So, I would like to say I didn’t actually get my dog trained with Paul Miller.
However, because of the way he helped me, I have no intentions of going anywhere else if I ever am in need of dog training. I lost my dog in Stinson Beach, I was worried sick, and felt like I kept hitting dead ends. I live in the East Bay, so I wasn’t sure what to do and I had to go back home to go to work. I was told to connect with Paul Miller because he is a dog trainer with dog tracking experience. He made sure I covered all my bases from fliers in the right places in town, connecting me to the local “nextdoor app” neighborhood, to going out on his own with leads and attempting to find my dog for me. Paul Miller has such a kind soul for both man and man’s best friend. I am so grateful for his assistance.

Paul is a master trainer. He doesn’t use e-collars or treats to train. He trains dogs with sounds, gestures, and commands. It takes longer to complete training with him than your average kennel trainer, but the training sticks; you won’t find yourself a year later wondering why your dog has forgotten the fundamentals. I got a real education from Paul about not only dog behavior but also nutrition. He’s unusually kind and insightful, and I trust him implicitly with my dogs.

I have one dog with territorial aggression and another with lung disease. Paul managed to train them both simultaneously even though they had very different needs. They were crate trained within a week, walking comfortably on leashes in a month, and recall dramatically improved not long after. It took about three months before I could trust my aggressive dog again; that’s a miracle in and of itself. I’m keeping my dogs in training with Paul three days a week because being around him makes them happier and easier in the world, which improves life for my entire family. Highly recommend Paul.

We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into when we rescued Roxy. Separation anxiety, fear of social situations with other dogs and people, no drive to play, to name a few challenges. We reached out to Paul, and he really took the time to thoroughly assess Roxy in order to meet her where she was, and move at a safe pace for her so that she trusted him, and explored new situations when she was ready. Paul is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about promoting healthy development and safety for dogs. Not only has Paul helped us learn about training and handling our dog, but Roxy’s excitement when she sees Paul on training days could speak for itself. We have a much more confident and playful dog these days, and words cannot express our gratitude for Paul’s support!