HighTide K9 -

Julia Nauman

Brandon is the best. I rescued a 4 year old Doberman who was an angel to me but had severe fear aggression with strangers and other dogs, I was essentially his last shot. He had no leash experience before and was always on edge outside of the house. A lot of trainers told me he was a lost cause and I was immediately relieved when I talked to Brandon who did not bat an eye. He spent an hour explaining exactly how his training works with a wide variety of tools and what I should expect throughout the process. Within the first week of training I already saw a huge transformation in my dog’s behavior. I was able to take him off the Prozac the vet put him on and he began to gain confidence through the tasks we worked on. Brandon has many packages to offer as well as boarding. I like that my dog is physically AND mentally exerted by what we work on and has had a significant decrease in reactivity and anxiety, he genuinely looks forward to “working!!” Without a doubt Brandon’s background is extremely impressive and his expertise show as he remains calm and sure no matter the severity of behavior at hand. I didn’t really trust my dog in the hands of anyone but myself before as he was a bite risk but Brandon is an excellent handler and my dog’s quality of life is so much better thanks to him. This entire process has also built my own confidence and made me feel like a more capable handler of my dog with hope for our future. I have learned so much and feel much more sturdy and more responsible than where we began and look forward to continuing working with Brandon who is very understanding/patient with dog AND owner. He is definitely doing what he’s meant to do, his own dogs are awesome and a great display of where his training can lead.

Kim Tapia

I got Harlow with the intensions of having her as a companion for trips to the store, beach, restaurants and on hiking adventures. But, she was lacking confidence and started reacting to certain dogs, people and noises on leash at around 1.5 yo. Then life/work took over and I didn’t have time to deal with it. Finally this year, I committed to finding help to ensure I give Harlow the best quality of life. I chose Brandon because of his thorough explanation of his training methodology. Harlow spent 3+ weeks in his board and train program and I cannot be more thrilled with the results. Not only is Harlow more confident and well behaved but I now have the tools to continue the training to hard wire the good behaviors and neutralize the bad behaviors - it was a two4one win and I thank Brandon for his expertise in assessing Harlow, working with her and setting us (dog + owner) up for success. Thank you, thank you!!

Melinda Quick

Brandon is the dog whisperer! He has been fantastic with helping us to train our rescue puppy Bear. He not only helps to train your dog he educates you on how to work and train your dog. From our very first phone call when we adopted our rescue puppy who is deaf Brandon has given us insight, advice and techniques to help our puppy learn and thrive.
We started with one-on-one training sessions where he came to our home & worked with us to train Bear. Brandon is a fantastic teacher! Bear is deaf so we also did a board & train to teach Bear to use an e-collar. His training with us and Bear have really helped Bear the deaf puppy to learn and grow.
If you are looking for a knowledgeable dog trainer who gives customized training plans, targets the specific needs of your dog is dedicated, kind and truly loves dogs Brandon is the dog trainer for you.

Rawny Capizzelli

If you’re short on time, here’s the key takeaway: Brandon transformed Enzo's (our incredible Shepherd mix) life and ours! If you’re looking for an exceptional dog trainer, look no further—schedule training with HighTide K9. Brandon is simply the best!

A bit of background: when we rescued Enzo a few years ago, we faced significant challenges with his reactivity—he’d even react to people walking on the opposite side of the street while we were driving. Despite working with two trainers before Brandon, we saw little improvement. Our goal was to give Enzo the confident, adventurous life he deserved, filled with outings and new experiences. Though he’s always been sweet and happy with familiar people and dogs, we struggled with walks, proper socialization, and taking him on adventures.

This review is long overdue. Enzo initially had his Board and Train with Brandon in 2022, and we’re still incredibly grateful for the results! Brandon transformed our relationship with Enzo, making it possible for us to take him everywhere. In our follow-up lessons, Brandon ensured we knew how to maintain Enzo’s progress, emphasizing that it’s just as much about our behavior as it is about Enzo’s. Thanks to Brandon, we now enjoy wonderful walks, hikes, beach trips, and even hosting new guests (dogs included)—experiences we once thought were out of reach.

Brandon has also cared for Enzo a few times since 2022. Trusting someone with our dog, who means everything to us, isn’t easy, but I can confidently say that Brandon is one of the few people we trust completely. Enzo adores him, and it’s truly incredible to watch Brandon in action. He’s exceptional at what he does. Thank you, Brandon!!

Kelly Culores

We hired Brandon to help train our 1.5 year old chocolate lab and could not be happier with the results. Prior to Brandon, our dog would jump on people, demand bark, chew up anything and everything, and overall not listen to any demands or recall. He was the dog from Marley and Me. After a few months of working with Brandon, we have a new dog. Multiple people have commented on our dogs progress and can't believe he is the same dog. Brandon was a godsend and truly knows what he is doing when it comes to training and boarding.

Dave Hafford

We have used Brandon for multiple board and trains. He's extremely professional, experienced, flexible on scheduling, and has done an excellent job working with our dutch shepherd. We've used other trainers in the past, and there has been a significant difference in the results we've seen with our dog, as well as the sticking power of what he's been able to teach her. Can't recommend him highly enough.

Jeff Evey

I have worked with Brandon and seen him in action training dogs and I have seen the results - which are profound. I come from a background of having well-trained dogs, and great trainers, and even so, Brandon is absolute next level. All of the dogs I have seen him work with are extraordinary and professional.