New England K9 School For Dogs Hopkinton, Massachusetts

We opted to continue and paid $500 up front, non refundable. Sol gives you a free lesson if you write a 5 star review after the first meeting so take that into consideration for the reviews. We decided the choke collar was not for us after …

Pecas(3 month old puppy) had only one class and she is amazing at walking now - prior to her first class, a 1.65 mile walk would take one hour - after the class it takes 32 minutes - no pulling - no grabbing/chewing on all she finds along the road; full focus on walking and staying on my left. I feel more confident as Pecas’leader! We are being very diligent following Sol’s directions and homework. Looking forward to the upcoming classes! Highly highly recommend!

We have rescue Australian Shepherd who never was socialized properly and has what appears to be anxiety issues when around strangers. We tried self training along with a few "professional" trainers but none of this helped until we discovered Sol and New England K-9 School for Dogs. In one session with Sol he provided us with enough information and techniques for on leash training that we saw an immediate improvement in her behavior. The moment we met Sol we knew this is whom we should have found in the beginning of our training as he is the true Professional. We still have a ways to go but look forward to our continued learning and training with Sol as we have the utmost confidence that his training techniques will help us get our girl to be well socialized and behaved around not just the family but everyone she may come across. She is a very sweet girl and we want everyone else to see this side of her.

Excellent responsiveness, never waited more than an hour for a call back. Also excellent professionalism and skill, had my first lesson and by the end of the first week my GSD puppy is already performing above and beyond. The one on one aspect also allows full attention for the needs of your dog allowing for the best outcome.

We had our first lesson today with Sol and our 13 month old German Shepard. Sol is a very straightforward, no nonsense kind of person. He told us what to expect and why it would be good for our dog. Sol's methods are different than other classes we've looked into he also was very homest on what to expect and it all made sense. For the first time I believe that we are on to something and someone who is for the dog and families and not the money. After one hour I feel more knowledgeable and in control of my dog. I really believe that we are on the right path for our dogs both Izzi and Zues ! I would highly recommend Sol to my family and friends !!!

We had our first lesson today with Sol. Sol is a very straightforward, no nonsense kind of person. He told us what to expect and why it would be good for our dog. Sol's methods are different than other classes we have taken with our day (and believe me there have been many). For the first time I believe that we are on to something. After one hour I feel more knowledgeable and in control of my dog. I really believe that we are on the right path for our dog.

We had our first class with Sol today with our Goldendoodle puppy. Already, he seems much more obedient and hasn't been nipping at our toddlers as much. If he has improved this much after one lesson, then I am looking forward to our next lesson. Thanks, Sol!

Sol gets right to the point and shares his knowledge. Now Max and I have some work to do.

Sol was very straight forward with his training. He showed us what to work on at home with our German Shepard puppy in order to move forward with the training. Our pup is responding well to what we were taught. Excited to move forward!!

I took my Shepard here last week, Sol was great, he took his time to teach me proper ways of training my dog. So far the things he has taught me has worked.

We chose Sol for his lengthy experience and expertise in dog training. He highly regards obedience and we are very interested in having a dog who is well behaved around guests and/or strangers, and especially our family. He knows a lot about Canine Good Citizen and said our dog would be ready to take the test and hopefully pass, that is if WE learn how to train our dog well. He emphasizes that it is not the dog who needs training, it is the owners who need to know how to do it with consistency. That is easier than it sounds. We learned a lot in our first lesson, but there are still things that need work. Sol tells you to go home and practice and then make the next appointment when ready. True to his word, he is readily available with plenty of phone help when needed. He is a definite person and knows his stuff. We look forward to our next appointment and improving our Dog training abilities...fast we hope!

I’m have a great experience with Sol and New England K-9. We brought a 13 week old puppy into our family (we have a 3 yo) and wanted to start him, and us, off right. We are very much on track and owe it to NE K-9s simple principles. Highly recommend.

Went to Sol when our new puppy turned 10 weeks. Made us feel so comfortable and informed FIRST day! Goes at a great pace for us and our dog. Very friendly - answered all of our questions and more. One-on-one teaching and affordable. Highly recommend NE k-9 School!

Kicked our dog and refused to give money back

Sol is fantastic with dogs. He knows just what to do, and his confidence allows dog owners to leave feeling confident, successful, and hopeful that we can indeed train our pup/dog. The ability to have access to Sol at all times via phone is also a plus. He has helped us learn how to deal with issues that arise between training sessions. He never seems rushed, or acts in a hurry. He genuinely cares about you raising a well-trained dog, and will do everything he can to help you.

You pay $500 cash upfront for your first lesson, which doesn’t go over much at all. If you right a 5 star review he will give you a free lesson, which I’m pretty sure is illegal to do. It’s held in his garage, where he just happens to sell choke collars and leashes. He says that he has dogs, but would not allow us to meet any when we asked. I wanted to see how well trained his dogs were, but he refused. We reluctantly said we would continue, and decided there were many “weird feelings” about how this guy runs his business. There are many more reputable trainers with actual facilities in the area. Do yourself a favor and take your money elsewhere.

Sol was extremely helpful and informative after our first session with my Rottweiler puppy. Sol explained everything step by step as well as the reasoning behind it. After our first session, I can definitely tell that my pup is more obedient, smart and willing to learn! I was initially worried that my pup's inner demon would come out but Sol helped to teach me how to correct her bad behavior. We left our first class with a lot of information and homework to practice! Very excited to continue our program!

Sol is an excellent trainer who expertly communicates exactly what your dog needs. After just one session, we have seen a tremendous positive change in our once rambunctious puppy that has brought a sense of calm back to our household. Along with learning the proper technical steps required get our pup to heel, turn, sit, and stay, we also now understand the importance of consistency. As Sol said, "Your dog wants to please you, he just needs to know what you expect of him." We are excited to continue to work with him and watch our puppy flourish!

We took our dog to Sol 9 years ago. He was an out of control rescue, sheperd mix, and too strong for my wife and kids at 8 months. Sol was straight forward, direct, and blunt. He taught US to teach our dog. At almost ten years old he is still excited for walks, and when heeled is happy and attentive. We work with him less but he knows what we expect. There is no reward beyond affection. I still have the same leash, it's the only one we have had since training with Sol.

Where do I begin... well my wife informed me of this dog trainer after having consulted him herself to get a feel for the type of person he was. She asked me to call him myself so I can draw my own conclusion and so I obliged. At the beginning of the call he immediately went on a tangent on how he's been dog training for some 40+ years. He was slightly rude and barely discussed his methods and continued to talk and seemed more interested in collecting the 540 dollars up front than actually efficiently training our puppy. I voiced my concerns to my wife and she felt the same way about him but we decided to give him a chance because his record seemed extensive and he had an abundance of good reviews. Fast forward to today and as we arrived and pulled up to his garage he was immediately demanding and rushed me and my wife, we ignored his ignorance and I approached him to read and sign the paperwork that he immediately produced before we even introduced ourselves. As my wife retrieved our puppy and began to approach the trainer he immediately barked at my wife to keep out dog back and to not allow her to smell or jump on him with an incredibly demanding and offensive tone, it was at that moment that we immediately thanked him for his time and decided that he wasn't a fit for our lovely puppy. If he was that rude in the beginning i could only imagine the type of verbal abuse we woule be subjected to during future classes. THE ONLY REASON HE HAS AN OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF 5 STAR REVIEWS IS BECAUSE HE WILL GIVE YOU A FREE LESSON IN EXCHANGE FOR A GOOD REVIEW! HE IS NOT A QUALITY TRAINER AND YOU SHOULD AVOID THIS GUY LIKE THE PLAGUE!!! SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY AT A QUALITY FACILITY THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE RESPECT AND DIGNITY YOU AND YOUR PUPPY DESERVES!

No BS, straight forward training. Will not waste your money.

I usually don't right reviews but this time i have to say something about Sol. I am very happy i finally found this school. After only on session Luna is more obedient, i feel more confident to take her anywhere . People is commenting on how smart and well trained she is. Thank you very much for the training tips looking forward to the next session.

I met with Sol today with my 7 month old puppy. She has never obeyed but after today I feel extremely confident that she will grow to be a well mannered dog. I was taught that the owner has to be trained in order to train the dog and that the right equipment is a must have! Sol is very knowledgeable and straight forward.

Sol, knows his stuff... Listen and practice!

We met with Sol for the first time last night to help train our 8 month old Saint Bernard. He is great. It is going to be a lot of work to actually train us but we are confident that Sol will teach us all we need to know to have a well mannered dog.

Had a great initial training session. Have high hopes that I'll be able to teach everything I learned to Quinn.

We are training with Sol and so far so good! Our dog has been learning so much from just one lesson.

EDIT: We never went back for a fourth lesson, lesson three we had to stomp on our dogs choke collar in order to get him to lay down. So, if you are into basically choking your puppy out, this is the place for you, if not, I would recommend …

We had our first training session this past week with Sol. He’s great, we felt he understood the challenge of working with our new dog and gave us clear instructions on what to work on with Alex. We’re looking forward to more lessons!!!

I took my 1.5 year old bully breed mix to Sol and after one visit I knew I had found the right person to help me. My boy has had a lot of problems adjusting to a life where I am not home with him at all times. He barks and protests incessantly. He also doesn't know how to act when he sees other dogs which leads to all sorts of insane noises coming out of his mouth. After the first visit, I could see the difference in how Bruce was responding to me. We have a lot of work ahead of us but with Sol helping guide me on that path I am confident that I can get my boy to be happy and confident on the leash as well as when he is home alone. I have recommended him to multiple people already and can't wait until I feel I have a strong enough grasp of the items from lesson one so that we can move on to lesson two. Thank you, Sol!