TESTIMONIALS

"I am an Animal Behavior College Certified Trainer and have had the pleasure of observing Gabe and Diane training for 7 years. They take on the most challenging dogs, such as dog reactivity, fear, and resource guarding, for example. With positive reinforcement and specialized techniques, they help dogs and owners resolve these issues. They are also very good with problem solving and basic obedience. I highly recommend Gabe and Diane as compassionate and accomplished trainers."

~ Sandy Hackler, Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue Sr. Trainer & Board Member

3-year-old Miniature Staffordshire Terrier

"Trainers like My Loyal Dog Training are key players in changing the narrative about the Pitbull breed. Thank you for always being supportive and loving our girl, Phoebe, and others alike!"  ❤️ 

~ Lauren, Atlanta

1.5-year-old Staffordshire Terrier

4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier & 4-year-old Miniature Pinscher

"Gabe and Diane did an amazing job training our dogs who had a variety of behavior issues which needed correction. After two separate trainers declared that our dog Gracie could not be rehabilitated, Diane and Gabe had a different prognosis, based on their extensive experience with dog reactivity. Gracie barked and lunged at dogs on walks. Training sessions helped us establish a leadership role, so that she can take direction from us and focus less on other dogs. Ruby, our dog with a missing front leg, was capable of walking but chose to lay down in the middle of a street. We learned how to keep her moving with the right training cues. Otis was a chronic puller on leash. With the recommendation of an effective leash and training, his walking skills  have improved tremendously. The depth of experience that Diane and Gabe bring helped our dogs with their variety of issues, using a practical and savvy approach to dog behavior and training solutions." 

~ Jeff & Karen, Kennesaw 

7-month-old Irish Setter/Poodle Sisters

"Excellent training for our sweet and very energetic Irish Doodles Maeve and Millie! Thank you!"  

~ Lewis & Lori, Marietta 

7-year-old Labrador Retriever/Terrier

"Working with Gabe and Diane has been great!  They understood my concerns and created an effective training approach to address my dog’s reactivity to other dogs. They were always quick to respond to my questions, provided clear and thorough direction to set me and my dog Maya up for success.  Gabe and Diane are extremely knowledgeable, and genuinely care about seeing your dog make progress.  I highly recommend them for all your dog’s training needs."  

~ Erika, Marietta  

3-month-old Treeing Walker Coonhound/Beagle

"Thank you for helping us with Max's training. Giving your time, expertise and talent has already resulted in strides to becoming a better behaved dog and family awareness.  Seeing how Max transformed with our son ultimately becoming best buddies was heartwarming."  

~ Kevin & Karen, Kennesaw 

3-year-old Shih Tzu

"The Gleaton Family wanted to share the AMAZING experience we had. We rescued Mateo from a shelter. He was aggressive, always trying to be dominate, and had a huge biting problem. Mateo was turned down by many professional trainers who said our best bet was to muzzle him because he was too out of hand. However, Diane and Gabe proved every trainer wrong. They both came with a lot of confidence, patience, and understanding of dog behavior. We were always able to ask them questions and was never left feeling like the sessions were rushed. Mateo has made GREAT progress and continues to improve. We really fell in love with Diane and Gabe and their training ability. Please, if you’re looking to train your fur baby, turn to them for help. You won’t regret it!"

~ Rob & Nicole, Marietta 

1-year-old German Shepherd

"Diane and Gabe were amazing! They gave us the tools we needed to train our high drive German Shepherd. The videos taken of our sessions were very helpfuI. I highly recommend My Loyal Dog Training!"  

~ Jack & Dawn, Woodstock 

7-year-old German Shepherd

5-year-old Carin Terrier/Silky Terrier

"Diane and Gabe made a very fragile adoption doable. I adopted Heidi, a German Shepherd, that was rescued with a serious wound from a chain embedded in her neck among numerous injuries. I brought her home to my 2 small dogs because I was told she was a dog friendly senior. What I did not factor in was Mother Nature. Heidi's prey drive kicked in as soon as she saw my small dogs.  I thought I had just put myself and the dogs in a horrible situation. Almost every trainer I spoke with felt that the situation was impossible and did not want to help.  Diane and Gabe customized a training program based not only on my German Shepherd’s needs, but my other dogs' needs, and our living situation. They always made themselves available to help. I know they are just a phone call away should I run into trouble.  My entire fur family is thankful to My Loyal Dog Training for their in help making a us a harmonious, loving, and fun pack!" 

~ Nicolle, Canton 

4-year-old Doberman Pinscher

"We are very happy to have found My Loyal Dog Training for our Doberman. He barked so loudly and lunged at dogs on our walks that other people were scared. Diane and Gabe's method of training addressed the serious reactivity in our dog.  Diesel now understands to continue walking calmly when he sees another dog on our walks. Also, he had a fear of our backyard. With Diane and Gabe's guidance, now he loves sitting in the backyard to enjoy the sunshine. We can’t recommend My Loyal Dog Training enough!" 

~ Gary & Cannon, Dallas

11-months-old Bulldog/Retriever  

3-year-old Pekingese/Poodle

"Diane and Gabe are the best trainers we could ask for!  Otis and Bella are very reactive dogs. Before training, Otis couldn't handle a dog within a distance of 100 feet. Now he's calm when a dog is 10-15 feet away. Our dogs have made so much progress in training!  We use the skills with Otis and Bella every day that Diane and Gabe taught us." 

~ Nando & Jennifer, Kennesaw 

12-year-old Staffordshire Terrier 

"Annabelle’s quality of life has increased dramatically because of our work with Diane and Gabe, and there’s no way to fully express the appreciation I feel for how rich her remaining years will be as a result. For the first time, Annabelle can comfortably be around other dogs without reactivity. Diane and Gabe are patient and kind, and clear in their instructions; they focus on building your leadership skills and deepening the relationship between you and your pup. Annabelle now goes for walks with other dogs and has a dog friend that visits our home regularly without issue! If you follow their guidance and instructions, you will be thrilled with the results." 

~ Amanda, Kennesaw 

2-year-old Staffordshire Terrier/Retriever  

& 7-year-old Staffordshire Terrier/Retriever

"Diane and Gabe from My Loyal Dog are the trainers we have always looked for while raising our dog Champion, but we met after adopting our dog Victory, who they fostered during her stay at Mostly Mutts Rescue. Our dogs bring so much love to mine and my husband’s lives, but experienced moderate to severe anxiety and were very difficult to walk on leash when encountering distractions. Diane and Gabe used their knowledge and experience working with rescued dogs to help teach our dogs to focus on and trust us. They were very flexible with scheduling and planned training environments that helped focus on our primary goals. We feel very fortunate to have Diane and Gabe on our team training our pups. I would recommend them to any dog owner looking for help!"

~ John & Haley, Marietta 

3-month-old Welsh Corgi 

"Diane was an absolutely wonderful trainer.  She was so patient with our very energetic puppy!  I was amazed at how thorough her training program was, and our puppy quickly picked up the training.  What I loved most was that she wanted Pippa to succeed in the training just as much as we did. She was also very professional and she made sure my husband and I had a good grasp of the commands so that we could practice with Pippa in between sessions.  I highly recommend using My Loyal Dog Training to train your puppy or adult dog!" 

~ Adam & Rebecca, Smyrna

4-year-old Cattle Dog/Schnauzer 

"After a scary moment with a neighbor’s dog, Finn became reactive with every person and dog he encountered.  Our dog was always anxious with strangers, although he used to love other dogs. Diane and Gabe assessed what was going on with him. They developed a training plan to help Finn know that my leadership would keep him safe, and restore his trust in people and other dogs."

~ Stephanie, Alpharetta   

8-year-old Goldendoodle

"Diane and Gabe of My Loyal Dog Training not only helped me in training Daisy to be more responsive to my commands, but they helped with my attitude and demeanor towards her. The calmer and less reactive I was towards her, the more responsive she was to me. The three training sessions and after session videos were invaluable with my relationship with Daisy."

~ Vicky, Acworth 

9-year-old Border Collie/Hound 

"We reached out to Diane after bringing our newborn son home from the hospital and our dog, Sully, reacted negatively towards him. She immediately gave us training tips we could use before our first session, which we begin implementing. Diane gave great training advice during our sessions, and we saw immediate improvement with Sully. She also checked in with us between sessions and followed up afterwards to check in on Sully and gave us additional tips. We feel our training sessions helped Sully adjust to his new life with our infant son. You can tell Diane truly cares for your dog and wants to see your dog succeed in their training."

~ Chris & Allyssa, Smyrna  

4-year-old Miniature Poodle  

"Diane and Gabe provided a blend of behavior modification techniques for my newly adopted Poodle, Jacques, while respecting the high-spirited  member of my little pack. They helped me focus Jacque’s interest away from my two inexorable cats, to learn how to respect their tolerance and space. I would recommend My Loyal Dog Training to any dog owner who wants a well-behaved pup, but also understands that it is ok if they are a little goofy." 

~Sonja, Marietta 

1-year-old Bernedoodle

"Before engaging My Loyal Dog Training's services, we spent a lot of time researching trainers and what to look for in trainers. Gabe and Diane truly exceeded our expectations with training our very lovable, yet stubborn and excitable Bernedoodle. They were extremely patient not only with our dog, but with us as they taught us how best to train our dog too. They were gentle, yet firm, with our BIG dog and helped us understand how best to work and communicate with our dog to get the results we wanted. You can tell Diane and Gabe are truly passionate about helping families and love what they do. They are wonderful, trustworthy and kind.  We highly recommend My Loyal Dog Training, and when we get another puppy in the future, we will definitely be calling them again!"

~ Deepak & Cassandra, Snellville 

8-year-old Havanese, 1-year-old Dauschund, & 8-week-old Chihuahua 

"I cannot recommend My Loyal Dog Training enough.  We have three small dogs that all had behavior challenges.  Gabe was patient with our rescued Doxie and quickly earned the trust of our shy Havanese. Diane worked with my son’s dog to help correct some of the new puppy issues we were faced with.  Diane and Gabe have taught us how our own behavior and reactions can impact our dogs’ training success.  They are as patient with us as they have been with our dogs." 

~ Tanya, Kennesaw 

1-year-old Golden Retriever

"As first time dog owners, we knew our Golden deserved a home that set her up for success. We invested in 5 training sessions to help us learn the basics - sit, stay, come, off, drop it and leave it. In less than 2 months, we were left with so much more. We’ve developed our earned confidence to bring Sammie into most environments without an unrealistic training regiment. Diane and Gabe’s clear expectations, consistent encouragement and genuine care were more than we could’ve imagined. If you’re seeking peace of mind as a dog parent, we’d highly recommend working with My Loyal Dog training!"

~ Colin & Kristin, Smyrna 

2-year-old Retriever/Terrier

"If you're looking for an in-home dog trainer, I highly recommend Diane and Gabe of My Loyal Dog Training. They are well-informed regarding dog behavior and body language. They gave us the tools we needed to better manage our very energetic, nervous dog. Daisy's behavior has improved dramatically with their guidance.  My dog gets very excited for her training sessions with them! It's been a great experience all around."

~ Samantha, Marietta    

5-year-old Staffordshire Terrier

"Diane and Gabe were fantastic with my dog. They helped narrow down the cause of Yama's reactivity towards other dogs and taught me how to manage her behavior.  They gave me and my dog the confidence and knowledge I needed. Yama is doing so much better on her walks!"

~ Sion, Kennesaw     

10-month-old Labradoodle

"We chose My Loyal Dog Training because we wanted a trainer to see, firsthand, how out of control our older puppy, Maggie, became when a person came into our home. Also, we needed direction on how to help Maggie on walks since she was constantly pulling on the leash. Diane listened to our concerns, and showed us how to calm her down when we had visitors. She helped Maggie and us to become better dog parents. Diane was a great help and provided excellent videos to review after each session!"

~ Dan & Suzan, Marietta   

8-year-old Maltese/Shih Tzu

"We adopted our sweet girl, Sunny, from a rescue.  One of her previous owners was not especially kind to her.  She clearly had no boundaries. The training techniques used by Diane were very effective. In no time, Sunny learned to respect our meal time and her behavior improved using Diane’s training methods.  I highly recommend My Loyal Dog Training for your pup."

~ Steve & Sue, Marietta 

3-year-old Shih Tzu/Chihuahua & 10-year old Terrier 

"Gabe and Diane worked with our two rescues, who developed bad habits and were not getting along. Within minutes, they gained our dogs' trust and were already modeling skills that we could use to improve their behavior. The best part, none of their suggestions were difficult or time-consuming. Most steps were simple changes we incorporated into our routine that made a HUGE difference in our dogs' behavior.  To increase the likelihood of our success, they provided session videos and welcomed follow-up questions.  It was clear that Gabe and Diane were as invested in our dogs' progress as we were.  Their commitment to helping our dogs really touched our hearts."

~ Jeff & Amy, Marietta  

5-month-old Miniature Schnauzer  

"Things have been life changing with my puppy, Sebastian, since his training.  He's doing so well.  You're amazing!"   

~ Carol, Kennesaw 

3-year-old Poodle

"Micki and I are very grateful for the training you provided to help her in learning new behaviors that makes both of our lives better!  I liked your approach to training that showed me how to “read” and understand her behavior, as well as the teaching the basic commands. Your calm demeanor with Micki, showed her she could trust you. You two were amazing together! I also appreciated the handouts and videos as this helped with our practice after each session."

~ Orie & Jeannie, Marietta   

9-month-old Hound & 10-year-old Whippet

"Diane and Gabe really are dog whispers. Our dogs just loved them! We quickly realized that we had our hands full with a puppy that was extremely anxious around people that she didn't know.  Before our first session, Diane and Gabe wanted to understand what our training goals were for Blue, then they developed a training plan. They even included Rocky, our senior Whippet, in some of the training. They were a great source for advising on the care of our dogs, including tips that we never knew. We plan to continue periodic sessions to review and refine the training we have learned so far."

~ Tim & Lisa, Marietta 

2-year-old Brittany Spaniel 

"From Diane's experience working with rescues, she quickly identified a number of areas where we could help our dog immediately, but was honest that some of his issues would take time to resolve.  After that initial session, she regularly followed up with us to see how he was progressing.  With each follow up, she provided us with additional information to guide us in working on his issues.  We really appreciate the friendly, professional assistance that Diane provided.  We would recommend her to anyone looking for a trainer.  She really has the health and well being of the dog and the family in mind in everything she recommends."

~ Glen, Woodstock 

10-year-old Dauschund

"Can’t teach an old dog new tricks?  Oh yes you can!  Diane is an amazing trainer who connected with Horatio immediately. Her effective techniques, insightful feedback and patience gave me the ability to shape my dog’s behavior.  Diane's training guidance gave me an understanding of how to best communicate with my dog to build his confidence, attention, and enhance his ability to continue learning new skills.  She followed up with me a few days after our session to see how things were going.  I am confident that if I need training guidance or support in the future, My Loyal Dog Training will be there to help."

~ Stacey, Marietta 

2-month-old Retriever/Terrier

"Diane and Gabe were very professional and their knowledge was especially helpful in teaching our puppy, Bruno, the basic obedience skills. As first time dog owners, we will carry this knowledge with us for the future."

~ Steven & Satomi, Acworth