Testimonials from Our Happy Clients
Thoroughly enjoyed training my reactive Riley here! I love their positive reinforcement style training methods and explanations of how to reduce the dog's fear. They help both the doggie parents and the dogs create a calm, relaxing and …
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Mark Patrick and Tuxedo’s K9 Boarding was a blessing for me and Bella Marie this past weekend. She is a rescue from the South, skittish, fearful dog. The facility is amazing and I was at ease leaving her there in their care. Mark went above…
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Above and beyond care for dogs, there is no where else I would ever leave my dog for boarding and daycare. We have been trusting Mark and his staff with our highly anxious rescue dog for years, they are simply the best. Our dog comes home …
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Safe place to board your pet, the staff is very kind to your dog.
Mark is amazing! We rescued a two year old pup, as the months went on we noticed he was becoming very protective over us and our house, growling at any noises outside, people we would pass on walks and when people would come over. Tuxedo’s …
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Wouldn’t trust my dog with anyone else... Mark and his staff are just fantastic!!
Mark and the crew at Tuxedo K9 are wonderful and pampered our pooches. Jake has so much fun that sometimes he is torn between staying at Tuxedo and going home!
Mark is the Dog Whisperer! My pup, Lee Loo absolutely loves him! When we were first searching 6 years ago, we tried 4 other places and after 1visit in each, she would not go in the others... she would pancake. Tuxedo is the ONLY place she …
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Sky really gets excited when she's on her way to day care at Tuxedos and is always happy when we pick her up.
In response to Jackie Hershelmans review.
I am the employee that did the assesment last week as well as one of the ones that worked on Sadeys first day. As a employee that is certified in Canine body language, what you see on camera is …
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We sent our hyper border collie aussie Shepard mix for boarding and training classes he seemed to love it! The training classes are great, our whole family came and the instructor was extremely knowledgeable and had a true talent with all …
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My dog Oliver LOVES boarding at Tuxedo’s. He always comes home happy and exhausted from all his play time. There’s no place I’d trust more to take care of him. I have total peace of mind when he is there.
Morgan loves it! Sleeps like a baby when he gets home. Not stressed out when we arrive. That's a good sign he likes it.
A safe, wonderful environment for my Lady. I highly recommend this place. Gives me peace of mind when I am away. The doggy cam is a plus!
My puppy, Harley, had a great time at her overnight stay. I would definitely use Tuxedo's K9 in the future for boarding needs. The wifi app to view her during her stay put our minds at ease while she was away. Thanks again!
Thank You! It was a pleasure having Harley spend the evening with us. She was awesome and so well behaved.
This place is great. You can tell that everyone there is a dog person! Place is always clean and people are friendly. Reasonable cost for great care!
Our dog had a great boarding experience. She was well cared for and came home tired from all her play time. We were relieved to know they had someone there 24/7. We would
definitely recommend tuxedo k9 and will use them again.
Thank You for sharing Scarlett with us on her vacation. She was a pleasure to have with us and we look forward to seeing her again soon.
The best people who care so much!
It’s the best. My dog was happy when I dropped her off and picked her up.If she could talk she’d probably say she loved it!! Plus the staff really understands dogs and the owner is amazing with dogs.
Highly recommend this facility for your …
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We are very happy with our boarding and training class experience! Mark went above and beyond to make it a great experience for our first time boarding our dog..... very satisfied!
As 1st time customers we had high hopes that our furry 4 legged boy would be taken care of like the spoiled schnauzer he is. And we were not disappointed.
We were so pleased with the love all the staff showed Sebastian. From his eating …
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Love the staff! Mark and his staff are always able to answer questions. I love how they care for your pet like their own. Thank you for taking care of all those furry babies.
So glad I decided to go with Tuxedos. Left my dog there for a long weekend while I was out of town and could not have asked for a better experience. They were so attentive and gave him sooo much love. They have live webcams, and I got …
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Lots of personal attention to my dog. Mark makes you feel good about the experience both in boarding and in private training sessions. I adore him and he adores my dog.
The people are great and my dog really enjoys the giant facility!
Mark and everyone at Tuxedo's has gone above and beyond for me, my boyfriend, and of course our dog, Baloney.
Baloney is our first dog, and we couldn't love him more! He was, however, a rescue from a terrible dog fighting past, and can be …
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Good place to take your dog if you are going away for awhile and need a nice, clean place with lots of room for the dogs to run and play. They take good care of the dogs.
Tuxedo has been really great for training and boarding our dog, Raven. She is so happy with the play groups and they did an excellent job of temperament assessment before hand so I know she is in a safe setting and will not be exposed to …
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Great doggy daycare! Tuxedo looks forward to & so enjoys his time there.
The staff is wonderful and my beasts always come home happy and sleepy after their stays at Tuxedo.
The personal attention is wonderful. Nothing compares to being addressed with your first name repeatedly as well as your dog's. They're very aware of what your dog is dealing with and are always willing to spend the time to help you solve …
read moreThank You for the recommendation. We sincerely appreciate your business and your commitment to your pup.
A big THANK YOU to the staff at Tuxedo K9 for taking great care and giving special attention to my 3 year old Golden Doodle Jack. This was the first time I had to leave my dog in someone else’s care for 5 days so obviously he had a bad case…
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We have been working with Mark for the last couple of months. We adopted a young pitbull mix from the city shelter and were being driven crazy by some behavioral issues that just didn’t seem to be improving — particularly relentless …
read moreThank You for the kind words. I enjoyed working with you and Toby. I appreciate your commitment and dedication to Toby. THANK YOU
We are so pleased with the help and training that Mark provided us and our sweet rescue, Oreo. Oreo was skittish and lacked confidence when we first brought him home. Mark helped bring out his wonderful personality and boost his confidence …
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Our dog goes to daycare once a week. She loves it and the workers love her. We have bordered her for a week and had a wonderful experience with that as well. Our dog has special needs and they did everything we asked! Love this place!
Thank You and we love River!!
We put our dog Niko in the puppy socialization class and basic obediance classes and were very pleased with both. Mark didn't just focus on the course curriculum but also gave us time to ask questions about individual problems we were …
read moreThank You and I hope Niko is doing well. If I can be of assistance please reach out to me.
I recently brought my dog Oakley there for another boarding session. I scheduled him weeks in advance for my due date weekend, hoping my baby would be here on time. He was late and I went into labor the day I was supposed to pick my dog up…
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Great staff and facility! I hate leaving them but when I have to, it is comforting knowing they are safe with someone there 24 hours a day. They are not at all stressed when we pick them up so I know they are comfortable being there too…
read moreLori, it's always our pleasure to take care of your pups! Thank you for the kind words and support. -Mark P.
We have always had a great experience. I feel very comfortable when we drop Fiona off. Fiona is a our little princess, so it helps that we trust Mark and his employees to take care of her. Thank you K-9.
Bentley just spent the weekend at Tuxedo’s K9 Training Camp. Once again I can leave him here and have no worries. He comes home happy and tired out from all the love and attention he gets . Also love that someone is there 24/7 and never …
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My yorkies, Magnum and Selleck stayed two nights with Tuxedo’s K9. From start to finish the stay was wonderful. The staff was extremely helpful and you could tell really loved all the pets. The suites were roomy and very clean. I live in …
read moreJane, it was a pleasure having Magnum and Selleck with us — thank you for the kind words! Anytime we can lend a hand with your beautiful yorkies, be sure and let us know. We'll always make sure they get the utmost care and attention. -Mark P.
When I travel, I can rest easy knowing that Sibley is cared for by loving people 24/7. And knowing Mark as I do, I am very confident in Sibley’ care.
Tracy, thanks for putting your trust in us! You can always count on us to provide Sibley with lots of care and love. Thanks for the kind words! -Mark P.
Tucker always loves staying at Tuxedo K9.
He has some special needs and they are more then willing to make sure the environment meets his needs!
My yorkies, Magnum and Selleck just spent two nights at your wonderful boarding facility. I can be quite fussy when it comes to my pups but I was so impressed with your facility as well as all the workers. The suites are roomy and the …
read moreThank You for your kind words. We truly enjoyed their visit and look forward to their return.
Mark did an awesome job with us and our 8 year old pup, Macie. We waited way to long to get a handle on her and I thought she was a lost cause. Nope. With Mark’s help and guidance she is doing so much better. We still have work to do but I …
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Great doggy daycare and boarding , they really get to know your dog and give you many options to see your dog while they play
Thanks for the kind words, Francis! We're here for you and your pup anytime. -Mark P.
We just finished the Intermediate Obedience Class with Mark. This was an awesome class and so worth every penny. Mark took us to places around town that were full of distractions and people. We worked on staying and walking nicely and …
read moreRebecca, thank you for the kind words and recommendation — I'm so glad the intermediate obedience class has made such a difference! We look forward to working with you and your pup again soon. -Mark P.
I love, love, LOVE it here. Mark and his staff are wonderful, caring, and well trained and the facility is amazing! My boxer loves Mark and loves to come play, we hope to be back soon! 🙂
Danielle, thank you for the kind words and support — it really means a lot to me and my staff! We can't wait to see you both again. -Mark P.
Bella loves going to Mr. Mark’s to play with her friends. The staff is awesome and truly love the dogs. Tuxedo’s K9 is the best!!
Your all awesome and my dog leaves there happy and tired..!! Thank you for all you do..💙
My Lily loves it there ! Gets to play with all her friends!😃
Bentley goes once a week for daycare and comes home happy and very tired . We also use the boarding service which is fantastic , love the fact that there is someone there 24/7.
Balthazar absolutely loves his days and boarding time spent here! The staff truley looks after him and cares for him.as if he were their own!! We feels so comfortable to have found a home away from home for him when we travel!
The staff really understand the importance that pets mean to us and make sure all is taken care of!
Dave, your pet is a part of our family too. Thank you for the kind words. -Mark P.
Always a great experience. Mark and his team are always welcoming and take excellent care of our dogs.
Mark is the best!! We took our 4 year old rescue pup, Malcolm, to Tuxedo's K9 first level obedience class. Mal is shy around strangers, particularly tall men, but he warmed up to Mark immediately. Mark had wonderful suggestions for how to …
read moreSorry I missed seeing Malcom today when he came in. I am looking forward to see Malcom in the Middle in the morning.
So worth every penny �
Thanks so much, Kelley! We're here for you anytime. -Mark P.
We have used Tuxedo’s to board our pup Nittany and occasionally send her to daycare for the past year now. I love that while we are away I know she is getting the best care possible. Nittany is a very fearful dog especially of people but …
read moreChristina, we're so glad Nittany is responding well to the fearful reactive class — it's been a pleasure watching her progress. You can always count on our staff to give your dog the utmost attention, love, and care. Thank you for the recommendation and review. We'll see you soon! -Mark P.
Great place and staff. We have only used here for boarding our dog. She has always had excellent care and one time we were away and were called about a problem where she had a urinary infection. They took care of her by taking a sample to …
read moreRay & Kat, we really appreciate the kind words about our facility and staff — thank you! You can always count on us to take great care of your dog while you're out of town. Let us know the next time we can lend a hand! -Mark P.
Brought my 5 month old lab to the beginning class. What a difference has it made. I will be signing up for the intermediate class immediately.
Chad, it was such a pleasure working with your lab! Thanks so much for this review, and please let us know if you and your pup need anything in the future. -Mark P.
Mark and his staff are excellent. My dogs love Tuxedo’s K9. Best place for them.
We’ve been sending our dog to daycare here for just about a year and it has been life changing! Sirius is so well cared for and always gets so much love from staff when we drop off and pick up. We love that we can watch him play during the …
read moreCarly, the team is always so excited when Sirus and Lily visit. Thank you so much for this glowing review and all the praise, and I can't tell you how much this made our day. Pet the pups for us, and we hope to catch them both around soon. All the best till then! 🙂 -Mark P.
We have used Tuxedo's K9 for daycare, basic obedience training and boarding. Mark and his staff do a great job and you can tell they truly care about all the dogs there. Most boarding places leave the dogs locked up alone overnight but …
read moreKari, we love being the only place you trust with your pup! The team and I really appreciate all this praise, and we hope you'll let us know if you need anything in the future. All the best till then! -Mark P.
Love the staff and facility here!! My dog loves it here!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!