could help us both. Mid-Sept Mark took my dog for 2 weeks of training. Mark informed me that I was too soft with the puppy and he needed a firm leadership. He taught me, as well as the dog, on how to act. It is a joy to walk the dog and be out and about. Even after the paid 2 weeks, he texts daily to see how we are doing and offers suggestions and pep talks for me. I am a work in progress! My dog follows Commands efficiently, is great on walks and we are learning everyday! I don't know where I would be with this wonderful little dog without Mark! Less
On 2/21 I adopted a 7 mo old Silky Terrier after my 10 yr old Silky suddenly died in Jan and my husband died in Dec. The puppy was very sweet with me, LOVED all dogs but not so much people. He would lunge and nip at fingers and ankles. I had hopes that my love and patience would bring him around. I tried every trick I read about. Got library books etc. Now the puppy is almost 14 mos. old and... More
On 2/21 I adopted a 7 mo old Silky Terrier after my 10 yr old Silky suddenly died in Jan and my husband died in Dec. The puppy was very sweet with me, LOVED all dogs but not so much people. He would lunge and nip at fingers and ankles. I had hopes that my love and patience would bring him around. I tried every trick I read about. Got library books etc. Now the puppy is almost 14 mos. old and I am worried. I had a Behaviorist come to house to observe and all she said was he'll come around! Well, he didn't! I interviewed several trainers. Some I didn't like, some I didn't like their methods. Mark came and spent time with us and thought he could help us both. Mid-Sept Mark took my dog for 2 weeks of training. Mark informed me that I was too soft with the puppy and he needed a firm leadership. He taught me, as well as the dog, on how to act. It is a joy to walk the dog and be out and about. Even after the paid 2 weeks, he texts daily to see how we are doing and offers suggestions and pep talks for me. I am a work in progress! My dog follows Commands efficiently, is great on walks and we are learning everyday! I don't know where I would be with this wonderful little dog without Mark! Less
Where to begin. Our girl Zoey is a Great Dane puppy coming up on her 5 mo. birthday Oct. 9th. When we brought her home at 11 weeks old, we had no idea what we were signing up for. We foolishly thought housebreaking would be our biggest hurdle and everything else would fall into place with time and patience . Hahaha, NOT. After she settled in a few days later and she had “bonded” with us, we ... More
Where to begin. Our girl Zoey is a Great Dane puppy coming up on her 5 mo. birthday Oct. 9th. When we brought her home at 11 weeks old, we had no idea what we were signing up for. We foolishly thought housebreaking would be our biggest hurdle and everything else would fall into place with time and patience . Hahaha, NOT. After she settled in a few days later and she had “bonded” with us, we pretty much lost control over our house, clothing, skin (ouch), and yes, our peace of mind. What we learned is there are so many other obstacles to overcome with a new puppy than just housebreaking. She wanted nothing to do with strangers and other dogs as she was afraid of everyone and everything except for us. Barking and hiding behind us when someone or something approached her was the norm. Her manners were atrocious inside the house. We realized we had no clue as to what we were doing and had to do something before Zoey turned into a 120 lb. nightmare. After much research online, we took a closer look at Advanced Canine Development due to the excellent reviews. Best choice we ever made for Zoey and us. Mark came to us and evaluated Zoey’s behavior (which I must say she was not welcoming at all), explained his method of training that focuses on positive reinforcement, and our role in the process. At 16 weeks old, we sent Zoey off on her training adventure thinking, wow, good luck with Zoey girl, our hot little mess. Updates were provided throughout her stay on her progress, along with pictures and videos. Mark worked with us as well, teaching us the skills we would need to continue Zoey’s success when she came back home. Fast forward 3 weeks…Zoey graduated her board and train program today and is home. We now have a different dog (trust me, it’s a good thing). Our hopes and expectations were not only met, but have far been exceeded. What Mark has done with Zoey is nothing short of amazing. Big shout out to Roxi and Tayzer for being such good role models too!!! Less
We researched all of the dog training companies in our area and had Advanced Canine Development on the top of our list, but had not made a final decision. Then, the following day we were in the waiting room at our Vet's office and started talking to two different customers who had both worked with Mark. They had nothing but positive things to say about him and how wonderful he was with their pe... More
We researched all of the dog training companies in our area and had Advanced Canine Development on the top of our list, but had not made a final decision. Then, the following day we were in the waiting room at our Vet's office and started talking to two different customers who had both worked with Mark. They had nothing but positive things to say about him and how wonderful he was with their pets. We took that as a sign and called him up for a consultation. Mark helped us learn the do's and don'ts of potty training our new Yorkie, Lucy. He also helped us learn how to properly introduce our new puppy to our other dogs (a Beagle and a Yorkie) who are both a bit older and set in their ways. At first, they wanted nothing to do with Lucy, but with Mark's guidance, expertise, and a little patience , we are now one big happy family. We are happy to report that not only do all three dogs now accept each other, but they constantly play together and actually seek each other out. Mark also taught us that our dogs will only learn what we take the time to teach them...and the effort we put forth will determine how fast and how well they learn. Less
Mark is AMAZING! I adopted a dog, Otis, when I lived in Florida. Still young and had some pretty serious separation anxiety and some other issues that he coached me through. We recently moved to Indianapolis and Otis seemed to be doing just fine aside from some jumping and just nervousness about the new place. Still had some anxiety, but it was seemingly better. I started to leave one day... More
Mark is AMAZING! I adopted a dog, Otis, when I lived in Florida. Still young and had some pretty serious separation anxiety and some other issues that he coached me through. We recently moved to Indianapolis and Otis seemed to be doing just fine aside from some jumping and just nervousness about the new place. Still had some anxiety, but it was seemingly better. I started to leave one day and he jumped up and hit me...hard. Drew blood. Growls and all! Freaked me out. I put him in his kennel, more growls an lunging. Guess who I called?? I’m sure I was rather abrupt...Mark took it like a champ and immediately went into work mode, 1000 miles away!!! He coached me through what to do, how to do it and most importantly, WHY to do it! Long story short, I followed the directions and Otis the monster has quickly become Otis my pal! It’s amazing the difference in him. I can not recommend Mark enough. He has a true gift, not only with his 4 legged clients, more importantly his 2 legged clients! He makes it make sense! And he does it flawlessly! With love (sometimes tough love), compassion, and expertise that is second to none! Thank you, Mark!!!!! Less
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This was an amazing experience to say the least.we had our first consultation with Mark to evaluate our dog but more importantly us as owners. We signed up after being accepted and the adventure began. The first scheduled training session ended after an hour and a half and"OMG" We had a different animal already. Mark is amazing with being in tune with what dogs are feeling as well as thinking and... More
This was an amazing experience to say the least.we had our first consultation with Mark to evaluate our dog but more importantly us as owners. We signed up after being accepted and the adventure began. The first scheduled training session ended after an hour and a half and"OMG" We had a different animal already. Mark is amazing with being in tune with what dogs are feeling as well as thinking and teaches you these key factors. The main key in this venture is not your dog but"YOU" and the follow through work you put into your pets development.After 4 sessIons at our home with Mark I can easily say this is the best investment we have made in years. We have a high energy and high attention requiring Australian shepherd that now has manners a d minds!!!!!!! Thank you Mark for your help James Goad Less
Mark has done an outstanding job training our active Italian Greyhound puppy. She loves to run and never wants to stop! He took the time to get to know her personality and structured the training specifically for her. Not only did he train Bambi, he trained me on how to handle issues that arise. Shortly after training began, we took Bambi on a 5 week camping trip and Mark was always availabl... More
Mark has done an outstanding job training our active Italian Greyhound puppy. She loves to run and never wants to stop! He took the time to get to know her personality and structured the training specifically for her. Not only did he train Bambi, he trained me on how to handle issues that arise. Shortly after training began, we took Bambi on a 5 week camping trip and Mark was always available by phone or text to help me through each new situation. We are very grateful and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an expert trainer. Mark's dogs are amazing and even got into the training program. If you have the opportunity to meet his dogs, you will have no doubt that he's the best. Less
I bought Winston to Mark to evualte Winston my German Shepherd resuce, I just wanted to bring him to his fullest potential. Mark came to my house which was in distance and evaluated, he agreed Winston had enough potential for BH title. Ends up Winston doesn’t need the training I do! Mark is professional, patient and detailed in every training session with me. Winston comes with a bit of baggage a... More
I bought Winston to Mark to evualte Winston my German Shepherd resuce, I just wanted to bring him to his fullest potential. Mark came to my house which was in distance and evaluated, he agreed Winston had enough potential for BH title. Ends up Winston doesn’t need the training I do! Mark is professional, patient and detailed in every training session with me. Winston comes with a bit of baggage as a rescue but Mark and his expertise in training is actually training me, Lol. His training is the best in SW Florida, I love his methods and believes in dog training. I really want to tap into him and gain as much training as possible. 5 Star Trainer, he has made a difference in my training with Winston. Open a training school Mark, we need you! Less
Mark has brought civility to my stubborn Great Dane. I cannot recommend him enough for anyone having difficulties with their dogs or someone with a new puppy wanting to instill good behavior from the start. Awesome!! Patient and a good sense of humor to boot!... More
Mark has brought civility to my stubborn Great Dane. I cannot recommend him enough for anyone having difficulties with their dogs or someone with a new puppy wanting to instill good behavior from the start. Awesome!! Patient and a good sense of humor to boot! Less
We reached out to Mark hoping he could help us teach Max, our 1 year old Lab, some basic manners. Mark was incredibly responsive, stopping by to evaluate Max just a few hours after I emailed him. Mark was accommodating with our schedule, patient, and extremely professional throughout the training. Max’s transformation has been remarkable. After the first lesson people who see him regularly kept ... More
We reached out to Mark hoping he could help us teach Max, our 1 year old Lab, some basic manners. Mark was incredibly responsive, stopping by to evaluate Max just a few hours after I emailed him. Mark was accommodating with our schedule, patient, and extremely professional throughout the training. Max’s transformation has been remarkable. After the first lesson people who see him regularly kept saying he seemed like a different dog. By the end of our training we achieved so much more than we anticipated. Among his improvements: Max waits patiently for permission to greet when people come to our door, he no longer counter surfs for food, he comes when called, and he doesn’t pull or break from our sides on a walk - even when tempted by a scurrying bunny just 5 or 10 feet away. Even better, we feel like we now have the tools to address any other behavioral issues that may come up and I know that Mark is just a phone call away if we need any more help. I’ve worked with other trainers in the past (with different dogs), and I can comfortably say our experience with Mark was far superior on all levels. If you’re looking for dog trainer, one who’s both effective and professional, you have found him. Less
Great tips and training! We have a changing dog and a happy owner!
Mark was wonderful in training my Husband & myself with the best technique’s for teaching our 2 year old Chihuahua to enjoy her car rides, climb steps & walk without her becoming anxious or stressed. Mark is very Honest, Caring, Flexible with Scheduling & Great with Communication. We are extremely pleased with the results & highly recommend Mark. Thank you Mark for your wonderful knowledge & cari... More
Mark was wonderful in training my Husband & myself with the best technique’s for teaching our 2 year old Chihuahua to enjoy her car rides, climb steps & walk without her becoming anxious or stressed. Mark is very Honest, Caring, Flexible with Scheduling & Great with Communication. We are extremely pleased with the results & highly recommend Mark. Thank you Mark for your wonderful knowledge & caring ways that helped us & our sweet/sassy Casse! Less
Mark is super nice and goes out of his way to be available and knowledgeable for his clients. He was able to help me with an entire game plan for how to introduce my dog into a new home with another dog. He works with your budget and your schedule, too!... More
Mark is super nice and goes out of his way to be available and knowledgeable for his clients. He was able to help me with an entire game plan for how to introduce my dog into a new home with another dog. He works with your budget and your schedule, too! Less
Trains both dog and the owner, which I would say in this case was the owner!! Mark is patient and will tell you what you are doing wrong and show you the right way. Jett and I have some things to work out, but I think we got it. Anyone with any dog who has any issues check it out.... More
Trains both dog and the owner, which I would say in this case was the owner!! Mark is patient and will tell you what you are doing wrong and show you the right way. Jett and I have some things to work out, but I think we got it. Anyone with any dog who has any issues check it out. Less
Mark is so knowledgable and amazing... a true miracle worker!
Advanced Canine Development came highly recommended to us from friends of ours and they definitely didn’t disappoint. Mark helped us with many aspects of life with our new puppy. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to use Advanced Canine for our new family members training. Thanks again Mark and we look forward to working with you in the future.... More
Advanced Canine Development came highly recommended to us from friends of ours and they definitely didn’t disappoint. Mark helped us with many aspects of life with our new puppy. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to use Advanced Canine for our new family members training. Thanks again Mark and we look forward to working with you in the future. Less
I contacted Mark after owning my miniature Australian shepherd, Kiwi, for about 1 year. Although my dog was a calm one, I wanted him trained to become a service dog- Which requires thorough, well-structured learning. Mark was friendly, more than accommodating to my schedule, and made sure to account for Kiwi's special needs (diet restrictions, and a gentle hand). He provided reading that detailed... More
I contacted Mark after owning my miniature Australian shepherd, Kiwi, for about 1 year. Although my dog was a calm one, I wanted him trained to become a service dog- Which requires thorough, well-structured learning. Mark was friendly, more than accommodating to my schedule, and made sure to account for Kiwi's special needs (diet restrictions, and a gentle hand). He provided reading that detailed every aspect of training and encouraged questions. I have and would recommend Mark for any kind of dog training, and I'm so happy with how much Kiwi has learned. Less
Mark and his team of dogs are awesome!! Through his guidance, I was successful in training my new Havanese puppy. Loose leash walking, barking control, polite behavior in public and stress free air travel!! I can't make a trip without someone complimenting me on how well behaved my dog is! Mark's biggest challenge was training me and I've learned so much about canine thinking and behavior. A... More
Mark and his team of dogs are awesome!! Through his guidance, I was successful in training my new Havanese puppy. Loose leash walking, barking control, polite behavior in public and stress free air travel!! I can't make a trip without someone complimenting me on how well behaved my dog is! Mark's biggest challenge was training me and I've learned so much about canine thinking and behavior. Advanced Canine Development is a top notch training service! Less
Mark is fantastic. We learned about how a dog learns and is motivated to listen and as humans how we can communicate with them so that everyone gets what they want. A well-trained dog is priceless!!... More
Mark is fantastic. We learned about how a dog learns and is motivated to listen and as humans how we can communicate with them so that everyone gets what they want. A well-trained dog is priceless!! Less
Mark is the best! He tries to help you in any way he can. If you need a good trainer and someone who understands. Look no further.
I adopted a 4months old Chinese Crested Powderpuff in December and realized after a couple of months that I needed professional training with little Casey. I had never trained a puppy but I knew that I needed a personal trainer to deal with the issues in the home. My vet recommended Mark and he certainly was the right choice. He is very professional, courteous and friendly but also very frank abo... More
I adopted a 4months old Chinese Crested Powderpuff in December and realized after a couple of months that I needed professional training with little Casey. I had never trained a puppy but I knew that I needed a personal trainer to deal with the issues in the home. My vet recommended Mark and he certainly was the right choice. He is very professional, courteous and friendly but also very frank about what you’re doing wrong. I had some health issues to pop up unexpectedly and he was so accommodating in working around my schedule. Now I have a little guy who lets me walk him instead of him walking me!! Lol I highly recommend Mark for your training needs! Less
Let me preface this with saying that Mark is a wonderful trainer and is very knowledgeable about dogs and what they require. The best thing about his training sessions are that they are customizable to what your dog needs individually. When we got our puppy at nearly 5mo old, she was very shy and jumpy, but never aggressive. Mark helped us better understand how to properly socialize her and intro... More
Let me preface this with saying that Mark is a wonderful trainer and is very knowledgeable about dogs and what they require. The best thing about his training sessions are that they are customizable to what your dog needs individually. When we got our puppy at nearly 5mo old, she was very shy and jumpy, but never aggressive. Mark helped us better understand how to properly socialize her and introduce her to new things and experiences. That being said, we unfortunately did not have enough time to go over basic obedience training and I wish that we could have. I’m left with a more confident puppy who still does not know basic commands, which was the purpose of my inquiring about training from the beginning. In short, I’ve had a great experience with Advanced Canine Development, but just keep in mind that you may need additional training as well as the initial 6 hour training price. Less
This training has been very helpful to break the tendency of two puppies to cling to each other. All reward-based training, focus was on the puppy environment, house training, and socialization. Don't expect a traditional, structured approach, as the trainer uses an owner paced open-ended approach.... More
This training has been very helpful to break the tendency of two puppies to cling to each other. All reward-based training, focus was on the puppy environment, house training, and socialization. Don't expect a traditional, structured approach, as the trainer uses an owner paced open-ended approach. Less
Advanced Canine - Mark is awesome! Our little Teddy Bear loved him! Very professional and excellent at training both our puppy and us!! Highly recommended!!���... More
Advanced Canine - Mark is awesome! Our little Teddy Bear loved him! Very professional and excellent at training both our puppy and us!! Highly recommended!!��� Less
Mark was excellent!!! He helped me find the perfect puppy for our household. Was very helpful with all my questions and concerns! He worked with our puppy to make sure she was on the right track on coming home to us. He checked in with me everyday for 4 days just to make sure everything was going well!! I highly recommend this company for any of your dog/puppy needs.... More
Mark was excellent!!! He helped me find the perfect puppy for our household. Was very helpful with all my questions and concerns! He worked with our puppy to make sure she was on the right track on coming home to us. He checked in with me everyday for 4 days just to make sure everything was going well!! I highly recommend this company for any of your dog/puppy needs. Less
Working with Mark was such a knowledgeable experience. My boyfriend and I brought Bella home from a rescue shelter when she was six months old . She had many signs of abuse and anxiety problems, but after doing six consistent sessions with Mark he taught us how to train her and familiarize Bella with other people and animals . Mark is very accessible and always answered my frantic texts right awa... More
Working with Mark was such a knowledgeable experience. My boyfriend and I brought Bella home from a rescue shelter when she was six months old . She had many signs of abuse and anxiety problems, but after doing six consistent sessions with Mark he taught us how to train her and familiarize Bella with other people and animals . Mark is very accessible and always answered my frantic texts right away, if you are in a desperate situation like we were , or just went to train your pupp for the best potential I would highly recommend hiring Mark to teach you , to train your dog ! Less
Lucas was a handful right from the start and we knew we were facing potential problems if we didn't get all of us into training as soon as possible. Mark's extensive knowledge of animal behavior gave him the ability to assess Lucas' issues quickly. In just the first session, we had Lucas walking beside us. By the last session, we were sitting in Fisherman's Village watching people go by. For... More
Lucas was a handful right from the start and we knew we were facing potential problems if we didn't get all of us into training as soon as possible. Mark's extensive knowledge of animal behavior gave him the ability to assess Lucas' issues quickly. In just the first session, we had Lucas walking beside us. By the last session, we were sitting in Fisherman's Village watching people go by. For Mark, no issue is too small. His passion to help us strengthen our animal/human bond is priceless. I highly recommend Advance Canine Development. Less
Mark has been terrific to work with! Has been very flexible with our crazy schedules. I have owned dogs all my life. Yet needed a little extra help with our Bullmastiff puppy. My husband is disabled and we need her to be a little more behaved than our others. With all of his VA appointments and a current surgery. Mark has been so good with working with us and Lilly. Plan on finding more time to a... More
Mark has been terrific to work with! Has been very flexible with our crazy schedules. I have owned dogs all my life. Yet needed a little extra help with our Bullmastiff puppy. My husband is disabled and we need her to be a little more behaved than our others. With all of his VA appointments and a current surgery. Mark has been so good with working with us and Lilly. Plan on finding more time to advance her a little more. He involved the whole family and was very professional and personable!! Less
Advanced Canine Development was a pleasure to work with. Mark took all my concerns seriously. Our dog Brody has made a 180 degree change for the better. We learned as a family of four, how to train Brody. Mark was never in a hurry and always took his time with us and my kids teaching us the valuable tools needed to care for Brody in the right way. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone having tr... More
Advanced Canine Development was a pleasure to work with. Mark took all my concerns seriously. Our dog Brody has made a 180 degree change for the better. We learned as a family of four, how to train Brody. Mark was never in a hurry and always took his time with us and my kids teaching us the valuable tools needed to care for Brody in the right way. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone having trouble with their dog. Less
It was great working with Advanced Canine Development for puppy training my golden doodle, Charlie. They were very knowledgeable, professional and had amazing handling skills with the dog. I was comfortable and confident with my choice of trainer. Mark was able to coordinate a schedule that accommodated both my work and personal schedule. I highly recommend using them for any and all of your dog... More
It was great working with Advanced Canine Development for puppy training my golden doodle, Charlie. They were very knowledgeable, professional and had amazing handling skills with the dog. I was comfortable and confident with my choice of trainer. Mark was able to coordinate a schedule that accommodated both my work and personal schedule. I highly recommend using them for any and all of your dog training needs. Will definitely be taking advantage of their services in the future for additional training. Less
Mark was excellent and really understands how dogs think. We were very happy with the training he gave us and Gator.
Awesome and Friendly Trainer! Very Knowledgeable.
Mark from advanced canine development was the absolute best!! He has such dedication and patience and love for our Best friend in the world and BLACKIE is older but he responded very well and it has been a GODSEND to us that we can walk him without any fear of pulling & falling and all the other things that go with his companionship and love for us.I could call Mark at anytime with questions an... More
Mark from advanced canine development was the absolute best!! He has such dedication and patience and love for our Best friend in the world and BLACKIE is older but he responded very well and it has been a GODSEND to us that we can walk him without any fear of pulling & falling and all the other things that go with his companionship and love for us.I could call Mark at anytime with questions and we have the greatest collar for him. It was a great experience doing business with him. He’s one in 1 million!, I could call Mark at anytime with questions and we have the greatest collar for him. It was a great experience doing business with him. He’s one in 1 million Less
After a 15 years since last having to train a puppy, our 6 month old Boxer, Bella, was getting the best of us. Mark's common sense approach to training us (humans) made it easy to understand his building block method of training. Bella is now much easier to walk, has better manners and seems to be able to better communicate with us. Thank you Mark, for teaching an OLD HUMAN, NEW TRICKS.... More
After a 15 years since last having to train a puppy, our 6 month old Boxer, Bella, was getting the best of us. Mark's common sense approach to training us (humans) made it easy to understand his building block method of training. Bella is now much easier to walk, has better manners and seems to be able to better communicate with us. Thank you Mark, for teaching an OLD HUMAN, NEW TRICKS. Less
Mark has helped in so many ways with our little toy poodle. She is a hand full and Mark has helped her to settle down and follow simple commands. She is adorable and enjoys being the center of attention. She barks less and has learned to enjoy being a member of the pack.... More
Mark has helped in so many ways with our little toy poodle. She is a hand full and Mark has helped her to settle down and follow simple commands. She is adorable and enjoys being the center of attention. She barks less and has learned to enjoy being a member of the pack. Less
After getting our first family dog, a two month old rescue named Nancy, we quickly started unknowingly teaching the dog to do all of the wrong things... Mark very quickly turned things around for us. He gave us all of the knowledge and skills that we need to ensure that Nancy continues to be an obedient and happy dog for our family. I highly recommend contacting Mark for high quality training. Yo... More
After getting our first family dog, a two month old rescue named Nancy, we quickly started unknowingly teaching the dog to do all of the wrong things... Mark very quickly turned things around for us. He gave us all of the knowledge and skills that we need to ensure that Nancy continues to be an obedient and happy dog for our family. I highly recommend contacting Mark for high quality training. You will be glad you did. Less
Mark has done a fabulous job helping my wife and I to train our new puppy Luka, a five month old Teddy Bear. His expertise and patience with Luka and us has made this a good learning experience. Mark is very responsive and I would recommend him to anyone looking for help with their dog training needs.... More
Mark has done a fabulous job helping my wife and I to train our new puppy Luka, a five month old Teddy Bear. His expertise and patience with Luka and us has made this a good learning experience. Mark is very responsive and I would recommend him to anyone looking for help with their dog training needs. Less
We had a great experience Advanced Canine Development. Our 9 month old dachshund Lola was having some behavior issues. Mark came right to our home and worked with Lola and our family to get these issues addressed. We are very pleased with the results. Thanks so much Mark!... More
We had a great experience Advanced Canine Development. Our 9 month old dachshund Lola was having some behavior issues. Mark came right to our home and worked with Lola and our family to get these issues addressed. We are very pleased with the results. Thanks so much Mark! Less
Mark is absolutely amazing to work with. He provided excellent training for our rescue pup and also for our family. The information he provides is invaluable and we could not be happier wit the service he provided.... More
Mark is absolutely amazing to work with. He provided excellent training for our rescue pup and also for our family. The information he provides is invaluable and we could not be happier wit the service he provided. Less
While in Port Charlotte this winter, Mark Foreman of Advanced Canine Development worked with us and our five-year-old golden-doodle, Murphy. Murphy is leash reactive meaning when he sees other dogs on leashes he barks and lunges at them making it difficult to take him out in public. Mark worked with us using patience and humor to correct our reactions to Murphy behaviors. Mark went beyond expe... More
While in Port Charlotte this winter, Mark Foreman of Advanced Canine Development worked with us and our five-year-old golden-doodle, Murphy. Murphy is leash reactive meaning when he sees other dogs on leashes he barks and lunges at them making it difficult to take him out in public. Mark worked with us using patience and humor to correct our reactions to Murphy behaviors. Mark went beyond expectations. One day after a lesson, Mark took Murphy with him to see his reactions to other dogs in different situations in order to better work with us. He wrote us a plan explaining leash reactivity and ways we could correct Murphy. Murphy has shown great improvement and we have enough information to continue the training when we go north. We strongly recommend Mark for you dog’s training issues. Diane and John Less
My husband and I adopted an 18 month old rescue from a local shelter. From the first day it was obvious the dog had never had any training and was difficult to walk. The day she dragged me to the ground to greet my neighbor, I knew we had to take action or we would have to return her to the shelter. I researched local trainers on the web and that's when we found Mark. After 6 hours of working... More
My husband and I adopted an 18 month old rescue from a local shelter. From the first day it was obvious the dog had never had any training and was difficult to walk. The day she dragged me to the ground to greet my neighbor, I knew we had to take action or we would have to return her to the shelter. I researched local trainers on the web and that's when we found Mark. After 6 hours of working with Mark we now have a dog that can walk on a leash, does not chase cars or runs at people to greet them. Mark's method works and I highly recommend his company if you have any behavioral issues with your dog. Thanks Mark! Laurie and Jack Stepanek Less
Excellent source for every day good behavior or more advanced canine training leading to AKC CGC certification.
Mark is doing an incredible job working with us and our 3 month old German Short Haired Pointer Geddy! We have learned so much in a few weeks!
Mark was amazing with our two year old Morkie, Latte. He was very down to earth and understood how to work with us according to our lifestyle. We had consulted other dog trainers in the past, and we didn’t connect with the methods that they used. We felt that Mark used positive training and really cares about the clients and dogs that he works with. He also gave us a lot of behavioral training i... More
Mark was amazing with our two year old Morkie, Latte. He was very down to earth and understood how to work with us according to our lifestyle. We had consulted other dog trainers in the past, and we didn’t connect with the methods that they used. We felt that Mark used positive training and really cares about the clients and dogs that he works with. He also gave us a lot of behavioral training information that was based on research. Latte loved every weekly training session! I would highly recommend! Her behavior has gone from a demanding diva with destructive chewing issues to an angel. Less
Dogs name Annie Testimonial You know the old saying "you can't teach an old dog new tricks." Well, that isn't true when it comes to Mark Foreman. Mark's techniques for dog training are outstanding. We are speaking from our own experience with Mark as well as seeing how well he works with other dogs in our RV Park (our Winter home). Mark is very patient with us and our dog Annie. He always fi... More
Dogs name Annie Testimonial You know the old saying "you can't teach an old dog new tricks." Well, that isn't true when it comes to Mark Foreman. Mark's techniques for dog training are outstanding. We are speaking from our own experience with Mark as well as seeing how well he works with other dogs in our RV Park (our Winter home). Mark is very patient with us and our dog Annie. He always finds ways to make the training fun and easy for us as well as Annie. Thank you so very much Mark. We appreciate all you have taught us and now we have a well mannered "Annie" dog. Vic and Kathryn Less
Mark has been excellent in not only training our little 6 month old puppy Prudence-he is excellent at training us!! We had no idea where to begin and Mark has shown us the way to have a very well behaved and socially acceptable puppy! Would highly recommend Mark for his expertise and professional manner!÷... More
Mark has been excellent in not only training our little 6 month old puppy Prudence-he is excellent at training us!! We had no idea where to begin and Mark has shown us the way to have a very well behaved and socially acceptable puppy! Would highly recommend Mark for his expertise and professional manner!÷ Less
We are so glad that we found Mark. His experience and love of dogs makes him a great trainer. He still checks in to see how things are going with Peyton.... More
We are so glad that we found Mark. His experience and love of dogs makes him a great trainer. He still checks in to see how things are going with Peyton. Less
I contacted Mark for training of my 8 mo old Bloodhound that had grown to overpower me and was quickly becoming extremely overwhelming. After the consultation I agreed that the best option was the 2 week board and train program. When meeting up with Mark and Henry only 2 days into the program, I was shocked at the difference in such a short amount of time!! He was walking normally on the leash,... More
I contacted Mark for training of my 8 mo old Bloodhound that had grown to overpower me and was quickly becoming extremely overwhelming. After the consultation I agreed that the best option was the 2 week board and train program. When meeting up with Mark and Henry only 2 days into the program, I was shocked at the difference in such a short amount of time!! He was walking normally on the leash, was cognizant of his surroundings and what was expected of him and he seemed to enjoy the training process. I couldn’t have been more impressed and amazed at what Henry was able to accomplish in the 2 week time frame. Mark definitely has a wonderful way and approach at reaching the dog’s potential and correcting the troubled areas. I am so grateful that Mark has been able to take such a huge burden off my shoulders and has given me the pup that I am proud to show off, take to outings and simply enjoy having every day! Less
I've been a dog owner most of my life but never had one formally trained. What a difference the training made. My dog is more focused, obedient, calm, and protective than any other dog I ever had. She walks on a leash without pulling or barking at other dogs. She shows protective instincts but is gentle enough to play with my three year old in the backyard. The training we got from Advanced Canin... More
I've been a dog owner most of my life but never had one formally trained. What a difference the training made. My dog is more focused, obedient, calm, and protective than any other dog I ever had. She walks on a leash without pulling or barking at other dogs. She shows protective instincts but is gentle enough to play with my three year old in the backyard. The training we got from Advanced Canine Development made all the difference. Mark's knowledge of canine psychology and his training system is absolutely phenomenal. I would recommend him for any breed of dog or training needs. Scott G and Kali Less
Mark has done an amazing job of giving our little Frenchie the foundation he needs to be the kind of dog we can take anywhere and know he will be a joy to be around! Mark is patient and kind...with the animals and the humans! We cannot thank him enough for all he has taught us. We would not hesitate to call Mark again if we had any training needs!... More
Mark has done an amazing job of giving our little Frenchie the foundation he needs to be the kind of dog we can take anywhere and know he will be a joy to be around! Mark is patient and kind...with the animals and the humans! We cannot thank him enough for all he has taught us. We would not hesitate to call Mark again if we had any training needs! Less
Mark is amazing with his dog training and very knowledgeable. Helps dogs tremendously with their behaviors. Would highly recommend him to anyone who needs any help with dogs and their bad behaviors.... More
Mark is amazing with his dog training and very knowledgeable. Helps dogs tremendously with their behaviors. Would highly recommend him to anyone who needs any help with dogs and their bad behaviors. Less
Our family purchased an Australian Shepherd “Sweet Pea” that is so well trained and sweet. I’m amazed with the time and training Mark devotes to each dog. Mark you get 5 stars from us for sure. Thank you! Jon and Judy... More
Our family purchased an Australian Shepherd “Sweet Pea” that is so well trained and sweet. I’m amazed with the time and training Mark devotes to each dog. Mark you get 5 stars from us for sure. Thank you! Jon and Judy Less
After a little retraining due to our bad habits we were able to make great strides with our 2 dogs thanks to Mark.
We contacted Mark during our winter stay at Riverside Rv Resort near Port Charlotte FL. Our two year old yellow lab, BeBe, has also been a loving dog but we had some behavior issues. One was walking her on a leash. A walk was akin to flying a kite in hurricane winds. If a dog, person or squirrel went by we were at a full blown Cat. 5! Under Mark’s professional directions we were able to correc... More
We contacted Mark during our winter stay at Riverside Rv Resort near Port Charlotte FL. Our two year old yellow lab, BeBe, has also been a loving dog but we had some behavior issues. One was walking her on a leash. A walk was akin to flying a kite in hurricane winds. If a dog, person or squirrel went by we were at a full blown Cat. 5! Under Mark’s professional directions we were able to correct our behaviors, thus allowing us to teach BeBe what we liked and didn’t like. After the first relaxed walk, I cried at the shear relief and joy I had just experience with our wonderful dog. We highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. Thanks Mark for your professionalism, calmness, guidance and most of all your obvious love for dogs. Bill and Rhonda Quade. Less
Mark is an amazing trainer and problem solver. My multiple dog household was in chaos until he came into our lives. I had a new, very high drive German Shepherd puppy, that I couldn't handle and an old grumpy German Shepherd guy who kept biting one of my girls, with stitches involved. I was at my wits end and then, fortunately, I met Mark. He came in, got involved, and figured out what neede... More
Mark is an amazing trainer and problem solver. My multiple dog household was in chaos until he came into our lives. I had a new, very high drive German Shepherd puppy, that I couldn't handle and an old grumpy German Shepherd guy who kept biting one of my girls, with stitches involved. I was at my wits end and then, fortunately, I met Mark. He came in, got involved, and figured out what needed to be done and I'm happy to say that once again I have a peaceful household. Thank you Mark! Less
Mark was fantastic helping us work with a rescue dog, as well as our new puppy. He always has a ton of information, and goes above and beyond to help.... More
Mark was fantastic helping us work with a rescue dog, as well as our new puppy. He always has a ton of information, and goes above and beyond to help. Less
Mark is the best! Toby is our 9 month old, 70 pound puppy who was VERY uncontrollable at first. Then Mark came to our house. We are now able to do the simple things with Toby that I thought would never be possible. Like, go for a walk and still have my arm when we get home. Or, sit in a chair and not be bombarded by a tank. I can't say enough how great Mark is. I highly recommend him.... More
Mark is the best! Toby is our 9 month old, 70 pound puppy who was VERY uncontrollable at first. Then Mark came to our house. We are now able to do the simple things with Toby that I thought would never be possible. Like, go for a walk and still have my arm when we get home. Or, sit in a chair and not be bombarded by a tank. I can't say enough how great Mark is. I highly recommend him. Less
Very professional, and honest. Didn't try and sell me training that I didn't need but went with the better option that was cheaper.
We are forever grateful of our decision to hire Mark to help our little one, Penny. Penny is an 8 ½ year old toy poodle with a kind heart and spunky personality. Unfortunately, guests never got to see those traits. Penny would bark excessively at houseguests because of her anxiety towards new people. Hiring Mark completely transformed how we approached Penny’s anxiety and in turn helped relax her... More
We are forever grateful of our decision to hire Mark to help our little one, Penny. Penny is an 8 ½ year old toy poodle with a kind heart and spunky personality. Unfortunately, guests never got to see those traits. Penny would bark excessively at houseguests because of her anxiety towards new people. Hiring Mark completely transformed how we approached Penny’s anxiety and in turn helped relax her. He provided us with documentation, tips, stories, and exercises for Penny to help her stay motivated and focused throughout training. Now we see this laser sharp focus transfer over to other behaviors. Penny is more disciplined and calm. Her bold personality is still there, but now we are able to manage it. Many thanks to Mark for his patience and expertise. Less
If you are looking for the best trainer, Mark is the guy. Mark is very patient and included our whole family in the training. We have a min pin puppy that needed serious direction and mark came in when he was about 6 months old. Mark is very educated and uses positive reinforcement techniques. Mark showed us all the things his dog could do prior to us making a commitment to him. Mark went out of ... More
If you are looking for the best trainer, Mark is the guy. Mark is very patient and included our whole family in the training. We have a min pin puppy that needed serious direction and mark came in when he was about 6 months old. Mark is very educated and uses positive reinforcement techniques. Mark showed us all the things his dog could do prior to us making a commitment to him. Mark went out of his way to come to your house, which is 30 minutes from his general area, completed the consultation and then came to our home for all the training sessions. Mark is very flexible and will work around your schedule. I highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. Less
I was in dire need of help with my Australian Shepherd Blu. At 18mo. and 50lbs. He was to much for me to handle on a leash. I could not walk him without him wanting to chase after every car that passed, or going crazy barking and whining when people where within his site. It took all I had to hold onto him. In fear that something bad would happen, I did some research and decided to call Mark. Th... More
I was in dire need of help with my Australian Shepherd Blu. At 18mo. and 50lbs. He was to much for me to handle on a leash. I could not walk him without him wanting to chase after every car that passed, or going crazy barking and whining when people where within his site. It took all I had to hold onto him. In fear that something bad would happen, I did some research and decided to call Mark. That was the best thing I could of done for both Blu and my family. After six sessions he is very obedient, and a pleasure to take on walks. He no longer wants to chase after cars, or run off to greet others in passing. Mark is very knowledgeable, patient and is always quick to respond when called upon, and Blu enjoys his sessions. I highly recommend Mark with Advanced Canine Development. You won’t be disappointed. Less
Mark is a wonderful trainer. I am learning a lot and so are my pups. I highly recommend him.
We are very grateful to Mark at Advanced Canine Development. His knowledge, experience and true love of dogs has made him a great trainer. Our German Shepherd Maya was a year old and we couldn’t quite get her over a few bad habits and didn’t trust her off lease to obey our commands. We had several concerns about board and train programs – how will she be treated and trained, will she retain th... More
We are very grateful to Mark at Advanced Canine Development. His knowledge, experience and true love of dogs has made him a great trainer. Our German Shepherd Maya was a year old and we couldn’t quite get her over a few bad habits and didn’t trust her off lease to obey our commands. We had several concerns about board and train programs – how will she be treated and trained, will she retain the same sweet disposition? We saw Maya several times during her training and she was happy, healthy, had great playmates and other dogs to teach her how to be a good girl. Mark has worked with us as much as he worked with Maya – probably more. Maya is still very sweet and lovey but now she is also a trained and obedient dog. My frail mom can come over and Maya doesn’t knock her over with love and enthusiasm. She waits patiently until released and greets her calmly – all of us use the same behavior for greeting now! Less
Highly recommend worth every penny!
My husband and I decided we wold like a German Shepherd. We contacted Advanced Canine Development. Mark Found us a 14 week old puppy. This has been a smooth transition with few issues.We now have a happy new member of the family to add to with our two little dogs and two cats. Mark follows up regular to make sure training is progressing and all issues are addressed before they are problems. We re... More
My husband and I decided we wold like a German Shepherd. We contacted Advanced Canine Development. Mark Found us a 14 week old puppy. This has been a smooth transition with few issues.We now have a happy new member of the family to add to with our two little dogs and two cats. Mark follows up regular to make sure training is progressing and all issues are addressed before they are problems. We recommend Advanced Canine Development to all our family and friends. Sue and Jerry Less
Our dog Milo was always wanting to play with our cat and was having house breaking problems. Thanks to Marks program we have had great success and would highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. Milo and The Coldwell family... More
Our dog Milo was always wanting to play with our cat and was having house breaking problems. Thanks to Marks program we have had great success and would highly recommend Advanced Canine Development. Milo and The Coldwell family Less
I highly recommend advanced canine development for all your dog training needs. He did an amazing job with helping me with my dogs barking.
We just love Mark! He was patient with us and he made the whole family a part of adding a new member to our family. He is full of knowledge and really understands and loves how to train dogs. We couldn’t have found our perfect match without Mark’s help. If you are out there looking for help or looking for someone to train your canine, look no further! Mark is the trainer for you!... More
We just love Mark! He was patient with us and he made the whole family a part of adding a new member to our family. He is full of knowledge and really understands and loves how to train dogs. We couldn’t have found our perfect match without Mark’s help. If you are out there looking for help or looking for someone to train your canine, look no further! Mark is the trainer for you! Less
My Family acquired a 3-month-old great dane and after a few weeks we noticed we were struggling to get her training. After many accidents and long nights, we contacted Advanced Canine Development. My husband is a firefighter and we both have very difficult schedules. Mark was our savior. He worked with us and Harley to make the new an addition to our family one of the best thing we have ever d... More
My Family acquired a 3-month-old great dane and after a few weeks we noticed we were struggling to get her training. After many accidents and long nights, we contacted Advanced Canine Development. My husband is a firefighter and we both have very difficult schedules. Mark was our savior. He worked with us and Harley to make the new an addition to our family one of the best thing we have ever done. Harley has become to puppy we dreamed of. Thank you Mark and Advanced Canine Development we could not have done it without you. Less
We picked up a very challenging 2-year-old rescue dog from the pound. We have had several dogs and have always managed to train them, but after 6 months of trying (and very little success) we were at our wits end, and then our veterinarian recommended Mark. Mark made the time to come sit with us, identify exactly what it was that we wanted out of training, and was very upfront and honest about an... More
We picked up a very challenging 2-year-old rescue dog from the pound. We have had several dogs and have always managed to train them, but after 6 months of trying (and very little success) we were at our wits end, and then our veterinarian recommended Mark. Mark made the time to come sit with us, identify exactly what it was that we wanted out of training, and was very upfront and honest about any expectations and how long it would take. One of the major issues we had with our dog was that she was near impossible to walk. She would pull, jump, twirl, bite at the leash – You name it. By the end of the very first session, Mark had her reasonably walking by our side and no longer pulling us down the road! We have a full house and a hectic schedule. Mark always worked around our schedule, and always happily told us “I work for you – Whatever you need”. He made himself available when we called for advice, and always had very good insight as to how to think like our dog and get through to her. On top of being great with the dog and the training, he spent hours with our children teaching them how to deal with the dog. He talked to them on a level they could understand and explained everything incredibly well to them. Our lives are so much better after working with Mark and our dog is completely different than when he started with her - We could not recommend him enough! Less
My Boston Terrier, Teddy, is eight years old and has recently developed some serious behavioral problems. I called Advanced Canine Development for help. Mark, their senior trainer, responded. He worked well with Teddy, but recognized immediately that I, not Teddy, was the problem. Without being offensive, he made me see that I was allowing Teddy to be in charge and make household decisions. Mark... More
My Boston Terrier, Teddy, is eight years old and has recently developed some serious behavioral problems. I called Advanced Canine Development for help. Mark, their senior trainer, responded. He worked well with Teddy, but recognized immediately that I, not Teddy, was the problem. Without being offensive, he made me see that I was allowing Teddy to be in charge and make household decisions. Mark worked with me, and immediately Teddy's behavior improved. Mark is not only a skilled dog trainer, he is a skilled human trainer. Thank you Mark. Less
I am so happy that I found Mark at Advanced Canine Development. Abby has had severe generalized anxiety since I brought her home at 8 weeks. I tried everything, including medication, to help her cope with life. Nothing worked for her. At 14 months I made a decision to try a professional trainer and found Mark on the internet. He has been a miracle worker! Abby will never get completely over... More
I am so happy that I found Mark at Advanced Canine Development. Abby has had severe generalized anxiety since I brought her home at 8 weeks. I tried everything, including medication, to help her cope with life. Nothing worked for her. At 14 months I made a decision to try a professional trainer and found Mark on the internet. He has been a miracle worker! Abby will never get completely over her anxiety, but with Mark’s guidance we have been able to walk through the neighborhood without incident every day. She has even made some new furry friends along the way. His methods have enabled me to identify and control her anxiety before it gets out of control. Because of Mark’s skill and training technique, Abby will be relaxed and happy for years to come. Thank you Mark!!! Less
Mark has been an asset to our family! He is an excellent trainer and I cannot praise him or recommend him enough! He is always there when you need him even after training! Do not pass him up!... More
Mark has been an asset to our family! He is an excellent trainer and I cannot praise him or recommend him enough! He is always there when you need him even after training! Do not pass him up! Less
No words could even come close to describing how amazing Mark, with Advanced Canine Development is with training our puppy. It started with the very first phone call. Mark was there for our family one week prior to getting Remmie and has been there with us ever since. He's always available for us whenever we need him and continuously offers support and guidance that surpasses our expectations. Ma... More
No words could even come close to describing how amazing Mark, with Advanced Canine Development is with training our puppy. It started with the very first phone call. Mark was there for our family one week prior to getting Remmie and has been there with us ever since. He's always available for us whenever we need him and continuously offers support and guidance that surpasses our expectations. Mark has such a gentle and magical way of training that our family and puppy trust in him completely. His knowledge and dedication to strive to do everything he possibly can to help you with any training issues is immeasurable. I can honestly say that we couldn't have done this without him. We highly recommend Mark for his expertise in dog training. Thank you so much Mark for working with our family of 6 to conquer our puppy training. We look forward to continuing with Advanced Canine Development as our puppy grows. Less
Mark from Advanced canine development is nothing short of miraculous!! We have a three year old tripod rescue German Shepherd who has lived in many homes in his short life. He is a work in progress, however we are fast becoming a more peaceful household thanks to mark. We cannot recommend him highly enough!!!... More
Mark from Advanced canine development is nothing short of miraculous!! We have a three year old tripod rescue German Shepherd who has lived in many homes in his short life. He is a work in progress, however we are fast becoming a more peaceful household thanks to mark. We cannot recommend him highly enough!!! Less
Great trainer who understands how to communicate with dogs and excellent customer service.