Testimonials from Our Happy Clients
We just finished the basic obedience class with Mark. Bailey is 2 but we both needed a refresher course. Mark is very knowledgeable and patient. He takes time to work on individual issues with every dog. Very reasonable and we would …
read moreHello Bailey! I hope to see you again soon.
Mark Patrick came highly recommended by two of our friends who have been through his classes with his pups. We have a 5 1/2 month old German Shepherd pup who was rescued from Alabama through Big Buddy GSD Rescue outside of Utica, NY. Our …
read moreHello Koda, keep up the good work.
My dog always comes home happy and tired after spending time at Tuxedo's K9. I feel very secure knowing he's being taken care of there. Rates are reasonable – just make sure to plan your boarding in advance, because they do book up fast for…
read moreMy husband and I hired Mark in 2018 after getting a rambunctious puppy that was terrorizing our other dog. Mark has been phenomenal ever since. He drove over 40 minutes to help us train both of our dogs on numerous occasions. Our dogs love …
read moreJessica, this means the world to us. As animal lovers, there's nothing we love more than helping the families in and around Rochester with their dog training. We'll always do our best to accommodate last minute boarding, so don't worry about calling us when those things come up. Congratulations on welcoming your firstborn! We're excited for this new chapter in your family's life and can't wait to hear all about it. If there's anything you need, our staff is on standby to answer all of your questions and make room. -Mark P.
Mark and his team at Tuxedo's k9 are great! They have welcomed our Kenzie into their Daycare family and I couldn't be more thrilled. I have struggled with having to leave our pup at home while at work. Tuxedo's has provided her a safe …
read moreWe recently took a class with Mark and I can’t recommend him enough! Our first dog (a rescue) Benny was very apprehensive in public settings and since completing training, we’ve seen a huge improvement! Mark is super knowledgeable and was …
read moreOh Benny and the Jets!!! I look forward to seeing my buddy again soon. Give Benny a hug for me!!!
Today, at Lowes for our intermediate class, our sweet Zoey (3 years old) watched a cart go by and showed interest. This brought me to tears because 3 months ago she would have run away and cowered from the noise. Mark came to our house …
read moreJackie, thank you! Nothing makes me happier than hearing from our client's pet parents about the strides they've made. If there's anything more that we can do for you all, don't hesitate to reach out. We'd love to help. -Mark P.
I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my puppy. Tuxedos is THE best. Truffle loves going there for daycare! She runs through the door when we arrive and I get to watch her have fun all day with all her doggo friends on the cameras. We also use …
read moreMark and his staff at Tuxedo's are top notch. I recently boarded my pit mix Gino who is almost 10 years old and has only been boarded once in his life. As soon as I arrived with Gino, the staff walked me through the care he would receive …
read moreOur Shepard Bruno is a very spoiled baby who is used to sleeping with mommy and daddy in his king size bed. Our first time leaving him in boarding was very scary. We were assured that he would be taken care of. It took a couple days but …
read moreI cannot recommend Mark and his team enough at Tuxedo K9! We were nervous leaving our 3 year old mastiff for a week, but after my first meeting with Mark and getting a tour, I knew our Griffin would be well cared for and safe. He can …
read moreWe met Mark Forrest Patrick owner of Tuxedo’s K-9 when we were looking for a highly recommended trainer for our new rescue puppy. He was perfect for our new rescue who was so frightened of everything and everyone. We had to unexpectedly …
read moreThank You!!! For those kind words. Penny is a special girl to all of us at Tuxedo’s K9. We love those special needs dogs that just need a little bit more love and attention to understand the human being.
We have been boarding our dogs at K9 Tuxedo for a few years now and it’s the only place I trust with our pups! It’s always hard to leave your dogs and ours get some separation anxiety which made it even more difficult to find a place I …
read moreThank You!!! We love having Milo and Gracie.
Highly recommend Mark and his staff. They took care of our two miniature Schnauzers with loving care while we attended my mom's funeral. Thank you for all you do.
Thank You, we enjoyed having your Schnauzers visit us during this difficult time. If you visit Rochester again, please keep us in mind.
We hired Mark to do one on one training with our rescue dog Amos. Amos is a two year old Havanese/Bichon mix who was 2 years old when we adopted him. He is a great dog, but was very reactive to strangers, other dogs and bicycles. He …
read moreLuv you Amos!!! Come see me!!!
I cannot recommend Tuxedo’s K9 enough! I was nervous and anxious to leave our 10 month old puppy at boarding for the first time for a full week while we were on vacation. But my worries were unfounded, because Mark and the team at Tuxedo …
read moreMark is fantastic! Very knowledgeable and extremely passionate about his work. My 4 year old rescue pit-mix and I have been through his basic and intermediate training classes and the progress my dog has made is incredible. Mark is …
read moreWe've done group training, daycare, boarding, and individual lessons with Mark/Tuxedo for our young puppy and have been very satisfied with all the services. It's clear that Mark cares deeply about each dog's development and is a great …
read moreThank You and it has been a pleasure to watch Loki learn and develop into a happy well manner puppy. Look forward to seeing him often.
My big boy Baxter (95 pound Pit mix) absolutely LOVES to board there. And the owner and staff love him, despite all the face licking he gives them. 💖
He gets very excited and barrels into the center as soon as we open the car door.
He has …
read moreBaxter is our lovable teddy bear! He really thinks he is a small boy if he only knew how truly big and goofy he is. Baxter we love you!!
We left our 3 month-old cavapoo in the extremely knowledgeable and caring hands of the staff at Tuxedo K9. Although we had Duke trained by the owner and were extremely pleased, we were uneasy about boarding... the staff immediately put our …
read moreMark is so good at training and instructions for our puppy. He also loves going to school, almost as much as going to their doggy day care day to play. ☺️☺️
Grace, it's always a great day when we get to see your pup! Not only is training helpful, it's fun too. We hope you're doing well — let us know if you need anything. -Mark P.
I'm so impressed with Mark – his connection, care and love for dogs and his experience and knowledge of training so many different kinds with such different personalities, ages and circumstances. He's very thorough in his trainings, helping…
read moreGreat Trainer + Obedient Dog=Happy Family!
That's what this place will do for you, Mark will give you that peace of mind that your four legged family member will be a pleasure to have and be around.
Mark is very knowledgeable, caring, and …
read moreIf you are looking for a man who truly loves your puppy, Mark is absolutely amazing! Whether you have a puppy or a dog that has fear, or a dog who can not walk properly while leashed, within minutes Mark has them walking beside you. I can …
read moreTra, thank you so much! I appreciate your thoughts and i hope to see you in class again very soon. Keep up with the Positive Reinforcement training. :).
We worked briefly with Mark on training with a rescue in the past and the knowledge he had was incredibly helpful! Now we have a puppy and as soon as she’s ready we will be going back for puppy classes and day care. It’s obvious that Tuxedo…
read moreCongratulations on your new puppy. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Keep up the great work.
Mark is an excellent trainer, the facility is excellent for boarding and daycare needs as well. I would definitely use their facilities again to care for my beloved pet Leila.
Roseann, it's always a pleasure when we get to take care of Leila! You can trust that she's in good hands whenever she's with us. Hopefully we'll see you both again soon. -Mark P.
Tuxedo's K9 Training Camp provided excellent training to my little guy Finn who suffered from severe fear aggression. Their training approach was positive reinforcement with no punishment. Finn thrived on this approach. They also provided …
read moreTuxedo's K9 Training Camp provided excellent training to my little guy Finn who suffered from severe fear aggression. Their training approach was positive reinforcement with no punishment. Finn thrived on this approach. They also provided …
read moreTuxedo's K9 is by far above and beyond the best Training Center in Rochester. Mark is the "Dog Whisperer". He has a wealth of knowledge that can only come from years of experience. Mark takes the time to understand what we're looking for …
read moreFrank, we love watching Abby. We know it's not easy to leave your pup in someone else's hands, so we'll always make sure we eases your nerves by providing the best care. Every dog is different, that's why we customize our care to make sure they have the most comfortable and fun stay. We're looking forward to the next time we get to see Abby! -Mark P.
We had a lot of work to do with our rescue Phoebe and Mark gave us the tools to turn around some of her negative behavior so that we could enjoy her. We would highly recommend him to anyone that is interested in training their dog! ~…
read moreVery helpful and considerate when I needed to board due to a medical issue. Very accommodating to my needs and my dog's needs. Wouldn't board Ody anywhere else.
Again, Mark came to my rescue to board for my second medical issue in 8 months…
read moreI can not recommend Tuxedo’s K9 enough! I was nervous and anxious to leave our 10 month old puppy at boarding for the first time for a full week while we were on vacation. But my worries were unfounded, because Mark and the team at Tuxedo …
read moreTuxedo K9 takes such good care of Eddie. When I go out of town, I feel very comfortable knowing that he loves it there because I can watch him run around and play with the other dogs via their webcam. An extra benefit...when he comes …
read morePat, we love whenever we get to see Eddie! You can always count on us to take great care of him. He loves hanging out with his friends here. We hope you're doing well! -Mark P.
We were referred to K9 by the rescue shelter from where we adopted our 3.5 year old black lab. We were not told at the time of the adoption that excluding the shelter, we were the dogs 4th owner. Obviously, the poor dog had some issues. …
read moreMark 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 …
read moreThank You Debbie, Molly is always such a good girl. We look forward to having her visit us again soon.
Tuxedo's K9 is by far above and beyond the best Training Center in Rochester. Mark is the "Dog Whisperer". He has a wealth of knowledge that only comes years of experience. Mark takes the time to understand what we're looking for and …
read moreI can't say enough good things about K9 Tuxedo Training Camp and Mark the owner. We took Sprocket when she was a wee pup and got her trained. Mark has always treated her like one of her own and Sprocket loved going in. Your dog will also …
read moreWe have a happy 90 pound Shepard/Hound mix and he loves to play. This was a perfect fit for him. The employees are trained to handle all types of dogs. It’s professional and you can watch them on a webcam. Mark also trained Rocco to walk …
read moreMark, we love whenever we get to see and play with Rocco. Everyone on our staff is well-equipped to handle dogs of all breeds and sizes, so you never have to worry about him during this stay with us. We're looking forward to seeing you both again soon. -Mark P.
We started out sending our Rocco to another Doggie Day on the west side. After a few months we were told Rocco needed training because he wouldn’t stay in time out. He’s literally a 90 pound puppy and LOVES TO PLAY!!! So we decided to try …
read moreWe started out sending our Rocco to another Doggie Day on the west side. After a few months we were told Rocco needed training because he wouldn’t stay in time out. He’s literally a 90 pound puppy and LOVES TO PLAY!!! So we decided to try …
read moreI love this facility as a daycare, the trainers here are very knowledgeable. I found that the training classes weren't for me, which isn't to say they were bad, I just prefer different methods. I had taken a dog here for their reactivity …
read moreThank You for the feedback. I wish you mentioned it during the class because I do offer a refresher for those that feel their dog needs extra time. Not every human or dog can learn in the same pace. I do try to cater to their speed of learning.
Mark and his staff are extremely attentive to the individual needs of every dog. He is passionate about what he does and this infectious enthusiasm rubs off on his staff as well. We recently boarded our elderly black lab at Tuxedo's K9 and…
read moreWe have boarded our two pups at Tuxedo's several times. Our first experience was within a few weeks of moving to Rochester, when my husband's mother passed away. Tuxedo's was able to accommodate a very late-notice request and the woman who …
read moreWe have been using Tuxedo's K9 for over two years now. We have a 130 pound Yellow Lab who thinks he is a lap dog with plenty of energy. Mark and the team, especially Carol are always awesome with him, even when he gets the yips. I'm pretty …
read moreI have boarded my dogs here a few times, they love it! I love it since I can check in periodically to see my dogs playing with other dogs. It’s super clean and the employees are very attentive.
I have also worked with the owner mark at my …
read moreStaff is excellent with my dog and goes above and beyond for his needs. My dog has own little issues getting to know other new dogs and meet new people and the staff at Tuxedo always knows how to work with him and make him feel comforted …
read moreMark who owns this business is the best. He speaks to animals and they understand. His business is as clean as a whistle you can feel good vibes on the premises. Doggy day care at its best.
My dog, Mabel, simply loves Mark and spending time…
read moreMabel is always able to learn new tasks. Love you Mabel!!!
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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!!!!
He 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!
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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!