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Google reviewers rate Obedient Paws 4.9 out of 5 based on 126 reviews, highlighting successful board and train programs that address aggression, resource guarding, and leash reactivity. Customers frequently cite improved off-leash control, better owner education, and a clean facility as key benefits. While most feedback is positive, one low-star comment noted a lack of specific details, though no consistent pattern of criticism emerged among the remaining excerpts.
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“If you’re dealing with similar issues, I highly recommend Adam.”
“Can not recommend him enough to anyone who wishes to help correct their dog's behavior or start off their training in the right direction!”
“From the very beginning, Adam was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly understanding of both my dog and our situation.”
“Top-notch Facilities: I’ve never seen a boarding facility as clean as Obedient Paws.”
“Our dog had terrible manners and came back a well behaved dog, and our family was trained how to continue the positive behaviors at home.”
“He took the time to explain what was causing the behavior and gave us clear, practical steps to work through it.”
“He dont like stangers at all and hates being ignored.”
“…d trusts my word more than ever before, ultimately making him a more trustworthy dog and more comfortable when we are out and about.…”
“They maintain impeccable hygiene, cleaning up immediately if a dog uses the restroom.”
“The situation caused us a great deal of anxiety, especially when having contractors in our home or encountering other dogs, and we had a couple of close calls.”
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Took our labradoodle here for three weeks of bootcamp and so glad we did. Our dog had terrible manners and came back a well behaved dog, and our family was trained how to continue the positive behaviors at home. Adam is great, highly recommend.
Adam has been great with my dog who struggled with interacting with other dogs and guarding me at all times. His training allowed my dog to now be more free and I can confidently let him be outside off leash. Adam has been super understanding of what needs to be done and doesn't let dogs get away with anything. Can…
After the loss of one of my dogs and several moves across the country, my German Shepherd, Finley, started showing some random bouts of dog aggression that I wanted to get a handle on ASAP. Adam was instrumental in this process and allowed for me and Finley to build a new relationship in which he listens and trusts…
Thank you so much, appreciate all of the training we have received, continuing to build on everything you have taught us.
Highly recommend Obedient Paws to anyone looking for help with their dogs’ behavior! Prior to OP, I was feeling extremely defeated by my dog and her stubborn, disobedient behavior. After a 3 week board and train, I have better control over her than ever - I can have her off-leash on the beach (something I thought…
We boarded our lab staffordshire mix with Adam and the Obedience Paws team for a boot camp. Before boot camp, our dog could not be around other dogs because of reactivity and by the end of it he was in the playground able to be around other dogs. The improvement in obedience and off leash training was incredible.…
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4.9 ★★★★★ 126 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Took our labradoodle here for three weeks of bootcamp and so glad we did. Our dog had terrible manners and came back a well behaved dog, and our family was trained how to continue the positive behaviors at home. Adam is great, highly recommend.
Adam has been great with my dog who struggled with interacting with other dogs and guarding me at all times. His training allowed my dog to now be more free and I can confidently let him be outside off leash. Adam has been super understanding of what needs to be done and doesn't let dogs get away with anything. Can not recommend him enough to anyone who wishes to help correct their dog's behavior or start off their training in the right direction!
I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Adam and Obedient Paws. When we started, my dog struggled with aggression, resource guarding, and would bark and growl at anyone who came into our home or even walked past the window. It was stressful and honestly overwhelming. From the very beginning, Adam was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly understanding of both my dog and our situation. He took the time to explain what was causing the behavior and gave us clear, practical steps to work through it. What really stood out was how he focused not just on correcting behavior, but on building trust and confidence in my dog. In addition to addressing the behavioral issues, he also helped us build a strong foundation with basic training like sit, come, lay down, up, and off. He worked on leash training as well, which has made walks so much more enjoyable. One of the biggest improvements for me personally was helping my dog stop biting during nail trims - something that used to be a huge challenge. The progress we’ve seen has been amazing. My dog is noticeably calmer, more controlled, and much more comfortable around people. We’re now able to have visitors over without the same level of anxiety, which has made a huge difference in our daily life. If you’re dealing with similar issues, I highly recommend Adam. He truly knows what he’s doing and genuinely cares about helping both dogs and their owners succeed.
I can't express enough how amazing obedient paws is! Adam is beyond incredible. I first came across obedient paws 6 or 7 years ago when I needed help training my blue nose pit duke. I was extremely nervous leaving my baby for the 2 week boarding school. When I first arrived and met Adam my nervous wall instantly came down. The in person on-site lessons make you involved and he takes the time to not just train your pup but also teaches you how as well. After boarding school my duke came back a completely different "obedient " dog. And to this day 7 years later still listens and follows the commands Adam taught him. We then recently decided to get another pit bull and I told my husband I wasn't taking our Shelby to anyone else but obedient paws. Just like duke, Shelby came home a well trained different dog. Im pretty sure she likes Adam more than me lol. At one point when I would come by she wouldn't even give me the time of day she was so focused on listening to Adam. My husband who wasn't a fan of paying for training was finally able to meet Adam during shelbys training and even agreed that he was happy we found him and how amazing he was. Adam has an incredible facility with ample indoor and outdoor space. He is super friendly and communicates often throughout the entire training period. I truly cannot recommend a better trainer than Adam and obedient paws. We are so thankful to have found him all those years ago and he will always be part of our pups lives and part of how they have grown to be such amazing loving trained dogs!!!
After the loss of one of my dogs and several moves across the country, my German Shepherd, Finley, started showing some random bouts of dog aggression that I wanted to get a handle on ASAP. Adam was instrumental in this process and allowed for me and Finley to build a new relationship in which he listens and trusts my word more than ever before, ultimately making him a more trustworthy dog and more comfortable when we are out and about. I highly recommend Adam to anyone dealing with behavioral issues with their dogs. He will take it seriously and it is obvious that he is very passionate and knowledgeable in his field.
Thank you so much, appreciate all of the training we have received, continuing to build on everything you have taught us.
I can’t say enough great things about Obedient Paws and Adam. Our dog had basic training as a puppy, but over the years (he’s now 4), he became increasingly anxious, reactive, and aggressive towards other dogs and strangers. It reached a point where we feared he might bite someone, forcing us to consider rehoming him. The situation caused us a great deal of anxiety, especially when having contractors in our home or encountering other dogs, and we had a couple of close calls. After extensive research, we chose Obedient Paws for several reasons: 1. Adam’s Expertise: From our first conversation, it was evident that Adam understood our struggles and could help us and our dog. We also needed training, and Adam was prepared to guide us through the process. 2. Top-notch Facilities: I’ve never seen a boarding facility as clean as Obedient Paws. They maintain impeccable hygiene, cleaning up immediately if a dog uses the restroom. The place doesn’t smell or feel like a typical boarding facility; you only know dogs are there because of the crates, leashes, and collars. 3. 4-Week Bootcamp: We knew our dog needed to be fully immersed in his training, and the bootcamp was perfect for that. Although it was hard to drop him off, we knew this was best for him, given his attachment to us. 4. Involvement in the Process: Adam kept us deeply involved. We worked with our dog, Jif, and Adam daily, receiving constant updates and photos. We even did off-site training together at local beaches and parks. I am forever grateful to Adam and his team. This is a lifelong journey, and Adam created a strong foundation for us to build on. We’ve learned to be better dog owners, establish boundaries, and keep our dog and others safe. We now enjoy walks without pulling or aggressive behavior towards others, and our dog enjoys off-leash time in the yard or at the beach. Our dog is living a fuller, healthier life thanks to the training at Obedient Paws. Highly recommend!
BOTTOM LINE: Do it! Adam’s training was the most important thing I could have done for my dog. I adopted a seven year old German Shepherd from a shelter only to find out that he could be aggressive and reactive toward other dogs. He behaved in the house, but walks were a nightmare. I was on the fence about training due to the cost, but once I did the intro session with Adam, I was sold. The price is incredibly reasonable, especially compared to the research I did about other trainers around the area. I sent Zeus for a two week board and train, and got to attend four or five in person sessions. I would recommend four weeks, but even two weeks was enough to see a drastic change. The first session, I was shocked to see Zeus running around with other dogs without a problem. Since he’s been home, we’ve been able to meet other dogs without problems. Adam’s got experience with reactive dogs and working breeds, and I’ll definitely be back for more training and/or boarding.
Bottom line up front: I brought my dog Lele in to train with Adam and his team for a 4-week boot camp, and it was by far the most important investment I’ve made in my dog ever. The transformation I saw over the month was remarkable, and the training has stuck like glue since being home. I’d 100% recommend bringing your dog that needs training in to Obedient Paws. Our experience: I’ve had my dog Lele for about 8 months when I brought her in for the boot camp, and she was just over 1 year old at the time. She had some prior training and “knew” the basic commands, but she was far from reliable and had total impulse control issues. No real aggression, but she’s a high energy pup and would excitedly jump up on people, barge through doors, lunge towards dogs to play, chase after squirrels… she had very little sense of boundaries or rules. I saw immediate improvements in her obedience over the first week of training. She was listening to “leave it” when treats fell on the ground, she was jumping up on me, she’d sit the first time I told her to, etc. She was happy as a clam to be able to hang out with dogs all day, and she would always happily run up to the trainers with her tail wagging. While the new environment was stressful (new people, new place, new dogs, AND RULES), she got used to the rhythm of training and the e-collar over time. By week 3 she was a new dog, and I felt she was trained well enough to take her home at that point. I’m so glad I let her ride it out through the 4th week, because that gave her enough opportunity to really solidify her off leash recall and test her in public settings. One thing I found incredibly awesome was how often I got to see her and train. Adam encouraged showing up a minimum twice per week, but I’d come over as much as my work schedule allowed. This helped in a few ways: 1) I missed my pup, so I just wanted to see her. 2) I got very comfortable with the training techniques, and Lele got comfortable with me being on that same page. I’ve had her home for a few weeks now, and it’s been nothing but a pleasure. She actually LISTENS! Now that she reliably listens, I’m able to trust her with more freedom and she’s happier than ever. Ultimately she’s still a teen pup, so the training hasn’t stopped, and we’re still working on refining little things. The difference is I’m equipped and prepared to work with her on my own because she has such an awesome baseline. Thank you Adam for taking great care of Lele! I know where I’ll be bringing her if I need to drop her off for daycare or otherwise.
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