Our experience with Paul and K9 Solutions was everything I had hoped for and more. Paul went beyond the call of duty taking care and training my 1.5 year old Viszla, Hudson. Paul is truly a dedicated professional who I would recommend to anyone.

- Bryan Pignatelli

Courtney & Karma

When I contacted K9 Solutions I was at my wit's end! A first-time dog owner, I had rescued my German Shepherd/Husky at 6 mths old. Little did I know that by this time, Karma, while beautiful and very loving towards people, had already developed a very strong, alpha personality. Karma pulled on lead until my arms were sore, was aggressive with other dogs, refused to leave the doggy park due to dog aggression, I knew I needed someone special to help us.

Penny's natural touch with dogs was evident from the first moment she met Karma. I immediately saw the difference in my dog's behaviour by simply responding to her confident presence. Penny took Karma for a 4 week board and training program in her home and kept in touch with me the entire time teaching me how to build my own alpha personality and how to properly relate to my pet.

The results were amazing. Immediately upon returning home, Karma walked perfectly on lead, even sitting patiently to let people pass us by on the street. Unbelievable! Karma is attentive and listens when I ask her to do something. She came home crate trained, housebroken and generally calmer and easier to handle. Training suddenly became an activity we both looked forward to!

Today, Karma is doing fantastic! She has become a wonderfully well-behaved pet & my best friend. She is often welcomed into shops because she is so well behaved! She still has her high-energy and spirited personality, which I love, bu now she respects boundaries, listens and responds.

Most recently, Karma has begun going into her crate on her own when she has a nap after a long day in the park or when she just wants some quiet time hanging out in her "room". Our relationship dramatically improved because of K9 Solutions' training and I cannot thank them enough for helping us. I would highly recommend K9 Solutions for your precious pet

- Courtney McNamara

"Gryphon the Destroyer"

We adopted our Border Collie/Sheltie, Gryphon from the pound very soon after our previous dog passed away. The previous owners had surrendered him after a year. The comments from them on the information sheet were: 'chews everything all the time, has no favourite toys, pulls on the leash, does not get regular exercise and spends most of his time in the crate" We have an off leash dog area nearby and knew it would be a great place for a young and active dog to burn off energy. At 14 months he was a little too old for puppy class and we quickly realized we needed training on how to handle him. K9 Solutions came highly recommended by friends so I called Paul and arranged private training. It was tough going some weeks, but the 3 of us have learned a lot and we are still learning. Paul even made a special trip to give us some advice after our training was over and Gryphon was acting up. Gryphon has settled down in the house and is now very good on the leash, even with distractions. He is good off leash as well, and my fellow dog walkers have noticed how much he has improved. We are still working at the 'off' command. Paul told us that training is an on going business and it's true. Gryphon is a very smart guy and we have to keep one step ahead of him all the time. You can just about see the wheels turning in his head when he is thinking of getting into mischief. Hats off to Paul and K9 Solutions. We would and will heartily recommend him.

- Mary & Dan Asquini

Ashley & Fred

Six months ago we were at our wits end with our Basset hound Fred, K9 solutions was strongly recommended to us by another obedience trainer who admitted that Paul would be the only one able to help us out. Man were they right! After spending one month with Paul and his family we got a new dog in return. We are finally able to entertain without worrying every moment that Fred could turn into an aggressive dog. Paul helped break Fred's bad habits as well as ours. We have made a big adjustment in how we handle him. Thanks to Paul we can enjoy being dog owners again. K9 solutions is also there you if you have any questions and is caring about how Fred is doing and how we are doing with him. Fred is a loved cherished family member again. Thanks Paul!

- Ashley Johnston

"George the 8 lb terror"

George is our 4 year old miniature Dachshund, who was an angel for the first two years. Then he found his voice, and began barking at the door, and then we moved from an apartment to a house. This seemed to be the spark that gradually turned our angel in to a little devil dog. After a few months after the move, George began to get aggressive, at first it was growling, then snapping and nipping at my trouser legs. We called Paul at K9 Solutions, who gave us some initial advice over the phone, which helped to reduce the frequency of his tantrums. Paul was fantastic in bringing to light seemingly innocent home conditions that have caused so much of this trouble. With this in mind, we began a course with Paul to re-educate and train both ourselves and the dog. After two months, George once more began to resemble to dog we once knew, and with a new mindset we continue to improve our relationship with our dog. Thanks Paul!!

Kailey

I first contacted K9 Solutions in July of this year due to concerns, we had with our three and a half year old female yellow Labrador. Like everyone else, we thought that Labs were a nice gentle breed of dogs. That was not the case with Kailey.

Kailey, was this nice gentle puppy up until she turned one and a half. After this she became quite a handful. She became resource aggressive; would not allow us to hand feed her (we did this as a puppy); when giving her a bone - she would take it and run off to be alone; she was all in all a little testy to say the least. It was after we had guests over and Kailey growled at two of the male guests, we contacted Paul. Paul had suggested to me at that time that in-house extensive training would be the best starting point. We agreed to this and Paul provided extensive in-house training for Kailey for most of the month of August.

For the most part we were again able to feed her out of our hands without fear. Kailey was a lot more relaxed around others than in the past. We were advised by Paul of a number of things that we were to continue with to ensure success, such as sleeping in a crate (not on our bed); no human food unless in her feed bowl; no sleeping on the furniture when no one was home, etc. Needless to say, we did not fully adhere to the rules and Kailey did in fact act up again.

I again contacted Paul, and without hesitation he took Kailey back to provide her with one more week of extensive training, at no cost. This assured us that Paul whole heartedly was dedicated to ensuring Kailey's success in becoming a trusted member of our family. Since Kailey's return home, we have adhered to all rules as set by Paul during training. We are happy to report that Kailey is no longer a threat to our family and friends. She is once again, as should be; MAN'S BEST FRIEND!! Many thanks

- James and Tracey

Jake

I'd like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to Paul of K9-Solutions for all his help with my Boxer-Schnauzer cross Jake, ironically named after Jake LaMotta the boxer, and a dog who seems to fit that name more than I ever could've guessed.

My little guy isn't a mean dog, just extremely hyper and high energy. I'd done puppy classes with him, with mixed results. To be honest, he is the wrong type of dog for our family, as both my parents are seniors and unable to give Jake the type of care he needs, and unfortunately I can't always be there due to my working varying shifts. That being said, none of us want to give up on him as he is an extremely nice little guy with many good qualities, such as being able to do practically anything to him such as take his food dish away, handling any part of him without fear, putting your hand in his mouth to take food out, even taking denta-bones right out without any problems. However, he does have discipline issues that he needed work on.

From the first time Jake met Paul, he knew who was boss, and has been growing steadily more controllable during our sessions. The use of the prong collar was a definite plus, making him a treat to take for walks. The lessons and skills Paul has imparted to me are invaluable, allowing me to enjoy Jake's company in a way I couldn't before.

In addition, just recently my mother had to undergo a left hip replacement. During that time, I boarded Jake with Paul for over a month. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he received wonderful care as Paul discovered a nasty wound on his neck caused when he tried to jump a fence just prior to his leaving for Paul's. During the rush to get everything in place before my mother's surgery, we'd missed it under his fur. Paul found it and treated it beautifully so it healed perfectly. Jake also seemed to really take to Paul's own dog, Reno, and from the many e-mails I received during his time away, I know they had a ball playing together. Also, Paul was good enough to take tons of digital pictures and he e-mailed every one of them to me so I could see how my little guy was doing. To me, this shows a level of commitment to his craft that is extremely high.

Jake has just come home, and his behaviour is first rate. Oh, he's still high energy, and he's tried to test the waters to see what he can and can't get away with such as climbing on the couch which is a no-no. But his attitude towards his discipline is fantastic, without the hyperactivity that he had prior to leaving. Plus, he seems calmer and gentler and easier to manage, allowing him to become the family dog we always wanted. As I sit here typing this, he's sound asleep at my feet after having a great day that included a two-hour walk and a car ride, all without any incidents or problems.

My family and I are deeply indebted to Paul, and we plan to continue training Jake with him as he is responding in a truly positive fashion. In addition, I hope to be able to visit him so Jake and Reno can enjoy each other's company in the future.

If you have any canine issues, Paul is definitely someone I'd recommend as he employs a no-nonsense approach to dog training that doesn't involve alot of shouting or yelling or mistreating of your pet. They seem to take to Paul immediately, and become much better members of your family. The foundations he provides will truly benefit anyone as long as they continue to put forth the effort required after any classes are finished.

At times, I wondered if Jake would ever get better. Thanks to Paul, he has, and I know he'll be better still.

Thanks a million Paul.

- Jim, Maisie and Edwin Rawski

Reno & Jake hanging out!