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“Mike came to our home and within 20 minutes we noticed a significant difference with our 2-year old BullBoxer.” in 14 reviews
“I've hired 3 trainers to work with my dogs over a couple of years, but we continued to have the same issues with leash aggression, barking and fear.” in 2 reviews
“After wasting money on two other trainers my husband and I weren't sure what the next step for our dog would be.” in 2 reviews
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Mike M.
Dog obedience will only take you so far if your dog is exhibiting signs of aggression. Teaching dogs to sit, stay and roll over is all possible. But if you have an aggressive dog, calling out commands won’t stop aggressive behaviors like guarding, biting, growling, leash reactivity, etc. At Bullys Behaven, we work on addressing your dog’s problematic behaviors so that they stop doing them and finally become the family dog you always knew they could be. Meet the trainer you call when all the others have failed. Mike Maione is the Tri-State authority for owners at the end of their rope. He has reformed and rehabilitated dogs that others have given up on or written off. Like the bully breeds he loves, Mike never gives up. For many he is their last chance trainer. A play on words, Bullys Behaven dog training is where leadership equals love. We are committed to being that haven of help for dog owners who are at their wits end. Basic Obedience is a great foundation, but what about the times when “sit” and “stay” are the least of your problems?
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- Samantha D.Boston, MA13541Nov 14, 2023
Great, taught me how to control my little lady in a matter of one session. Aggression on leash is almost completely gone since we've been practicing and it's been a week. I went to trainers before him which were horrible experiences, was told to put down my older pitbull and that she was too old to train, that people wouldn't train her because she's a pitbull, and all Mike's recommendations & teaching helped us turn things around for her. She's now much happier and safer as am I. If you are worried about using a prong collar just test it out on yourself first it doesn't hurt, same with a shock collar, I mean that one stings but it's nothing unbearable which made me feel better about using them on my ladies.
Gave great recommendations for the collars to buy. Easy to use.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Hector M.Delray Beach, FL01Dec 5, 2022
Mike saved my pit bulls life. He had serious aggression issues and had bitten our landscaper. Another trainer suggested we put him down as he believed there was no Chance to save my dog and alter his behavior. Fortunately my daughter found mike's website and we gave it one last try. My dog went to a two week boot camp with mike. When we called to pick him up, mike said he was not ready and needed another week. He stayed another week and mike refused any additional payment as mike was not satisfied that my dog was not ready. My dog is now a well trained loving dog. We can take him on car rides and to the park without any issues. Unless he sees a squirrel go up a tree. Lol. We travel a lot and use mike for boarding. My dog loves to stay there and we feel very comfortable leaving him there for 10 days or more if needed. I would recommend mike and his staff to everyone
Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Maximiliano A.Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY15111Apr 18, 2021
If I could give a zero star review I would , I would not trust mike with my dog, mike himself is both aggressive and not qualified would not recommend him to any one work with this company. After leaving a review on another platform he is consistently calling and threatening me because he was called out for not being able to help. Dogs feed off of the energy of the trainer and I could not imagine this person stopping aggression based on the threatening voicemails left by this individual it is absolutely despicable. Mike does not have your best interests in mind and is only after the money.
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Michael M.
Apr 21, 2021
You contacted another trainer who recommended me because they were not able to help. For recommending me you gave her a one star review. At that point I already knew you were a problem and I did not respond to any of your emails and I have never communicated with you once. After not getting your way like a child you decided to tell lies about me. The problem now a days is the entitlement that you have. You're not entitled to my service because you don't know how to talk to people. If you don't get your own way you leave a one star review just like a child would while stomping their feet.
- Lenny T.Middle Village, NY0104Mar 20, 2021
Went to meet with Mike 3 years ago for our 5 year old pitbull mix Sully . Sully was having some dog aggression issues while on walks (on leash) . Mike worked with Sully and fixed the issues. Mike is great with dogs and is an honest no BS kind of guy . I wouldn't trust my pup with anyone else . If your looking for someone who can help you with your dog , no matter what the issue is , I highly recommend you give Mike a call .
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Apr 27, 2017
I am over the moon for this man!!!! He literally saved my pit bull Sadie from that next step that nobody wants to think about for their dog. He is direct, straight to the point, and his methods work!!!! This is if you follow through with them. He was thorough and took the time to answer every single question with detail. He went over things as many times as I needed until I got it right. He didn't leave here until he knew that I had the training to do my homework. I saw a difference in her within the first day. I can't say enough great things about him and I would highly recommend to anyone seeking help with their dog.
Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Matt S.Matawan, NJ129May 1, 2019
Easy five stars. My wife and I have tried every dog trainer in town - including Urban Dawgs, PetSmart, and many others. Most wanted to throw treats at the dog and charge us $1000 for several sessions. Mike accomplished more than all of them in under two hours. We have a large German Shepherd who had a serious issue with other dogs and an occasional freakout at people as well. We are now taking her to the park every day and are constantly getting compliments on her good behavior. The difference is night and day. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone who has a dog that they feel they can't control anymore. There's still hope!
Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jenn D.Brick, NJ077Feb 15, 2017
The woman (Kaleena) who wrote the bad review isn't telling the whole story. Mike and Amy knocked on her door for 29 minutes. He went to his truck to get his phone and the step broke as he was getting in. That's why he was "tinkering" with his vehicle. How about opening the door and talking to him instead of watching from inside for 20 minutes.
Mike and Amy just left my home where they helped turn my 100 lb American Bulldog's negative and seemingly aggressive behavior completely around. While we know we must continue to work with him, we now know what we need to do to help him become a better K-9 citizen.
They will not only show you what to do, they will explain why you need to do it. They will also explain why your dog is behaving the way he/she is. Understanding why your dog is behaving badly is just as important as knowing how to correct it.
This not only includes handling your dog with basic obedience but having more awareness in social situations and an understanding of your dog's body language which will help you to proactively correct your dog before a closed mouth becomes a bite.
Anyway, they were great. Call them. You won't regret it.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Danielle K.Toms River, NJ362May 6, 2019
One session with a great trainer is all that's needed!
We love our dogs and wanted a happy calm home with our newborn. Mike made that happen for us. Now the baby and our pups are best of friends and we are able to take family walks with the stroller, the dog lays next to our son during all of his feedings and play time and so much more. We are so happy!
Thanks Mike!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Krystal S.Middletown, NJ02Dec 2, 2019
My husband and I cannot say enough amazing things about Mike from Bully Behaven!! He is the reason we have been able to keep our beautiful pup.
We went to Mike after we went to a trainer in Red Bank who claims to know about aggression and Pit Bulls. The trainer in Red Bank explained that we should put our dog down because of her aggression and told every rescue in the state she was "unadoptable" and should be euthanized. When we told Mike the situation he already knew of the other trainer and his "reputation" and said that aggression can be fixed with persistence. Mike came to our home and within 20 minutes we noticed a significant difference with our 2-year old BullBoxer. She was no longer barking at people or trying to lunge. It was unbelievable!!!
From Mikes patience, to his resources, to his love for animals... we are so thankful we found him! If you have an aggressive dog please please please use Bully Behaven!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Brooke R.Point Pleasant Beach, NJ011Feb 2, 2019
Thanks to Mike our dogs are amazing now.) We have 2 young male pitbulls, that weren't getting along. One had fence aggression and the other leash agression. We did the 2 week training and Mike showed us how to change the way we did things in our house and it has been great since. He is very knowledgeable and professional, we cannot thank him enough that we are able to have both our dogs and live peacefully now
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