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 Thanks to you "The Raleigh Dog Trainer" is grateful to everyone that has been a part of making my passion for dogs a success. I really do appreciate the honest feed back on your training session with you and the dog(s). One of my highest compliments is the referrals to your family and friends. Again, thank you! Steve Wilson "The Raleigh Dog Trainer" ****************************************************************
Just a few testimonials (click on any picture)
My Lady Dog after an AMAZING training session with the BEST of the BEST, The Raleigh Dog (and human, hehehe) Trainer, we cannot thank you enough for all you do for us ♥ if anyone needs
someone to come in, train and LOVE YOUR dog as much as YOU do, Steve is
THE MAN!Missy- Durham, NC
 Dillon
and Cassidy are two rescues that I have been considering for
adoption. I brought them home to see what the possibilities might be.
They got along and played well together, but Cassidy did not do well
with other people and specifically males and she would nip. I called
one trainer and it seemed my only option was to return her to the
shelter, which I really dreaded. Fate has changed for Cassidy and
Dillon thanks to the "The Raleigh Dog Trainer." A friend gave me the
number and when I called Steve and
explained the situation, he told me not to give up so quickly. That
was the first glimmer of hope for Cassidy. He gave me tips and had me
doing various trust building exercises prior to his first visit.
When I met Steve at the door, I was so tense and worried that Cassidy
would fail and she would have to return to the shelter. After only
one visit, Steve had her walking on a leash with him in the leadership
role. He was able to stand around in the house talking and moving
about freely and she was fine with it. She also stopped growling at
him, as she did initially when he first entered the house. She was
taking treats from him and giving him kisses on his hand. The end
result of that one visit is Cassidy , Dillon and I were relaxed and
all of us far more comfortable in our home with visitors, both male or
female. This visit was the day after Thanksgiving and I will
always remember this one because it changed the destiny of a rescue
and is a reminder of the many things to be thankful for. Steve was
amazing with these little rescue dogs and I am so glad I called him to
get his opinion. After talking with him, I knew he was the only hope
for Cassidy. I have work to do with both, but because of Steve's
visit I have a better understanding of what I can do to help them
transition to a happy forever home and forget what has happened to
them in the past. Cassidy, Dillon and I get a second chance on the
right path and I highly encourage anyone that is experiencing issues
with a pet to give him a call. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable
experience and I learned a lot of tips to help these little ones
succeed in life. Jenny, Dillon and Cassidy-Garner NC
 First thing I want to comment on, every other dog trainer we have had
(3) have come inside our home and the first thing they said to us was
"you need to get your dog neutered, that's your first problem". That
makes me and my boyfriend very angry because we just chose not to neuter
our dog, it's our choice. Steve not once mentioned anything about that
nor did he try to persuade us to neuter him, THANK YOU STEVE!! Major
respect to you! Also we have a pit bull and some trainers have tried to
tell us half of his problem was his breed, Steve said nothing but good
things about him, not a negative comment came out of his mouth about PIT
BULLS!! We could both tell Steve truly loves dogs and has a connection
with them. Thank you Steve for teaching us ways to help train him and
spending the time with us!! You will be invited back to help with our
upcoming dogs.
-Brooke and Taylor, Garner NC
 Steve - This is long overdue, but we really wanted to thank
you for helping us with Pierre. Both visits you were able to transform
him. The first with Pierre not wanting to let you in the house and by
the end of the session he had jumped on your lap and licked your face.
That was the dog we love and want our guests to see the loving side of
him and not the territorial side. The second session, Pierre was
excited to see your dogs, but did not behave properly while on the
leash. Again, by the end of the session, he was walking next to your
dog and looked very content. We had tried other trainers with other
techniques but they did not seem to be as effective. Thank you for your
help!
Anne, Ryan, and Pierre - Durham, NC
 Steve, I cannot thank you enough for the "magic" you worked with
Kendall!!!! Your training session was great... very informative for me
and fun for all. Looking forward to continued progress with both
Jackson and Kendall. Thanks again for your help.
Terri- Raleigh NC
 Steve came to help us out with our girl Zada! (She's a 4 yr old Rottie.)
We were expecting a son and he helped us get her ready for that. We are
SO thankful to him because he taught us so much and she is absolutely
amazing with our son, she loves him so much! THANKS Steve! Dennis and Carrie, Raleigh NC
 We also had Steve Wilson, a local dog trainer, come visit our multi-dog
household to give us some training tips. With so many young, big dogs,
things were getting a bit too crazy for my liking. What a wonderful
training session - Paul and I learned so much. We knew the basics, but
there was much fine-tuning to be done - just small adjustments, that
have made a big difference. I must've asked a million questions, and he
took the time to answer every single one. I highly recommend him! His views and philosophies (and you know I have many) were very much
aligned with mine - communication and leadership are the key tools to
use, not dominance and antiquated gear. Scampy just followed along with
the dog training, too, and was a model student. Tracey and Paul- Wendel, NC
  Steve came to introduce my dog and my boyfriend's dogs to each other as
it hadn't gone so smoothly on our own. "Sadie" went to being unsure of
"Little Bear" to falling in love with him in just hours. Thank you so
much!Amy- Holly Springs NC
 That's
our little pup Cookie.... Steve did an OUTSTANDING job with both cookie
and Jenni... I would highly recommend Steve's dog training abilities to
anyone who wants to develop a deeper bond with their dogs!Debi, Clayton NC
 Our lab, Harley, was very energetic and at times uncontrollable. He was like the Tazmanian Devil! We were at our wits end on how to handle him until Steve worked with us. He showed us how to better understand Harley and vice versa. Harley is improving daily. We can interact and play without the frustration now. Steve is a genuine dog lover, a great person, and has a wealth of information about dogs he is always willing to share. Thanks! Randy, Melissa, and Harley Louisburg, NC
 The experience was extremely insightful and enjoyable at the same time. We are thrilled to be able to communicate effectively with Henry, and build our relationship. Henry is happier than he has ever been, and that makes us happy too. As first time dog owners, we were lost. If Steve can help us, he can help anybody!Sincerely, the Farmers (Jon, Mary, Beckah, and Henry!) Wake Forest, NC
Steve:Thanks again for everything. Bruce and I are putting all your awesome
tips to work. He corrects me if I make a mistake and vice versa. We
feel you have given us a wonderful training path for Faldo to use for
the rest of his life.
THANK YOU AGAIN!!!
Bruce and Cassandra- Raleigh , NC
 Steve, Thanks so much for the patience and guidance with Taz. She is walking without the prong collar and much better behaved around distractions. Still working with her on visitors when knocking at the door but seeing progress. I will call when I need another lesson (I know it is me!).Thanks, Bob- Cary, NC
  We had a great experience with Steve during our first session. Steve came to our home for a "puppy session" with our 11 week old puppy. He was very helpful in teaching us what to look for as far as body language and in instructing us on how to train our puppy not to engage in behaviors such as biting/nipping, especially since we have young children. Above and beyond what we expected from our "puppy session," Steve even gave us great tips on how to address some growling issues with our older dog! He clearly has a special way of communicating/interacting with dogs and puppies and we appreciated his help. Steve never seemed rushed, took his time to show us how to interact with our dogs, and he answered every single question I had for him with a well thought out answer that made sense. We plan to consult with Steve more when our puppy is old enough for obedience training. Thank you, Steve!Sandra- Apex, NC
 Steve, Thank you so much for working with our dog Millie. Your visit to our home was fun and informative. The training session was comprehensive and enjoyable. Millie has shown instant progress in following our commands. Your visit helped us understand that our previous teaching methods were flawed. We are now better equipped to train her if we consistently apply your techniques. Your passion for dog training was immediately apparent. Thanks for your help with our little girl. Allison and Travis, Raleigh,NC
I am a volunteer for Pawfect Match Rescue in Holly Springs, NC. I had Steve come out to work with one of my rescue dogs who was having problems being nice with the other dogs at my home. Steve came out on a Saturday morning and in just a few hours had all 7 of the dogs at my home playing together in the backyard. He is a very patient trainer and also worked with all the dogs that day. You can tell he does this work because he truly loves and enjoys it. I would recommend that if you are having problems, or just to learn how to train your dog the basic manners that you give him a call. I will certainly be using him again!! Jerry- Cary, NC
 Steve was really great. You helped both my husband and I to gain the confidence we needed in order to train our dogs and stick with the training. The training is very well done, and we hope to be able to continue doing everything you have taught us on a daily basis. We also appreciated all the extra tips and advice. You seem to know everything there is know know about dogs! We look forward to our next session with you and any future issues that may arise!Keri and Carl - Raleigh, NC
Great trainer! In one session he had me walking my dog past the yapping dog down the street and my dog didn't flinch...very impressive! I highly recommend him!Val M-Apex NC
 Steve, you did such a wonderful job training me!
LOL!!! My puppies are responding much better than before and they
actually listen to me now! Thanks for all of your help!Linda, Wake Forest NC
 Steve came highly recommended from a friend. I wish I had his help for the other rescue dogs that have passed this way. Molly is a backyard breeder emotional mess. Steve not only helped me look for her when she was lost but came and taught me how to walk her and build up her confidence. In one day she was walking on a leash and coming over to be loved. It was totally amazing. You think you know how to do these simple things with your dog, but you most likely don't. Steve gets you started in the right direction and the dogs respond. Makes life so much easier for everyone and your canine family is happier. Can't wait till his next session. Thank you Steve.Laura in Cary, NC
 Steve, thank you so much for coming to help us with Meli. I was so amazed at how much she already knew yet we didn't know this because we had no idea how to train her ourselves! She has done so well since her lesson and I am very happy with her progress. Thank you for working with us and I will recommend your services to everyone I know!Angela-Raleigh NC
 Hi Steve! We just wanted to let you know how amazing you are, Zach and I couldn't believe our eyes as we watched you walk Zoe around our neighborhood. It was as if we were watching you walk a different dog! For the first time, in the short 3 months we've had her, she didn't need her harness! and you did all this within the first hour of meeting her! We can't wait till Zoe's next lesson to show you how much we've all learned :)Thanks again!! Sara, Zach, and Zoe- Raleigh NC
 Hi Steve, it's been two weeks since you came out to help me with a few issues I was having with my 4 year old dog, Ruthie. We saw an improvement immediately, and with practice it's only getting better. One problem was that I thought I had to use the prong collar on her so that I could walk her with control, and not have her constantly pulling on the leash. It's crazy that a simple thing like my posture, and holding the leash correctly could affect the way she walked on the leash. Simple enough. We're still working on sitting calmly to meet people, but it's just going to take practice, and, oh yeah, lots of praise! Thanks for the help! Susan H, Raleigh, NC
 Steve came to our house, and in 2 hours turned our 1 year old GSD into a calm, polite pooch! He is amazing to watch! We were frustrated and at a loss as to how to "fix" her bad behaviors, and Steve showed us how, with practice and exercise, our dog could understand us and we could understand her. All without treats or toys! We would really recommend Steve to anyone struggling (or not) with their pooch! Thanks Steve; we can't wait until the next lesson! Liz and Jim-Clayton, NC
 Bella is our first dog and Steve was so patient with us. Bella did great! It was us who really needed the training. Everything he taught us has worked. It was like magic. I am very impressed. I also like his approach of rewarding good behavior with praise rather than food.Carolyn-Apex, NC
  We called The Raleigh Dog Trainer because our 70lb lab mix wouldn't walk on a leash, and our 3 month old corgi was running our lives, chasing the cats, and barking all the time. After 3 hours with Steve, the lab mix was walking beside me without a problem. A miracle! She also sits and stays now. The corgi is a puppy and only time will change that, but Steve taught us how to manage him and his behaviors while he is growing up. Our house is a lot less stressful and the cats are no longer afraid for their lives. We so appreciate what Steve has done for us so far and we look forward to working with him again soon.Anne and Richard; Raleigh, NC
 Hey Steve, Warmly, Tracey Wendell NC
 Hello Steve,You know I've watched the Cesar Milan videos about the pack leader and all that stuff. I've made notes, watched numerous you tube videos, borrowed some friends DVD instructional videos. I don't think this is something we can learn from a video. There's definitely something special transferred when the expert trains the novice! The visuals, the reactions, the sound of your voice, how much, how little and all the what if's that make the experience personal to the client.Thanks again, Chris A, Cary, NC
 "We asked Steve to come over and help us with some aggression issues with a dog we were fostering - Rick. Steve was extremely patient, and maintained a positive demeanor the entire time. He spent several hours with us, not only training the dog, but training us on how to better communicate with our dog, and giving us other tips on how to best take care of him. I could tell that Steve really enjoys what he does, and highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of a dog trainer. Thanks, Steve for all of your hard work!!"Ken- Morrisville, NC
 Steve has a special heart for shelter dogs. He helped me with a rescued puppy that had issues with "resource guarding" and "mouthing." Steve showed me how to train Rebel that the chew toy belonged to me and that putting his mouth on my hand was unacceptable behavior. With these issues resolved, Rebel was adopted by a retired couple. Thanks, Steve, for training me to communicate more effectively with my dogs! You're the best!Sharon, Fuquay Varina, NC
 I called Steve out of desperation to help me learn how to have a more pleasant life with my dog. It wasn't that she was uncontrollable, except when company joined us at the house or we went for a walk. I was not able to get her to stop jumping on visitors or trying to pull my arm off when we walked. Steve showed up and within a matter of less than 30 minutes had my dog not only obeying his commands, but mine! With a little effort and some consistency on my part she no longer jumps on people or pulls on our walks. Since having Steve over, he has maintained contact with me just to check how things are going and to offer to meet to work on anything that I might need additional help. I strongly recommend Steve not only for his ability to work with dogs, but also because he has a genuine love for dogs and the owners that he helps.Tim, Fuquay Varina, NC
We are so happy that we worked with The Raleigh Dog Trainer! Our little dog Lucy had gotten into a few bad habits that we didn't know how to handle! Steve helped us get her back under control! At two years old, Lucy had never been formally trained before but did know a few basic commands and to watch him turn those commands into real obedience was magic! We didn't think she would ever stop pulling us down the street with her on the leash, but thanks to Steve's patience and our practice, she "prances" down the street now! It has made a tremendous difference in our lives! Thank you Steve! Kris I, Cary, NC
 The Raleigh Dog Trainer-Honest, trustworthy, and amazing! My dog went missing Feb 2nd, 2010 in a wooded area behind Lowe's. Steve read my ad on craigs list and contacted me. I had to work that day, but Steve (knowing it was calling for heavy rain the next day) went out and lured my dog to him while I was still at work. What a guy! He has been an amazing friend and trainer ever since. He has a true love of dogs and working with owners. Knowledgeable in every aspect of dog ownership from aggressive animals to barking, potty training, and obedience. Thanks Steve for all you have done for me and Bentley!!Shannon in Raleigh, NC
 "Steve did a great job coaching me on how best to communicate with our small, feisty dog. His suggestions were right on the mark and provided me with enough information that, with practice, corrected the behaviors that we were hoping to have corrected."Pam in Raleigh, NC
  Steve has helped us with both of our dogs. The first was our Great Dane, Lou. My wife and kids were having a difficult time controlling him when I was not at home and Steve was able to give some invaluable tips about teaching Lou who was in charge. He has calmed down a lot and responds to even the kids commands. The second dog, Nellie, is a new addition to our house and housebreaking her was a challenge. Lou was even urinating in the house! Again, Steve came over and taught us the ropes of effective house training. Within one week of Steve's session, both dogs were only going to the bathroom outside! Thanks Steve!Joe in Raleigh, NC
 Steve showed me the right way to train and teach our Golden Holly. You can see right away that Steve has a passion for training dogs. Me and Holly are doing great!Russ in Raleigh, NC
 Hey Steve-Louie is a good puppy and well behaved; however, he had a bad habit of jumping up on people when they came in the house. After Steve spent some time with me and Louie, people can now come to our house without fear of jumped on by Louie. Steve did a great job with Louie and I learned a lot from his visit. Now Louie walks much better on his leash and he listens to my commands. I would highly recommend The Raleigh Dog Trainer. Steve is really good with dogs and people. More often then not it's the people that need the training!Mike in Wendell, NC
 I found out about Steve through a friend of mine. My husband and I had recently lost our beloved black lab and I had mentioned that I was interested in doing therapy work with our next dog. Immediately she thought of him. After about a three month search with the help of Steve and going back and forth on whether to start with a puppy or an older dog, Steve found Max. He knew just by looking at the picture that there was a special quality about Max and he was SO right! Max is a gentle, loving, smart, playful and very handsome 1½ year old golden retriever pup. Steve has provided such great support since Max came to his forever home. His way of working with dogs is so natural and non demanding. He makes you and your dog feel very comfortable and both you and the dog enjoy learning! His passion for what he does shows at each and every visit. I would recommend Steve for anyone no matter how small or big the work needed for you and your dogis. We are looking forward to getting Max therapy certified and give him the opportunity to share his great qualities with everyone! Lisa and David- Cary, NC
Special Update: Max passed the Canine Good Citizenship test after their first 1 1/2 months of ownership, and after 7 months is now registered therapy dog! Congrats Max, Lisa, and David.
Hello Steve, I hope you are
enjoying this wonderful weather! Thanks for the follow up e-mail,
Roxie is doing really well. We have gotten rid of the crate, and she is
doing fine. JoAnne in Raleigh, NC
 Steve has a great love for all dogs. It is amazing to hear about some of the training he has done. He has worked with aggressive dogs as well dogs that just needed some minor behavior adjustments. Steve has even taken the time to go into woods to find a dog that was lost and running scared for 3 days. Several people along with the owner had tried to catch the dog, but failed. Steve walked into the woods and a few minutes later came out with the dog on a leash! If you have a dog, or know someone who has a dog, you might want to give Steve Wilson (The Raleigh Dog Trainer) a call.Mike, Morrisville, NC
 Steve,Thanks for your help with Roxy and Dewey. I think they’re really responding to the direction that they’re getting.now.Rick, Cary, NC
Hi Steve-I enjoyed meeting you and appreciate your advice regarding Rusty and Daisy (especially Rusty) on how to introduce them to Lucy. This has been a great socialization for all 3 dogs. Rusty has enlarged his group of friends and Lucy has learned how to play nicely! Jana in Raleigh, NC
 Steve - I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your patience (with me) and obvious dog behavior expertise while working with Sunny! It is apparent that you have a deep respect and love for dogs because of the way they respond to you. It makes me so happy to see this sweet dog start to come out of his shell like he is. I will continue recommending you any time I hear someone complaining about their dog's behavioral problems.Thanks, Kathy and Sunny, Raleigh, NC
  Hi Steve – Ellie and my dogs are doing well. I’ve been working on her housebreaking by doing what you did – taking her to the door and telling her to “hurry up” – she seems to get it most of the time. No accidents since the day you were here. Tomorrow Ellie leaves with the rescue group. Thanks again for helping me with her!Phyllis in Raleigh, NC
  Steve- hope you have been well. I recommend you to everyone I can, Steve. You're the best. Talk to you later.God Bless, Susan in Wendell, NC
 Our 5 month old puppy absolutely loved Steve. He spent a lot of time with us and you could tell he loves working with the dogs. He had a lot of great tips.Melissa in Raleigh, NC
 Hi Steve, Attached is a picture of Milo. Thanks so much for helping us with him. He has really been doing well and responding to the things you taught us.Thanks, Michelle in Raleigh, NC
 Steve-Thank you so much for the information. I can’t believe the difference in the way Otis follows me now. And I’m using the techniques with my other dogs too. It is amazing. Everyone is so much happier.Kelly in Raleigh, NC
 Hi Steve- Thanks for the fantastic training session last night with Sydney! I have already noticed an obedience improvement this morning. I'll touch base with you next week to let you know how she's doing.Cheers! Mike- Raleigh, NC
Hi Steve- I had to tell you how well Banjo is doing! He's walking right beside me with very little correction. When we see people up ahead I have him sit and stay until they are in the house, etc. He has not come in any contact with other dogs yet but we will see how he does with that later. I had a couple of friends over yesterday and I was able to put him on the leash until he settled down and he was much calmer than usual. Thanks so much for the good work you did with Banjo and if you ever need a recommendation please use me!Susan- Durham, NC
 Steve, I wanted to email and thank you for your help with Caroline. Caroline is doing great and has not had an accident in the house in almost a week. Her manners are much better, and I think just knowing what to do with her and being consistent has really helped. We appreciate all you did for us.Crystal-Four Oaks, NC
 Hi Steve- Thank you for working with Lucy. I have already seen wonderful results with her over the weekend especially today. I had two ladies come to the house and she did not bark at all. She didn't jump on them as I have been waiting for her to sit before I greet her now. She also walks like a pro on the leash with me but will see how she does with the kids on her nightly walks. Looking forward to working with you again.Kris in Cary, NC
 Steve: (Also known as Shadow and Tanner's dad) Wow you spent three hours with me,Toby,and Tessa. I am amazed at how much was accomplished as you gave me so much insight on how to take the training I've done and finally become the leader, and command the respect I deserve and that they want so desperately to give. Those two goldens slept all afternoon after you left. They really do love the mental challenge and working on being "good" dogs. I am going to work hard to implement the communication tools for the next two weeks and plan to do you proud our next visit. I am still shaking my head at the fact you took both of them on the leash at the same time and they followed. I AM going to be able to do that with the techniques you have shared. It's a journey and I hope mine ends with at least one therapy dog.THANK YOU Virginia - Holly Springs, NC
  Our family would like to Thank Steve for helping us with our black lab
and schnauzer. Our lab was biting and we didn't know what to do. Steve
came to our home and showed us how to train our dogs by walking them
and having patience. He is a work in progress and we are hoping to have
a bite free environment when our family comes down from Florida in
July. Thank you so much Steve we really appreciate your help.Adele in Garner, NC
Steve has a real passion for dogs and it shows. I have some real unique behavioral issues in my multi dog (5) household and his advice has already helped to get some of those problems under control. I would recommend him to any one with a dog that needs training. Mike- Cary, NC
Thank
you SOOOO much for all the time and great training you gave us and
Maggie May yesterday! She's learning....and so are we!!Deborah- Cary, NC
 not just another dog trainer, "The Raleigh Dog Trainer"
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