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My Best Friend Dog Training (formerly Man’s Best Friend Dog Training) — 4.5★ (112 reviews), Madison Dog Trainer

My Best Friend Dog Training (formerly Man’s Best Friend Dog Training)

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 112 reviews
1375 Park Ave, Madison, Ohio 44057
Obedience Training
1375 Park Ave, Madison, Ohio 44057

Overview

FormatFacility, Online
Training methodTreats basic obedience done properly and formally as the foundation for all training; emphasizes consistency and a proven step-by-step process using training tools.
ExperienceSince 1989; 33 years and 100,000+ hours stated
Led byLee Hamilton

About My Best Friend Dog Training (formerly Man’s Best Friend Dog Training)

Overview

My Best Friend Dog Training (formerly Man's Best Friend Dog Training) is led by Master Trainer Lee Hamilton and operates from a facility in Madison, Ohio. The business states it has trained dogs since 1989, citing 33 years and over 100,000 hours of experience across more than 6,000 dogs.

Services & Approach

The program spans basic to advanced obedience, on-leash and off-leash training, protection training, service and assistance dogs, and therapy dog training. Behavior modification work addresses common issues such as house breaking, jumping, biting, and chewing. Board-and-train programs, private lessons, trained dogs for sale, and online video courses round out the offerings. The training philosophy holds that obedience done properly and formally is the foundation for everything else, applied through a consistent, proven step-by-step process.

Background

Lee Hamilton is presented as a Master Trainer with decades of hands-on experience. Owners can train in person at the Madison facility or follow along through the available online courses.

What they can help with

Obedience Training ↗
Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.
Off-Leash Training ↗
Calming a dog that barks or lunges at other dogs or people while on leash.
Protection & K9
Protection and personal-defense work for suitable dogs.
Service Dog Training
Task training and public-access work for service-dog candidates.
Therapy Dog Training
Prep to visit hospitals, schools and care homes as a certified therapy dog.
Behavior Modification ↗
Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.
Board & Train ↗
Your dog stays with the trainer for an immersive, multi-week program.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 112 reviews · Google
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Dwayne Cusano · 4 weeks ago
★★★★★
I have used them twice for two different dogs and they were amazing. They train not only the dog but you as well, to continue teaching the dog in between sessions. My dogs have the best manners and training and everyone always complements their behavior.

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Lori L. Hamilton · 4 years ago
★★★★★
As of 1-1-2022 Man's Best Friend Dog Training is now My Best Friend Dog Training. Due to the unfortunate & sudden death of owner/operator – Lee Hamilton -Master Dog Trainer ownership has changed and has a new name. The Good News is that Dog Trainer – Michele Hamilton has opted to open her own dog training school, My Best Friend Dog Training Academy. The business is OPEN & operating from the same convenient location & Excited to provide you & your Best Friend with all your dog training needs. So, come & check them out : )

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Rob R · 2 years ago
★★★★★
We brought our 6 month old Golden doodle to My best friend dog training for behavior issues and basic training. Michele did an Amazing job with our dog and also taught us so much. Michele was such a pleasure to work with. I would recommend My Best Friend dog training to my family and friends.

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Annabel Claprood · 10 months ago
★☆☆☆☆
I initially reached out in April about getting a dog, but it took about a week for anyone to respond. Since I’m located in Florida, I was trying to understand how the process would work for purchasing and training a Goldendoodle through your program. We decided to move forward, and I made it clear that I was ready to proceed with whatever was needed—money wasn’t an issue. Michelle was very nice and we had a great conversation.

When I followed up with Michelle to check on the status, she mentioned she would find a puppy for purchase by mid-June. At that point, I started to feel like things weren’t very organized, so I chose not to follow up again and decided to wait for them to reach out to me.

It’s now nearly the end of July, and I still haven’t received any call, text, or update regarding the dog or the training services I was supposed to receive.

I’m not leaving this review to say they don’t know what they’re doing, because after speaking with Michelle they seem knowledgeable. I’m writing this to let them know they need more organization, they missed out on a big ticket client from simply not communicating. If you’re looking for someone to train your dog they may be the one but the way they run the business is not professional and won’t make you feel good about doing an expensive service with them.

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Julie Albrecht · 6 years ago
★★★★★
My family had Lee and Michelle at Mans Best Friend help us select, procure and train our first family puppy. Our dog is so well behaved and we have been trained on how to be dog owners. We are asked many times a week where we got our puppy. I can take her with me every where and know her behavior will be consistent. I cannot say enough good things about Man's Best Friend, the entire experience has exceeded our expectations! Thank you!

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