2nd2no1 Dog Training

Scott is an amazing dog trainer. He takes the time to connect with the dog, building confidence with patience and trust. A lot of trainers rush to «correct» the dog and this can frighten them and create more problems. Scott really honors the dog and helps the owner build a relationship so that lifelong training can take place. He has a way with dogs that is remarkable. I would highly recommend Scott for any doggie problems! He is kind and knowledgable.

Scott works extremely well with both dogs and owners. He has a unique ability to read dogs and communicate with them that keeps dogs interested. Training sessions are positive, informative and professional. We would recommend Scott to others needing assistance. If we were to need training in the future we would choose Scott again.

Scott is absolutely amazing… Just by talking to him on the phone I already knew he was an amazing trainer. If your dog has any issues that you feel can’t be resolved send them they scott! He’s a miracle worker!!! Thank you scott for your amazing abilities with our furry friends!!!

Scott is awesome! His innate ability to instinctively know the needs of each individual dog that he works with is a very special talent. His calm, caring and patient approach to training has in a short amount of time done wonders with my sweet, playful and energetic dog. Scott has taught Guinness how to listen, pay attention, wait and incredibly has helped her break her bad habit of jumping on people when she’s greeting them– something that I and others have tried unsuccessfully to do over the past year. It’s wonderful to see that Guinness is becoming calmer and gaining more self confidence in herself. I highly recommend Scott’s services. Contact him if you have any questions or concerns regarding your dog’s behavior.

We have had the opportunity to have Scott interact with our dog Havana regularly at Annabee’s where we take him for daycare because he is a Level 10 house destroyer. As his breed is known for it’s eager and enthusiastic nature (Havana is a Boston Terrier) we are always looking for ways to help him be the best little dog he can be and avoid trouble. It’s apparent that Scott’s calm and gentle nature has begun to rub off on Havana as his personality seems to have mellowed and his confidence has increased.
Last week we had an additional opportunity to attend a training class with Scott so we could learn some of his training tricks and tactics I have to say my opinion while attending this class is that he has a magic touch with dogs. It is evident that he likes them and respects them. He enjoys giving them the opportunity to learn from and with him. The dogs when approached this way react accordingly, they love him and want to please him which makes the training process pleasant for them. Of the tactics that we learned just a week ago we have started integrating them into our daily household routine and it feels like we are setting Havana up for success. He’s a calmer happier dog and we don’t have to correct him as much.

Scott worked with my American Bulldog/​Boxer-​mix at his doggie daycare. In addition to the training he gets there, Scott has also given me many helpful tips on how to integrate him into our family.
My dog had quite a few issues post-​adoption. Initially, he was adopted by another family and returned to the shelter a year later. Mainly he was obsessive, very protective and reactive. Scott taught him «leave it» and has us asking our dog to «wait» whereas before he would barge into or out of a room or car. Scott’s approach is very calm and explains my dog’s behavior in a way that makes sense to me. I’m also using different positive reinforcement commands and methods that work way better than what I was using before. Overall, my boy is a much happier and well-​balanced dog because thanks to Scott, I’m giving him more confident direction. Highly recommend!

Scott who is the trainer at 2nd2no1 Dog Training is the best… we brought Guinness to him right after we got him and to this day he is so well behaved… Scott’s methods of training are gentle yet firm. There were times when I thought Guinness would never get it but it only took a few sessions and with the guidance of Scott Guinness was doing exactly as he was told. The key is consistency and Scott really helps both the dogs and their people understand what needs to be done and it was FUN!!! We had the entire family there so everyone could learn the right methods and so that Guinness would get the consistency he needed to be successful. Scott really helped us help Guinness not to fail as a dog… THANKS Scott!!!

Scott has been absolutely great with my puppy (yellow english lab) and son. We started private training with him as soon as we got our puppy and it has totally helped! He is very knowledgable when it comes to dogs and he is great with kids. My son is 11 years old and he LOVES training our puppy and especially LOVES going to meet Scott! Scott has really helped us understand our puppy’s behavior and has showed us the right techniques that work with puppies, which we would have never been able to get out of any puppy training book. Buster is 12 weeks old and has gone to three classes with Scott… on the first day he learned his name (he was 9 weeks old), the second class he learned sit, down and stay and at our last class he started to comprehend the concept of leave it, which I think is awesome for such a young puppy! Scott has each training planned out prior to us arriving and gives my son a print out of what he needs to work on with Buster during the week. He makes sure my son understands what he is teaching Buster and takes as much time with us as needed and he makes it so much fun! Both Buster and my son had so much fun at our last training that they were falling asleep in the car and slept soundly all night! I wouldn’t take my dog to anyone else!

Scott is a really caring, dog loving person. My pooch went to intermediate training with him. He planned out each session thoughtfully and spent alot of 1:1 time with each student.