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March 2024 by Ward Palker
I was very pleased with there training we attended!
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March 2024 by Kim Andrysek
We took our 4.5 month old Cane Corso for puppy training and loved it. The trainers are patient, caring and all around amazing with these dogs. We received the tools we needed to succeed as she gets older and bigger! Any questions we had were answered right away. Highly recommend Paramount and we will be back for continued training in the future. Thank you!
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March 2024 by Heather Taylor
Staff is great and I learned a lot that my pup and I are working on at home and doing great! Cannot wait for our next class!
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October 2023 by Susan Miller
Mel is the Cesar Millan of Northeast Ohio!! I have a 4 yr old male lab (Gryphon) and prior to bringing him to Mel, he was such a jerk. In 4 years I had only taken him to the park twice because the first time we went he tried to charge another dog and as he crossed me I flipped over him and it wasn’t good for him (Gryphon) ? The second time he almost pulled me over the hillside into the river at the Metroparks and I was officially done with taking him to the park. Our walks turned into a chore for the whole family and it wasn’t fun. Fast forward through all of that and then we found Mel. I cannot say enough amazing things about Mel and how he did a 180 with our Gryphon. After only 6 sessions with Mel I can now take Gryphon on walks off leash, go to the park and have him roam freely in the woods and come back to me, and most importantly there is no more charging other dogs or jumping on people. Mel will tell you throughout the sessions “no worries, we’ll fix it” and that is a true testament of what they do at Paramount. They fix bad behaviors no matter the age and what you leave with is a happy owner and a well behaved dog. Don’t think twice if you are in need of training (obedience/commands) for your dog. Take them straight to Mel because I can attest to what he says, he can truly fix it.
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September 2023 by Lauren Perko
Mel & Paramount are amazing! There are not enough good things to say about their methods. He taught us how to train our 1 year old GSP & she was off leash in 4 lessons! No gimmicks, just straight forward, affordable dog training! He can correct any issue! We recommend Mel to everyone!
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July 2023 by mary walsh
We adopted a shelter dog who tricked us into thinking he would be a calm, quiet dog. His destructive behaviors had us at our wit's end and a friend recommended we call Paramount. Thank goodness she did. Alec has been a lifesaver. Not only has he helped us set boundaries with our dog, making him more safe and comfortable in his new environment, but he helped train us humans to see the progress our dog was making, which honestly may have been more necessary than the dog training itself. We drove 45 minutes each way for each session, for a few weeks, but the commitment was worth it. Alec, I cannot thank you enough for all you've done for us.
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May 2023 by Loren Crisler
I would highly recommend Paramount Dog Training! Mel, Topaz and Alec have been so helpful to us in the Distraction Class. They have helped us understand why our dog Augie is aggressive at times, how to prevent it and stop it when it occurs. They are so welcoming and help you to feel completely comfortable. We have also had Mike come to our house to help with both of our dogs behavior and he was amazing as well!
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April 2023 by Pat Ferris
Mel, Mike and Topaz,, Thank you once again for your patience and professional knowledge! I first met these awesome people when I owned a golden who had some issues.They taught me a whole new way to work with him to make him a happy confident.boy. I have now been fostering for almost 4 years and they always have been there to give me a refresher course when I have a behavioral issue with a foster. I recommend Paramount 100%!
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February 2023 by Erin Cunningham
Mel, Topaz and Alec were absolutely excellent. Our 4.5 month old puppy, Findlay, grew so much in 6 weeks and the other dogs grew so much along with her. This class is just as much for the human as it is for the dog! The trainers were all extremely helpful, knowledgeable and had an answer for every issue. We receive so many compliments about our pup and owe it to the 6- week puppy class at paramount!
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January 2023 by Nicholas Neff
I took my 2.5 year old golden retriever to Mel at Paramount and had a fantastic experience. I wanted my dog to be better behaved around people/other dogs among other things. After completing his training, he has been much improved! Mel was great to work with and paid close attention to detail. He personalized the training exactly to the needs of my dog. He continued to train our dog until he met our standards and needs even after the formal training was over. If you want to get your dog trained with someone who you can have confidence in, this is the place.
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January 2023 by Tim Reindel
Mike was an amazing trainer. In just four private sessions he trained my wife and I to communicate effectively with our WGWL German Shepherd. When we started working with Mike, Gracie was 8 mo. old but getting out of hand with her behavior. Since the end of training Gracie has continued to develop into a wonderful companion. Mike gave us the tools and knowledge we needed to have a great relationship with Gracie. We still are very grateful for all his help!
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November 2022 by Lynne Callahan
Our beautiful golden retriever Gracie had a rough life before we adopted her into our home at the age of 3. We knew we had a diamond in the rough. Although several of our prior dogs had received some training, it never stuck. We wanted to do better with Gracie. The adoption agency recommended Mel. We checked out a few other places and decided to go with Mel and the board and train program. Leaving Gracie for 16 days was tough. But we immediately knew she was in good hands. Mel clearly loves what he does. His knowledge about dogs is amazing. He knows what they do and why they do it. He knows how dogs think! And he uses that knowledge to gently but firmly teach the dog who’s in control and how to follow a command. Gracie used to bark continuously at everything and pull on her leash to chase squirrels and other dogs. Now she walks on the leash beautifully, comes when called, sits when told, heels and stays. She still barks at squirrels and dogs, but immediately stops when told “no.”We are so thankful to Mel. Now if he would only teach Gracie to pick up her toys!
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November 2022 by Elizabeth Armstrong
Paramount Dog Training is the best. Before training, our fast growing puppy was dragging me around the block and listened to my husband but never to me. After training with Mel, we received so many compliments on our well behaved Rhodesian Ridgeback, and neighbors were amazed that we walked him off leash. We have referred countless friends and family to Mel and Paramount and will continue to. From individual lessons to group classes to boarding, the services they offer are top notch. We can confidently say we got our moneys worth in lessons for us and our good boy, Donovan. Thanks Paramount!
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October 2022 by Tyler Gray
6 months after our puppy stayed with Audrey for a Board and Train program, our dog is still massively improved and a well-adjusted (and beloved) member of our family. We have three young children, and we were at the end of our ropes trying to discourage our puppy's guarding and stealing. Paramount was our last effort before we had to find another home for him. Audrey was able to lay a good foundation for his behavior, and she gave us the tools we needed to maintain his training. Now we even get compliments on how well-trained he is!
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October 2022 by Kathy Matsumoto
My husband and I have a 3 month old goldendoodle who has been quick to learn most of the things we have tried to teach her.However, we were not having any success with training her on stopping her negative behaviors around our three young grandchildren (jumping on them and nipping at their hands and face), as well as with her behavior while on a leash (constantly stopping and trying to run ahead) . A week ago today, Mel came to our house for an hour (we also had two of our grandchildren there) so he could observe her behavior around them. During the hour he did training with our puppy on both of these negative behaviors, there was a marked change in her behavior.With the grandchildren, our biggest concern, she was much calmer and the nipping stopped. We have had them at the house since and using the techniques taught to us by Mel, our puppy has been on her best behavior around them. The same can be said about our walks with her. She is still curious about everything going on around her but with a simple command, we can get her to walk with us at a pace that we choose.The most important part of the training, however, was the information Mel imparted on us regarding why dogs behave as they do and how to modify their behavior to get them to act in a manner that you want them to. We have applied this knowledge to another situation with her with good results. We would highly recommend Mel and Paramount Dog Training to anyone for training their puppy, or even older dogs, and gaining knowledge to apply for future situations.
