Mac offers positive obedience training for dogs and puppies, focusing on turnouts, walking, feeding, and behavior adjustments. His certifications include the use of flat buckle collars, 6-foot leashes, long lines (30 feet), Halti or Gentle Leader head collars, and clickers.
Mac’s training philosophy is centered on respecting and understanding the dog’s needs, emphasizing the importance of exercise and love. He believes that being a leader is crucial for the dog’s well-being. Mac serves clients in Albany County and surrounding areas, with an additional charge for locations beyond 25 miles.
His training methods involve positive reinforcement, negative punishment, consistency, and a commitment to lifelong training. Mac’s services include an initial free meeting to discuss training goals, 60 to 90-minute private sessions for basic manners training, and solutions to problem behaviors. Online solutions for problem behaviors are also offered at no charge.
Basic manners training sessions are priced at $24.00 per hour or a 6 to 7-week package for $135.00. Sessions for problem behaviors are similarly priced at $24.00 per hour or a 6-week package for $135.00. For locations beyond 25 miles, the price is $32.00 per hour or a 6-week package for $177.00.
