Business Details
We have been training worldclass family pets since 1989, giving us over three decades of handson experience. Our Master Trainer, Lee Hamilton, brings 33 years of expertise, more than 100,000 hours of training time, and has successfully trained over 6,000 dogs. We specialize in basic to advanced obedience, ensuring every dog masters onleash cues, reliable recall, and proper house manners. In addition to obedience, we offer personal protection and service dog programs tailored to the specific needs of individuals and families. Clients can purchase fully trained dogs or request a customordered companion that meets their lifestyle and behavioral expectations. Our stepbystep online video courses let owners learn directly from Lee Hamilton in the comfort of their homes.
For handson guidance, we provide free, noobligation training lessons to assess each dogs challenges and demonstrate our methods. Our boarding and privatelesson options follow rigorous professional standards, emphasizing safety, consistency, and positive reinforcement. We continuously track progress with measurable milestones, guaranteeing noticeable improvement within weeks of consistent practice. Every client receives personalized support, transparent communication, and a commitment to longterm satisfaction with their pets behavior. We pride ourselves on a track record of glowing testimonials that reflect our dedication to ethical, resultsdriven training.
For handson guidance, we provide free, noobligation training lessons to assess each dogs challenges and demonstrate our methods. Our boarding and privatelesson options follow rigorous professional standards, emphasizing safety, consistency, and positive reinforcement. We continuously track progress with measurable milestones, guaranteeing noticeable improvement within weeks of consistent practice. Every client receives personalized support, transparent communication, and a commitment to longterm satisfaction with their pets behavior. We pride ourselves on a track record of glowing testimonials that reflect our dedication to ethical, resultsdriven training.
Highlights and features
- We have trained over 6,000 dogs since 1989.
- Our master trainer holds 33 years of experience.
- We offer a free, noobligation training lesson.
- Our online courses teach proven stepbystep methods.
- We can customorder a fully trained dog for you.
Services
Basic Obedience
Our Basic Obedience program teaches onleash walking, reliable recall, bathroom etiquette, including sit, stay, and heel commands. It is designed for new owners and families who want a wellbehaved pet. Graduates gain consistent manners, reducing daily frustrations and enhancing safety and confidence at home.
Advanced Obedience
Our Advanced Obedience course builds on basic skills to master offleash reliability and complex commands. Targeted at owners seeking workingdog capabilities or competitive performance in various environments. Students achieve heightened focus, agility, and obedience, allowing safe public interactions and specialized tasks.
Protection Training
Our Protection Training prepares dogs for personal safety, reliable guarding duties, and situational awareness. Designed for individuals, families, and professionals requiring a trustworthy service animal. Graduates exhibit controlled aggression, obedience under stress, and consistent response to commands even in crowded public spaces.
Trained Dogs
We offer fully trained dogs ready to join families or work environments, and specific skill sets. Each dog is screened for temperament, socialization, and obedience proficiency. Clients receive a healthy companion that behaves well with children, other pets, and strangers.
Online Course
Our Online Course delivers stepbystep video lessons directly from Master Trainer Lee Hamilton. Students can practice obedience techniques at home, accessing lifetime content, personalized feedback, and support. The program guarantees measurable progress, allowing owners to confidently manage daytoday behaviors and longterm happiness.
Reviews (7)
SaSha Bowen
Apr 07, 2022
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I have had the experience of working with a couple of their trainers specifically Alicia. I cant say enough good things about them. I am able to ask questions before class that pertain to my family and the trainer has worked them into class so others can work it into their own scenario. Believe me when I say I had and still have many questions and anxiety about life and pet introductions and each time the trainer has answered my questions professionally and in a non judgemental manner. We have successfully introduced a very scared old gal to her own set of support pets over the years she lived with us and now slowly working in a new puppy member to the family.
Lori L. Hamilton
Mar 27, 2022
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As of 1-1-2022 Man's Best Friend Dog Training is now My Best Friend Dog Training. Due to the unfortunate & sudden death of owner/operator - Lee Hamilton -Master Dog Trainer ownership has changed and has a new name. The Good News is that Dog Trainer - Michele Hamilton has opted to open her own dog training school, My Best Friend Dog Training Academy. The business is OPEN & operating from the same convenient location & Excited to provide you & your Best Friend with all your dog training needs. So, come & check them out :
Christine Damukaitis
Mar 23, 2022
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Kind Patient Understanding Professional Supportive Thankyou Hope Justin Michelle and all of there staff were so helpful. Sam stayed with them for 4 weeks. and We had some visits at home. a Sam had4 trainers before Mans best friend.
Milan Radovan
Feb 22, 2022
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They did wonders in training our German Shepherd. Michelle and her staff are great with the dogs and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend trying to get lessons from them.
Melissa Pennell
Jan 30, 2022
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We just received our 6 month old golden retriever (they delivered him to us in FL). He is a very good boy and does all of the commands outlined in the contract. I really love the "leave it" command because my old dog would never do this! I really wished they would have taught him how to climb up on command, but we can easily train him to do it as they showed us how to get him to climb into the car in one day.
I also wish he could potty on command (he is completely potty trained, no accidents yet and he is pretty regular so it works out). If you need these specific commands be sure to let them know! We have a vet appointment on Friday to confirm, but he seems to be in good health! Definitely worth the wait and we are so glad we chose them! We would definitely get a second dog from them in the future!
I also wish he could potty on command (he is completely potty trained, no accidents yet and he is pretty regular so it works out). If you need these specific commands be sure to let them know! We have a vet appointment on Friday to confirm, but he seems to be in good health! Definitely worth the wait and we are so glad we chose them! We would definitely get a second dog from them in the future!
Deb Eubank
Jan 21, 2022
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I took my stubborn, ocd blue heeler here for training. When we started I absolutely hated this dog. With the help of Michelle and Lee I have a dog who I love! Not only does she listen on and off leash but she went through service dog training. She will fetch things for us. She has learned to herd my chickens without hurting them. She is absolutely amazing. I probably wouldn't have this dog still if it wasn't for them! Highly recommend this facility!
Stephanie Weil
Jul 20, 2021
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Man's best friend has done a spectacular job in selecting our little puppy for us. It is obvious that Lee and his family love dogs and do an excellent job in training!
