Michael LaPointe has been training dogs since 1987. He is certified 1994 N.E. K-9 Academy; all breed dog training; obedience, off leash, agility, problem solving, behavior modification.

Experience with Different Breeds

German Shephards

Best all-around dog.
Highly trainable.
Can live in most environments and learn most tasks.

Bulldogs

Fast learners, affectionate, loyal.
Plays hard, rests often.

Huskies

Aloof, wolf-like, stubborn.
Works hard for exaggerated praise.

Jack Russell Terriers

Sensitive, energetic, a clown.
Feisty and fearless.

Sheep Dogs

Smart, attentive and friendly.
Eager to please.

Border Collies

Animated, agile and fast.
Loves attention and easy to train.

Basenji

Independent and fast on their feet.
Can be obedient with early training and considerable work.

Labs and Retrievers

Easily trained and very social.
Good family dogs.

Australian Cattle Dog

High spirited and aloof.
Responds to a lot of attention.
Must be firm in training methods.

Saint Bernards

Can be stubborn.
Very social.
Will work well with a lot of motivation and short training sessions.