Dream Come True K9

I don’t know where to start. My dog finished the 5 weeks board & train program 2 weeks ago and I have to say this has been one of the best decisions of my life. My dog was super possessive of me with other dogs and humans. He also hated taking directions (in other words, he did not take me seriously) or going for long walks. He was also on prozac for his anxious state. With the training and the tools, he is a far more relaxed dog and I am a more self-​assured dog-​owner. I can now enjoy having guests over and deliveries at my door (as opposed to greeting everyone outside the house) and my dog is no longer on any anxiety meds. It was amazing to see for myself the concrete results Blake and his team are able to obtain with any dog. Having been through at least 5 different trainers until now, I had lost any hope to see any changes in my dog’s behavior, so this was my last chance and I am SO glad I took it… But be aware, once the on-​site training is over, that’s when your work as a responsible owner starts and you have to be willing to continue to work with your dog everyday and follow-​up DCTK9’s rules that may apply to your case. Trust me, in the end, it will be worth it: you and your dog will be so much happier!

My dog and I just finished the 5 week intro and communication class and it was easily the best money I could’ve spent on my dog. Not only was the training extremely effective and fairly intuitive, but the classes were fun. I looked forward to them every week and with blake’s guidance, I was able to seamlessly integrate a training program into my daily life. My dog is less anxious, has more confidence, and will only continue to improve with this training. Definitely worth it.

I am SHOCKED there aren’t more reviews on here for Blake and his team! After A LOT of research and searching around I decided on sending my German Shepard mix, Dylan, to DCTK9. This decision did not come lightly. I had tried different trainers to no avail (one was even holding Dylan when he bit my boyfriend), and Dylan’s behavioral issues were becoming more and more pronounced. He went from only reacting to skateboarders to reacting to joggers, other dogs, people with canes, people with walkers, bikes, delivery guys, anyone with grocery bags, anyone who looked at him… you get the idea. Dylan’s behavior got so bad I could only walk him very late at night and very early in the morning to avoid triggers and any potential for redirected aggression. It was even suggested that I «get rid of» him which broke my heart and I spent many sleepless nights anxious about what I could do. I knew his behavior had been able to escalate in part because of my cluelessness how to appropriately address it before it had a chance to become an issue.
Que in DCTK9! They came highly recommended by different trainers along the east coast and were only a cab ride away! When I dropped Dylan off not once did I feel judged and Blake has an incredible energy that puts everyone, dogs and people alike, at ease. While Dylan was under their care I got to see videos and photos on Facebook and Instagram which was a great way to feel connected. I also obsessively watched their YouTube channel for tips for the future. When I went to pick Dylan up I was a nervous wreck wondering what I would do if this didn’t work but sure enough there was my dog walking calmly (with me no less) down a New York City street! Walking by other dogs without so much as a blink! Blake even worked with me more so than Dylan on the skateboarder issue in Thomkin’s Square Park with nothing short of the patience of a saint, reminding me to breath (which I wasn’t) and to relax. The way he explained the issues Dylan had been having and how to address them were helpful and relatable.
Over a month later I am beyond thrilled with the progress that Dylan has made and know that although there’s still work to be done on my part just knowing we both are capable of living a fulfilling life together is worth its weight in gold. We’ve even gone by joggers without blinking! No lunging, biting, barking or anything! It really does feel like a miracle and I have Dream Come True K9 to thank a thousand times over for giving me and my dog’s life back.

So let’s just say my dog has a bit of a fear issue… OK she’s a big chicken and becomes a ravenous beast when she get’s frightened by any kind of trigger sounds. I only use DCTK9 to walk my dog when I’m out on business and my furry child has to stay with my fiancé’s best friend (Blake trained her dog and still walks him).
All I can say is he is great with her and she is always happy, calm and content when she’s returned to me. I’ve met Blake a few times and he’s super knowledgable, easy to talk to and it great with all the dogs I see him with. Everything he’s taught me has works like gangbusters so far.
FYI, If you can’t take the time to work with your dog, anything anyone tries to do to help will fail. PERIOD. Diligence and patience are key.
I would definitely trust him with my dog any day, week, or month of the year.

AMAZING! Our dog was terrible on the leash and also had some food and guarding issues. In just 5 weeks he is like different dog!
We had taken a puppy class before where they basically told us to give him treats constantly for everything. With Dream Come Tru K9 we never once gave our dog a treat as a reward or to make him do something, and his behavior is a million times better. Blake’s philosophy is that any dog (and it’s owners) can be trained to be good even those with serious issues and we saw the transformation in our own dog as well as the other dogs in our class.
Highly Recommend!

I just finished Blake’s small-​group dog training course (which includes a one-​on-​one personal session). I’ve read up on training techniques and felt like I was going into the course with a lot of information, but really nothing compares to the hands-​on environment this course provides.
We definitely learned A LOT about different training techniques, how a dog learns/​listens, and a bit about how to train your dog inside (respecting space, etc.), but I’d say the majority of the course is spent practicing the walk outside and how to communicate with your dog during the walk, with Blake’s supervision and guidance.
The great thing about the group dynamic is that even when Blake was focused on another dog/​owner with different issues than me/​my dog, I still found myself learning by listening to him and observing the owner/​dog in action. He was CONSTANTLY pointing out things he thought we should know, based on what another owner was doing or not doing. He also usually stayed after the class was over to answer any random questions we had.
My personal session with Blake was great. He reinforced what we’d been learning in class but gave me that bit of extra attention that I needed, along with further addressing indoor problems (like food, calmly entering and exiting the house, etc.) that we didn’t cover or practice as thoroughly in a group.
One thing I really respected about Blake is that he often used stories about his own struggles as a dog owner himself (Soco is his right-​hand dog a la Cesar Millan’s Daddy or Junior) to illustrate a point. He is clearly a great dog trainer and behaviorist but is also very down-​to-​earth and makes dog training very accessible, emphasizing that it’s not «magic” — anyone can train their dog!
After this group class, our dog walks have done a complete 180. My dog used to be anxious and jumpy on walks and often lunged at other dogs/​squirrels, and now he’s completely calm and follows wherever I go/​direct, even with distractions around. I used to be afraid to walk through our neighborhood greenmarket because it was so bustling with children, dogs, food, etc — and since Blake’s course I’ve been able to walk through it with 100% good behavior and confidence!

what can i say ! amazing experience. got all the tools i needed to help my super anxious pitbull. cant thank enough the trainer Blake Rodriguez for all the help with Titan. Thanks a million DCTK9

Just have to say a little something about my awesome experience with with Dream come true K9. Classes are amazing he gives you all the tools you need to work with your dog. He gives one on one time and most of all he makes you feel comfortable.
I definitely recommend these classes to anyone who is having issues with there dogs or just want to guide your dog in the right direction.

I don’t know the details of the video episode, so I cannot comment on that, but I did want to post a review for Blake since we’ve had a wonderful experience with him in reference to our two difficult miniature dachshunds.
My partner found Blake through the local dog run and had him do some work with our two doxies. Their behavior was definitely better after Blake worked with them and they are quite happy with him. He offered us many tips to help us improve their behavior further and though they will never be perfect, we are very grateful for the changes we did see.
Since our brats are so comfortable with him, when we were attending an event in Florida that would keep us busy at festivities where dogs would not be welcomed, we boarded them with Blake. I was extremely nervous as these two are especially challenging, but Blake had them in line in no time. He updated us constantly and sent pictures and even a video he made of them playing. My mind at ease, I was able to enjoy the trip without constantly thinking about them.

Not sure why all of the other positive review disappeared. But Hopefully Unilocal will let our reviews show again so Dream Come True K9 will get the credit it deserves.

As a dog trainer, he may be great with dogs… BUT I rated 1 star because you should be very careful what you sign with him. I paid $ 600 for 1 training visit and follow up. I signed the contract not realizing that the video he made of me and my family was for him to exploit and edit as he wishes. I found myself on youtube being called stupid! Yes I was ignorant and needed help that is why I paid him and asked for help, BUT why allow your clients to be belittled for asking for help! My children wanted to be off the Internet BUT he said, NOPE you signed the consent! yeah I signed because I thought it would be video to show me and help my family (my children didn’t sign) After being paid in full (the follow up never happened) he said it was my fault, I said it is NOT anyway I will try to forget it! Just be careful what you sign AND if I was you I’d cross off the part of contract that allows him to own you on video!