Follow My Lead Dog Training

After working with Ray we have a calmer pup that we can take everywhere and greet people/dogs politely. This allowed us to give him a better quality of life and take him to experience a lot of adventure with us, instead of having to leave him at home. We been working with Ray for a couple months now. We started off with 1 hour sessions and when we went away we decided to leave Diesel for 1 week puppy board and train. As a paranoid Dog mom, I would never just leave my pup with anyone and I can tell you from our interactions and visits Ray is someone you can trust to give your pup the BEST care any trainer can give, we fully trusted Ray and felt comfortable the entire vacation that our puppy was not only safe but learning and becoming a better pup. Ray truly understands dogs behavior and the root of where it comes from, he explains this to us well. The things he teaches us is tailored from his observation of your pup and he always gets to the root of the problem and has a solution for anything. Our pup is pretty stubborn and Ray was able to get him to do a down stay in ONE WEEK, when we’ve been trying to get him to do down for months. We notice a difference the first night we picked him up and took him home. We were doing our usual dinner routine cooking, eating and we look at diesel and the entire time noticed that he was automatically in a down stay in one spot. Not all over us like usual. This was something Ray taught him to do in a matter of a week and he automatically knew to do that. Every session we have Ray gives us tools to teach our dog how to behave well. He also boards and trains your pup in the comfort of his home with his family and kids to mimic the real home environment that your dog would otherwise be in at home. I live in the city and would commute however far to see Ray because he is far better than any trainer I have ever experienced, can’t say enough good things about Ray and would recommend him to anyone who truly loves their pup and wants a better life for them. Especially recommend his board and train programs as it has made the most difference for us.
– Dog Mom of Diesel

We worked with Follow My Lead for private lessons to help our Lab, Bruce, with a range of issues including leash obedience, resource guarding, advanced commands, jumping, off-leash training, and general behavioral challenges. We can’t recommend Ray highly enough!

From the start, Ray was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about helping dogs and their owners. He took the time to assess Bruce’s specific needs and tailored each session to address his different challenges, and how to instill the behavior at home. He taught us how to build trust and communication with our dog, helping us understand his triggers and how to manage them effectively.

Ray was also incredibly supportive, always available for questions and follow-ups, ensuring we could maintain the training at home. Highly recommend, thank you Ray!
– Bruce’s Owners

I found Ray and Follow My Lead after shopping around and trying a few different trainers. My 18-month-old rescue Cane Corso, Biggie, was reactive, unpredictable with strangers, and overly excited at the sight of other dogs. I didn’t fully trust him on walks–and at 120 pounds and still growing, I knew it was time to bring in a professional.

After an initial session with Ray, we decided to enroll Biggie in a six-week board and train behavior modification program. I visited weekly for check-ins and was able to see the progress firsthand. Ray didn’t just train Biggie–he took the time to teach me what to look for and how to become the best advocate for my dog.

When I got Biggie back, the change was night and day. He came home more confident, better socialized, no longer pulls on the leash, and is now able to meet new people calmly. I feel more confident too, now that I know how to spot and prevent unwanted behavior before it starts.

Thanks to Ray, my dog is going to live a fuller, more balanced life–and I couldn’t be more grateful. I can’t recommend Follow My Lead enough, and I’m looking forward to continuing our training journey with Ray.
– Biggie’s Owner