Kyle Warren Dogs

Kyle, Hamish and Flora on a nice summer walk

Hamish came to me when he was 11 months old.  I believed he was housebroken, leash-trained and liked to ride in the car.  I soon discovered he had never been in a house before, he had spent his 11 months in the breeder’s kennel, and he was totally out of control.  He had never heard the words “Sit”, “Stay” or “Come”.  He didn’t like riding in the car, was terrified of the crate, and soon jumped over my very sturdy fence.  The day we got home, I called Kyle!  He came the next day.

It is now two years later, and without Kyle, I don’t know what I would have done, but Hamish is now a fine dog with a great temperament.  I have had to be more patient, more consistent, and more willing to keep at it than I might have wanted, but it is paying off!  Flora tries to help with his training because she knows just what to do, but she isn’t as patient as Kyle.

We are presently in group classes and in the varied settings, Kyle’s knowledge of each dog’s individual personality and needs strengthens their socialization and their behavior. Hamish is developing an understanding of boundaries in the fields and woods as well as learning to walk on leash in the village.  Watching him overcome his developmental delays has been both a challenge and a joy, and I could not have done it without Kyle!

Sandra Scheuer   West Shokan, NY

 Maggie came to us from a shelter. She was picked up as a stray so her history is unknown. She was unspayed. Her age has been estimated from 5 to 10 years old. We have finally settled on “about 8″.When she joined our family, she behaved so weirdly that we spent much time speculating about her past. She would stare up at lights, startle when the heat went on, and was very furtive in her eating habits. She would tolerate affection but did not seem to understand it. At times, she was so unresponsive that one of us thought she was deaf.
After a time, Maggie began to show serious aggression to people and other dogs, so much so that our daughters would not have friends over anymore. Family visits were fraught with tension over “watching the dog”. Even with Maggie leashed, woods walks were nerve wracking lest we meet another dog or person.
Friends recommended we contact Kyle Warren. It turned out to be the right thing to do! In addition to teaching us how to implement the basic commands of sit, stay, heel, come, and        take-a-break, Kyle gave us strategies to deal with Maggie’s aggression. It was most reassuring to have a plan for what to do when company comes or to know an effective way to assert control if she lost it around another dog.
Kyle’s unyielding firmness and patience in the face of Maggie’s slow acceptance of human intervention into her behavior was wonderful to see. We. too, worked hard with Maggie. The payoff has been tremendous. Early in her life with us, she would not choose to be in the same room unless it was forced upon her. Now she readily accepts and enjoys affection, wags her tail, and even follows us around the house! She knows and practices the behaviors expected of her around other dogs.
Through this association with Kyle, a willful, untrained, aggressive dog has been changed to an affectionate, highly valued and loved member of our family. The change in Maggie seems miraculous but it is really the result of Kyle’s skill and intuitve understanding and lots of consistent effort by all of us.

Barb and Tom Raffaldi   Hurley, NY

Champ on left, Quax center and Noble on right. Sons of Quax.

We want to tell you how very grateful we are for your terrific help with Champ, our wonderful German Shepard.
Not only were you the major reason we were able to get him, but, without a doubt, he would not be as good as he is and we would not enjoy him as much as we do were it not for the terrific ongoing training that you do with him.
We truly love Champ but it would be unfair to him(and frankly to us) for him not to get the proper guidance in all areas of proper behavior and your input has been invaluable.
You really “connect” with Champ and,again, we can’t thank you enough!
Jody Soltanoff and Peter Schwalbe    Woodstock, NY

When I brought Honey Bunny home to my unsuspecting family, there was no question that she was going to “my dog”.  She is a Havanese/king Charles cavalier spaniel mix, not exactly the macho dog my hubbie was hoping for.  But she really is the perfect dog for a family with 3 young children. The reason I sought out Kyle Warren for Honey Bunny, was because I don’t have experience with dogs and this was my project.  She had problems with peeing around the house and needed to learn commands to keep her out of danger.

When I met Kyle, I realized that this is one of the most professional people I have ever known, in ANY profession.  He keeps a tight organized calendar which is pretty booked up.  This is not a hobby for him.  It’s his passion, his trade, his living.  He makes a very impressive living doing exactly what he loves to do.  I admire that in a person.

He is 100% alpha dog, yet in such a calm collected demeanor.  He is completely confident in his understanding of dogs.   But I also realize he is just a great judge of character.  Human nature and dog nature alike.  So, this is how he gets the results.  He is to be trusted.   He teaches about trust and relationships.  This is the foundation of his training with dogs. The dogs have respect for him.  His word is THE Word.  The dogs feel it.  I felt it.  He is a very exceptional person to have such a talent, and it makes him seem wise beyond his years.

What you are learning from him  are life skills that will make you feel good about yourself and how you interact with your dog.  It will enhance your relationship with your dog.  I cannot say enough about Kyle, his skills, and the whole process.  Well worth every penny.
Jodee Keller
Kingston, NY

Our first note of gratitude for Kyle Warren is for the privilege of being the proud human parents of the handsome Noble vom Schutzberg, a pup from the Maya/Quax litter.  This beautiful, intelligent, sweet, engaging and oh so precocious shepherd is truly the light of our lives.  Though little did we know the icing on the cake was yet to come….having the venerable Kyle in our lives, a true “alpha” in the dog world.
As I write this note, Noble is coming upon two years of age, and so it’s almost two years for us as students under Kyle’s tutelage.  I say student(s) plural because my husband and I are in training just as much as Noble.  And somewhat embarrassingly, sometimes Noble even outperforms his two-legged caretakers, as we continue to learn not only the nuances of canine behavior through Kyle, but also a lot about ourselves and our relationships to each other.
I am no stranger to obedience training with dogs before Noble; however, Kyle educates us in a style like none other. He truly understands the canine instinct, as though he has a direct intuitive link into the dog’s mind – and ours too for that matter! Our weekly lessons are always a fun family affair, and no one looks more forward to spending an hour with Kyle than Noble.  Kyle’s expertise and diligence along with our homework has helped Noble evolve into a well-adjusted and well-behaved member of our family and very social lifestyle.
Kyle’s group lesson is always a favorite time for Noble and I to socialize with other dogs and their owners as well as hone our field skills.  We can’t say enough how grateful we are to be part of Kyle’s “pack”, knowing he’s always available to help us through a challenge, consult on a health issue or help us understand our people/dog interactions.
Kyle, we love you!
Pat, Karen & Noble
Gardiner, NY

Two Christmases ago my partner Monica and I picked up our little puppy Athena and six months later we went over to Kyle Warren’s house to look at his new litter of pups. Kyle told us not to get too attached to any one puppy because we could trust him to pick out the one best suited to us.
He was absolutely right – Zeus is the perfect companion to Athena and the best dog ever!
But, of course, even with the best German Shepherd dogs, much training is necessary, so Monica and I embarked on 2 years of weekly training sessions with Kyle. However, we didn’t anticipate that   dog training could be so much fun. Then again, we never imagined we’d learn so much about ourselves and  and our dogs while training with Kyle.
We also eagerly look  forward to the twice weekly group dog walks where the dogs socialize and we hone the training skills we are learning.
Kyle Warren, along with his pack of 9 dogs and his extended family pack, is not just a dog trainer, but teaches people how to communicate successfully with their dog companions to get the best out of the relationship. His intuitive teaching skills have taught us a lot about ourselves and he is also a good friend to us.
Athena, Zeus, Monica and I are proud to be members of “Kyle’s Pack”!

Kate Pierson & Monica Coleman

Woodstock, NY

In the winter of 2009, my husband and I welcomed our dog Daisy into our home.  She is a corgi (beagle,hound) mix who I fell in love with immediately after seeing her on an internet dog rescue site.  After adopting her, little did I know the work that was ahead of us!
Daisy showed signs of aggressive behavior from the start.  She growled and ran after anyone that tried to walk by our property.  She was mean to people who knocked on the door.  On many occasions she nipped at the heels, ankles or calves of our friends and family.  Knowing I needed help, I took her to a six week dog training class.  Although it was a nice social time for Daisy, it did not improve her behavior.  One day I was walking Daisy on the rail trail when she slipped her collar, ran after an older lady on a bicycle, and bit her!  She bit her hard enough on her calf to draw blood.  It was a horrible event.  I came home thinking that Daisy was just too much for me to handle.  Since I had already gotten attached to her, I was feeling overwhelmed and didn’t know which way to turn.
In steps Kyle!  I heard about him from the workers at Emmanuel’s Pet Agree store in Stone Ridge.  My husband and I set up our first appointment and anxiously took Daisy to training.  Right away Kyle worked on bonding with our dog.  He set limits and expectations not only for Daisy, but for us as well, right from the start.  We started with the basic obedience commands and practiced our new way of handling Daisy.  Kyle was great in explaining why Daisy behaves the way she does, how to correct it, and how to reinforce the new behavior with praise, not rewards.  He was very clear in demonstrating to us exactly how to do each new idea.  Then it was up to us to practice each new concept with her.  When we got in the car to go home after our first session I remember feeling a sense of relief.  With Kyle’s help we were going to be able to help Daisy become a better dog!
We worked with Kyle for several months.  I even went out and bought his book  Stay. Come.  Heel.  Every time. to reinforce everything that he taught us.  The thing I learned the most in working with Kyle is that it’s really not that much about the dog, it’s about the owner.  With Kyle’s help we were able to get Daisy to the point of sitting quietly in the kitchen when guests arrived, walking on a leash without pulling and over all just being a calmer, nicer dog.  We can’t imagine our home without Daisy and thanks to Kyle and his fantastic training methods, we are a much happier family.
-Kay Sutka
Stone Ridge, NY

One big happy family
Our dogs have been the center of our universe since the day each of them entered our home. When we found out we were pregnant last year we became really concerned about how the baby would fit into this home run by two canines. How could Webster our min pin pug mix live without being on my lap 90 percent of the day? Could we possibly keep Drover our puggle from eating the baby in one of his quests to find something, anything that smells like food? We wanted to hire a trainer to help us all with this big transition, but when we found Kyle we ended up getting so much more.
Kyle Warren is more than just a dog trainer, he is a dog lover, a doggie rights activist, a human trainer, a confidence builder, and now a friend and constant source of support. Kyle taught us how to get control of our dogs in a way that worked for us. He immediately understood the needs of our pets and our family and focused on giving us the skills we needed to have a home in which the dogs are well behaved, but still spoiled. He even gave Drover our favorite nickname; Spud.
Kyle’s methods are very easy to understand and to learn, or maybe he’s just good at teaching them. Thanks to him we have the confidence and ability to take the boys for a walk with the baby in a stroller without them pulling and lunging at every person place or thing that walks by. My son can nap without Drover’s constant barking at invisible intruders out the window. I am not worried about Webster fighting my son my lap while I’m trying to nurse or Drover stealing food from his hand or mouth when he gets a little older. Kyle taught me to discipline, love and live with my dogs on my terms not theirs.
It is amazing how our lives have changed since we started working with Kyle. We have been building a house on a large plot of land for the last two years. For that entire two years I worried about helping the dogs learn the rules and boundaries of our new home so they wouldn’t be in danger. After Kyle did such an amazing job helping them prepare for baby jack, I’m now confident we will all get to the new home without incident.

Greg and Emily Soltanoff,  Kingston, NY

My name is Berget, but you can call me Bear.  This is Byrdie.  We’re a couple of Australian Shepherds.  Yes, the ones without tails.  (It’s a long story, don’t ask.)
Our owners, Lee and Marilyn, have been training with Kyle for several years.  See, here’s the thing about Kyle.  You might think he trains dogs.  But actually he trains dog owners.  And honestly, Lee and Marilyn were not the easiest to break in.  But the thing about Kyle is that he never gives up.  It took Lee and Marilyn a while to get the basics down, but once they did they were able to build on their repertoire of commands.  That’s the thing about Kyle.  He doesn’t train.  He teaches you how to train. It’s kind of like that saying, “ you can give a cat a fish and he’ll eat for a day.  But if you teach a cat to fish, he’ll just stare at you.”  Or something like that.  I’ve gotten Lee to do a pretty good heel without even having to keep him on a leash.  And Byrdie’s been very good at getting Marilyn to sit, stay and come.  Before Kyle taught them dog-think, who knew they didn’t want us in the flowerbeds?  Now, we’re like, “why didn’t you just say so?”  But they’re finally getting the hang of it.
How do I know Kyle’s good?  Whenever we’re out in public other dogs always stop and tell us how well mannered our owners are.  We’re very proud.

Lee and Marilyn Hunt,  Mt. Tremper, NY

I had never been a dog owner until I was adult. I had no knowledge about “pack mentality” or anything like that.
I thought if a dog was smart enough and loved enough it would train itself, more or less. I soon realized the difference between a well-trained dog and an untrained dog. An untrained dog could be dangerous to himself and everyone around him. It was time for help! Kyle came highly recommended, so I called him. Finally a slot opened up and MY training began.

Kyle taught me about the of importance being a good pack leader for my dog. That included a proper attitude, firm but positive, and how to project it. Through training I became more confident about being a leader, and as corny as it sounds, it helps me in my everyday life. I have a dog who listens, most of the time, and is a joy to be around.  Although training never really ends, Kyle has given me the basics and the confidence to use them. Kyle is generous with his time. He is always available for questions from behavior to health. Anyone who works with Kyle can see that he has found and followed his “calling” in life. He is the “real deal.”

Janet Villani, Woodstock, NY