Dog's Best Friend of Central Florida
Animal Training Service, Animal Rescues/Shelters, Animal Boarding Kennels,
About us
I am a sole proprietor so you always get the boss when you hire my company. I accept cash or check for services.
Services we offer
Behavior modification in your home, daily, weekly, or monthly boarding & canine boot camp.
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Reviews
4.58 Reviews
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Katiria N.
Feb 2021
Animal Training Service
What can I say about Paul that is not already stated in past reviews. We have two dogs and Paul came into our home and listened to our concerns. He helped us make better choices for ourselves and our doggies. It was amazing to listen to him and understand what we needed to do to understand our dogs. I couldn’t believe It was that simple. Both of my dogs were immediately receptive to the training Paul instructed. We are so grateful to you and blessed that you are sharing your knowledge with us.
Response from Dog's Best Friend of Central Florida
"Thanks Kat. Glad I could help ease some of the frustration you were having. Calm is Good."
Anna R.
Oct 2017
Animal Training Service
Paul just left our home and we can’t recommend his dog training (and human training) services enough. Paul spent very focused time educating us, working with our dog, and then helping us as we put what we learned into action ourselves. He has such a deep understanding of how the mind of a dog works and it was obvious from how quickly our dog picked up what Paul was teaching. We feel so much better about our dog as a part of our family after just a two hour session. Thank you, Paul!!
Response from Dog's Best Friend of Central Florida
"Hi [Member Name Removed], Thanks for the report. It's nice to hear when people become good pack leaders with thei dogs. Remember......... calm brain equalls good behavior."
Susan H.
Apr 2017
Animal Training Service
Like I told Paul, I gave him a puppy and she came back a dog! You could actually she the difference immediately. My neighbors made comments also that she had settled down and was more obedient. She's still a puppy and will be going to visit Paul for some more training soon, reinforcement and boarding, while I get a vacation. I highly recommend Paul , my Vet actually gave me his name.
Response from Dog's Best Friend of Central Florida
"Thanks for the good report. So happy that you are happy"
Mark H.
Feb 2017
Animal Training Service
Paul does a great job. I get compliments all the time how well my dog's behavior is. I couldn't have done it without Paul.
Response from Dog's Best Friend of Central Florida
"Thanks [Member Name Removed]. I miss Reily"
William A.
Dec 2015
Animal Training Service
Not good. I paid $600 for essentially 6 days of pet sitting service. I was told that a training session would be included in the price and would be given when I picked my dog up. I specifically asked about it but got an evasive answer. Needless to day I didn't get the training session and basically got a tip concerning corrective behavior which I already knew about. I didn't see any significant changes in my dog's behavior from the time I dropped him off until the day I picked him up. I also asked mid-week to see what training was being done but the trainer had no idea what I was talking about. Next time I'll seek an accredited IACP professional to work with my dog.
Response from Dog's Best Friend of Central Florida
"Good morning [Member Name Removed]. I just read your review. You are the first and only person to ever give me a bad review. I would appreciate it if we could talk about it and I will try to help you at no additional cost. I've never had an unsatisfied customer write anything negative about me. Actually I take this very personal and I want to make it right. Please call me and let me know when I can either come see you at your place and do a free session or just discuss this over the phone."
Marguerite L.
Apr 2014
Animal Training Service
Paul is the rosetta stone for dog - he understands the nuance of both the language and the social norms of dogs. He translates the needs of the dog and the needs of the human, and connects the two into a health, well balanced team. And the best thing about him is that he is eager to share his wealth of know-how and expertise with you. I called him in desperation for help teaching my intense, stressed-out german shepherd how to be a better dog. Turned out the dog was fine, it was me that needed the teaching. Paul shared his knowledge of how to communicate my expectations with my dog, and to understand what she needs from me. Although he was able to work his magic in one 2-hour visit, I had him meet me at the dog park a couple of additional times to work with me on the process of helping my dog become more dog-friendly and less aggressive, and me less freaked out and nervous about her behavior. She and I went from actively avoiding interactions with other dogs to being a regular at the dog park.
We had tried other pet training options, but they seemed more about teaching a particular behavior some place other than home. Paul came to the house, watched my dog and me interact, and simply started teaching. He made it uncomplicated, straightforward and easy to accomplish. The change in my dog was immediate; she seemed relieved that I was finally doing what I was suppose to be doing. She's a different dog now - arguably the best in all the world -- and I'm a much happier and relaxed dog owner.
I knew immediately that Paul was the right person for the job when he knocked on the door and my dog, instead of going bezerk as normal, stood quietly by the door while I opened it and let Paul in. Then continued to stand quietly nearby, as opposed to her normal jumping and sniffing, as we walked into the living room and started chatting. It was a stunning display of his calm communication with dogs!
Paul is Orlando's very own Dog Whisperer. I can't recommend him highly enough!
We had tried other pet training options, but they seemed more about teaching a particular behavior some place other than home. Paul came to the house, watched my dog and me interact, and simply started teaching. He made it uncomplicated, straightforward and easy to accomplish. The change in my dog was immediate; she seemed relieved that I was finally doing what I was suppose to be doing. She's a different dog now - arguably the best in all the world -- and I'm a much happier and relaxed dog owner.
I knew immediately that Paul was the right person for the job when he knocked on the door and my dog, instead of going bezerk as normal, stood quietly by the door while I opened it and let Paul in. Then continued to stand quietly nearby, as opposed to her normal jumping and sniffing, as we walked into the living room and started chatting. It was a stunning display of his calm communication with dogs!
Paul is Orlando's very own Dog Whisperer. I can't recommend him highly enough!
Response from Dog's Best Friend of Central Florida
"Hey [member name removed], I really enjoyed working with you. It was great to see how your confidence grew and Aurora's behavior improved. Love that she can now go to the dog park and run and play and be a normal dog. That does my heart well. Keep up the good work, Paul"
Michelle R.
Mar 2014
Animal Training Service
Paul taught us how to communicate with our dogs in a way that they know we're the pack leader. Some things he taught us worked almost overnight. After 6 yrs of our dogs jumping on the furniture, they now stay on the floor. They obey us so much more now and today we went to the dog park for the first time! It was so great to see them both just be dogs. We highly recommend Paul and his techniques!
Response from Dog's Best Friend of Central Florida
"You are becoming a solid role model for your three big dogs. I love it when people grow as pack leaders and the results continue to improve. Your doing terrific. Keep it up. Paul"
Jennifer B.
Oct 2013
Animal Training Service, Animal Rescues/Shelters
I was somewhat leery. How could I give a dog I had raised from eight weeks to a total stranger? But my options were very limited and I did NOT want to euthanize Adler! He was a GREAT dog... would have been stellar if he had not bitten my Autistic son!
Paul posted videos of Adler's training (now named Titan, BTW). I got to see how he was progressing, and knew he was being treated well.
Paul and Titan have a very strong bond, and I am certain that this was a God thing! I am thankful that Titan has the kind of Alpha he needed!
Paul posted videos of Adler's training (now named Titan, BTW). I got to see how he was progressing, and knew he was being treated well.
Paul and Titan have a very strong bond, and I am certain that this was a God thing! I am thankful that Titan has the kind of Alpha he needed!
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Dog's Best Friend of Central Florida offers the following services: Behavior modification in your home, daily, weekly, or monthly boarding & canine boot camp.
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