My husband and I had only owned our golden-doodle for one year, and were literally at the point of giving him up. He was just exhausting and out of control. However, we had happened to meet someone at the local dog park who referred us to Mike Dixon, and we decided to give Simon one more chance.

When Simon returned from Mike’s off leash program; it was seriously like night and day. Simon was a completely different dog! He behaves, respects, and is actually enjoyable now. Mike taught Simon his role and made us the alpha. Because of this training we are now looking forward to many ENJOYABLE years with our dog.

I would absolutely recommend Mike to anyone. What a difference he can make! It’s Amazing!

 

The Helm Family
Northern Kentucky

 

 

We started training our dog, Cleo, with Mike when he was at Pets Mart and followed him to continue her training as a therapy dog. We constantly get comments about how well behaved she is. We walk Cleo at a local park and during warm weather, there is an exercise class conducted outside. Cleo maneuvers around the participants and their belongings without touching or bothering them. The exercisers now know and love Cleo. They have brought their children to meet her and have asked if she can accompany them on runs in the park. Another person that bikes on the walking and bike trail in the park stopped us to tell us how well behaved she is. He said she shares the trail better than most humans. While he generally tries to stay away from dogs on his rides, he is always happy to see Cleo. All of the praise we receive is a direct result of the training Cleo has received from Mike. He truly cares about results and the dogs he trains.

Melody Oswalt (Northern Kentucky)

I contacted Mike Dixon when I was just about at the end of my rope with my two terriers. One of them was attached to me at the hip and had severe separation anxiety and the other was aggressive and had bitten me on several occasions. When Mike stepped into my home, I noticed an immediate submission from my dogs. They respected him at first sight. Within the first 15 minutes of meeting my small aggressive terrier, Mike had already asked enough questions regarding behavior to pinpoint that the aggression was due to a urinary tract infection that my dog had had for quite some time. He suggested a great vet for us to take him to and soon after, Bo was a different dog. He was playing, he wagged his tail, he felt better. In addition, Mike worked with Bo regarding other small issues such as barking and crate issues. The bond between Bo and I is stronger than it has ever been. He’s a happy dog and he knows I am the Alpha between us two. I have had Bo for 6 years and have never seen him as happy as he is now after working with him and Mike.

As far as my terrier with separation anxiety, Mike had given me several rules to follow in order to help my dog become more independent. After following these rules, my dog has finally been able to relax more and think for himself.

I highly recommend Mike as a trainer. He is still there for us any time we have questions.

Sarah Music (Greater Cincinnati, Ohio)