Testimonials from our valued clients
"When we got Kohi, we had initially thought we could brave the challenges of a new puppy by ourselves, but since we caved and engaged Mark’s assistance - we’ve never looked back!
Right off the bat, from a phone assessment then an in-person assessment, Mark was extremely clear and detailed about what his training style. From our first session it has always felt like Kohi’s training was not just about her, but also us as her humans. His approach places a large emphasis on the dog-owner relationship, which helps us to better understand Kohi and be able to work through her growing pains with her; from working past her separation anxiety, to her socialisation with the world around her - in turn growing our mutual trust. His approach has also helped us to navigate her puppy stages calmly with little anxious energy, and he has always been available via call/text should we need any advice.
In training, Mark is extremely mindful to keep sessions fun and enriching for Kohi. Over the last few weeks, she has also boarded and gone for daycare with Mark & Buddy and had the best time! She has been out on pack walks and even a hike; with plenty of photos and updates to keep us at ease.
Kohi has gone from being little ball of separation anxiety, to a confident, well-adjusted and well-socialised puppy! We’re so proud of how far she’s come and we’re really grateful to Mark for helping us navigate through bringing a new puppy into our home!
Beyond our sessions with just Kohi, Mark has also been extremely helpful and supportive in her integration with her 3 cat siblings - Luna, Picco and Nugget. Thanks to him, we’ve been able to confidently let them all hang out together - with less fear and more trust in the process.
Engaging Mark as a trainer has not just been a win for all our pets, but also for us. He’s a fun and compassionate individual who has a deep love and passion for animals that really won us over. We’d highly recommend him to anyone looking to take the first steps into an unbreakable bond with their pets!"
"We worked with Mark as a Trainer for our 5 month-old Golden pup, Taobao. His approach delves deep into the nuances of the dog-owner relationship. Every session with Mark felt like a journey of self-discovery for us as dog owners. Through his guidance and expert insights, we gained valuable insights into our own behaviors, emotions, and the subtle ways they influence our dog's responses. Mark's wisdom transcends mere dog training and extends into the realm of personal growth and understanding.
Thanks to Mark's unique approach, our pup is not only well-trained, but our relationship with him has deepened immeasurably. We now have a better understanding of his needs, desires, and how to ensure his overall well-being. We've become more attuned to our own emotions and reactions, which has led to a more harmonious and joyful coexistence with our furry family member. He doesn't just teach commands; he fosters trust and open communication. Our experience with Mark has transformed our relationship with our dog. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a more profound bond with their furry friend."
“We had the absolute pleasure of working with Mark as our dog trainer, and it's been a transformative experience for both us and our beloved Luna. From day one, Mark's dedication and expertise shone through, making each training session enjoyable and rewarding.
What truly sets Mark apart is his holistic approach to training. He didn't just focus on Luna's behavior; he recognized the importance of training us as handlers as well. This emphasis on our role in building trust and a strong bond with Luna was truly invaluable. Mark's guidance and patience helped us understand how to communicate effectively with Luna, creating a deeper connection.
Thanks to Mark's exceptional training methods, Luna has blossomed into a more confident and less anxious companion. It's heartwarming to see the positive changes in her behavior, and we owe it all to Mark's guidance and expertise. Luna now listens better, responds to commands, and is a happier, more well-adjusted dog.
We wholeheartedly recommend Mark to anyone seeking a skilled, compassionate dog trainer. His commitment to both the dog and the handler makes all the difference, and we're endlessly grateful for the positive impact he's had on Luna's life—and ours."
“Every pet owner’s dream is to have a perfectly behaved companion. Calling in a trainer to ‘solve’ challenging behaviors can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be.
Working with Mark was not only easy but, in an odd way, relaxing. He has a very calming energy about him and is magnetic for our dog. Mark knows his stuff and gave us the confidence that we needed to board our new puppy with him for two weeks while he worked his magic with her.
He is thorough in his line of questioning and with his explanation, and anticipates concerns to make sure there is clarity of understanding and expectations. We felt that he has become a part of our team, and I know he is looking out for the best interests of our dog and our family every step of the way.
He takes a holistic approach, beginning with the psychology of the dog, which we think is a great way to establish a solid base for training. In the end, managing the anxiety of your companion is paramount, and doing it well will reduce the stress levels of everyone involved.
Our dog and family are undoubtedly better off after spending some time with Mark, and we have the guidance needed to continue reinforcing the important lessons to habituate new behaviors.
We are very grateful for Mark’s training and are so thankful for our ‘chance’ meeting on Tanjong Beach, which prompted us to get started with him! We would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a holistic dog trainer and wanting to understand how they can better support their canine friends' needs.”
"Our Shih Tzu Benji was very naughty before we came to Mark. He was frequently peeing and pooing in a regular spot in the house and would steal clothes and toys from us and be aggressive if we tried to get them back. Mark helped us to understand the psychology of dogs and to be much more commanding with him, in our actions and tone of voice. He also helped us to train him to walk well on the lead.
It really changed the happiness of our household to have Benji transform into the well-behaved, gentle dog he is now. I am very grateful to Mark for helping us get to this point!"
“My niece and I owned a Samoyed. Since we are new owners to this big dog, we have engaged Mark for the visits. He is very good in teaching us and able to give us the psychological way of understanding a dog behavior. He had potty issues, and is a super active dog.
Mark is a very professional trainer; I never seen my past trainers (for my other smaller dogs) before. Mark used a good theory and let us understanding the dog behaviors. We cannot treat dogs like human being and cannot understand us immediately. There is a bonding and continues training needed. Mark breaks these down into various lessons and makes sure that we can understand the concepts behind these fundamentals. He is very patient and devoted in training.
My niece and I will still engaging Mark for the subsequent training too. Highly recommended for those who are looking for a dog trainer.”
“As a new pet owner. Mark has been a god send to me in training my puppy Cooper.
His deep knowledge in dog behaviours, their motivations and his expertise in how to best train Cooper for house training, behaviours, tricks, dog happiness is incredible. I am convinced he’s a dog whisperer! Cooper loves him, and has learned and adapted so well to me and his new home through the knowledge and training Mark delivered.
I plan to continue with Marks expertise to understand Cooper more as he grows, and continue to learn how to bests manage him to be a well behaved and happy dog.
I highly recommend Marks training for puppies and dogs of all ages, as the knowledge is important for us as dog owners to be the best dog owners we can be!"
“We’ve called on Mark several times, first for our elderly special needs rescue, and then to help us with some training for our new puppy.
Mark is fantastic - he reads our dog so well, and communicates with us clearly and effectively. We saw improvement in our puppy’s behavior and our management techniques within days of putting his tips and tools to work. As a behaviorist Mark really puts communication with the dog first and we deeply appreciate that. I highly recommend working with him if you are having any issues or are just looking for some backup. We will certainly be calling on him as a guide again in the future!”
"I’m writing this recommendation for Mark, who has been our dog’s trainer for over half a year. We consider ourselves very lucky to have found Mark, who has taken extremely good care of Nelson, a German Shorthair Pointer over this time period. Mark is caring for Nelson whom we brought from Germany to Singapore three times a week.
As a trained hunting dog, Nelson is very demanding concerning his outings. That means that only a trained and knowledgeable handler can handle the challenge. Mark immediately got familiar with all the necessary commands – he even learnt them in German – to let the dog off lead in the designated areas being at the same time in full control of the dog. An ability not easy to find in Singapore.
Over and over again he engages the dog in new and challenging training situations bringing the necessary equipment along. His judgement on the dog’s abilities and emotional ‘status quo’ have always been absolutely accurate and in line with the dog’s natural behavior. We consider Mark a wonderful person and a highly professional dog trainer!
Moreover Mark is very responsible and reliable, always making his scheduled visits, even during the most extreme weather situations. Therefore I highly recommend Mark to anyone who is looking for a dog trainer and wants to have a kind, responsible, and knowledgeable person without having to worry about their pets, as they would be in safe and very capable hands."
"I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Mark for training. We have been having regular training sessions with him for our 2 miniature fox terriers (6 years old).
Mark is a fantastic guy and he really is amazing in dealing with dogs and people.
The training he has provided has certainly been worthwhile and the improvement in the dogs behaviour (and ours as pet owners) has been great.
10/10!"
"Mark is the best dog professional I know. Not only does he know ALOT abuse dogs and their behaviours but he’s an absolute gem to work with.
My dog is timid and super shy! He’s also really afraid of thunder. Mark was able to work with him and gain his trust within a day. He also worked with him on thunder anxiousness.
If you’re looking for someone that will take care of your dog and work on with your dog to overcome stress, anxiety, book Mark!"
“Mark is an exceptional dog trainer. He shows genuine care and love for all animals under his care and was always willing to offer his expert advice which was invaluable during the first few months of our puppies' life with us.
Mark offers private training in your home which really helps with house training your dog, but he also offers socialisation training with other dogs alongside basic and advanced training. He is very experienced and helpful.
We would thoroughly recommend him to any pet owner."
(From my mum):
"Cleo has been a very vocal and territorial dog. She used to only recognize my son as her master. Although she was well behaved towards me and my husband, she has bitten my daughter.
Things got worse when my son had to go overseas for training and my husband was unable to take her for her daily walk. Her behaviour worsened.
With Mark’s help, she is beginning to be less reactive, stays calm upon instruction and more tolerant of people passing by on her walks.
The training is helping us to get to know our dog better. Cleo is making very good progress on her behavior modification."
"Mark gets the all-round 5 star rating. He is great with Jack, my needy yet lovable golden retriever.
I trust Jack with him completely. Mark is reliable and dependable and you can tell that he truly cares for your pet. Very happy with the training that Mark provides. I highly recommend him."
"It has been a pleasure to work with Mark on our 2 dogs. I was impressed by his professionalism and sincerity from handling my queries to handling the dogs. Mark even spent time teaching my family members how to stop the unruly jumping behaviour of our 4 legged little fella.
His feedback on his experiences with them were objective, if not candid. That helps us to understand our dogs better."
