“Out of all the other trainers I’ve read about, I went to Boysie because I’ve heard of his reputation. It’s been 11 days since I’ve gotten my 4 month pup back. I can tell you that he did an amazing job on her, she listens well and is very well behaved. He explained to me how his method helped and taught my brother and I the skill to follow it through. I have been very happy with the results and it was completely worth driving in from Hamilton. Thanks Boysie!”

Andrea A.
Hamilton

“Our youngest son was 4 months old when Daisy (and Boysie) came into our lives. Boysie trained us, as well as Daisy. We were taught to mean what we say, to command respect and Daisy has been a wonderful addition to the family. Boysie is an absolute pleasure to work with and we are incredibly grateful for his talent. Interestingly, his dog-whispering techniques work on children too! I wholeheartedly recommend Boysie and his team, our family wouldn’t have evolved as it has without him!”

Vicki Gryspeerdt

“Our dog Wally is a Mini-Golden Doodle. My wife and I were so excited when we picked him up at eight weeks old, but were quickly dismayed when the first day we brought him home he growled at us for trying to take one of his toys away. That was the beginning of three extremely stressful months until we dropped Wally off at Mellow Vibes into the capable hands of Boysie’s son, Nathan.

To fully understand how desperate our situation with Wally was, a little background information is necessary. Following the first growling incident, we immediately brought in a trainer for help and were told that our new puppy had a big dominance and aggression issue. After three months of working with the same trainer and spending hundreds of pointless dollars, very little progress had been made. At almost five months old, Wally was growling at us several times a day. We couldn’t approach his food bowl while he was eating, take away one of his high value bones or toys, or remove anything out of his mouth that he picked up on the street without getting growled or nipped at. I’m a two hundred pound, six foot tall male and after being badly bitten several times by little Wally, I had become scared of our twenty pound puppy. We couldn’t physically handle him either. If we attempted to clean his paws after a rainy walk, he would chew on the towel. If we had to give him eye drops for an eye infection, he would try to bite us in the process. If we tried to get him off the couch or our bed, then we would have to do so with caution to avoid being snapped at. Wally wouldn’t walk either. He would just plant himself in front of our townhouse complex and the only way to get him to move was to bribe him with food or carry him. Otherwise he would just lie down in protest. And to top it all off, he was also peeing everywhere in our townhouse. As Boysie said when we took Wally to see him for a consultation, our dog was the king of our home.

We found out shortly after getting Wally that we were expecting a baby. We could not have a dog like this around our newborn. There was just no way. So Wally’s stay at Mellow Vibes was our last chance at keeping him as a part of our family. When we dropped him off, Boysie refused to take our money until after Nathan’s work with Wally was done and we were completely satisfied. Two weeks later we came to pick him up, and we could not believe the difference. Nathan had transformed our little terror into one of the sweetest, most loving and obedient dogs we’ve ever seen. We can take Wally out for walks, and actually enjoy ourselves. Wally stopped growling around his food bowl when we approached it. Wally drops anything from his mouth when we ask him to, including chicken bones! Wally follows basic commands like sit, lie down, come and stay. Wally does not jump on the couch or our bed anymore, and stays away from things we don’t want him to touch. Wally lets us clean his paws and he takes his medication without any trouble.

When we came to pick up Wally, Nathan and Boysie made sure that we were fully equipped with the knowledge necessary to keep Wally as perfect as we received him after his training. They patiently practiced all Wally’s new commands with us and made sure we didn’t leave until we were fully comfortable with all the steps. We were also assured that we could always go back to them with any questions or for any help we needed, free of charge.

To us, Nathan is nothing short of a miracle worker. Because of the impeccable job he did training Wally, what seemed like a thousand pounds of stress was removed from our shoulders in an instant. We can now keep our new puppy without any trepidation. It’s hard to describe the talent, dedication and passion that Nathan has for training dogs, but you can look to his work with Wally as a shining example. Nathan, we are forever grateful!”

Jessica and Daniel Solomon

“Clancy was a golden rescue that had been unsuccessfully adopted twice. By the time I got her she was 17 months old and had been in 7 homes. She was a red head and Cesar Millan would have labelled her a “Red Zone”. She was highly excited, dominant and aggressive. She had been placed in another dog “boot camp” but it didn’t teach her how to live in an active downtown Toronto.

When I brought her to Daniel I was told I should call her “Miss Clancy” because she was clearly in charge and he was right!

In the hands of Daniel for three weeks I came back and watched a video with clips of Clancy interacting with other dogs…I was amazed! Then she was brought out for me and I saw in real life that she was a changed dog. Of course I needed to learn how to lead her and that is likely the hardest part.

Our walks, interaction with other dogs and companionship has reached a level I would not have thought possible. She has even learned how to play dead and if you knew her you would not believe that was possible.

Most important to me is that we haven’t dampened Clancy’s spirit through this process. She remains an active, high energy, happy girl who embraces life. We are so lucky to have found Daniel. Thank you Daniel!”

Erin and Clancy

“After having Boysie work with Viking my dominant 10 yr old Miniature Pinscher he very quickly taught me that you truly can teach an old dog new tricks. Being 10 years old and set in his ways I really didn’t see much hope in reforming Viking, but after a 20 min visit with Boysie he already had the dog sitting and paying attention! In just three weeks, Boysie was able to correct issues that I had been fighting for the past 8 years!. Before going to see Boysie ,Viking would bark at the door or window, steal, wasn’t very friendly with people and would pee inside to mark his territory not to mention that he couldn’t stand to see another dog or any other animal for that matter which made going for walks more of a chore than an enjoyable stroll in the park. Boysie worked with us as well as the dog, teaching us how to be the pack leaders and how to have viking recognize and fall into his place in our pack. The changes in the dog are night and day! no more stealing, the barking is non existent, he loves to spend time in his kennel (something totally new to him) and meeting people with dogs during our walks is a joy. It is a great feeling over hearing people comment how obedient and quiet Viking is when we’re out and about or sitting outside a coffee shop. I highly recommend Boysie to anyone considering having their dog trained, all I can say is If he could reform Viking I’m sure he could reform any dog.”

Jason & Viking

“We got our dog, Wallace, as a companion for our dad, who was in remission from brain cancer and needed company during the day. Right from the start, he was raised in a pretty anxious family, and this rubbed off on him. Furthermore, we were all guilty of babying him, letting him call the shots – none of us could stand to discipline him. Wallace had never walked well on a leash, but he had been socialized and generally wasn’t too bad. However, over the span of a year, and particularly after our dad passed away, his behaviour escalated and Wallace was a bonafide Scottish TERROR. Wallace lunged and barked at anything and anyone, and his aggression had the whole family worried that he was going to be a liability. Walks were now nightmares that we never looked forward to or enjoyed. We took Wallace to a behaviourist to little effect, and we couldn’t understand the discord between the aggressive dog outside and the affectionate little guy we knew at home. With all of us at our wits’ end, we found Boysie, and after watching his training videos, knew that if one person could save Wallace, it would be him. We were right.

After a few weeks of training and rehabilitation with Boysie and his family, Wallace came home a changed dog. We can now pass dogs, skateboarders, and other distractors on the street without so much as a sideways glance. More importantly though, Wallace came home to changed owners. What Boysie does with dogs is remarkable, but even more remarkable is his ability to work with the owners one-on-one, teaching them the skills to become effective leaders. Boysie is incredibly patient and thorough, offering us continued support and assistance. Whenever we had a question or concern, Boysie addressed it immediately either over the phone or in person. At this point, he has probably spent more time training us than our dog! He cannot come more highly recommended, and we are indebted to him for giving us back a respectful, furry friend.”

Dana & Stacey (and Wallace)

“We brought our five month old Bernese mountain dog pup, Indy, to Boisie with a number of problems. It seems they stemmed from the fact that I, the “alpha male” of the family, was allowing Indy to show dominant behaviour over me, which trickled down to my wife and son. I am a bit of a sucker for puppies and I would get on the floor and allow her to jump all over me, culminating in her developing an uncontrollable habit of nipping and general dominant behaviour.

While she did, more or less, obey me, her behaviour with my wife (Samantha) and son (Patrick) was abysmal. The nipping was so bad that it was 90% of our interaction with her – either being mouthed, trying to avoid being mouthed or disciplining her for nipping. The only time we could pet her without being nipped was when she was sleeping! Eventually it escalated to the point where, in states of excitement, she would jump up on Samantha and Patrick. Now is when I must tell you that Samantha is six months pregnant, so that was very worrisome. She would also jump up on our large sliding glass patio door when we had her outside and she wanted to come in – a potentially very dangerous habit to form when Indy is destined to grow to over 100lbs.

While we did socialize Indy with a number of dogs from an early age, she was also not playing as a healthy pup should. She would cower most times when a dog ran towards her and only after 5-10mins of playing with a dog would she let down her guard and play happily. Otherwise she would hide behind us or under a picnic table. On two occasions, she was attacked by dogs that sensed her shyness/fear and jumped her. While I can blame the owners of those dogs somewhat, we were also to blame.

Since the majority of her time was spent at home somewhat “dominating” us, she had a hard time figuring out her place in our household and with other dogs, making her somewhat uncomfortable in her own skin.

Boisie’s son Daniel trained Indy and I believe it is only his second dog. The results were truly miraculous. She boarded with them for two weeks and came back much happier and more respectful of her place in this world. I realize now that it was a mistake to allow her to show this dominant behaviour over me, which led to a chain of events leading us to require significant training. She is now very self-assured but still respectful with other dogs and plays happily without a care in the world.

She now walks like a charm right abreast of us, ignoring squirrels, cats, dogs and people (unless we introduce her to them). She doesn’t eat garbage on the streets (cigarette butts were her favourite, causing diahrrea on a number of occasions). Her habit of nipping has ceased. The basic commands of sit, down, come, stay, drop it etc don’t fall on deaf ears anymore. She no longer jumps up on us or on the glass patio door. And best of all, she is very content and self-assured… as are we! Samantha observed with joy when we picked her up that she was finally able to pat her without being nipped. It was sad being without her for the two weeks she was gone but it was well worth it.

Now it is truly upto us to pick up the baton and keep up with what she learned. Just like raising a child, the work never ceases. Without their help, I don’t know how we would have done it. It was not only money well spent but also a pleasant learning experience for our family.

Daniel is quite the young jedi of dog training, and with Boisie as his instructor, you can see how he got there.”

The Parsons Family & Indy

“We loved our new family pet Charlie – a brittany spaniel – but we clearly weren’t being the best ‘parents’ we could be and Charlie’s behaviour was terrible. What had started out as a cute cuddly puppy had turned into a whining, food crazy, not listening problem. We seemed to say ‘come’ and he’d run in the other direction. We clearly had no control over our dog and it showed. Daniel and Boysie were simply awesome. We left for a holiday to alifornia for a few weeks and left Charlie as a very disobedient teenager. We came back to a dog that understood exactly what his place was and listened, and was a joy to be around. Daniel showed us that body language, tone of voice and creating a home where we were the bosses in a calm way was exactly what Charlie needed. Our lack of control had our poor puppy totally confused. So yes – Charlie came back a completely changed dog, but it was and is the continuous support we receive on how to be better dog owners that really makes the difference. It’s true that there are rarely bad dogs but often confused and frustrated owners. We are thrilled with the changes in Charlie and us. I also think it’s wesome that the entire Boysie ‘clan’ gets involved including Sarah (age 9) because with two kids at home it was important to me that the dog interact not just with adults but kids alike.

Thanks again – for everything!”

Amanda & David Reese

“My first mistake was taking my over-exuberant, high energy, very excitable, nipping, barking boxer Fozzy to Bark Busters. They told me that all I needed to fix my dogs behavior was to sit there and bark back at him. They gave a small metal pouch and expected my dog to be afraid of it. I mean, who were they kidding?. I spent hundreds of dollars at Bark Busters and they assured me that I would be a member for life. If there were ANY problems with my dog years down the line they would come cost free and work with him and I. My dog basically laughed in face after that trainer left, he continuously nipped and barked and when I called her to let her know that her methods were not working with Fozzy, she yelled at me and told me it was my fault. Needless to say I have NEVER heard from them ever again.

I was at my wits end, desperately looking for someone to help train myself and Fozzy. I mean my boxer is not aggressive, just has too much energy. He was walked for two hours during the day and still could not contain his excitement. I was scared his dominant excitement would turn into aggression, I needed help fast.

There I was feverishly researching dog trainers in Toronto, pages and pages of companies looking to train your dog! Only one really stood out in my mind, Mellow Vibes Irie Dog Training??..Boysie??. I thought to myself ” is this for real?”. I decided to research a bit more. I found out Boysie has been featured in The Toronto Star and has been branded ” The Canadian Dog Whisperer”. I decided to give him call. To my surprise, he was just that…Mellow!! A laid back gentleman who had more than enough time to endure my firing squad of questions. I realized then I had made the right choice In calling him.

I met with Boysie a few weeks later and decided he was the missing link!! I could not have asked for a better atmosphere for training. A home environment, with his lovely wife, 4 children and two dogs of his own…all of which who are key elements to his dog training. What better place for Fozzy to be?? Constantly surrounded by the hustle and bustle of a busy home. I took comfort in knowing Fozzy was not at some business locked up at night with no one else there to watch or be with him. Boysie told me that dog training was not ONLY during they day…it’s a 24 hour thing! He was put in real life scenarios with real life people and needed to adjust. Boysie won me over and I left Fozzy to start his training!

Needless to say, I felt lost without my constant companion. Boysie made me comfortable and told me to call him anytime I needed to. And over the 9 days he had him, I made sure I called him 9 times! Boysie and his team changed my life! I came to pick up my dog, he sat me down and made me watch a video of Fozzy’s progress over the 9 days he stayed there. I had to do a double take, wondering ” are you sure this is my dog?” I sat there in awe, could not believe he took the most stubborn dog and made him respectful. I mean I heard the church bells start ringing in my head! Thanking Boysie, praising him for doing what I thought no one else could!!! Before he let me take Fozzy home, he dedicated 2 hours to help and show me his new commands and rules I should follow in order to keep him balanced. He helped me become a balanced leader! Today Fozzy is still a balanced and well behaved dog. Boysie showed me how to harness his excitement and turn it into a positive experience. He calls regularly to check up on Fozzy and to make sure I am enforcing his method of training. It was an honor to have had him work with myself and my dog, I am thankful to Boysie for his constant dedication to helping me and Fozzy become a balanced pack. Everyday there is a new challenge with my dog,and I am confident enough to know that Boysie has equipped me with the tools to deal with anything that comes!!

Thank you,”

Pat and Fozzy Spadafora

“In November 2008, we adopted a Jack Russell terrier. Monty was described on the Petfinders web site as a very affectionate dog, not as high strung as most of the breed. The animal had never spent any time indoors, was rescued from Ohio where an elderly man kept him tied up in his yard. His foster caregiver was very impressed with his ability to be house trained almost instantly, and his gentle disposition.

Monty was affectionate and reasonably well behaved in our apartment, but showed signs of leash aggression almost from day one towards certain people and most other dogs.

We enlisted the help of a local trainer who helped with certain commands, and getting him to heel, but could not curb his leash aggression. We tried boarding him in day care, but none would accept him because of his attitude with the other animals in his care. One even suggested medication!

We found Boysie and his Mellow Vibes dog training business on the web, and called him. After explaining our problems and frustrations, Boysie suggested leaving Monty in his care for two weeks.

Skeptical , but hopeful, we agreed and brought Monty to his home. Boysie is not your typical dog trainer. Originally from St Vincent , his ability to command respect from animals is almost genetic. He explained that his whole life is his family and his love of dogs. His children have inherited these wonderful traits. We kept in touch regularly, by phone and were given updates on his progress.

After two weeks, we came to pick up Monty. He was a different animal. It was like an exorcism! Using a simple aid (a tambourine) and a chain collar to correct, and help him focus, this gentle man transformed our dog into an obedient pet who walks “like a soldier” right by other animals, sits and waits when we stop, and is quite happy to let us be his pack leaders.

I highly recommend Boysie. His patience extends beyond training dogs. He will patiently work with you so that you can keep your dog well balanced and happy. When you hire him you have him for the life of your animal, and can call him for advice, board your dog overnight, or for day care, and know that he is in the best possible hands.”

Janet and Gerry Ginsberg

“We brought our dog (a 3 yr old Cockapoo) to Boysie for training – as we were
referred to him for dog training.
Prior to taking our dog to Boysie, we had checked out his website & videos, read all
the testimonials.
We then met Boysie on a consultation appointment and right away we truly felt very
comfortable having Boysie train our dog.

Our dog would always jump at people to greet them, always seemed hyper and too
excited about anything. He was not a calm dog.
Bringing him to Boysie for training was like magic. What a huge difference after
two weeks of training with Boysie.
He now walks right abreast of us, ignorring dogs, people, flying objects. He
doesn’t eat cigarette butts on the way. The basic commands of sit, down, come,
stay, drop it, etc. is being followed/obeyed. He does not just grab treats or
food until he hears a command. True manners!!! He is a totally changed dog and
now has manners. We are extremely happy with how Boysie has changed our dog.
When went to pick up our dog after training, Boysie spent a few hours training us to
be a leader and how to get our dog’s respect.

Boysie is a very calm and patient gentleman, an awesome trainer who really cares
about what he does and he has a very special way of communicating with dogs.
Anytime we have questions, we can call on Boysie.

Boysie you are the best and I would highly recommend you. Thank you very much and
we are so very grateful.
When we go away on vacation we are bringing our dog to Boysie for boarding.
Thank you Boysie!”

Irene & Alwyn Mendes

Milton, ON

“We brought our two dogs to Boysie after we witnessed the amazing work he did with Holden, our friends’ Christina and Pat’s rescue dog. Charlie and Spud both came from a wonderful rescue in Buffalo called Bid Dogs Big Hearts. Spud came in from a shelter where he was going to be put down, while Charlie was found with acid burns on her face, chest and head and numerous scars everywhere. The rescue had done a wonderful job rescuing them and bringing them back to health and it was up to us to continue with good training. For months, we struggled with Charlie’s stubbornness and Spud’s aggressive nature. The walks had become unmanageable – Charlie getting excited at every dog we encountered followed by Spud growling at them. At home the two sometimes played aggressively and Spud started growling at dogs that were coming into or house. We knew we needed a lot of help and we received it from Boysie. Two weeks after dropping our dogs at Boysie we witnessed a miracle. Boysie taught us how to be leaders and taught them how to follow the leader. It has changed our lives The stress is gone and our dogs are so much happier. We learned that we need to follow through every day and that our dogs look to us for leadership and guidance. Boysie has changed our lives and our dogs’ lives. Thank you Boysie. “

” I cannot thank Boysie enough for how he has changed our life with our dog! We loved our dog but she would nip/bite, pull on the leash, jump on people and chew everything in our house. Basically, her excitement was over and uncontrollable. She could not go anywhere near our cat because she was too crazy and would try and chance the cat. We had to have the cat and the dog living 2 different lives in our house and it was unhealthy for everyone. We knew we had to do something and when we met Boysie we were amazed at how he handled dogs. We had tried the pet store training and they would go over how to sit, stay, etc but our dog knew all her basic commands what we needed was obedience. We needed her to listen all the time not just when she felt like it. We sent our 7 month old Chocolate Lab to him for 3 weeks and she can back a completely changed dog. Our dog is so structured, respectful and happy. She has let go of the frantic excitement and would not even think about jumping up, pulling or biting. The cat feels so comfortable in our house now and walks up to the dog and the dog does not move an inch – truly amazing transformation. I explain it to other people like this – I probably wouldn’t believe or think it’s possible until I saw it with my own eyes! We have heard of people that get on waiting lists to adopt dogs that have been trained to be seeing eye dogs but didn’t make it so that they can have well trained dogs but you don’t need to do that, you just need Boysie! Our dog is now trained to heal, to listen, to obey – it’s unbelievable. The best part is that Boysie will work with you and the dog as you both get adjusted. We felt so reassured when we called him, he is happy to discuss anytime and for us to come over and practice until she is perfect for me too. Our dog is a walking advertisement and it am still amazed!”

Cassie & Steve

Isabelle Filion

“People were fooled when I took my Portugeuse Water Dog to the park because Maya was great at retrieving balls. “How well trained,” they’d say. However, when I put the ball away, she’d jump and bark as if demanding, “Give it back.”

Her wish to rule extended beyond balls. Walking Maya became a daily trial. She’d pull on her leash and would stop to pee on every lawn we passed. In our suburban area of Toronto, rabbits enticed her to dash across the street with her leash trailing behind. I was afraid she’d be hit by a car.

Ten days of intensive training with Boysie changed all that. He didn’t just give me back a well-trained dog, he trained me as well – a much harder task. This soft-spoken man taught me to command respect from my dog, not by talking louder or getting angry, but by becoming more observant and consistent with my actions. He taught me to demand 100% compliance from her. “You’re the boss!”, he afirmed.

When I questioned whether such obedience would douse her spirit, Boysie reassured me that she’d be calm in the house and playful in the park. Boysie was right! Maya now walks by my side attentive to my pace and she even passed the “rabbit test”, maintaining a stay instead of giving chase.

Now when people say I have a well-trained dog, I say you can too, if you go to Boysie.”

Lainie Cohen
Toronto

“Our crazy dog Sasha had a lot going for her but she required direction… or her owners did for that matter. We tried a few dog trainers but none of them helped us with her ‘out going’ personality, until we met Boysie.

Sasha, went from a dog that nipped, barked at everything and was on edge to a calm, cool collective ‘soldier’. No words can describe the effectiveness of Boysie’s training. However, watch Boysie’s videos with his dog ‘country boy’. Now I realize there is only one country boy, but my husband and I now have a ‘country girl’.

Not only is Boysie effective but he is always available with support and positive affective feedback! He is a wonderful teacher, coach and friend. Boysie’s boarding service is exceptional as well! Leaving Sasha at Boysie’s keeps our mind at ease. We know she is well taken care of. When we pick her up she is mentally and physically tired.

Thank you so much Boysie!!!”

Tommy, Lindsay and Sasha Barker

“By far the most valuable lesson I learned from Boysie is about respect. Everything he has taught me stems from respect. I have also learned that my own expectations are what determines the boundaries and potential for our success. Dogs innately read human energy and we need to be mindful of this and learn to read their energy as well. I can now look at my dog’s ears and read his energy… I now know trouble before it happens and can take proactive action to correct problems before they occur. When I first left Wilson with Boysie I did not know what to expect, I had high hopes that I had found the Dog Whisperer of Toronto, indeed I had!! In just 10 days he rehabilitated Wilson to be the dog I never imagined he could be and then the real work began, training me! It was very humbling to realize that I was the source of all of the problems we had, but the gift in that was that I could change my ways and not have to live in fear anymore that something bad may happen. Boysie is a very gifted Dog Whisperer, it is hard to adequately describe how good he is at what he does. I have applied what I have learned from Boysie in all aspects of life, all principles I believed in before meeting Boysie, but he provided me with the guidance and tools to instill these principles in my actions. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any referral questions.

Thank you!”

Dawna MacLean
Vice President of Operations
AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group Canada
Mobile 416-803-2288

“I brought my one year old boxer to Boysie when my pup started acting aggressive towards other dogs. I didn’t know what to do, as he had been socialized with all kinds of dogs, and had always been playful and relaxed. But after being attacked in the fall by a couple dogs, he was anxious, unsettled, and nervous around other dogs. His hackles would go up, and he would inevitably end up in terrible dog fights. I had to stop taking him to parks, and was nervous even taking him for walks.

I started looking around for a professional dog trainer. Most offered a couple hours of intervention with my dog – some offered help over the phone! I couldn’t understand how my dog’s issues could be resolved over the phone. Then I found Boysie online.

When I first met with Boysie, he spent almost 2 hours with me and my dog, walking through the neighborhood, observing how we interacted with each other, and how my dog reacted to the world around him. This was just the consult! He identified the problem right away: my dog was on high alert, very stressed, and on edge. In other words, I wasn’t being a true leader to him. He was afraid of everything, and so would react by getting them first.

Boysie explained that I would need to leave him for a few weeks for “intervention” training. Not a few hours, a few weeks! I was hesitant at first to leave him for so long, but nothing else had worked. When I dropped my dog off with Boysie the following week, he spent an hour showing me his techniques. Within that first hour, he had my dog lying calm on the floor while his own dog, Star, climbed all over him, licking his face, without a reaction. I was stunned.

When I got my dog back a few weeks later, I couldn’t believe the change. He played with other dogs, of all sizes, shapes and colors – even puppies!- without incident. I can command him to go “out” and he stops whatever he is doing to come sit next to me. He will drop his toys, even with other dogs around. And most importantly, he is relaxed, calm, and happy-go-lucky. His hackles don’t go up, and he is back to being the playful puppy I always knew him to be.

Now, Boysie’s house is my dog’s second home. I travel a lot for work, and the only person I trust to take care of my dog is Boysie. My dog is thrilled whenever we pull up at his house. Boysie has not only rehabilitated my dog, but has become an invaluable support for me: always available to answer questions, or provide care. One of the things I appreciate the most is that Boysie never saw my dog’s fighting as my problem to deal with – but as behaviour that we could help my dog resolve together. Boysie is always in control of the dogs at his house. They respect him and trust him – so I do too! Boysie’s family – his wife, children, and of course Country Boy and Star, have changed my dog and become a second family to him – I truly couldn’t recommend anyone more highly.”

Nawel (Lawyer)

“I had been to a reputable dog trainer and trained two German Shepherds. Both dogs were 100% completely trained in advanced obedience in about a year (off leash as well) and caused me no grief whatsoever. Well both guys had passed on and I decided to get an Olde English Bulldogge. I have been training him myself for about 10 months and was getting nowhere. On leash he was terrible and off leash he was worse.

I was desperate to have him trained in a short period of time and did extensive research looking for a trainer in the GTA.

I came across Boysie’s website and was just amazed at what he promised to do in about a week. I set up an appointment with Boysie and after watching him with his pack of dogs decided to leave Leo the Bulldogge with him.

When I picked up Leo a week later he was the dog my shepherds were. Boysie did in 1 week what took me a year with my shepherds. Just amazing !!!

A year later Leo was not responding 100% (my fault). I called Boysie back and asked for a tune up with Leo. Boysie spent a couple hours with me and Leo and left me with some great tips. Leo is doing great. BOYSIE DID IT AGAIN.”

John L.
Mississauga

“…we sought professional help. It came from a laid-back man named Boise. Originally from St. Vincent, he has an endearing Caribbean accent and a magical way with dogs. Some call him “The Dog Whisperer…”

Captain Morgan,
Toronto Star, June 4/06, D2

“A Toronto dog trainer known as Boise, with a growing reputation as a dog whisperer…”

Dog Almighty!
Toronto Star, June 18/06, A8

“We used to tell people that if our dog was human she would have tatoos and carry a gun. Shortly after we adopted her we realized that something was wrong. Her anxiety began to turn to aggression around other dogs and people. The veterinarians recommended putting her on medication. other dog owners and trainers also suggested different kinds of leashes and collars. We tried them all.

It was only on moving to our new neighborhood that we encountered Boysie – the soft-spoken man from the Caribbean, known as the dog whisperer of High Park. Little did we know that this unsuspecting character would change our lives with Sparkle. Seeing him walking dogs around the neighborhood convinced us he had a gift with dogs and so we brought Sparkle to him.

Boysie did an intensive 7 day training program with her and convinced us to take her off the medication and the spray collar. We were stunned by the results. When she returned she was well trained in the house , in the backyard and on the street. But the next difficult task was training us. He worked tirelessly with her and with us . Always available for advice and support, and to walk one-on-one to give pointers about how to spot problems before they arise, and how to solve them if they do.

Through these ongoing efforts, Sparkle has become a different dog. She is now so well behaved that our friends, family, and even our veterinarian are amazed. She no longer needs medication or a shock collar. Sparkle is now much happier, and so are we.”

Dr. Ferrari and Dr. C. Fernando
Toronto

“Jasper (the black dog in the basic training video) pulled on the leash, growled at every dog he encountered, bit Country Boy on the nose when he first met him, there was no question who to turn to.In 12 short days my dog was beautifully trained. Boysie could take him anywhere on leash or off . I have referred several friends who have dogs to Boysie.Dogs with or without problems benefit from spending time with him. One of the biggest advantages is that Boysie invests a lot of time talking to the owners and helping them with the training once the dogs return home. When he takes on a dog he is committed to them and their owner for as long as it takes. My dog is extremely well trained and Boysie has gone way out of his way to help me maintain control of him.”

Melissa Ogilvie
Toronto

“My name is Zak Longo, I am an actor/filmmaker based out of Toronto and New York City. About 7 months ago I purchased my first Great Dane puppy named Bowzer. At 10 months old Bowzer is 6 ft 2 standing on his back legs. This isn’t your average puppy trust me! Somtimes I come home from work to find my fridge and cabinets empty, and my bed sheets ripped up. I didn’t realize how much work it would be to train such a giant puppy. I was on the verge of finding him a new home. Finally after going through enough bed sheets, I decided it was time to call in a professional. I worked with trainers in New York City, and it didn’t seem to help much. So I came back to Toronto for work this summer, and a friend of mine highly recommend this cool Carribean man. After meeting Boysie, I knew it was the best decision I had made since purchasing my pup. I left Bowzer with Boysie for just over a week. When I returned to pick up my puppy, I was shocked. I thought this can’t be my dog. Not only was Bowzer not tackling me in the doorway, he was more calm and relax then I have ever seen.

Boysie explained how I was handling sitatuions wrong with my training. He started fresh with Bowzer and taught me all the commands and proper corrections. People can not believe the difference when I bring my dog around. If it wasn’t for Boysie, I don’t know if I would have been able to keep my dog. Mellow Vibes Dog Training saved my life.”

Zak Longo

“My young Chesapeake Bay Retriever named “Charlie” became so aggressive and territorial that I could no longer manage him. I was at a point where I had only 2 options left for “Charlie”. I had to either find a very experienced dog trainer or send him to a rescue. That is when my dog walker strongly suggested Boysie. She told me that if he could not train my dog, no one could. I reviewed Boysie’s website carefully and I was immediately impressed at the kind but firm tone he used with his dogs in his videos. He never once yelled at them, and ALL of the dogs respected, obeyed and were happy with him. This is exactly what I wanted from “Charlie”: respect, compliance and happiness. However, I was at a loss at how to achieve it. That is when I knew that I had found the right trainer for “Charlie” and I. After an initial consultation and 3 weeks of “boot camp” with Boysie and his family, “Charlie” was a new dog. Not only did Boysie re-train “Charlie”, but he also educated and trained me as well. Since the “boot camp”, Boysie has always made time to talk on the phone and offer suggestions. He has also always made room in his home to board “Charlie”. Thanks to Boysie, I am now a confident dog owner who has a calm and happy dog who I understand and who understands me. With Boysie’s genuine interest in the continued well-being for the dogs and owners he trains, “Charlie” and I can look forward to a stress-free and enjoyable life together.”

Rachelle Landry
Teacher
Toronto

“Our puppy Chloe had some serious behavioural problems and she was creating a big strain on our household. It was to the point where we were about to give up hope. Fortunately for us we found Boysie. Chloe’s transformation in one week was just phenomenal!

We put Chloe through Boysie’s Basic Obedience training and all of Chloe’s problems such as biting, jumping, and dominant attitude were resolved.

Not only is Boysie a true pro, but also he’s completely passionate about dogs and their development. He took the time to explain how we can reinforce the training and establish a better relationship with Chloe. We are so happy with the training that we continue to entrust Boysie for dog boarding on a regular basis.

We would highly recommend Boysie to anyone and strongly feel he will strengthen your relationship with your dog.”

Annie-Claude and Marcus Daniels
Toronto

“Petrified, terrified, depressed and at our wits end just about describes how we felt when we googled ‘dog whisperer High Park’ looking for some help for our super aggressive but also incredibly loving 2 1/2 year old Shih Tzu. MC had turned his daily walks into the walk of terror as he flew at every dog, mostly those triple his size for what seemed no apparent reason. Either he was going to get hurt or we were and yet at home he was cuddly and affectionate. After answering a few simple questions, Boysie seemed to have a good idea of what he was dealing with but first wanted to visit MC at our home and he did so bringing another little dog to see what MC’s reaction would be. True to form MC was very anti-social, did not listen to a word we said, cocked his leg at every occasion during a short walk we took with Boysie and he informed us that the solution was for him to take Mc for a couple of weeks to train him some basic respect for other dogs and how to be submissive towards us. It was clear that we had let him rule the roost and outside of the house, he was a law unto himself. After 2 1/2 weeks the whole family (mum, dad and two kids) visited

Boysie at his home and watched in amazement a video of MC walking to heel, sitting when Boysie stopped, dropping chicken bones on request and lying like a baby without growling in his son’s arms. We could hardly ontain ourselves when MC was finally reintroduced to our family. Boysie patiently took each one of us in turn and taught us how manage him on the leash and has even been on hand to take walks with us and MC. The outcome is nothing short of a miracle. We now realize the disservice that we as a family have done to our little dog by letting him away with murder and treating him like a baby. And the crazy thing is not only can we now look forward to walking him and being around other dogs without fear of a fight, but we can see that MC is much happier too. He loves the praise he gets for his good behaviour and seems to even love us more than before.

We are so grateful to have met Boysie and have him share his skill with training dogs with us. We have our little dog back….on OUR terms.”

Sarah Macdougall

“Boysie is a man with a thorough understanding of canine mentality and has an incredible gift to communicate with dogs while establishing a rank structure that benefits the dog in his/her relationship with the new family. His subtle yet extremely effective wizardry with dogs has helped build a strong and healthy bond between my mini schnauzer(Stryker) and I. In just a mere 8 days of immersion training, Boysie transformed my hyperactive disobedient puppy into a calm, confident, attentive and friendly member of the family. Furthermore, his ongoing support is extremely appreciated in the continued education process of my dog and I. Thanks Boysie.”

Valentine James

“Riley’s behaviour was growing increasingly worse until we took her to Boysie for the 7-day training program.
She is now more calm and obedient.
Boysie has a magical way with dogs and is always available for advice.
A happy dog is a happy home…”

Adam & Stephanie
Thornhill, Ontario

“The first time I saw Layla was on Facebook. A friend working in Palestine had rescued a little street puppy and was Facebooking friends to find a home for her. I was at once taken with the picture of this alert and very cute black and tan puppy. She was rescued while being thrown into the trunk of a car to be dropped off out of town where she would have had to fend for herself. She was three months old. My friends fell in love with her and decided to find her a good home.

Layla was flown to Toronto during a cold snap in February when she was six months old. A rude awakening for a little Palestinian street dog, but she adjusted. Layla turned out to be an intelligent, charming and loveable dog. She was interested in everything and adjusted quickly to Canadian living. She was socialized with our cats and other dogs right away. She walked nicely on the leash, lay at my feet when we stopped, and was deferential to cats and other dogs, at first.

When she was about eight months old she challenged one of the cats viciously over a scrap of food on the floor. Another time she attacked the same cat when the cat went near her bowl of food, and had her by the throat before being pulled off. The same behaviour took hold when visiting dogs went near her feeding area, bowl or no bowl. She would attack with frightening ferocity. At the dog park she played well with other dogs unless a dog was aggressive with her. Layla would not back down from a fight, no matter how big the other dog was. I had never seen a dog fight with this kind of intensity and invariably the other dog would leave the altercation the worse off.

I tried to teach Layla to stay out of the kitchen but to no avail. She jumped up on counters and the dining room table, furniture and beds. She jumped on people when they visited and displayed other very dominant behaviours. In the park when I called her she would look at me and run the other way, challenging me to catch her.

Layla began to pull on the leash when walking and started snarling and lunging at other dogs. The last straw came when she attacked a little Pug without any provocation. My sweet little puppy had become vicious with other dogs. I called Boysie who agreed to take her on. She stayed with Boysie for two weeks and returned to us a changed dog. Boysie spent time with me and Layla after her stay and taught me how handle her and reinforce the training.

The cats are now able to eat out of her bowl without being attacked. She walks beside me on a loose leash adjusting her speed to my pace and sitting when I stop. She comes when called in the park and is focused on me, paying attention to where I am and checking in with me on her own. People now praise my well trained dog. I was even stopped by a dog trainer on the street who complimented me on my “dog handing”.

Layla respects her new boundaries and no longer jumps on furniture and stays out of the kitchen. She takes food only when given permission and drops anything in her mouth on command. Last night Layla was running full tilt in the park with two of her favourite dog friends. When I called her she came right to me. That says it all.”

Sarah Delucia

“I am so grateful for Boysie!! He is an awsome trainer who really cares about what he does and he has a very special way of communicating with dogs. Our golden retriever who we adore, was very naughty: he chewed up so many things at our place, shoes, baby toys, gloves, books, carpets, garbage. He ate socks, washcloths, jumped up on people, grabbed mittens and sleeves from children and adults, pulled on my pant legs, pulled on the leash, chewed on the leash, chewed anything in sight! I was feeling more and more frustrated.

I have two small children, the youngest of whom is a baby and I was concerned and became desperate. I did not want to have to find another home for our dog, yet I knew things could not continue as they were! We love out dog, but I think we were loving him too much and letting him have his way.

After coming home from a ten day training intensive with Boysie, our dog has really mellowed out. He is like a dream walking on the leash, no longer destructive around our home, he shows respect and seems to know his place. He still gets lots of love, but he gets it at the right time. Also, he seems so much more relaxed! All this is thanks to Boysie.

Boysie is a very patient and gifted trainer. He also has been very patient with me, teaching me about how to be a leader and get our dog’s respect, how to keep up the training. He has given me all kinds of tips even after bringing our dog home. I am extremely pleased and highly recommend Boysie.”

Frances Kushner
Toronto

“Two poodles, too many. After countless hours of training and pleading with our dogs to obey, we still had a problem, our dogs didn’t see us as their masters.

I started to question whether I could continue to manage both puppies. We found Boysi online and decided to check him out.

Our first impression of Boysi was that he was in control and understood dogs at a level that surpassed others. Our second impression was that he was willing to share his knowledge and skills with us. This really wasn’t about our dogs, it was about our lack of discipline and insight into what these dogs really needed.

We sent the dogs separately for training and were amazed at how well adjusted they were when they came home. Boysi also spent the time to teach us how to keep them this way.

Our relationship with Boysi is on-going, he encourages us to call and follow-up to discuss how things are going and always has helpful advice. We also send our dogs to Boysi for Boarding and take comfort knowing that the dogs are surrounded by his loving family.

We highly recommend Boysi for any dog training you may require.”

Linda Van den Brink

“When our GSD was 5 month old she jumped on us, mouthed our hands, whined, teared things apart, pulled so hard that my wife refused to walk her during the day. Our hopes that one day all this change by itself disappeared as we saw it got worse and worse. Then, when we went on vacation we decided combine boarding and training, that’s when we found Boysie. When we came back from vacation we found completely different dog, she was well behaved and way more obidient. She learned to sit, down, heel, drop, stay, go to kennel and many other thing in just 10 days!!! We were really happy about the progress we saw in such a short term. Thanks again!”

Michael and Alanna

“Dear Boysie; It is hard to believe that a 2/12 pound dog can terrorize your home but ours did. He was (note the past tense) very aggressive. He attacked all children and dogs, no matter the size. When my husband would try to hug or kiss me he would launch himself off the couch, out of my arms or off the floor and bite. Boysie spent 3 weeks with our dog. After training us, an important part of the process, we welcomed back a pleasant dog. He is not perfect but he has not been aggressive to any of our family members in 2 months. When ever I have a question Boysie takes my calls and explains what I need to do to properly correct our dog. He is always helpful, pleasant, very calm and wise. If you have a problem dog I know through personal experience that Boysie can help you.”

Jodie

“I wanted to thank you for the work you did with Stella and us. Sending her to you as soon as we got her was such a smart decision. She is so much more disciplined and fun to be with. She does not chew things, listens to commands, is respectful and fun to be with, she is calm, and easy to walk with. She does not bite or bark either. There is no more stress. You have transitioned her into a well disciplined dog. She has positive energy all the time. You have also made us so much better owners in that we understand how to work with her and how to behave so that the mutual respect continues. We get so many compliments on how well she behaves especially for a 4 month old chocolate lab.
I would definitely do this all over again with your coaching and training.
Please do not hesitate in using me as a reference for any other dog owners.
Peace and Love.”

Zool