AAA Dog Training

The reviews by Kristina and Brea are valid. I just got off the phone with Shane and he has to be the most arrogant, dull-​witted, and irrational person I have ever spoken to. Importantly, I am NOT one of those dog owners who thinks that the positive reenforcement method (i.e. clicker and food treats for good behavior and no consequence for bad behavior) is the only method that works. I think that positive reenforcement may work for some dogs, but not ALL dogs. Corporal punishment (including shock collars) may be necessary in certain circumstances. With that said, l don’t disagree with Shane’s approach to canine behavioral modification; however, I think that HE needs to be trained in how to socialize with humans.
I never did meet with him because after my first phone conversation with him I could tell that he was socially inept, not a good listener, and literally ALL TALK. As Brea stated, he is extremely excitable over the phone (and most likely in person) and continuously stated throughout our conversation how the positive reenforcement method was ineffective (only he said this in a much cruder and unintelligent manner). I don’t necessarily agree with this method either, but there is a much more productive and effective way in which to communicate one’s disagreement with something. He also called me a litter mate a few times which didn’t really bother me because I know it isn’t true, but he has this condescending manner in which he speaks to you that is very annoying. I honestly can’t imagine what rational and intelligent dog owner would ever take their dog to him.
You’ve been warned! BEWARE of SHANE!
I spoke with Jess at Premier Dog Training in Columbia, MD. It was so refreshing to speak with her after talking to Shane earlier. She restored my faith that I could find a dog trainer who trained dogs using more than just the positive reenforcement method and also seems like they would be a joy to work with. I will be bringing Zuri to them in April for a 2 week «boot camp!“I will leave a review on their Unilocal page after Zuri’s training in April.
By the way, Zuri is a lovely 4 year old lab mix from BARCS that I adopted at 9 months. She is generally well-​behaved and listens in controlled and semi-​distractive situations. When I first got Zuri from BARCS, she was very social with other dogs and a joy to watch at the dog park. However, she became fearful? annoyed? by certain dogs about a 1.5 years ago which manifested into dog on dog aggression. I’m not sure what triggered this change, but I’d like help to get her HOPEFULLY back to her loveable and playful self around other dogs.

If only zero stars were an option… In a nutshell, this guy is insane. I called to inquire about help with training my very strong-​willed Great Dane mix. He only let me talk for less than two minutes to explain my experiences with training my dog. Then he proceeded talking for 20 minutes straight as if he were hyped up on 50 pots of coffee. All other dog trainers are crooks — only he knows how to train dogs — my dog doesn’t respect me… he repeatedly called me a «litter mate» throughout this tirade. I was put off by this & kept trying to get a word in to find out how this training works — where does training take place, what are his methods, how many sessions, how much? Then he finally told me they use shock collars for training dogs! If this crazy man, amped up on goodness knows what, thinks I am going to PAY him $ 700 to shock my dog into submission — he’s even crazier than he sounds! Don’t waste your time.

Shane boarded and trained my German Shepherd pup at 4months of age. She returned confident, obedient, and a great dog all around at six months of age. She is hands down! the most obedient dog at the park. I would highly recommend Shane to anyone. There are many dog trainers who board and train for just two weeks using treats, etc. This works with getting your dog complete the command, but this does not mean he/​she is obedient. His methods make you the pack leader and not your dogs best buddy. In order to be your dogs best buddy, you have to lead. The definition of cruelty differs from dog owner to dog owner. You did not define «aggressive treatment». Yanking on a choke collar is proper use of a choke collar. Does a dog with separation anxiety need obedience training? Or a dog psychologist?