Awoken K9's Reviews
They Did it. You Can To.
Hear from Awoken K9 graduates on how they changed their pups behavior & now enjoy everyday life together, without the stress!
Ally & Jameson (Shepherd)
“I couldn’t leave my gated community… & Literally 2 sessions and he’s like a completely different dog!
As a first time dog owner I was nervous about everything pertaining to my dog. Brian helped us make the dog walking experience easier. He helped us get into a routine that allowed for a smooth transition with our adorable new addition. Brian is always professional and provides great resources to include video and literature to assist in the training process. Out beautiful dog is happier and so are we.
Kerrine S.
By far the best dog trainer we’ve used. In the past we’ve used dog trainers where we boarded our dogs, also large national dog training franchises. Brian is organized, professional and very knowledgeable. Brian gave us the tools we needed to lead our dog. It’s now a pleasure to walk our 150 pound dog. If you are a responsible dog owner and are serious about having your dog trained properly, Brian and Awoken K 9 is the trainer for you!!!!
Luther C.
Brian helped so much with our dog Abbott. He used to bark and charge on his walks, a source of stress for us to take him walking. Brian gave us direction on how to train Abbott. In 5 sessions our dog is a completely different pet. He is a joy to walk with now and listens to our commands. It is 100% better. Thank you Brian!!
Chrissy M.
Calvin & Draco (GSD)
“Draco was aggressive & now we can bring him around dogs he’s great, we can bring him around people he’s great!
Over 60+ 5-Star Reviews
Brian @ Awoken K9 is a very good trainer. My pooch has much better behavior. I now understand her more and can stop bad habits. Thanks Brian.
James D.
Brian was professional, timely, informative, organized and knowledgeable. He worked a couple of weeks with our Belgian Tervuren and was able to help us gain confidence and control over his poor behavior choices, and gave us the tools we need to be successful in having the best version of our dog. His methods are realistic and helpful. Would definitely recommend Brian.
Jessica C.
We have a 1yr old American Bully who already knew a lot of commands and tricks but there were a few bad habits that no matter what I tried, I wasn't able to fix it. Everytime I would walk him before it felt like he was going to rip my arm off and after about 5 -10 mins I would be completely exhausted. He's 100+ lbs and now I can loose leash walk him with no problem. We're still in class and now working on resource guarding but very thankful to Brian for providing the knowledge of what I needed to do to help communicate and train my dog better and more efficiently. I can see improvements everytime I'm working with my dog. I contacted several other local trainers and found it either difficult to schedule around my work schedule, only offered group or online courses, didn't work with my dog's breed or size, or they only offered 1 cookie cutter style of training. I definitely appreciate that Awoken K9 had a consultation where we could show what he already knew and discuss the items we needed help with.
Christal L.
Brian and Awoken K9 were great. The training for us was worth everything penny. Our dog, Welly, is a good boy but not always aware of his size (90 lbs). Brian taught us techniques to mitigate jumping, and to eliminate leash pulling, as well as many other training areas. We've seen significant improvement in how Welly acts and recommend Brian and Awoken K9 to anyone in the Tampa area.
Charles N.
I have a two year old Australian shepherd that was quite literally making me cry any time I walked him due to his reactivity to other people, dogs, and just fighting me on the leash even if we were alone. My mom found Brian and AwokenK9 and by our first consultation appointment, I was hopeful! After completing the five week program, my aussie’s walking and reactivity is NIGHT AND DAY better! We have built such a better bond through some communication techniques Brian taught us. I finally can look forward to walking my dog versus dreading it. I’m so thankful we found Brian - as was my dog who very much enjoyed working with him. Brian is patient, kind, and you can tell he loves the animals he works with which was very important to me as a crazy dog mom. I highly recommend checking AwokenK9 out - you will not regret it and your pup will thank you!
Hayley J.
Rescued a english bulldog/basset hound/.... mix that was about 1.5 years old. She had several homes before we rescued her and was kept outside on a lanai for most of her life. She had zero training, was scared to be outside, would have a complete meltdown when on a leash and did not know how to interact with our other dogs. Picture a 65lb puppy running through your house like a bowling ball and scared of everything. We hired Brian to help us get her accepted by our current pack of dogs, help her become more confident outside, listen to basic commands and get her to walk on a leash. Brian was fantastic. He took time to explain the techniques and listened to all of our questions and concerns. He provided videos that we could watch when we practiced with our dogs to ensure we had the right tools for the job. He was very accomodating when our dog took a little longer to pick up the training techniques. We cannot thank Brian enough for helping us with our new dog. She goes outside on her own, walks on a leash, listens to our commands and has been accepted by our other dogs. Brian helped her transition from a scared and wild dog to a confidently and happy dog.
Shylo M.
Brian with Awoken K9 has done a fantastic job of training our two pups Baker and Riley. We participated in his 9 week training session and both of our dogs have made tremendous process thus far! One of our dogs has dealt with fear and anxiety and has become more engaged and is getting over her fear. Our other dog has been overprotective and Brian has done a wonderful job in alleviate some of his fears also. Overall, Brian is very intelligent and knowledgeable when it comes to dog training and is able to handle any concerns with dogs. He is very passionate about the work he does and dedicates a lot of time I’m making sure the dogs are in great care. After a session he follows up with you to make sure the dogs are progressing and is always able to answer any questions. We cannot thank Awoken K9 for all the hard work and dedication he has put into training our dogs. Would highly recommend to any dog owner looking for any type of training. Thank you so much!!
Joerge Z.
We had a great experience with Brian. He did a great job helping us control our pomsky a lot more. We loved that fact that he would bring the training to our home. Brian was also very flexible when it came to what days and time we wanted training. He was also very clean on all his tips and tricks and even sent us videos each week on the trainings. Couldn't have pictured a better trainer for my dog. Thank you Brian!!!
Gabby E.
I have a two year old Australian Shepherd who has anxiety, resource guarding and slight aggression issues - Brian was extremely helpful with teaching us the best ways to deal with these issues and best practices to change his behavior. We have noticed a huge difference in just a short time and are excited to see his continued progress. Thanks Brian!!
Logan S.
My husband and I rescued a 1 yr old hound that was found living in the wild, taken to the pound, then put in a foster home before we adopted him. Needless to say we bit off a little more than we could chew and he had some issues that needed a lot of training including learning commands, walking on a leash, socialization, growling, barking etc. Brian has helped us and Jethro come a long way in the last 6-8 months with his training program, in home sessions, group classes and online help which we are very grateful for. He is always readily available for questions and support and we definitely recommend him and his program to others!
Holly K.
I have a mini golden doodle who was 1 years old and full of so much energy when we started training with Brian. I sought out training due to my dogs resource guarding, which has since improved drastically. Brian is great at explaining how to do each training technique and why it is to be done a certain way. The online resources are also great. I feel very confident going forward with everything I have learned from Awoken K9. Thanks so much!
Michela H.
Gracias a Brian Awoken K9 . Por el Trainning que le dio a mi perro Levy . Cuando empezó estaba todalmente descontrolado y Brian con toda su experiencia me ayudó a que ahora Levy sea un perro diferente en todo . De verdad se lo recomiendo muy bueno y muy amable . Gracias Brian .
Myrna M.
Highly recommend Brian! He was VERY responsive, patient and clear. Any time I had a question between sessions, I would text Brian and he responded within a short time. I appreciated that because I’m a first-time dog owner and my dog can be weird sometimes. I signed up for the 5-week program. Our classes were productive and enjoyable and he trained me to train my Goldendoodle puppy. I now know how to communicate with my dog. My dog now knows to stay by my side while walking. He can sit and stay even when people with their dogs go by. I could not be more happy with the training we received or the support we continue to receive from Awoken K9. If you listen to them and do the work, you and your dog will be happier.
Alyana Z.
Brian is a great, efficient and friendly dog trainer. As with some of us dog owners, it was clear to me that he needed to focus as much on me as on our dog Zane, and he did so successfully. He comes to our home and Zane loves him! Overall, I've been very happy with his help, his encouragement and his dedicated passion!
Jo.
After looking long for a dog trainer I came across Brian. From the first conversation I knew he was the real deal. He has been so wonderful. My pitbull has made such a turn in his behavior and obedience. I encourage anyone to give Brian a call he far exceeds the expectations he sets for himself.
Martekei P.
Brian made us feel confident that he was the right man for the job at our initial consultation! Our case was challenging because our dog was not only a stubborn breed, she was also 8 years old. We couldn’t take her to our beach condo due to complaints about her aggressive behavior. We are at our condo with our girl this weekend and it has been a game changer! Thank you Brian for everything, it has changed our lives
Andrea R.
Had the best experience! Put my 3 year old pitsky through the at home 3 week training and he is such a well behaved dog now. Brian was patient with him and worked great around my schedule. Would 10/10 recommend
Lindsay S.
We have a mutt puppy that Brian met when she was about 6 months old or so, she’s now 9 months. We wanted someone to help with basic obedience, potty training, and walking on her leash. Brian was amazing and now our dog is too! We were given endless resources and tips that helped us along the way. Our dog is a million times more well behaved in just 5 sessions with Brian. Of course you have to put in the training time, but the lessons Brian gives makes training time fun!
Will B.
Brian is an amazing training and he really took his time with our Catahula Leopard. Ride is 4 years old and had some issues and Brian helped with training him. I would recommend Brian to anyone that needs their pup or older pup trained Brian thank you for being there for us and Rider
Dena E.
I have a 1 year old GS/mal mix. Awoken K9 was recommended by my vet due to his behavior in public and with his fear and reaction with staff. With Brian's guidance and training program, I am now able to go out with my dog and I have a good experience. He has come a long way and I am happy with his progress. Brian was always available to answer any questions or concerns I had. It helped that we trained at my home and in public places. Thank you Brian!Brian thank you for being there for us and Rider
Gigi R.
Brien is amazing. He is the best teacher I have had when it comes to trainers. Many of the past trainers I have had could not teach me how to work with my dog. They were great with the dog but not clear with me. Brian was great with me and my dog.
Patricia M.
We can’t say enough about Brian and what he’s done with training our pup (as well as us). He is not only extremely clear on what to do, he explains why so everyone understands. Anytime he moved on he consistently checked in with us to ensure we didn’t have any questions or confusion. Even when Brian was not with us at home, he has a wonderful website with tons of references and sends you videos for homework. On top of that, he is extremely responsive with calls or texts if there is anything we needed. The results are far better than we expected, and we will always recommend him with no hesitation. Do yourself a favor and give Brian a try. Your dog will thank you
