Testimonials from Our Happy Clients
Love the staff and facility here!! My dog loves it here!
Excellent service and very professional customer and dog support
Our Lola loves the staff and we know they give her lots of love and attention when we are vacationing!
Julia, it's wonderful Lola is such a fan of our place! We love her, and we hope to reunite with her real soon. All the best till then! -Mark P.
This is the only place I will board my dogs. I like knowing they are well taken care of and that they are in a safe environment. I love seeing them on camera when I'm away. Mark and Caroline and the rest of the staff are caring and …
read moreSharon, we love whenever you and your pups drop by! Thanks for this kind feedback — I can't wait to share it with Caroline and the rest of the team. Hopefully, we'll catch you around soon, and please let us know if you need anything at all in the future. -Mark P.
Absolutely! All I have to say to my dog is "you're going to daycare" and he gets so excited. I feel very comfortable leaving him at Tuxedo K9.
Mark and his team are excellent. We used Tuxedo K9 for individual training (for me more than for Scooter!) and then again for boarding services. I'm 100% confident in Scooter's care when I'm away. He is well loved and cared for.
Lizz, we loved helping you and Scooter out! Thanks so much for the props to the team and I's work, and if you ever need anything at all in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. -Mark P.
First time leaving Fiona. Great experience! Friendly Staff! Made us feel comfortable about leaving our Little Princess. 🙂
When we picked her up she didn’t want to leave. We will use you again.
Lisa, glad Fiona had such a pleasant stay with us! Thank you for the kind words regarding the team's warm demeanor, and we can't wait to reunite with Fiona again. Take care till then! 🙂 -Mark P.
Absolutely the best place in rochester to bring your furry friend. Won't go anywhere else. They take such good care of my dog and he always comes back happy.
James, glad you're such a fan of TuxedosK9! We love taking care of your pup whenever he drops by, and thank you so much for this review. 🙂 -Mark P.
I have brought both of my dogs here for obedience class and one of my dogs goes to doggy daycare during the week. Mark is very knowledgeable and great with the dogs. I've had bad experiences with other trainers and doggy daycare facilities …
read moreKatie, thank you so much for this kind review! It's great your pups like our daycare and obedience courses, and I'm happy to hear that your overall experience has been positive. Your recommendation means a lot, and we look forward to seeing Olive real soon. All the best till then! -Mark P.
Zeo LOVES coming here for daycare as well as training! I think I was more nervous than he was, but the passion Mark has for dogs and the way he welcomes Zeo every time I drop him off, puts me at ease. Now, the moment I pull into the parking…
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I have tried several Dog care companies since moving to Rochester a year ago. Here are the reasons why tuxedos is the best.
1. Capacity limits : they do not allow huge numbers of dogs at the facility. They limit it to a safe a reasonable …
read moreChris, Thank You for your kind words. Our goal has always and will always be3 cleanliness, limits and safety. Those are our top priorities and THANK YOU for recognizing our commitment. We look forward to seeing Hudson and Abby again soon.
Did a 6 week behavioral class there for my 1 1/2 German Shepard as he gets overly excited with other dogs. The staff was wonderful and could tell they truly loved their job and the well being of each dog in that class. I have just …
read moreCheryl, taking care of your pup was such a pleasure, and it's nice to know you felt the team's passion whenever you interacted with them! We can't wait to treat your pup in the spring, and please let us know if you need anything in the future. -Mark P.
I took my dog here for training and I learned so much about positive reinforcement training and how to read my dogs body language.
Amie, it's great knowing that you're such a fan of our knowledgeable staff and our training methods! Working with your dog has been such a blast, and please let us know if you need anything at all in the future. -Mark P.
Mark and the team at Tuxedo K9 have always been great to us and the dogs from the moment we walked in the door. My Doberman is not social with other dogs besides my beagle but loves people, with that it was hard to find a place, not a …
read moreAriel your dogs are a part of our family at TuxedosK9. They are so much fun and the staff loves to interact and play with them. We look forward to seeing them again soon.
Outstanding trainer and staff who truly care about each dog and their humans. Clean facilities, friendly environment. Highly recommend Mark and his staff for daycare, boarding, training. My dogs love Mark and Tuxedo’s K-9.
Joanne, thanks for the recommendation! The team really appreciates all your kind words, and we hope your pups will come see us again real soon. -Mark P.
We love the facility and the group of people at Tuxedo's K9 Training! My not so little guy Kylo did so well and learned so much from our class there! He especially loves to play and run around with all of his friends! He gets to be social …
read moreLauren, it's so wonderful Kylo had such a blast! We love whenever he drops by, and thank you so much for this glowing review. The team is going to appreciate all your kind words, and if you ever need anything at all in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. 🙂 -Mark P.
I totally trust the staff here! They are fantastic with my (often fearful and difficult) dog!
Kaitlyn, thanks so much for the props to the team's great work! We love taking care of your pup whenever he drops by. 🙂 -Mark P.
We love the facility and the group of people at Tuxedo's K9 Training! My not so little guy Kylo did so well and learned so much from our class there! He especially loves to play and run around with all of his friends! He gets to be social …
read moreLauren, this is one of the sweetest reviews I've ever read! Thank you so much for all the kind words here, and I'm so delighted that you feel Kylo is having such a blast whenever he drops by, especially since he returns home tuckered out from a long day of play. As always, if you and your pup ever need anything at all in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Hopefully, we'll catch you both around soon. Till then — please take care. 🙂 -Mark P.
I like going to a place, any kind of business where it's not just a non or business, it's their passion. That is the case here with Mark and all of his staff.
Joseph, it's so wonderful our passion is so apparent when you drop on by! Thanks so much for all the support, and please come dine with us again real soon. -Mark P.
Best Training, Best Day Care. Period. Haven't tried boarding yet but I am sure its also awesome. Love you guys!
Rachel, glad you're such a fan of our training and daycare! We know you'll love our boarding, too! Thanks so much for all the love and support, and please let us know if you need anything in the near future. 🙂 -Mark P.
I definitely recommend your services to friends. Leila was happy and exhausted after her stay yesterday. with her energy, that's a good thing!
I definitely recommend your services to friends. Leila was happy and exhausted after her stay yesterday. with her energy, that's a good thing! Thanks for the excellent care!
Roseann, thanks so much for this sweet recommendation! We're so happy Leila loved her stay, and we hope you'll pay us another visit real soon. 🙂 -Mark P.
Mark runs an amazing facility. It is not just a business but a passion for him. He has a heart of gold for all things furry and for his human clients, as well. Such a loving and giving human being.
Leslye, thank you so much for all the love and support! This review means so much. I hope you'll let me know if you need anything at all in the future. 🙂 -Mark P.
Very satisfied. My Sophie loves her visits
Rebecca, we’re happy to help, and we’re grateful for your review. We love Sophie’s Pajamas. Don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything. -Mark P.
Outstanding facility and an excellent staff. The perfect place for dogs with separation anxiety
Mark, thanks for this wonderful review! The stars are much appreciated. -Mark P.
I have enrolled Wrigley in half-day daycare and he loves it. He was a little frightened at first but with the help of Carol, Brittany and Shawn he is so excited when he sees me pull up to Tuxedo K9. They have helped him and me adjust to …
read moreJoyce, we love that Wrigley is having such a blast with us! The team will be so excited to know he adjusting great, and thank you so much for this sweet review. We look forward to seeing you and your pup real soon. 🙂 -Mark P.
I have used both the training camp and the boarding services and I love Tuxedo K9. My nippy little Finn is a different dog because of the training. And he had a great time during his 9 day boarding stay. I totally trust Tuxedo K9 with my “…
read moreCarol, it's so wonderful you and Finn are big fans of our place! We love training him, and we hope he'll drop on by for another pupcation real soon. 🙂 -Mark P.
Chelsea loves all of her friends at daycare. We are so happy that she gets to play all day and sleep all night �
Sue, it's wonderful Chelsea loves our place so much! Thanks so much for the stars, and we look forward too seeing her soon. 🙂 -Mark P.
Love this place. Carol is fabulous and treats Wrigley like he is her own.
My dog loves going to daycare and the staff are always great.
I am a very protective dog mom and have a hard time leaving my Piper with anyone- but I have no worries sending her to tuxedo’s K9 for day care! Such caring staff, beautiful clean facilities, and a web cam so I can see what she’s up to …
read moreHilary, it's nice to know you love the care we provide Piper! Thank you so much for this sweet review, and if you and your pup ever need anything at all in the future, please — don't hesitate to let us know. -Mark P.
We previously brought our 4 month old pup, Bruce, here for Basic Obedience Class and it was wonderful! This weekend was his first time being boarded (9 months old now) and we knew we would only bring him to Tuxedo's K9. Mark and his team …
read moreAmy, it's so great to know you found Bruce's last visit with us so amazing! We sure did love taking care of him, as he was such a delight. As always, if you and your pup ever need anything at all in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. Till then — please take care! -Mark P.
My dog has awful separation anxiety and this was her first time away from me, she had so much fun being boarded here and we would never go anywhere else! Being able to log into the live cameras and watch her was a great tool and put my mind…
read moreBritt, glad your pup enjoyed her stay. It was our pleasure making her feel comfortable, and thank you so much for the stars and the kind words. If you or your pup ever need anything at all in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. Till next time. 🙂 -Mark P.
We used Tuxedo for dog training and for daycare. Sprocket loved going. The owner Mark cared for her as if she was his own. If I had an issue Mark was always there to email or text. I can't find the same service anywhere now that I've moved …
read moreI hope you and Sprocket come back home. I miss "Sprocket in My Pocket!"
Mark is extremely friendly and is clearly very experienced. He and his staff genuinely care for you dog and treat them like their own. My dog is always excited to walk in and is tired when he leaves!! Their prices are very fair. This is …
read moreChris, thank you so much for the kind words regarding the team and I's help. We love dogs here, and your recommendation is greatly appreciated. Let us know if you ever need anything at all in the future. Till next time! 🙂 -Mark P.
We took our dog here when we went on vacation back in June. We were so happy with how they treated our dog. He received great care, play time, and attention from the staff. We were able to check in on him through their camera system, which …
read moreKathleen, it was a pleasure taking care of your pup! Thank you so much for all the kind words regarding our help, and we're delighted you felt this way about our service. The recommendation means a ton too. Let us know if you need anything else at all in the future. Till next time! 🙂 -Mark P.
Excellent staff and excellent facility
I'm so grateful to Tuxedo Daycare. They are amazing people and are wonderful to my sons dog. I feel comfortable when he is there, knowing how wonderful he is treated. He's a big boy and very playful. We tried another daycare and he was …
read moreThank You for the wonderful review. Diesel has a loyal fan club here at Tuxedo's K9. Our highlight is when he comes to daycare and does his cry because we are not getting him into play with his friends soon enough. Diesel, you entertain us here at Tuxedo's K9 Training Camp
We love Mark's gentle and effective approach to training our Jack Russell Bella. She loves working with him and we have seen significant progress in a very short time. We have worked with other trainers, but Mark is by far the best!
Thank You! You have been work hard with Bella and it shows. Keep up the great work.
Very helpful folks here. They took the time to give our dog a "behavior evaluation" before allowing us to bring him to day care. I appreciate this as they do it with all dogs. Gives me some peace of mind that there's less of a chance of …
read moreThank You for your support and kind words. As a business owner we are always striving to make improvements. We appreciate feedback.
I am having the best time learning with my puppy!! Mark is AMAZING!!! VERY highly recommended!!!
Thank You for your support. It is great having Sidney in class. I am looking forward to seeing her ears in action. Thank You!
Mark and the crew at Tuxedo's K9 ROC!!!! Molly spent a vacation there, loved day care, the staff and her time there. Mark and the staff are very caring and took such good care of her during her stay. I can't say enough about the care that …
read moreThank You Debbie, Molly is always such a good girl. We look forward to having her visit us again soon.
Mark is a phenomenal trainer. He cares deeply about each and every dog and his training focuses on what's best for the dog – as in, it's not okay to tug on your dog's collar in anger, yelling at your dog gets you nowhere, there's no reason …
read moreKayla, thank you so much for all the kind words regarding the help your pup's received here! It's been a pleasure working with you and your dog, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for you pup in regards to training. Till then, please take care! 🙂 -Mark P.
We brought our dog, Bruce, to the basic obedience class. We learned so much from it and Bruce loved it! Mark was our trainer and he was an amazing trainer. You can tell he is someone who loves what they do and it shows. We are looking into …
read moreJohn, glad Bruce had such a blast! It was such a pleasure hosting him, and I appreciate all your kind words regarding my help. Thank you so much for the recommendation, and I can't wait to see how Bruce does in our intermediate class. Till then! 🙂 -Mark P.
My dog Draco LOVES this place. He started in March. He was nervous when he first went, but the staff were WONDERFUL and reassured me that they would start him slow and help him be less nervous. I was SO anxious the first time I left him …
read moreJennifer Meisel Thank You for sharing with us! Draco is a very special boy and watching him get so excited that his little butt shakes as he runs is a joy for all of us. You have one very special furry child, THANK YOU for sharing him with us here at TuxedosK9.
I have a very tired pup after his week long vacation at tuxedos! First time he has been left anywhere this long and I couldn't be happier. It is nice to know that we have a place for him next time we want to travel, we have always been …
read moreWe loved Willie and are looking forward to his return visit real soon. Thank you for providing your feedback, it is so appreciated.
We dropped our dog off here for an overnight stay for our first time away from him. The staff here did an amazing job with him, we loved watching him play on the cameras. We will definitely be back and will be highly referring this place to…
read moreBritt, it was a pleasure taking care of your pup! Glad you enjoyed watching your dog playing with other pups on camera, as well. The recommendation is greatly appreciated. As always, if you ever need anything in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. Till then, please take care! -Mark P.
Bentley, my bulldog just spent 9 days in boarding and daycare. He loved it, never played so hard and learned to play with others. He was well taken care of and spoiled, which makes me happy. I can't thank Mark and his staff enough for the …
read moreLois, thank you so much for all the love! It was a pleasure hosting Bentley, and we're so happy he had such a positive experience. We can't wait to get his tail waggin' again in the future. Till then, please take care! -Mark P.
Mark is an incredible person and an exceptionally gifted canine professional! He attended my workshop and seminars a few years ago and did a phenomenal job working with: multiple rescue dogs, writing/implementing behavior modification …
read moreLisa Rae McCluskey thank you for your professional guidance working with rescue and shelter dogs. I always look forward to gaining more knowledge through this journey. Thank You!
I have a high energy, anxious, stubborn, adorable, lovable and sweet dog named Shae. She is a handful but Mark knows just how to reach her and help her be a better doggy. I boarded her for Christmas Eve with zero worries because I knew she …
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Best place in town for dog training or sitting
You're too kind, Devinn — we really are dedicated to those pups here, so it's awesome to see how much you appreciate everything we do for them! -Mark P.
Our family LOVES Mark Patrick and Tuxedo’s K9! I cannot say enough good things about this man! We met Mark when I needed training for my two rescued dogs and I recommend him to people when I am adopting out dogs through the recues I work …
read moreAmy, we love you guys too! Thank you for sharing this review, and you can't imagine how much it means to us all here to see how much you love what we do here. -Mark P.
I took our 6 month old puppy for the intermediate class and was very happy with the results. Mark was super patient and helpful. It was nice to expose him to new things out in the community while still having Mark's expertise available. We …
read moreGlad you had such a great experience with the intermediate class, Patrick! Being patient and helpful are huge goals of mine, so it's wonderful to see that I met them with you and your dog. Thanks for trying out our classes, and I look forward to seeing you in another one soon. -Mark P.
Great place for our Dane to burn off energy. The staff take care to protect the dogs from any and all dangers, from skittish dogs to toys that could pose a choking risk, they're on it. Camp Bow Wow is like that, too, but only Tuxedo's has …
read moreThank You for recognizing Tuxedo's K9. We are sorry that we did not reach a five star rating. We will strive to improve to achieve the five star. Thank You!!
Mark is fantastic! He is extremely knowledgable and really takes the time to help you and your dog. I definitely plan to get Sadie involved with more of his classes!
I'm so glad Sadie was able to learn a lot, Sarah. I hope to see you two in another class soon! -Mark P.
Mark is great
That's so nice of you to say, David! Thanks for trusting us with your pets. I'll look forward to seeing you soon. -Mark P.
I moved back home after many, many years of living in the SF Bay Area and one of the saddest things about leaving was saying goodbye to all the wonderful caring people at DogTime!Stay & Play in San Leandro, CA.
I was apprehensive about the…
read moreMary, I know how stressful it can be to move across county then to find a daycare place for your dogs that you really trust. Hearing that you found that in us is truly flattering, and I can't thank you enough for leaving this review. Jerry Garcia and Eddy are truly a delight and make great addition to our family here in Rochester. Thanks for the five-star review, and I'm sure I'll see you all soon. -Mark P.
I bring my dog Oliver to Tuxedo's K9 for boarding with complete confidence that he will be well cared for. He is happy & exhausted when I pick him up. I love how peaceful and calm the office feels when you walk in--you don't hear dogs …
read moreThank You for believing in TuxedosK9. We love having Oliver stay with us. He is a true joy and his little Personality.
Alice has been going to daycare for a couple months and she has absolutely blossomed!!! She went from being timid, shy and scared to being the welcoming committee for new pups. The staff is great with her and she is always excited to go …
read moreI'm so glad to hear you've noticed such wonderful changes in Alice! We really love what we do, so hearing that you've seen great results from daycare is extremely encouraging. Thanks for the supportive review! -Mark P.
Jackson loves going to daycare at tuxedo k9 .
As soon as he sees his "blue daycare collar" , he makes a bee-line for the door !! Always so excited to go ..
We love the care that he always receives !!
Great staff , so clean and we love …
read moreAnd we absolutely adore Jackson!
This facility takes wonderful care of my energetic dog. He has learned so much. And he adores Mark. Marks method of training is positive and all I have to say is we are going to see Mark and my dog runs to the door. Great hors and staff
Thank You for your feedback. We enjoy seeing Bailey running and chase is ball in day care. Thank You!!
We had a great experience with boarding our dog Murphy! Mark and his staff are very caring and professional and the place is very clean!
I boarded Molly for the first time at Tuxedo's K9 and I just want to thank Mark and all of the staff for taking such good care of her. She had a great time me at doggie day care and I love seeing the video that was posted on their website…
read moreThank You for giving us the opportunity to take care of Molly. She was a joy to have in our care and such a ball of energy. We look forward to seeing her in DayCare soon.
We had to board our dog very last minute and Mark was great about making room for him! When I picked him up two days later, I was told that he ended up snuggling with the over night employee and another dog because he was having a hard time…
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My parents just completed home training with Mark (I didn't need it but they sure did!) I would recommend his training to anyone who has a human that is out of control and does not know how to interact with their pup! My parents learned …
read moreThis is by far the best review ever!! Thank You Robbie you are a true star. Make sure you keep Mommy and Daddy fit by doing your zummies around the house. Thank You again!!
Top notch service with attention to details. My foster just spent 4 days in the new boarding area and it was just like he was home. Sleeping in a chair all day with people attending to his every need. Clean environment and a happy dog. …
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Tuxedo K9 is the top pet training facility. Not only is Mark highly qualified he truly cares about the pets and his clients. Mark is patient, consistency available to answer questions, and accommodating. His overnight and daycare services …
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We had a terrible experience with a previous trainer. I'm so glad we found Mark, he's so dedicated to our dog, to undoing the bad training, and to teaching us to be good dog parents.
Thank You! I am excited to see Moira's progress.
We had a great experience with our boxer, who had no training. Mark helped us to have more loving control, teach rather than insist, and be patient.
Thank You and it was a pleasure to have you at TuxedosK9. Look forward to having you in class again soon.
Duffy always loves spending time at Tuxedo K9. Both my husband and I feel Mark is the best.
Thank You and we love Duffy too!!
Mark (Tuxedo's K9) is exceptional. His level of commitment and caring to all his four legged clients and their families is second to none. We've been perplexed by a skin allergy issue around our little Lola's eye area and he's helped …
read moreThank You, sending healing thoughts and relief to Lola.
My dog, Barkley loves his days of socialization and play! Could not ask for a better Daycare!! The staff is top notch!
Our family loves Mark Patrick and Tuxedo’s K9! We met Mark when I needed training for my two rescued dogs. He does private home visits and we were grateful. He is very knowledgeable about dog training and genuinely seems to know how to talk…
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Mark is a great trainer. He is is patient and kind and obviously loves what he does!
Thank You!
This is a great place! My 3 dogs love going to daycare. Thanks for taking such great care of them!
And we love having them, Melissa — thanks for trusting us to keep those pups happy!
Till next time,
Mark P.
My Ace responded to Mark and the class like a pro. Read my blog at "Our Towns" in the D&C to see our story.
Thank you for the blog post and I was happy to see it made it to the printed D&C yesterday,
Scout wasn't well socialized with other dogs. I brought him to Tuxcedo K9 and Mark worked with us to get him to play with other dogs. He started with an hour at a time 3 days a week. Now he will go all day and loves it! He will whine and …
read moreThe thanks goes to you, Bonnie, for recognizing Scout's needs — we were just here to help! It's been wonderful to be a part of both of your lives, and we're always here when you need us!
Till next time,
Mark P.
This place is great! My dogs love going there and they're so responsive. Mark is always in tune to any changes in their behavior or mood and let's me know so we can figure out what's going on. They never make me feel bad about it...they …
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One and half week later and my timid ShiTzu, Ellie, has blossomed. She and sister Georgie are eager to start each morning and see their furry pals. Behaviorist Mark Patrick is a magician. The camp is safe and loving. Human kids should be so…
read moreThank you and we truly love seeing Georgie and Ellie in the morning.
Lucy loves her daycare at Tuxedo's K9!! She plays with all her friends and comes home exhausted!! Mark and his staff are great and take excellent care and watch of all the doggies
Me and my dog Derby are very new to Tuxedos but I can say I was very impressed with how the staff accommodated us today with such short notice. I checked in on the Webcam for derby's first day periodically and it looked like he had a blast…
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My dog Buster loves Tuxedo's! He gets so excited and sits at the door waiting when it's time to go there. When we arrive he gets a big smile on his face and starts playing right away. I tried a couple other daycares before Tuxedo's but our…
read moreThank you for your feedback. Buster is a great boy and it is always a joy to see his happy face.
There are so many wonderful things to say about Tuxedos K9 that I could write a book but I will stick with the most important to me. The staff at Tuxedos treat your dog as if they were their own, they are family to them not just a dog. The …
read moreThank you, we love having Jack at DayCare. He is a great playful German Shepherd with a well mannered temperament.
Jordan and I are the proud parents of a 14 month old pit bull that we rescued through a local agency. We had come across Mark and Tuxedo K9 in December at Peta--Palooza and knew that's where we wanted to enroll for obedience training- …
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My dogs, Raegan and Duncan, and I have benefitted from Mark's expertise as a behaviorist, trainer, and socialization at the daycare. Mark's approach to dogs and their humans is very individualized. He uses a positive reinforcement approach …
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Our yellow lab, Monty, just loves going to camp to see Mark and all the amazing camp "counselors"! We used to take our lab to another day care, and I thought he loved it....that was until I started taking him to Tuxedo's K9 Training Camp. …
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Thank god for Mark and his wonderful staff who takes care of my baby girl Sadie! I was always alittle nervous about bringing my dog to any daycare while I was at work. But that feeling soon went away after we visited at Mark's place! I saw …
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Most loving doggie daycare with the most knowledgable dog people around!!
I love Mark! He was so great with my two babies!
Love it! Clean facility, lovely staff and prices are fair!
Very friendly and so nice and clean!
Tuxedo K9 Training Camp has had such an amazing impact on our family. I am very satisfied with Mark the trainer and his abilities in training dogs. He is both very friendly and informative. Whenever we had a question, whether it was in …
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Our dog Kally is a regular at the Saturday playgroup and she absolutely loves it!!! We went to the basic obedience class with Mark and he is excellent! We would definitely recommend him and the daycare to anyone! And we do!
Great experience! Mark is patient, thorough & offers practical, effective training tips. I would highly recommend to any dog owner!
I had been taking my boxer pup, Toki, to two different day cares near my house and he kept coming back with eye infections, cough, bite/scratch marks, dirty etc. I took advantage of a Living Social deal by Tuxedo's K9 and boy am I glad I …
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Mark and his staff are wonderful with my furry friend. The facility is clean and open and very well managed.
Absolutely a great and beautiful place. Staff members are superb. I highly recommend it!
Mark is far and away the greatest trainer I have ever met. Our sweet little puppy has some very "interesting" personality traits, which Mark accepted with open arms. He is patient and caring with all of the dogs in class, and gives them …
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Excellent trainer, staff, amazing facility. Great place for training, daycare, and play groups!
I love this place! Jada (my beloved dog) loves it just as much! She gets great exercise and makes great friends! I wouldnt bring jada anywhere else!
I Hit The Jackpot!
I met Mark in the Fall of 2011 when I adopted a new terrier. I had not trained a dog in many years and wanted the new dog to get a good start with us. I hit the jackpot! Mark is a true professional. He cares about the dog to be trained and what its place will be in its new family. He has a patient and quiet manner. He is very knowledgeable about various breeds and canine behavior. He worked with me and the new dog in our home, and I plan on continuing my dog’s training with Mark in a class with other dogs soon.
Colleen A.He Worked His Magic
Our beautiful and misbehaved dog was a rescue, although we are not sure what we resuced him from. He was so Alpha, his Alpha had Alpha. Mark came just in time. He worked his magic and our beloved dog is a wonderful part of our family! We were concerned that if we trained ourselves and our dog,he would loose his freedom and exuberance.As Mark said, with freedom comes responsibility and we could not be happier with the results. Our dog is as happy today as the day we got him and we could not be happier! Thank you Mark for changing our lives for the better!!!
Deb and John D.He Cares Very Much About Your Dog And You
I have taken other dogs to training classes, but Mark is by far the best trainer I have had the pleasure to work with. He cares very much about your dog and you and wants both to succeed. My dog made tremendous strides in just 2 weeks. He had never gone to a training class prior to this and went into the intermediate class because the time worked out best. Mark did not send him back to the basic level and continued to encourage myself and Jack to keep trying. My husband and family (who did not attend the classes) are very impressed with how far Jack came in 6 weeks. I hope to take a good citizen canine class from Mark in the future. I want to add that Mark’s assistant Michelle was a tremendous help as well.
Judy S.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 most 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.
Marlene G.Mark’s Ability To Connect With animals Is Uncanny!!
We adopted Sassy from a lady who was forced to undergo knee replacement surgery and could no longer care for her. She had some emotional issues due to interaction with other dogs. Mark’s kind, caring and supportive instruction benefited Sassy AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, MY FAMILY, more than words could ever describe. Mark is an outstanding human being and his ability to immediately connect with animals is uncanny.
Derrick S.With 2 Young boys and A Puppy, Mark Turned Our Crazy House Around!!
I cannot thank Mark enough for his help with our Golden Retriever Daisy. Mark was a great help in turning our crazy house around as we have 2 young boys and a year old retriever. Mark came to our house every Sunday for 6 weeks and with his patience and training techniques turned Daisy into a wonderful part of our family. He took the time to work with all of us including the boys to help train us in training Daisy. Daisy has improved her behavior tremendously and the boys have overcome their fear of her with Mark’s help. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone who is in need of training. We all miss his weekly visits!!!!
The McCann FamilyHe Gives Everyone an Opportunity to Share
Three levels of experience in our family attended training with Mark: new pet owner, seasoned pet owner who never had formal training and relatively pet owner with some obedience training class attendance. We each brought in a different breed to train. Mark is very knowledgeable! I waited awhile to get in a class because I wanted a trainer who appreciated the relationship between animal and human not just someone who knew how to train an animal. While he teaches the simple fundamentals of obedience training, he also addresses issues and avoids potential issues as he gives everyone an opportunity to share “what’s going on.” We, humans as well as dog, benefited greatly through Mark’s instruction and commitment. Thank you Mark!
Deborah L.
Mark’s Suggestions Were Clear And Concise… And They Worked, Sometimes Instantly!
We bought Moses spur of the moment. We weren’t really looking for a dog, but he found us. He was bright, loving and a smart little man, none of which comes without challenges because he was smart. I first called Mark over a potty training issue. His suggestions worked instantly! We quickly found out that we needed a bit more assistance in training Moses. We set up time for Mark to come out and EVERY lesson Moses shined! Mark’s suggestions and directions were clear and concise. We were able to get specific training for us and Moses for the particular issues that were going on. Each lesson Moses mastered a trick. Mark’s firm but patient and quiet way had Moses’ attention from the time Mark walked through the door (knowing Mark carried a treat pouch helped). Mark helped us adjust our responses and behavior to get the desired responses from Moses. Mark was always available to help our ‘family’ and help us adjust to each other. We respect Mark for his knowledge and willingness to find and answer for us if he did not know. Mark loves his work and it is evident in how he conducts his business and responds to his clients. We are grateful for all Mark’s help and glad to know he is there should any situation arise in the future.
Cindy S.He Took A Hard To Manage Dog & Turned Him Into a Well Mannered Family Member!
Mark is extremely knowledgeable about dogs and how to handle them with patience and care. His soft spoken voice begged Dexter’s undivided attention and he could get him to do anything with a simple command – verbally or with a hand gesture. He helped us take Dexter from a hard to manage dog to a well mannered and well behaved dog by teaching us to recognize the good behaviors instead of the bad. As Mark says, “he trains people not dogs”. Mark came to our home and worked with us to set the boundries for Dexter within the environment he would be living. He worked on the things that we felt needed to be done, reviewed what was tried, and then answered questions or helped with problems if we had any. I highly recommend Mark to anyone who is thinking about training their dog.
Marcia C.I Love The Positive Reinforcement Approach!
My 2 year old Miniature Schnauzer Lexi & I just finished our 6 week training with Mark at Tuxedos K9 Training Camp. I was so impressed by the way Mark teaches his students (both the dogs and their owners). Mark has a gentle approach towards training, which I really like. Mark is very patient and knowledgeable. I love the positive reinforcement approach that is taught, as it truly creates a strong bond for the owner and his/her dog. Mark works with each client, discussing their individual needs and wants. Mark was very attentive while listening to each client and offering suggestions or showing each of us how to handle unwanted behaviors with our pets. He was a HUGE help to me, with explaining what I needed to do to help Lexi (and me) achieve our goals. Lexi and I had so much fun attending Mark’s training classes. I will now take all that I learned from Mark and continue to reinforce these skills on a daily basis. I would highly recommend Tuxedo K9 Training Camp to all of my friends and family.
Dureen S.“Working With Mark Was Great”
Working with Mark was great! He helped our family adjust to having a new chocolate lab puppy. He was very professional, knowledgeable, down to earth and flexible with his time. We would highly recommend Mark for in home dog training.
Brenda S.Mark Is Very Passionate With Dogs
Mark is very passionate with dogs. My dog Max was a rescue-he was found abandoned in an apartment for 3-4 days and because of that it made Max have aggressive issues. He bit my boyfriend 3 times and didn’t listen to us. We weren’t sure if we would be able to keep him. I asked around work to see what dog trainers were out there and my friend from work recommended her dog trainer-Mark. My bf and I decided to sign Max up for his class. I went to the informational meeting and just going to that really impressed me. I went home and told my boyfriend that our dog trainer is a dog whisperer. Mark asked everyone about their dogs-what kinda food we feed what kinda toys they have and from that he could tell us what they need to get off of and what we need to change that could cause their behavior. Max was the most disobedient dog in the very first class-jumping on the couch, barking, biting, and growling. There were times when I had to call or email Mark to find out what I could do because Max was chewing on his bed or max was doing this. Mark will take a call or email anytime of the day and be more than happy to help you with your dogs behavior if they’re getting out of hand. By the end of 6 weeks, max was sitting by non-speaking command, laying down, walking beside us on walks and no longer being aggressive. Mark does an amazing job turning an aggressive dog into a sweet well behaved dog. He’s great with any type of dog and can turn a shy dog into an outgoing dog as well. Mark is a dog whisperer and I highly recommend him to anyone.
Christina T.He Trained Our Little Barking Machine
Mark, I just wanted to drop you a quick note and tell you that what you did Wednesday night was nothing short of amazing, in fact it’s right up there with the parting of the Red Sea… We arrived with Molly and I thought for sure you were going to toss us out based on all the noise coming out of our little bark machine. You didn’t, and by the end of the night Molly and I were parading around the room, simply walking past the same dogs that she was so excited about earlier. I knew from the first time we met you that you were the guy!
Paul S.