Bay Area Dog Training

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Kathryn Besservia Google

about 2 months ago

I want to give thanks to Mike for how he helped me through a sad and painful situation without me yet being a client. We had adopted a highly reactive dog a few days prior and before we could schedule our first training session, we made the difficult decision to return her to the shelter. Mike assured me it was the right thing to do given that she would need many months of intensive training to become a well-balanced dog and that if we felt unable to commit to that level of time/energy, it was better for Indie to be placed with another family. Mike, I appreciated the mini therapy session on Saturday and look forward to working with you someday when we do find a good fit!

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April Scottvia Google

7 months ago

Working with Mike Hatjes with Bay Area Dog Training has been very rewarding. He customizes the training to your dog, providing constructive guidance and modeling correct practices. The dogs love him, and it is so satisfying to witness their growth and confidence. It is reassuring to develop disciplined, socialized, trained and HAPPY dogs! Working with Mike is well worth it!

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Jon Hvia Google

over 2 years ago

I highly recommend Mike for the help he gave us with the training of our miniature Australian Labradoodle. Our puppy was so frightened during our walks we could barely make it around the block. After our training was completed, we can now enjoy long peaceful walks with our beloved pup once again. Thanks Mike for sharing your special talent and helping us get back out there again!

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Abdalla Emamvia Google

over 3 years ago

We had a wonderful experience with Mike as he helped us to train our Lab Retriever puppy through his 8-course program. We had looked into several dog training companies and professionals, and Mike stood out among them all for his extensive experience, compassion and his true love for dogs that was so evident from the moment we met him. We have a toddler and knowing that our lab puppy would be a big dog and a very energetic one, we needed to make sure they can coexist well and have our puppy be fully acclimated to our family. What a miracle that Mike performed!!! When we first started, our puppy and our toddler could not even be in the same area without my toddler crying or us freaking out. The puppy was so jumpy and way too friendly and energetic. We were worried she could jump on people and unintentionally hurt them so it was important to train her well. By the time we finished his program, not only can our toddler and our puppy coexist, but they also can safely play with one another AND the puppy is well behaved!!! She listens to the commands and knows when not to jump and when to sit and be still. Mike taught us all the right commands and he showed us really great tricks and shared excellent tips as to what we can do in various situations. He is great to work with (plus a good sense of humor!) and he made each training session memorable and fun for us. He was super patient with myself and my wife and answered all of our questions well AND showed us everything we needed to know about our new furry baby. We highly recommend Mike to other fellow dog owners who are looking to train their dogs! We couldn't be happier, and we are thankful for bringing peace and love to our family with this training!!!

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Doug Brentvia Google

over 3 years ago

Mike is outstanding at what he does! You might think that is being a dog trainer. Yes, he is an excellent dog trainer. Additionally, and of critical importance, he is a great human educator. Mike can get a dog to do anything, but he will only be with your dog for a few hours. What _you_ can do with your dog is much more important, and Mike will help you get there. Mike is what we call in my family “tough but fair”. He’ll tell you you are doing a good job when it is true, but he’ll also let you know where you need to improve. All done with a sardonic sense of humor and fun! All day long, I get compliments about how cute my dog is (and of course she is the cutest). But, what really puts a smile on my face is when someone notes how well behaved she is. She went from a rascally 8 week old puppy to a dog we can take anywhere, on or off leash, with confidence. Thanks Mike!