Sean is an amazing trainer. I learned so much from him. He is Professional, Personable and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him absolutely. read more

Sean is amazing. I have 3 dogs and they've all had sessions with Sean, at one point or another. He Trained our dog that we had to practically drag to go on walks.. she's so much better at walking. Sean's right , she's a spoiled diva and that's on me lol . I like that he not only works with the dogs but also with the owners because I didn't even realize I was contributing to some of the issues with one of my dogs. I do want to point out, Not all dog trainers are the same. we took our young German shepherd somewhere else and they scared him/spooked him with us in the room. Heck they scared me too. We left and booked our appointment with Sean like we should have to begin with. Sean worked with that same dog, a male German shepherd that was extremely anxious on walks. We are continuing to follow Sean's advice to calm him but I think it's going to take some time as he has separation anxiety. We know to work with Sean and highly recommend him. read more

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Patient and thoughtful dog training. We have adopted a very high energy poodle and Sean has given us great advice as to how to deal with her energy. read more

Me and my fiancé had came across 2 puppies who were sadly dumped by their owner. At first the task of taking on two babies overwhelmed us & we worried we wouldn't be the right fit for those dogs to have an enriched & fulfilling life. After booking a consultation appointment at A breed Apart Dog Training we almost cried with happiness because we're confident these babies are ours. Sean clearly communicated not just with the dogs but with us as owners on the work taking on two puppies can entail. We're both very excited to continue with him & put in the work to make these puppies apart of our family & loving home. Would recommend him to anyone! read more

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We had a home consultation with Sean and he patiently helped us through ALL of our highly-sensitive 2.5 yr old chihuahua/dachshund mix (Frida)'s issues which included: anxious tail-chasing/spinning at mealtime, rushing the door to play outside, demanding barking at us to get us to do things, not fully potty trained (still uses wee wee pads). I honestly did not expect that anyone could help us SO COMPLETELY, I would have been happy to have solved just one or two of her issues but Sean covered it ALL. Unbelievably, before Sean even left our house, Frida was a different dog. I know it sounds crazy. I honestly thought Frida was beyond help - I would not believe it if I didn't see it with my own eyes. Sean never put his hands on Frida, and he only briefly walked her on leash. In OUR CASE, the problem was US as her owners. She was responding negatively to US and how we were trying to help her. Sean taught us how to interact with her, in a way that SHE needed so that she could understand us and change her behavior. With the help of Sean, we learned that Frida responds best with non-verbal body language, a light snap of fingers, an approach with hands open -- its incredible. Sean helped us change OUR behavior and Frida's behavior changed immediately as a result. Immediately! He gave us homework to help her learn potty training and we are changing her feeding schedule to set her up for success. He showed us how to prepare for behavior trainings and the importance of a proper walk, and how to properly walk her. You have to be willing to do the work, and you have to be ok with the fact that the problem with your dog is not all on your dog - its a relationship - and we as owners have to make changes to do our part in that relationship. Obviously some of her issues like the potty training isn't going to be fixed overnight but the majority of her issues are now manageable and trainable. We are able to diffuse problem situations much more quickly and effectively. How do you put a price on this??? She's a new dog. She is more calm and we are less stressed. We feel equipped to help her in a way that actually helps her. Sean is a professional dog behaviorist. What he does for you is FAR BEYOND the typical sit/stay/down/heel dog tricks. And the best part, as if ALL THAT wasn't enough, after the home visit, you may text or call Sean with follow-up questions for your dog. The home visit is packed with information and learning. Having Sean in our corner helping us through the new ways of doing things is absolutely priceless. We will also be attending his socialization classes at his facility and are so excited to see our baby girl blossom even further. She was a pandemic puppy so she didn't get the socialization she needed. If you've got serious behavior issues with your dog, CALL SEAN. read more

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I have to admit, I was skeptical about paying someone to teach me about my dog, after all, I've 58 I've had dogs all my life. Boy was I wrong lol. Sean came in and was here almost 4 hours on the first session. He was kind. He explained things in detail as to why my dog is behaving the way she is. Sean works and understands the dogs personality which is huge I think. I learned that unfortunately she's the head of our pack. She feels she has to protect me, so that's why she is aggressive with other dogs and humans. We have a long way to go. We have a list of items that we are currently working on. We will be taking his socialization 4 week class next. We look forward to working on her socialization skills and then being able to go to his dog park on the weekends with my precious baby. Please give Sean a no, try my recommendation for you won't be read more

I run a Doberman Pinscher rescue; we consulted and enrolled in Sean's services to assist with a Doberman Pinscher puppy who was with a foster family who had no experience with puppies of this breed. They were struggling as it was their first time dealing with typical unruly doberman puppy behavior (they're like baby sharks... if sharks lived on land and had no impulse control), lack of impulse, pulling, jumping, and most notably, fearfulness. Not only that, the puppy is also special needs (he is mostly blind in one eye, and the other doesn't see too well.. doesn't help with the fearfulness). Sean listened carefully and took notes of our concern; he also took the puppy's poor eyesight into consideration while coming up with a training plan. He was able to help the foster with most of the issues within one in-home training session. While Sean was there, he was also very attentive and noticed that the puppy was a bit flaky and itchy; he informed me of such, and made some food recommendations. As a rescue, I appreciate this very much, as there are a lot of dogs in our care, and sometimes its easy for us to miss details like that. In closing, we are a breed-specific rescue, and I personally own 3 personal Dobermans, two of which are behavioral. We are aware of the reality that not all trainers are equipped to deal with working breeds and even fewer are qualified to handle behavioral modification. So when we choose trainers, we are very careful. After having a long phone call with Sean (and a good conversation about training methods and tools), I was confident Sean has the tools and knowledge to work with this breed as well as assist with behavioral issues that may come up. read more

Sean is a wonderful trainer. Sean sat us down in the beginning and got to know us and our concerns before ever seeing our dog. Once we started to train, he was giving us queues on what we needed to change and look for to get our dog to respond correctly. read more

Sean is the best! Sean personalizes what you & your specific dog breed needs. He teaches you how to become the dog leader you need to be--whether you know it or not. He is great at helping you create an environment necessary for you and your pet to thrive. Sean is true to his word about always being there to support with any questions after the training. He gives us his time, patience and support. He also never makes you feel like you're a bother based on your many forms of communication with him. He begins with a survey asking what our "dream goals" with our dog would be and we fulfilled one of our dream goals recently! The goal was being able to take our pup to a winery without constant worry over her behavior. This goal was achieved within a few months of meeting Sean! Thank you! read more

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It truly is a privilege to write a review on a professional that takes such high pride and passion towards his craft, and is a true master of his art. I cannot possibly express how grateful and impressed I am and appreciative of everything that Sean Lunnon did for my family. Sean assisted us a few years ago with a problem we were having with our dog whose extremely sensitive to noises or other dogs and a new challenge came up that we needed help with and again he embraced the challenge and exceeded our expectations. My son who has been living away from home for a few years came to visit us with his girlfriend and they have a very sweet, small dog. Their dog is a 10 pound dog and our dog is a 57 pound dog that is extremely sensitive towards other dogs. Frankly speaking, we were petrified of a confrontation between the two dogs where more than likely the larger dog could inflict a serious or fatal wound to the smaller dog even if the intention was to only give it a warning. Just the difference in size would be overwhelming. On top of fearing for the dogs we feared that the consequence of such a confrontation would impact our relationship with our son and his girlfriend, and that would be irreparable. After a conversation with Sean, he juggled his schedule to make sure he could be at our home to teach us how to control the dogs, to facilitate the introduction of the dogs, and to show us how to safely separate and interact the dogs within the house to avoid any confrontation and allow us to enjoy our family. Sean exceeded our expectations and the dogs are getting along very well. While they are not yet close friends because it'll take some more time, we are very comfortably coexisting in the home, and the dogs are not even paying attention to each other, and our family is together. I can say with total confidence that within another couple of weeks the dogs will absolutely be friends. Because we are taking it slowly and safely and you cannot put a price on that and we highly recommend Sean with no hesitation to assist you with any challenges you may be having with your dogs. He is the absolute best. read more

Our Axel boy has attended 2 of the group classes so far, previously we've had issues with him being too invasive of other dogs & sometimes it has resulted in him getting injured. We've learned how to safely maneuver him to say hello hi and then move on. It's still a work in progress but we're extremely happy with the results so far. Sean also was able to get us the correct prong collar for Axel which has made a WORLD of difference. You can tell Sean is very knowledgeable with every breed, every age dog and every unique issue. We are so happy we found this place we don't mind driving 40 minutes to get here every Sunday. We actually plan on using some of Sean's other services for some one on one training. read more

A can't begin to express the gratitude I have for Sean and his expertise. After the in-home session I saw remarkable behavioral changes for the best with my three Havanese pups. Excessive barking stopped by the next day. Sean taught my husband and I the importance of understanding Pack behavior and where we fit in. We had to learn to be leaders in the house. It takes the pressure off the dogs and in turn they become more obedient and calm. We visited Sean at his home to discuss and practice loose leash waking and the importance of that. Just took a few minutes to adjust me and the pups followed suit. THANK YOU . If I could give 10 Yelp stars I would. I Highly recommend Sean!!!! read more

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Sean is literally THE BEST! Our dog had some bad manners like pulling on a leash, bolting out of the door, major anxiety when family members would leave, etc. Sean's group class helped with all of that. He is very experienced and was also one of the cheapest trainers that I found. We did his 6-week course and were excited that our dog passed her Canine Good Citizen (no extra charge to test) with him. Although our dog didn't have any "scary" behaviors, multiple other dogs in the group class did. My golden doodle is more shy/timid around other dogs. However, when the aggressive dogs attempted to get out of line, Sean had them under control in literally no time. Every dog knew right away bad behavior would not be tolerated and improved extremely fast. I did not fear at all for my safety or the safety of my dog. Totally recommend Sean! read more

Sean has done some great work with our Chocolate Lab. She is 2 1/2 years old. We have used his boarding services and are at ease knowing our girl is being taken care of and also getting to socialize with other dogs while we are away. We first met him about 2 years ago to start leash training and would recommend him to anyone who really wants someone who will meet your individual needs as well as your dogs. He doesn't just train the dogs, he trains you as well. Very personable and friendly also. read more

Sean is so awesome! He not only helped us train our chihuahua mixed dauchun mixed monster, but also trained us! We did a home consult. He was very professional, caring, & knowledgable. We are very grateful & appreciate every second of Sean's guidance. read more

We called Sean because we rescued a Rottweiler, and we're basically getting our butts kicked. Sean came out on short notice and brought us through the ringer quickly. We are on week 2 and if not for Sean, would have surrendered this dog. We still have a lot of work to do, but his methods and patience have not only helped us but have helped our dog. Cost means nothing in comparison to deeper understanding, and here is the best part, very cost effective. read more

Wow. Sean is one of a kind, and so helpful. Our dogs have been acting so much better after the 3 hour consultation, and it's because of all the amazing info Sean gave us. We have a "fun police" dog, and she was bossing the other dogs around. We also have a super anxious dog. The combo was a disaster. Sean came in and immediately understood the dynamic, why it was a problem, and how to fix it. I knew that my behavior was making things worse, but didn't know how to change it, or what I was doing wrong. Sean explained everything, and within 48 hours I already see huge changes. I trust Sean 100% with our dogs, and won't hesitate to recommend him to everyone. He is great at what he does, and truly cares about both dogs and clients. Thank you, Sean!!!!! read more

Sean changed my dog's life for the better. I have a 2 year old doberman that pulled uncontrollably on the leash. Within 30 minutes of our 2-hour at-home training session, my dog was walking by my side with little to no pulling. I've been able to take him into new environments with inviting smells and he does not pull!!! I couldn't be happier with this service. I recommend him to anyone that is struggling with their dog no matter what the issue is. Thank you, Sean!!! read more

After a 3 hour at-home consultation and 2 follow-up dog socialization opportunities, my 8 year old, Jasper, improved drastically around other dogs and she is much more well behaved! What makes Sean's teaching strategy stand out is how well he explains the dog-human relationship and the role we have to play as their leader. She's loving it, I'm loving it. Our bond is definitely improving and it's only going to get stronger if we keep at it :) read more

I have a 5 year old Maltipoo (Daisy) and a 10 week old Bernedoodle (Cleo). I hired Sean to help make the puppy phase of Cleo more enjoyable. The second Sean entered the house, my dogs quieted down and I could tell they respected him. They obeyed him the entire session. It was amazing to watch. In one visit he showed me and my family how to deal with the normal issues puppies have like: biting, chewing on everything, potty training, etc. He taught us how to start leash training and recall training. He also included working with Daisy in his 3-4 hour session. Daisy barked at every person or animal and pulled on the leash while walking. After his help, Daisy immediately started barking and pulling less. If you want a well behaved dog, I 100% recommend A Breed Apart. read more

This was the best 3 miles ever. Jeeter and I have enjoyed our peaceful walk without any pulling at all. Thank you Sean for being a such amazing trainer. read more

What a GREAT investment_! It was a pleasure to have Sean in our home, working with our whole family. Sean has a tremendous amount of knowledge and really helps you understand what your dog is looking for and needs. He helped with our kids (10,11 & 13) to understand the ins' & outs' of our puppy and what to expect in the months/years to come. Sean will continue to work with us over the next few months, teaching and advising. We look forward to a lifetime of happiness and joy with a well trained-loving dog. read more

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Sean was pleasant and very informative. After a half hour into our visit I saw a drastic change in my two yorkies. I am so happy we contacted him to help us get to know our fur babies. His way is the only way to have the relationship I have dreamed of. Thanks Sean, you are the BEST!! read more

We decided to contact A Breed Apart based on the great reviews on Yelp. We decided on the "In-home behavior consultation" after reading his service offerings. We adopted Freddie Frito Bandito from a Rescue less than a week ago and although he was having some behavior issues we also needed training! Sean came into our home and did not make eye contact, talk to or touch Frito. This allowed Frito the time to check Sean out and not feel challenged and/or fearful. He talked to us while we sat down at the table. As we talked, Sean took time to explain how dogs communicate in energy and not, of course, in words. He also explained that there are three types of dogs: serious (I forgot the other adjective), happy go lucky & sensitive. Frito is sensitive which means that he is prone to nervousness and anxiety but is also loving and gentle. He is naturally a follower and needs a pack leader. I, in particular, needed to learn how to be a pack leader. Sean showed us how to lead Frito on a leash, take back the territory of our couch and show Frito the crate was a safe and happy place for him. This all happened in our 3-1/2 hour session. For the first time, Frito slept in the crate and without incident. When we woke up he was quiet and waited patiently for us to open the crate. We did the "mental" leash training this morning as Sean showed us and he responded well. The couch is almost ours again. When Frito jumped up this morning we gently corrected him. Using bits of treats as rewards for positive behavior Frito is learning quickly. It is strange to say and it's hard for me to even believe it but Frito's energy has changed overnight - not his energy level, but his being territorial and nervous behavior. It is now our job to provide consistency so Frito can thrive. Sean's company provides follow up phone and email support included with the In-Home Behavior Consultation. Sean's knowledge, experience, compassion, demeanor and true love for all animals makes his services invaluable. Offering follow up help allows us to know that Frito is getting the best care possible as we provide for his needs and welcome him into our family. We are grateful Freddie Frito Bandito found us and we are equally grateful to Sean for giving us the tools to provide a safe, happy home for Frito the thrive in. You need look no further for a true professional who spends quality time first listening then understanding then explaining and showing by example and finally helping the customer put it "into action". We couldn't be more thrilled. read more

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I'm so happy I called A Breed Apart Dog Training. Yesterday I had the pleasure of talking with Sean. Before calling, I was pacing around my house my house nervous, anxious, not knowing how to introduce my two German Shepard's because what I was doing wasn't working, until I called Sean. He gave me some useful tips. After our conversation I was determined, confident and focused on what I needed to do at home. First time out in the yard with both dogs wasn't so bad. I'm determined more than ever to have a balanced home with both dogs. Thank you Sean for our first learning block, can't wait to have our first home consultation with you to keep building! read more

Sean Lunnon at A Breed Apart Dog Training is a fantastic dog trainer. He is very knowledgeable and good with the dogs. He is calm and the dogs respect him. He is great with us owners as well and we learn a lot also. I like that he has socialization classes. The dogs love it and they learn so much about appropriate play. read more

Sean has a lot of knowledge and really explained in depth to my wife and I about the appropriate dog to add to our pack of older dogs. We learned so much about our bad habits and what we can do to create a better environment for a future dog/puppy we want to add. He assessed both our dogs and was spot on about their behaviors and personality. I would highly recommend Sean as a dog trainer and to assist with dog behavior. read more

Really enjoyed taking our puppy Cane Corso to A Breed Apart for social training. Sean is very good at training dogs and would reccomend to anyone. read more

I have been with Sean and A Breed Apart Dog Training since August 2019. I chose him because of his reviews, and he did not disappoint!! I have been taking his dog socializing class along with many others and their dogs of all different breeds. He is a talented trainer that can help you help your dog at the level you need. He has a vast knowledge of dogs, perhaps even better he has a passion to help. I am continuing to learn from Sean at every lesson and I'm sure my girl is thankful! Sean is honest and does what he says-which is rare in this world. read more

Worth every penny! I've been hesitant to outsource help for my 9month old Australian shepherd, but after trying everything I could to do it myself, I knew I needed help from a professional if I wanted to achieve my goals for my pup. I saw that Sean had phenomenal reviews so I decided to try. You guys... I was BLOWN AWAY. From the moment he arrived for the home consultation, his skills and knowledge were evident - and that could be seen by my dogs reaction to him. She has NEVER introduced herself to a stranger without jumping, and on occasion the accidental excited urination. His interaction with the dog allowed her to settle down quickly, and move on to preoccupy herself with a toy in the corner. This has NEVER happened. Having guests over has been a stressor for me because I could not control her behavior appropriately before. Over the course of the consultation, Sean educated me on the communication styles of dogs, my pup's personality type, and how to properly interact with them. He provided incredibly knowledgeable information in a way that FINALLY MADE SENSE. I feel like I'm finally able to understand and communicate with my dog properly for the first time ever, and it was so helpful to target problem behaviors with Sean and develop a game plan for training. I've implemented myself all of the practices he taught me, and when I tell you that my puppy is a completely different dog in the way she behaves, I mean it. After months and months of feeling burnt out and exhausted and drained from nothing working and having a disobedient puppy, this is the solution I had been praying for. I just needed the right tools. Thank you Sean! If you have been on the fence about having a trainer help you with your dog, this is your sign! I don't ever write reviews for anything, but the amount of relief and excitement after seeing improvement in my dog after getting the proper tools needs to be shared! Happy training!! read more

Sean is absolutely amazing! I've brought four dogs to him for training. They all had completely different needs- one was a rescue that had been abused for years and had a lot to overcome. I've learned so much working with Sean and trust him completely. read more

I'm a bit late writing this review, but Sean came to do an at-home consultation with us in March and it was an excellent experience. At the time, our then 8 month-old Golden Retriever Nala was having typical puppy behavioral issues such as leash pulling, jumping, counter-surfing, and just general over-excitement. Sean took time to understand what was going on, how we interacted with Nala, and then talk through why these behaviors were happening. He then spent plenty of time showing us different training methods and drills to correct individual behaviors. One of the most useful tools Sean introduced us to was the prong collar. I had very little knowledge about prong collars and of course was a bit wary at first, but he explained it very well and let us try it on ourselves first to show how when properly used, it would not harm our dog. We practiced loose leash walking using the prong collar and it worked instantly. The direct feedback was super effective for our dog and we've used it daily since. Walks are now so much more enjoyable and it has been a valuable tool when training other behaviors as well. I also appreciated how Sean interacted with us - my wife was a bit unfamiliar and unsure of herself when training and he explained things extremely well and encouraged her. I highly recommend Sean to any dog owners, experienced or new, and would definitely use him again! read more

Wow! Sean came to our home today for the In Home Consultation! Our 3 1/2 month Yellow Lab changed before our eyes! We also have a Senior Lady Mya, who is a black Lab and is 12 years young! Sean worked miracles, in the 12 years, I had never walked Mya with a loose leash, today, she was a dream to walk "With"! Our young puppy remained calm all evening, sure she wanted to know if we were really serious about returning to the way things were with her ownership of the couches! Just as Sean predicted! Sean is a wise beautiful person and he truly does read the needs of your dog(s)! We love the non verbal, positive energy communication he fosters in understanding what we are truly saying to our dogs with our energy! We plan to continue with Sean sooooo our Peanut can be the best she can be and that as Sean says makes the happiest life for her! Sean even pointed out the pitfalls I have had with our cat! He explained why he was acting aggressive with me, I sent the energy out and he reacted to my energy! If you want the best and want to discover the best way to create that bond with your furry friend, call Sean you will not be disappointed! PS we love you!! Ed and Fran Richardson! read more

Sean gave us the tools we needed to get our old girl back to normal and interacting with our other dogs without fighting -- I am forever grateful for Sean! I'd recommend him a thousand times over read more

This was the best decision my family and I made to help understand why our furry children act the way they did. After our I'm home consultation, immediately, our dogs behavior and attitude change for the better. We now are able to understand each other better. Sean gave us some really good tips to help improve our human/dog relationship. Money well spent. We definitely recommend Sean and his services. read more

Our daughter brought her new pyrenees/lab puppy to stay with us for a few months. He was a lot out of control and turned our lives upside down. We didn't know what to do. We called Sean from A Breed Apart Dog Training and he was a miracle worker. We had him scheduled for four hours but he had the puppy under control in one hour! We can't recommend Sean enough! read more

Sean is the Dog Whisperer! He exceeded my expectations in every way. His depth of knowledge regarding dogs is incredible. Sean explains to the dog owners why dogs do what they do. I now have a deeper appreciation for my dog and understand my dog's behavior on a whole new level. I feel more connected with my dog. It is evident my dog feels more connected with me. Every minute of our training with Sean was helpful. My dog now looks to me for guidance. I am certain my dog is happier. Sean's training was worth every penny!!! read more

I found A Breed Apart on the internet. After reading the reviews I felt confitSean was the best profyto train my Havanese Puppy. The moment Sean arrived it was apparent he was the best! I've never been more impressed with an individual and his craft as I was with initial meeting with Sean. His demeanor is kind yet thorough. His compassion and ability to communicate with Max was unbelievable. I'm excited to watch Max grow under the instruction of All Breed Apart. I encourage anyone to reach out to Sean for the results desired with your pooch. Robbie M read more

Sean was amazing. He talked to me and really helped me understand my dog. I'm glad I chose him as my dog trainer. I would recommend to anyone. read more

Sean was an excellent teacher. He taught us how dogs see the world and how we can more effectively communicate with them. He went over everything you can think of from walking your dog to the more effective way to feed your dogs. He is very easy to understand and interprets the information in a funny but yet informative way. I would use him again and I can't wait to do his socializing classes. read more