Client Reviews
All “Our” Fears are gone!
Fonzie is a Lab/Shepard mix. We rescued him anticipating he had some issues from his previous life. We found Fonzie was very fearful of some strangers, especially children. Fonzie was very unpredictable with nieces and nephews who had been over many times. He would nip at them but never really hurt anyone.
When Mark came into our lives he was able to give Fonzie the confidence to know he was safe and that the children would not hurt him. He was also able to teach Fonzie that his behavior was wrong. In addition and probably most importantly, Mark was able to teach my husband and I how to read Fonzie’s behaviors to know whether he was exhibiting fear or aggression. Mark was successful in teaching us how to deal with Fonzie’s inappropriate behaviors which we can use moving forward. Fonzie, my husband and myself enjoyed working with Mark a great deal and welcome him into our home any time.?
By Bethshanders – May 9, 2010
She’s a “Good Girl” now!
Lilly is our beautiful German Shepard, who does not really want anyone to ever come to our house to visit, Mark included. The first time Mark came to meet her she pretty much wanted to eat him because she 
is very territorial.
Mark was very patient and gave her the space she needed but taught us alot of new stuff to make her a nicer dog. We learned so many new tricks from him and how to be smarter then the dog which we were not before he came. People can actually come to our house now and yes she will bark but she will actually warm up to people now with the training we have had, and the commands we have learned. Mark thank you so much for the time you put into Lilly and the help you gave to make her a good girl. Anyone that uses Mark will be very happy with the outcome. Trust me!!?
By Dulcedemay – Apr 5, 2010
He is truly my “Buddy” now!
When I first met Buddy he jumped all over me… pawing me… mauling me… nipping my hands and legs and arms (ow!). Buddy loves to jump – but is was keeping anyone from getting close to him, including me.
Mark Patrick, Tuxedo’s K9 Dog Trainer, has effectively changed Buddy’s behavior from “out-of-control” to a handsome, POLITE young dog who is a pleasure for anyone to meet and greet. If you tell Buddy to SIT – he SITS, WAIT – he WAITS, etc… He still trembles all over with excitement about your visit – but now he sits trembling, waiting for your greeting.
Mark is the m
ost patient trainer I have ever seen in action. He is also CONSISTENT with his training – no matter how many times he has to repeat his instructions to Buddy, he does so in a calm and controlled manner. He goes the extra mile to insure that everyone involved with his canine client is aware of how THEY should behave and what they need to do, in order to help in the behavioral adjustment of his trainee. Mark is aware of every detail that may be hindering his client’s progress – and always an advocate for his canine client’s safety and best interests. Mark is truly your dog’s best friend… because he enables your dog to bond with YOU.>
Thank you, Mark, for enabling me to get closer to Buddy.
By Marlene – Aug 31, 2010
I love dog walking NOW!! 
Walking Walter, my Great Pyrenees Flat Coat Retriever, was a challenge especially during the winter. He would constantly pull to the point where I dreaded our time together. In addition he would jump up and at 110 lbs … well..Since working with Mark Patrick, Tuxedo’s K9 Dog Trainer – Now Walter is a pleasure to walk. He doesn’t pull, he stays right at my side. He stops when I say stop and is as polite as can be. Last month we adopted a eight month Great Pyrenees pup, Catie. Being new to the family she was a little shy and although she walked pretty well on a lease we could never trust her off. With about six weeks of training once a week Catie sits, comes, waits, and you would think she’s been with us as a young pup. I would HIGHLY recommend Mark.
By Max – Mar 26, 2010
She was “scared” of her own shadow!
Mark did a fa
ntastic job working with my retriever mix Sasha, and my beagle puppy Sophia.
Sasha is scared of her own shadow and Mark was able to help her become a much better socialized dog. His tips and advice as well as his patience with Sasha have really started to turn her into a new dog and I am very pleased. Sophia is also becoming a very good dog and I love that she finally listens to my commands. I talked with Mark about an advanced class today and I cannot wait to welcome him back in to my home to work with my dogs. Mark certainly knows what he is doing and you can really see that he absolutely loves his dogs.
By Charles – Aug 26, 2010<
It was $$$ well spent!
My miniature schnauzer, Chewie, and I loved attending Mark’s Saturday afternoon lessons. At our first session Chewie didn’t pay attention at all to what I was asking him to do, because he was too busy taking in all of the sites and smells. At our last session, which was at a completely different location, Chewie was alert and paying attention and listening to me. Mark is truly a great teacher with lots of patients, not only with the dogs but with their owners. He is always available to answer any questions and full of great advise and alternative solutions for any problem. I look forward to the next advance class. It was definitely money well spent.
By Smbracy – Aug 12, 2010
She had a fear of “life”!
Thanks to Mark, my once terrified of her own shadow Golden Retriever, Bailey is now happy and almost a complete social girl. She finally has mastered the come when called command, and recently got brave enough to jump in the pool on her own! Now anytime we go swimming she has to be in there too. She loves meeting new dogs when we go on walks and likes to lick them all over. Thanks for helping her overcome her fear of well, life!!
By Jamie – Jul 9, 2010
Having a happier life!
I originally contacted Mark to help with our Chocolate Lab, Remi. Remi is a product of a puppy mill situation. She has severe fear of everyone and everything. We could not have anyone visit our home due to her behavior, and we had made several attempts to take her to Country Max to begin socializing her. We could not even get her close to the door of the store. Remi, I am thrilled to say is doing great. She is still cautious around people, but has become brave enough to allow us to have our friends and family over. She also is able to go into Country Max and walk around! Mark gave us so much valuable advice! He has enabled Remi to have a happier life! Thank you!
By Crobi1027 – Aug 4, 2010
He was in a constant “state of squirm”! 
Thanks to Mark, my red-bone hound mix puppy, Bernie, is well on his way to being a great dog complete with manners. During class it is obvious that Mark loves the dogs and loves what he does. And he is oh so patient! (Even with Bernie in a constant state of squirm.) We just might have to take another class!
By Suerealto – Aug 3, 2010
He is capable of doing “all” these things!
I just wanted to say that working with Mark has been a positive experience for me and Buddy (my German Shepherd). Although Bud
dy is still just a puppy, he has done extremely well in the training. Mark is very knowledgeable in positive ways to train dogs, and he is also very patient. He has also taken the time to adapt his training methods individually to Buddy. The Sunday afternoon training sessions were very informative and I really enjoyed all the lessons we had, and so did Buddy because he got to interact with the other dogs. In the first class, getting Buddy to focus w as too difficult. But in the last training class, Buddy was focused and he followed the commands that were given to him. One thing that I especially enjoyed was being able to watch Mark as he got Buddy to focus on him…especially in our last training… Mark was able to give Buddy commands and got Buddy to sit still and focus directly on him. It was great being able to watch this because it just proves Buddy is capable of doing all of these things. In short I have learned a lot of new training methods and training corrections from Mark that I never knew until I attended his training . Buddy has just turned 6 months, so as I continue to apply what I have learned from the training, I’m confident I will have a very well-mannered and very well-behaved German Shepherd on my hands. Without a doubt, I will definitely be using Mark again and I recommend him to ANYONE that needs dog training help. Thanks again Mark, it really has been a pleasure working with you.
By Gerry – Aug 31, 2010
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