Colin is exceptional in many ways. I was hesitant to send my dog but Colin was so kind to me and my dog as well as so knowledgeable about dogs and their behavior that I realize he is the best person to give a great experience to my dog. He has an extraordinary sense about dogs and now I am looking forward to his pack walks for my dog! And my dog is getting everything he needs and wants! Great experience! read more

We are so grateful for Colin and his weekly pack hikes for our dog Blue! She had some fear based aggression after a few too many negative dog park experiences. Her world was getting smaller and smaller, as we were struggling to take her places out of our own fear. That's when we found Colin! After assessing Blue, Colin was able to place her in one of his packs. Not only does she come home each week having had the best time and exhausted, but she is so much better behaved in general now. After a year of weekly pack hikes, she has learned how to appropriately interact with other dogs and she has found her place in a pack. Occasionally, she will go a different day with a different pack and we are always delighted to hear how she fit right in. Colin himself is a wealth of knowledge for us on different dog behaviors. He has never missed a single day of hiking, and is always easy to get ahold of! Colin gave us our dog back, and we (Blue included) are forever grateful! read more

We are so grateful that we stumbled upon Colin's website. We have a three year old pitbull who has some trouble getting along with other dogs. Colin has been taking our pup on weekly hikes for about a month or two now, and we have noticed a remarkable difference in his behavior with other dogs. Plus, he is always bouncing off the walls whenever he sees Colin roll up and then immediately crashes when he comes home. Colin is simply great at what he does and really cares about the dogs in his pack. If you're looking to give your dog some extra physical stimulation and/or need help with any behavioral issues, we cannot recommend enough signing your dog up for Colin's Pack. read more

If we weren't referred to Colin by a friend ... enjoying my dog this much wouldn't have happened. Colin's pack hikes really saved my rescue German Shepard. They helped with his behavior at home and in public Colin is willing to help with training and share valuable knowledge about the dog/breed, training, or anything else dog related. My dog is VERY happy so that's makes me very happy. We trusted Colin with our dog and he never let us down. Thanks Colin and the pack! read more

Colin provides a service that truly makes dog owners feel comfortable on weekly basis. My dog (indi) can be very dominate and he knows how to handle her while at the same time continue training her. He always makes time to educate owners on their dogs progress. He's amenable and very trustworthy. Most importantly, we like his ability to listen to the dog for its wants/needs and our needs. He genuinely strives to be better everyday which is all you can ask for. Because we want to him to be best, we suggest more videos that exemplify a teaching moment. It's hard to get that footage, but it's critical for users even if it's not their dog. read more

Colin has been in my dog Gracie's life for the last five years and has always been amazing with her. She lives for the hikes and has learned so much from Colin and the other dogs. Since we have moved away and are no longer regulars in the hikes, Colin still tries to get Gracie in whenever she is available, which I greatly appreciate (she misses the hikes terribly). He is so very well organized and trustworthy, and I know Gracie will always be safe in his care. It is truly a sight to see when he has all the dogs together. The way they listen and respect him is incredible. We are so happy Colin is in our lives, and we hope he always will be! read more

Amazing... my Dog Kaido was very stubborn and chewed everything, was so hyper and chewed everything. She barked at other dogs And was very disrespectfully wild. I was at wits end. I was afraid I would have to give her up. I Then called on Colin for advice. I then registered her for the pack hike. After some sessions with Colin and the pack, she came home happy and content, and took a good nap... She made friends, Generally Happy, Who was this dog, she started to listen to me attentively, and started respecting me, she was a totally different dog.... so well mannered, and calm...Wow... Thank You Colin and the pack for being great companions... Dogs need to be social with other dogs like us humans do. They get bored and a simple walk around the block does not cut it with most dogs. Now, she waits diligently for the white van, so she can have fun with friends, hike the Santa Monica Mountain, and learn from her pack... and her bestie this week is a Dingo... Thanks Again Colin you are, "The Ultimate Dog Dude" read more

My standard poodle is nine years old and has a good history of regular day-long pack walks with two other organizers, both very good. Colin, however, clearly re-sets the bar of excellence. He is keenly aware of each dog's temperament and with noticeable care and diligence assembles the groups on each day by compatible temperaments. My poodle returns after each day with Colin happy, hungry, tired but energized, and fulfilled. I honestly can't recommend Colin any higher. He's the best I've met. If you have an opportunity to place your dog for pack walks with Colin, do so without hesitation. You and your dog will be glad you did. read more

Colin is amazing! He's truly a dog whisperer. He communicates extremely well and I never have to worry when my 2 year old lab, Boose, goes on hikes with him. On our first few hikes, he sent many video updates we got to see Boose's huge smile in all of them - he has the best time with Colin! You can immediately tell Colin is whole heartedly dedicated to his work on improving dogs lives and we've already seen positive behavioral adjustments in Boose. Highly recommend! read more

Colin has had an incredible impact on our Pit/Lab rescue Luna. Before being fortunate to be part of one of his packs she was afraid of other dogs and did not know how to socialize with other dogs. She would hide and shake anytime he would pick her up. After only 4 months with Colin she has learned to enjoy her new four legged friends in a safe and carefree environment only someone with Colin's knowledge, experience and disposition could provide. She now wags her tail when she sees Colin! It is a blessing to see her blossom and we are so grateful for Colin for the "camp-like" experience he provides for Luna and all of lucky dogs that join. Thank you Colin!!! read more

Colin has changed my dog's Chloe's quality of life! When I rescued her (she is a German Shepherd), she was social but hesitant with other dogs, had no off leash skills, and generally did not come when called. I did invest in training, but Chloe joining Colin's pack is where I really noticed the change in her! Not only did she come home happy and exhausted, she became friendlier to other dogs on walks, and was better off leash with me. Chloe gets to exercise in beautiful scenery with other large dogs, and is socialized and almost trained by Colin's pack. So much better than daycare or a dog walker can offer! It puts my mind at ease when I am working during the week, that I know she will be stimulated, safe, and most importantly HAPPY. Her personality has come out more and she shines since joining the pack. Colin is trustworthy, and is even able to pick her up when I am not home. He is an excellent communicator, flexible, and very knowledgeable about dogs and their temperament. A true dog person. Chloe has also boarded with him, and his dog - she was treated like a princess! Bike rides, walks, belly rubs - he invited her into his family and made her feel at home. So lucky to work with Colin and can't recommend him enough for your pup! read more

Colin is an expert and a true professional. Because of his knowledge base we have worked privately outside of hikes training our dog with Colin. He is trustworthy, communicates well, keeps our beloved dog safe and treats his responsibilities honorably. Highly recommended. read more

We love Colin's Pack! My rescue dog, Harper, has been joining his Friday pack since 2017 and adores Colin. He has worked with so many different types of dogs and is highly knowledgeable in dog behavior / psychology. Harper was very fear reactive towards other dogs and new people before we started with Colin, and his pack hikes/learning proper socialization skills with all different types of dogs/his personal attention to our dogs has changed her! She loves going on his pack hikes till this day (she's 7 now) and trusts Colin so much that she can can go hiking with 5+ different dogs every Friday and have an amazing time. He's also never missed a hike and is amazing at communicating and really takes his customer's feedback into consideration to better his business. I can't recommend Colin and his pack more and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. :) He also has a Facebook page for pack hike members and posts photos/videos for every hike! read more

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We adopted a young pit mix with a ton of energy and we were looking for ways to exercise and socialize him while still maintaining healthy boundaries and discipline. We are so glad we found Colin. The mental stimulation and physical exercise are great but what you get from Colin is so much more. Colin is patient, knowledgeable, attentive, and provides valuable feedback on your dog's behavior with his video updates. We've learned so much about our dog and training through Colin. We couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Prior to joining the pack, we made sure to call four of his references and the enthusiasm and passion from his clients is a testament to what Colin has created with this pack. I've since recommended Colin to a number of friends and not one negative comment. I highly recommend him. read more

Colin is the best! Our dog loves his hikes with Colin and his pack! From the first time we met with Colin, it was clear that he truly cares about dogs and has a wonderful ability to connect with them in a kind and meaningful way. He is very professional, attentive and responsive. Your dog will be in good hands with Colin! Truly the highlight of our dog's week! read more

Words cannot describe my experience with Colin (and the joy and trust my dog displays when he sees him!) We rescued a Doberman mix who was way younger than we thought. I was looking to get him some socialization, exercise, and help me when I was away at work. Colin has exceeded my expectations and is such a dog whisperer. He not only took the time and care to come and meet Donzi to assess his personality, but answered any/all of my questions in preparation for his first hike. He aligned Donzi with a pack that he felt would be a good fit for him, he sent us videos and pictures of his experience, and our dog came home happy, healthy, and ready for more! Honestly, I was looking at a dog day care for the day at a boarding place - and while that could have worked, this is lightyears beyond what he would have been receiving. I trust Colin, and I know my dog trusts him completely. He is quick to respond, available, and mindful of our needs as a family. I am so appreciative of him and this experience. You won't regret working with Colin! read more

Colin is amazing. He is so thorough and his process of meeting a dog is really professional. My dog Daisy is a handful, and he took her and sent me so many photos and videos of her having the time of her life. There isn't anyone who does what Colin does. He basically trains your dog while he's hiking them, and teaches them the very necessary social skills. He is very proficient and knowledgeable of Bully Breeds and I can't recommend him enough. I'd give him 10 stars if I could. You'd be lucky and grateful to him, as I am, if your dog joins his pack. read more

Colin's pack was great for my dog Luka! He is a rescue Pitbull who was very timid and shy! After Colin started taking him on dog hikes I saw a lot of improvement! He was always so excited to go on his packs hike every week. Thanks Colin! read more

While Colin mainly leads pack walks, we asked Colin if he'd come by our place to help train our two small guys who had a pretty bad case of leash aggression. We have a 5 year old miniature poodle & 8 year old miniature schnauzer. They're both rescues with histories. Our poodle was used as a bait dog in a dog fighting operation, so he has a uniquely extreme fear of medium to large dogs. Our schnauzer lived on the street for a while and has had to readjust to being a pet and the joys of sleeping on a soft couch. They aren't spring chickens and haven't been the easiest guys for other trainers to train. WHY WE CHOSE COLIN I figured if Colin regularly leads 10 dogs with new dogs coming in and out of the pack, getting two little guys who talk a mean game with other dogs to behave on their walks would be right in his wheelhouse! I had met Colin at an event in my office and was beyond impressed with how he understood dogs' body language, what they were communicating, and knew that dogs can need different things to feel safe and balanced. Colin is around dogs literally all day, so his leadership methods are tested regularly in the real world, not Google searches. BACKGROUND We've had two other trainers work with our pups. One trainer was very militaristic, which was very effective for a couple months, but didn't focus on leadership. Another trainer was all about cookie-cutter actions that would allegedly shape our relationship with our dogs - having the dog sleep on the floor, going out the door before the dog, doing a feeding ritual, waiting FOREVER at the door before leashing them - that literally did not do a thing. It was probably the worst money I've ever spent. Our dogs are pretty good inside the house. They're not destructive and mostly sleep all day. Over the course of a whole day inside, we'd probably get a total of 5 barks from our dogs. When we would go outside, it was very different. Our two cute pups were a little gang of fools. They would bark at 90% of all dogs that they saw, some people, and they really were dicks on their leashes. Off leash at the dog park, they pretty much kept to themselves and never cause any issues. Because leash life is 98% of our walking life with them, we wanted to fix the leash part. We know that our dogs are not the most social guys in the world, but we also know that they can be totally fine with other dogs in the right circumstances. METHODS The best part about working with Colin is that he observes your dog and figures out what they need individually. He does not use a one-size-fits-all training methodology. Best of all, he asks you what your goals are and helps you get there. For us, our goals were right in his wheelhouse - peaceful walks and no more leash aggression towards other dogs. We didn't need our dogs to be best friends with other dogs or have them sit, stay, or do tricks. They can already do those things :) Colin observed our dogs in the house, on walks, and also how we interacted with them before the walk, in the house, and during the walk. Based on what we were doing, he gave us tips on how to fix it and we practiced them right away in the real world. Our dogs are generally very fearful of Golden Retrievers and Pitbulls (insane barking fests, pulling, and lunging), using Colin's leadership and correction techniques, we had them walking by both breeds with minimal correction within a half hour. I really loved that we spent most of our time working and practicing, not talking and theorizing. Colin helps you understand your relationship with your dog, how your dog reacts to it, and how this can be improved. Once you find something that works for your dog, you get to practice it. Some things might work great. You'll do those. If something doesn't work great, you'll go back to the thing that does work great. RESULTS I'm so happy that we called Colin. After one phone call, one in-person session, and using the very reasonable techniques he suggested for each of our dogs, our two dogs have never been better. Our dogs have seen 4 out of 5 of their neighborhood arch enemies and we've seen a dramatic improvement. It is such a dream to be able to walk our dogs in peace knowing that we can easily correct them at the slightest hint of aggression, then our dogs can be at peace walking by other pups in the neighborhood. Best of all, we're already seeing the initial aggression go down as we're becoming better leaders and our dogs feel safer with us. We're active participants in our dogs' improvement and know that it'll get better with time. We know that we need to be good leaders all the time to help our dogs feel safe. We're better leaders. Our dogs are more balanced and calm. Our stress levels on walks are so much better because we can walk our dogs in peace with other dogs. Thank you, Colin!! read more

Colin is amazing! I have a pretty unruly female pitbull that tends to not get along well with all people or other dogs and when I found Colin's pack I knew she would be in great hands! From the first meet, she was a different dog and now when she goes on her hikes she always leaves happy and comes back exhausted without me having lifted a finger! If you're looking for a positive experience for your dog that will leave them tired and happy, this is it! read more

Colin's Pack is incredible in every way. Colin has taken Rocket on hikes since he was a young puppy and helped him grow into a well adjusted dog. The Pack was key to Rocket's socialization, and helped to make him a well behaved dog (kind and playful around all kinds of other dogs, better recall and walking, etc.). Rocket loves going on hikes with Colin and always comes back home extremely happy and exhausted. Colin himself is remarkably dedicated and thoughtful. He never misses a day, rain or shine, and is very responsive. He cares deeply about each dog in the Pack and thoughtfully introduces new dogs to the pack. He is diligent about sharing photos and videos from every (!) hike and it's clear the dogs have an amazing time with him. We often talk about how lucky we are that Colin runs this business. Any dog owner on the west side would be remiss not to work with him! read more

Colin loves his dogs. My dog has been a member of Colin's Pack of dogs for a few years now and is better for it. I believe it has given her confidence and thought her boundaries as she was kinda all over the place. I would definitely recommend Colin's pack. read more

Colin is absolutely fantastic. There are very few people I trust with my dog, and he is one of them. She tends to be a bit shy and anxious (a recent rescue), but she absolutely LOVES her hikes with Colin and the pack. I'm so grateful that he can provide such an amazing experience for this dogs. 10/10. read more

Our dog Newton, a super high-energy border collie, has been hiking with Colin for years now. The hikes give Newton the exercise he needs and we're so grateful to get him out of the house, off leash and burn off some energy a few times a week. Colin is so reliable and easy to communicate with. If you're looking for a dog walker don't hesitate to sign-up with Colin's Pack. read more

Colin is wonderful. Our dog Kona loves Mondays. When he sees Colin approaching our house, he's at the front door with a wagging tail in a flash. Colin shares videos of their hikes on Instagram and I love seeing Kona out in nature, getting exercise, surrounded by his pack. Colin is also super reachable and reliable. Definitely recommend! read more

Colin has a real gift with dogs. He's completely different from most trainers out there. I highly recommend him. I've only met him once and the things he showed me and taught me are very simple, but the dog just listened immediately with very little effort from my part. I have a young husky who is really high energy. He taught me how to have a good relationship with my dog based on our mutual personalities. He's very confident in anything he does, the dog senses that and calms down immediately. He teaches you how to achieve that behavior with very simple actions. I really love his straightforward approach and the way he deals with dogs. It really doesn't get any better than this. Thinking about the things that other trainers told me makes me giggle. read more

Colin is the best. He not only delivers and impeccable service with great exercise, structure and discipline for the dogs, but allows them to have fun too. He's very thoughtful in how he runs his business and truly invests a lot of time, thought and care into every detail of it. Most business owners to the bare minimum but Colin goes above and beyond-- always. From the dogs' safety to pack dynamic, to pictures/ Christmas cards, organizing rattlesnake trainings, etc., he's the real deal and we're so lucky to be working with him. read more

I'm so happy that I found Colin's hiking pack! I tried dog walkers, but walks simply weren't enough mid-day exercise for Breck, my active, 85lb shepherd mix. Now Colin comes to pick up Breck 2-3x a week, rain or shine. The hikes are fantastic since they're stimulating exercise in the company of other dogs. I always find Breck happily snoozing away when I come home a few hours after his hike ended. Colin came by with his amazingly well trained pitbull for an initial assessment of Breck, and offered me some helpful tips on how to handle him (this was right after I adopted Breck). Since then, I've switched up times and pickup locations on Colin several times and Colin has always been super responsive and helpful and generally responds to my texts or emails almost immediately, which I really appreciate. Colin even sent over a couple videos of Breck hiking with the pack, which I had so much fun watching! read more

Excellent service. Reliable and the dogs love it!

I found Colin when I was down with knee surgeries and unable to walk my 2-year old German Shepherd. He was great! My dog was able to get the exercise he was missing and I was able to have peace of mind. The hikes proved so valuable that I've continued with them even now that I've fully recovered. Colin is super dependable and my dog clearly enjoys the time with the pack. All I have to do is say "Colin" and my dog sits patiently by the door and waits to be picked up. Colin is also great at understanding people. When my dog started to show signs of aggression, Colin provided me with guidance (in less than 2 hours) that immediately aided me in correcting the situation. I've since referred him to several others. I highly recommend him. read more

Our dogs have been in Colin's Pack for almost 5 years! Our lab/golden mix was high energy as a puppy and really needed exercise. Our rescue German Shepherd needed Colin for so much more. We adopted this dog when he was a puppy, having been dumped at a shelter - sick, with no mother or liter. This dog didn't learn basic behavior as most puppies do in the liter. And our docile lab was not interested in teaching him. Thanks to Colin, our German Shepherd has learned socialization, appropriate behavior and simply had his endless energy put to good use! In almost 5 years, Colin has never failed to show up, never failed to communicate, never even canceled a hike! I've recommended Colin to other dog owners and they have also been thrilled with his hikes. Colin has a very soothing energy that calms dogs and lets them feel safe in the pack. We are thrilled to be a part of Colin's Pack! read more

Roy, known by some in Santa Monica and on FB as the "Furry Ambassador", is my 20 mo. Golden Retriever. Curious and loving and undisciplined. He's a puppy. A fantastic puppy. I went from being at home with him 24/7 to being gone from 9 am-7pm every day. That change happened two weeks ago, and will continue. I contacted Colin because he's local, VERY highly recommended from our local pet store, and employs techniques to make a dog feel safe and therefore obedient when off leash. Colin listened to my fears (mostly mama bird telling baby bird he can fly kind of fears....) Two weeks later, Roy is a different dog. While he still wants to jump all over Colin when he arrives in the am ("it's time! it's him!" I'm hiking!"), Roy immediately listens to Colin's quiet commands. He calms down quickly because that's what he's supposed to do. The pics from Roy's hikes are wonderful and reassuring. I get to see my beloved dog interacting with other dogs and having fun. And when I come home, I know he's happy - fulfilled and calm and welcoming without being anxious. If you are wondering what to do with your dog when your life changes, or his/her needs change, talk to Colin. Let your dog spend a little time with the pack. It's a really, really great thing. Aly F. read more

I am so grateful for Colin and his Pack! My 7 year old shephard/hound rescue was in such need of a healthy, balanced pack and a solid pack leader...and she found one in Colin's Pack! My previous attempts with other dog walkers or doggie playdates always ended in disappointing reports of consistent fear aggression from my dog Macy. I had given up hope that she would ever be a normal dog that would socialize well with other dogs. She loves to run, but where could I take her? Not the dog park...not play dates...I worried about her future as she put on weight and lost her sense of zest at being limited to neighborhood solo walks. That's when we met Colin. I saw his advertisement and checked out his web videos. I loved how happy and healthy his pack was with him. I dared to hope my dog would one day so happy and healthy. I made the call. I was impressed by Colin's professionalism and relaxed nature. He was easy to talk to and listened attentively about my dog's history. He is a natural pack leader. Macy responded immediately! Was this my dog? I couldn't believe it. And then I started receiving the videos. The videos were elating! I saw for my own eyes how happy and healthy my dog is in Colin's Pack. But it's not limited to the hikes. I've noticed a difference in her demeanor and behavior overall. My friends and neighbors are commenting on what a good dog she's become! She's lost weight and lost much of her anxious behaviors. I've never seen her so well adjusted and content. She's the happy dog she's always been meant to be. Thank you Colin's Pack! read more

Colin is great. He really understands dogs. He really does his best to make sure dogs go on an adventure, yet stay hydrated and safe. My high energy border collie mix loves her hikes with Colin. She always comes back from her hikes in a great mood and a big smile on her face. It's a real treat for her. Colin is also very professional and understanding. We really appreciate what he does and couldn't be happier with Colin's service. Highly recommend. read more

According to Yelp, five stars means "as good as it gets" - that is exactly how I would describe Colin's Pack. In fact, I would give him 10 stars if I could. I have an intense, high-energy German Shepherd/Husky mix, who can be nervous and reactive with other dogs. However, she does great with a strong pack leader and really loves socializing with other dogs - especially in a pack environment. When I realized that I needed help getting Bella all the exercise and socialization she needs, I felt anxious. I did HOURS of research and finally stumbled upon Colin's Pack during an Internet search and it has been a saving grace for me and Bella. Here are just some of the reasons why I LOVE Colin's Pack: 1. Most importantly, Bella gets great exercise, and the socialization she wants and needs. Plus, she absolutely adores Colin and is overwhelmed with joy when he comes to pick her up. 2. Colin is incredibly talented - he truly loves and understands dogs. He knows exactly how to communicate to dogs that he is in control, so they are able to relax and have fun, knowing he is in charge. His leadership creates a positive, safe pack environment. 3. He does things right. A day or two before Bella went on her first hike with the pack, Colin made a special trip my house to meet her. He took her on a brief walk with his two dogs, so he could observe her socialization skills and understand how to best integrate her into the pack. This allowed me to relax, because I could see that he was in control and knew how to handle my dog's specific needs. 4. He is patient. If Bella gets too excited when he comes to pick her up (which happens because she loves going with the pack so much), he will interact with her until she is calm and ready to join the pack. This is especially important to me because taking a couple extra minutes could put Colin behind schedule, but those minutes are CRUCIAL for setting Bella up for success with the pack. If her energy level is too high, it could cause tensions with the other dogs in the pack. This shows me that the safety and well-being of the dogs is his first priority. 5. He is informative. When Bella first joined the pack, Colin sent me lots of video clips and pictures of her interacting with the other dogs. It was reassuring and rewarding for me to see her having such a great time. He still sends pictures from time-to-time and always keeps me updated on how she's doing, letting me know if anything interesting, fun or important happens. Plus, he communicates relevant news about his schedule and services in his monthly newsletter. 6. He is incredibly reliable and professional. I can always count on Colin to be there when he says he will be. 7. He is flexible and responsive. My schedule can be a little wonky, and sometimes it works to have him take Bella at regular intervals (for instance, every M, W and F), and sometimes it doesn't. Therefore, it's important to me that I can text him the night before I want Bella to go with the pack. Plus, he is very responsive, so I know quickly that she is all set to go the next day. The bottom line of all this goes back to the five stars - dog walkers/pack hikes don't get better than this; Colin is a diamond in the rough. read more

I have a beautiful big powerful Akita. Not just anyone could appreciate and understand an animal of such intensity but Colin does. Colin has a truly unusual ability to feel the spirit of a dog and kindly, gently, powerfully work with that animal to it's benefit. Colin is a great asset to the happiness of a dog. Bruno's weekly hikes with Colin have tempered his outlook on the world. Fantastic exercise and a great pack for company have enhanced Bruno's life. Colin has actually affected our whole family. Colin and I took Bruno for a one hour walk. Kindly and gently Colin convinced me that I needed to work on a few methods of dog walking too. He brought a big smile to my face as he pointed out some idiosyncrasies of mine that caused Bruno to behave in ways that were difficult. I have been a dog owner my entire life and can honestly say I have never met anyone who could handle dogs as brilliantly as Colin. Do your dog a favor and send him on a hike! read more

Since our Lab pup, Daisy has joined Colin's Pack which is not only great exercise for the furry ones, but also seems to teach them manners and maturity; we've noticed she is a lot calmer and satisfied. She was doing a neighborhood walk with a nice lady and her pack of dogs, but that was not really hitting the spot for Daisy. Colin's hikes are in the hills in a safe natural environment with other very nice dogs. I know he is very selective in making sure all the dogs in his pack will get along with each other. I have to say Colin is kind of like the horse whisperer for dogs. He has a sixth sense and knows how to communicate with them on a whole other level that seems to work very well. I see a very positive change in my dogs maturity since the hikes. My dog very much looks forward to her pack hikes with Colin. My family and my dog are so happy to have someone like Colin and his pack to help improve the quality of our dogs life. read more

Colin, I wrote a very long extensive reply right now. But out of respect for your business I deleted it. You know how I feel because I texted you days after. You won't admit to any of your techniques being OUT OF LINE AGGRESSIVE so there isn't much else I can say. My dog is unique and has rooted issues as I had told u. Dominating and choking a dog like her is not going to "fix" her. It only made her regress and she was so depressed. Took me days to bring her back to life. Just Because she let u be in the room after the whole ordeal, only means she was petrified and couldn't fight back anymore. Enough said. Ur great at pack leading and NOT great at understanding particular dogs needs. My dog did NOT deserve that! You def should not do at home training anymore. read more

It doesn't get any better than Colin and his 2 dogs Samson and Leila. I just finished my first session with Colin and my rescue Pit (Bailey) and WOW, I really don't know how else to put it. First off I have already spent $500 on trainers who come with their treats which ends up working temporarly then you learn that was just a waste of money. After an hour of Colin's time my dog was listening to all of my commands and walking side by side on my terms not on hers. Colin has a way of showing you and your dog "the mission" every time you walk you set your goals and you dictate how the dog is going to accompany you to complete your goal without all of the tugging and pulling you commonly see with other dogs. I have spent hours with other trainers and all of their time did not even come close to one hour with Colin. He has his other 2 pits who are trained perfectly which helped my dog feed off of their energy. Don't waste your time searching for a trainer/dog walker, Colin is a miracle worker and he just knows what works. The best investment I have ever made and I am going to recommend you to all of my friends. Now my rescued pit is going to come everywhere with me without making me look like we are having a tuf of war match. Thanks Colin! read more

As an overprotective dog owner, I searched high and low for someone who didn't simply just offer dog walking services, but someone I could trust.. and in Colin I found more; he truly values (and what I believe to be the most important thing in my dog's well-being), having a balanced relationship with his dogs. What also struck me about Colin- is that he is extremely polite and is open to addressing any concerns immediately and in the most professional manner! Our little man loves his walks and we love that we can trust someone to keep him active and challenged while we are at work. Sometimes Colin will email brief videos of their hikes which always make me laugh at work... my poor co-workers have to endure watching them over and over again! The best part is that Colin manages the pack extremely well and frankly, he works better with my dog than I do. I love knowing that while I'm stuck at work, my little man gets to enjoy the great outdoors off leash, being a dog. And an added bonus to having your dog join the pack (Colin doesn't advertise this, but its true).. is that over time you will see changes in your dog's behavior... and for the better! My dog feels so much more balanced and confident than he has ever before... TAKE THE LEAP and JOIN THE PACK! You wont' regret it. read more