We rescued Dwayne, our pit mix in November and due to being insecure/having low confidence in his handlers (my partner and I) he has shown aggression to other dogs such as growling, snarling and lunging if the interaction is prolonged past his comfort. We really realized we needed to seek professional help when Dwayne bit another dog (my brothers) in what seems to be territorial confrontation. Joshua has been nothing but amazing in rehabilitating and growing confidence in Dwayne. From fearing that we were unable to take him public to being able to take him to a Mariner's game greeting every dog in a friendly manner and even sharing a blanket with another dog two months after his board and train.

I have done consultations with board and trains for my previous dog who is much more aggressive and no one compares to how thought out and educated Joshua is about canine psychology. As someone who got their undergraduate in psychology I had my doubts and Joshua was able to answer my complex questions that make sense to me.

In addition, Joshua has even kept Dwayne an additional week to really solidify his training free of charge which demonstrates the level of care he has for Dwayne and confidence in his work.

Along with the initial four weeks of training and one additional free training Joshua offers lifetime support which goes to say he really does care and want you to succeed with your canine.

Though upfront the price is hefty for the average working class, Joshua has implemented payments plans to ease the financial burden (which many board and trains do not in my experience). With that being said, seeing how Dwayne is always complimented on his manners and how relaxed he is around other dogs and social situations, you truly can't name a price on that.

I can't recommend Joshua highly enough! He transformed our experience with our reactive Boston Terrier/pug. Before working with Joshua, our dog's excitement reactivity had turned into hyper-focus/aggression towards people and other dogs. Joshua provided us with the tools and structure we needed to create a calmer, more balanced dog. Also, my dog used to pull so much on our walks! But we stayed consistent with the training and advice. Walks are now enjoyable! If you're struggling with a reactive, hyperfocus, leash-pulling dog, Joshua is the trainer to see. 10/10 would recommend!

Joshua is absolutely a miracle worker. My rescue has been deemed one of the most scared dogs a few different trainers have ever seen, and Joshua was able to reach her and help us help her with her extreme fear and anxiety. With his stern but caring approach, he’s helped me and my partner over the last two years to help my dog be able to exist in the world with so much less fear. Any time a new behavior arises that I’m not sure how to handle, Joshua is always available to guide me and my dog through. Joshua genuinely cares about every dog and human he works with, and provides excellent guidance and encouragement throughout the training sessions. Idk where we’d be without Joshua and Heel & Heal.