Master’s Way Dog Training

Rick offers personalized training programs that combine private, in-home, and board-and-train options. Sessions are structured as ongoing packages with intensive support, focusing on behavior modification and owner education. Progress is tracked through consistent practice between sessions, with trainers guiding owners to reinforce skills daily. Training is tailored to each dog’s specific issues, such as leash reactivity, fearfulness, or aggression, and includes hands-on coaching for the owner to ensure long-term success.

Rick is a professional dog trainer who helps dog owners transform their dogs’ behavior through personalized training that focuses on both the dog and the owner. He specializes in behavior modification for issues like aggression, leash reactivity, fearfulness, and lack of obedience, and he emphasizes teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs. Clients report dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior within weeks, with many returning for training on subsequent pets after positive experiences. Rick’s approach is rooted in building the owner’s confidence and consistency, helping them create a safe, structured environment for their dogs.

His training is highly personalized, with clients noting that the focus is not just on correcting the dog, but on changing the owner’s behavior and mindset to support long-term success. Many testimonials highlight that Rick’s methods lead to lasting change, improved relationships, and a happier, more confident dog.

Clients have entrusted him with dogs of all ages and types, including doodles, and have returned over 15 years apart to train multiple dogs, indicating strong long-term trust and satisfaction.

Accomplishments

Rick has trained multiple dogs for the same family over a 15-year period, demonstrating consistent excellence and client loyalty. Clients repeatedly return to him for subsequent dogs, citing transformative results and deep trust in his methods.