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March 2024 by Damon Hurd
I can honestly say that before I talked to Paul I was ready to throw in the towel and return my rescue dog Charlie to the shelter where I had adopted him. I was beyond frustrated, felt that I had somehow made a terrible mistake and had ended up with a dog that was aggressive, un-trainable, and a non-stop peeing and pooping machine that would never be housebroken. Paul called me back the same day I left my message (on a Sunday!) and after speaking with him for nearly half an hour I was resolved to give obedience training a shot. His confidence shone through the phone and I felt hope. Near the end of the week I was ready to give up again, but Paul called that night as well to check-in and confirm plans for our weekend training session and once again I felt that he could help turn things around and I eagerly waited for our session.From the moment Paul walked in the door (literally) he set the tone for the training and his demonstration unlocked all of the issues I was having with Charlie - it was me, I was the problem. Despite having experience with an older, previously trained dog, I had no idea how to deal with a dog still firmly in his puppy era (9 months old). I was letting Charlie rule the roost, and while I'm sure he was happy in his brief sprint as the alpha of our pack, once he learned his true place in the pack (and me mine) everything changed for the better. As soon as Paul showed me how I had to communicate with him and take control - through stern but completely humane methods - suddenly Charlie was no longer an untrainable problem dog, but one that learned fast, responded to correction, and by the end of the first session had stopped all of his play biting and chewing of things he shouldn't chew and had a very firm grasp of "leave it" and was already walking better on the leash.Paul put us (ok me) on a strict schedule for housebreaking and the daily accidents became weekly accidents and still only occurred when I deviated from the plan. Within a couple of weeks he had graduated from being tethered to me indoors to being able to relax with us in the kitchen and living room (gated) unleashed, to a few weeks later not needing the gates at all, fully adjusted to the schedule and getting better at letting us know when he needed to go outside if we (the problem humans) forgot the scheduled time.I cannot recommend Paul and his training highly enough, he showed me that I had in fact adopted a really great dog - and gave me the confidence and tools to be a much better owner. He trained me well and he can do the same for you.
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March 2024 by Patti Hauer
After researching trainers I decided to try Paul Hormann at Obedience Dog Training. After calling him my first thought was wow! this is costly but now I must say don’t let this scare you because it was well worth it. He came to my home and on the very first session the results were amazing. We continued to practice the same training with our dog on a daily basis. After our second session again it was exciting to see our large puppy dog advance with leaps & bounds! Our difficult, stubborn girl is now enjoyable and a real pleasure to be around.
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March 2024 by Dante DeSantis
Paul is an expert in the field. He is firm and effective in his techniques. From obedience to overcoming a dog's fear of stairs, to potty training, Paul's the one you want to get you sorted out. In fact he's so good, we only needed 5 out of the 6 hours we were allocated for. We could not be happier. We have already given him several referrals. Thanks again Paul! Stellar job.
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March 2024 by Ruth Spencer
Paul is so knowledgeable and professional, really knows dogs, is a patient and thorough teacher, plus he’s a really nice guy who’s enjoyable to work with. He was firm but kind to my puppy dog. His training and methods have made a significant improvement in my dog’s behavior. I’m continuing to put into practice the techniques that he taught me. I would definitely highly recommend him!
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January 2024 by Ivana
Paul is such an amazing trainer! I can honestly say that my relationship with my dog is 10x better now due to what I learned while working with Paul. Since the moment that he walked in the door my miniature poodle respected him. Paul was attentive and very thorough with his explanations. He provided suggestions on leashes, collars, harnesses, and answered every single question I had. He allowed me to record during the training, provided notes of the lessons, and even included my younger brother to be part of the training. Booking Paul as a trainer is a great investment and your pup will thank you!
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December 2023 by Linnea M
Paul was head and shoulders above other dog trainers! We had Paul work with our. Rhodesian Ridgeback. He showed us a better way to walk our dog, reinforced known commands and taught our dog new commands. Everything was just more effective after working with Paul. Highly recommend!
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November 2023 by Sean Israelski
Paul is an amazing trainer! Using his technicians, our puppy’s behavior is getting better and better each day and listening to commands. We definitely recommend him to anyone looking to train their dogs.
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November 2023 by snowshoe K.
We were very fortunate to have met Paul Hormann from Obedience Dog Training.I have a Shiba Inu with resource guarding escalating into biting behavior. I have had a lot of dogs, many strong-willed breeds, this Shiba got me beat!Paul’s approach is laid-back and kind, yet no-nonsense and amazingly effective. He does everything with ease and understanding of dog and human nature. From the first telephone call, he spends as much time as needed discussing our issues and my goal. His is a very personalized evaluation, training, and support. He takes the time listening, and likely he will understand your problems better than you do.Dogs listen to him. I could see the dog’s expression and behavior change within the first session. The training plan was tailored to me and my dog. I could call him if we run into problems, and he called us to check on the progress. By the time of his return visit, the training not only resolved resource-guarding behavior, but there is the whole new vibe to the dog and I have him to thank for this relationship and communication between me and my dogs.This is a trainer with such depth of experience and skills that we are just fortunate to have his help. He is very low-keyed about how good he is. So I am here to say that I highly recommend Paul Hormann’s Obedience Dog Training!
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October 2023 by Cynthia AStapczyk
LOOK NO FURTHER FOR A DOG TRAINER:Paul is an amazing trainer of dogs (and more importantly people). I have a nine-year-old German Shepherd, a seven-year-old hound mix, a five year, old pug, and a 12 week old St. Bernard puppy. I have tried over the years to go to training classes and such, but we were always dog school dropouts. After one hour with Paul, everything changed. Not only did my dogs, obey Paul, obeyed me as well. My life is so much easier now that my dogs see me as the pack leader. My dogs ate less nervous and calmer. Thank you, Paul!
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October 2023 by Corinne Zambetti
Paul came to help us with our new puppy. He was professional and gave us the tools we needed to get her to be the dog we want. His instructions are simple yet effective, which is helpful for our whole family!
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July 2023 by Jeremy McGee
Our experience with Paul and his training method exceeded our expectations. Our new German Shepherd, Ruger responded well to the training method. Ruger is definitely a pup that was trying to find his place in the pack and Paul taught me methods that will continue to let Ruger know where that is! Rugers house manners have drastically improved and the training method has improved his ability to focus when I’m trying to teach him mental games and search. The best part is you will learn why your dog doesn’t listen to you and how to correct it yourself. I highly recommend Paul if you are in need of training.
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July 2023 by Jeff Danzer
Paul was a wonderful trainer who was very knowledgeable. We adopted a puppy after years of both of us not owning a dog so we needed as much training as the dog did. After just a couple of weeks, we noticed a big difference in our dog's behavior and he is nearly housebroken already. We would recommend Paul to anyone who would like to have their dog become a well behaved member of their household.
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July 2023 by Mary Cardi
As a follow up to our rescue of a 5 month old puppy, we contacted Paul to help us with obedience training and acclimating our older dog to his new 'sibling'. From start to finish, our experience was outstanding.Paul responded immediately to an initial phone inquiry and even during that exploratory conversation he was generous with his time to ask about our pup, our home environment, our goals and offer ideas and guidance. This formed a foundation for our plan. Once our decision was made, he outlined specific training needs and behavior issues to be addressed and methodically followed through by addressing them in the 2 sessions we had. His skill with the dogs was immediately apparent and his relationship with our dogs showed not only his skill in managing them but his genuine affection for them. His style of instructing us in technique (demonstrate, have us practice, correct and follow up) gave us confidence as well as the training tools we needed. Between the 2 sessions, Paul reached out to us to see how our training was going, advise on any issues and add activities to include in our second and last session.In addition to the training specifics, Paul was invaluable in guiding us about various issues - car rides, dog food, leashes, cleaning supplies, etc. etc. Certainly it's easy to go to a pet store and invest in pricey supplies that just don't meet the need, so his input was much appreciated. Not only did he leave us with written materials but even allowed us to video during the sessions for ongoing reference.We feel fortunate to have found Paul as a resource and would recommend him and his program without hesitation to anyone looking for an exceptional and positive experience in dog training.Thanks, Paul!
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July 2023 by Jean Minkel
Paul was so generous with his knowledge and love of dogs. I learned so much during each session. The format of learning at home, practice a couple of weeks and the review and learn some more was so effective.Our dogs are definitely easier to walk … now that I am the leader of the pack!!
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April 2023 by Diane Peterman
We were at our wits end with our 10 year old adopted english pointer. We thought we wouldn't be able to teach a old dog new tricks. Thank god we found Paul. He gave us all the confidence and trust to work with Charles. He is coming along very good. Getting better all the time.
