Hustle Up Dog Training

I’ve participated in multiple group classes and group dog hikes with Brad. His classes and activities are much more than teaching your dog basic commands. He challenges you and your dog to build a strong bond and become more confident. If you put in the effort you will have great results. It’s too bad he relocated from the Okanagan.

It’s hard to put into words what a great impact on our lives Brad has had. We reached out to him for help training our first rescue dog as a last ditch effort. Our puppy was unable to be walked down the street without reacting to other dogs and every stranger. In a few short days he had provided us with a wealth of tools with which to handle our dogs behaviour. We were finding ourselves no longer dreading having to take our dog for a walk; it was becoming an absolute treat.Unfortunately our poor puppy was poisoned and we had to let him go when the prognosis turned bad. Throughout the entire process Brad was there for us, supporting us through the hardest thing we’d ever gone through. The compassion Brad showed was so far above and beyond what we had expected. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Brad to any pet owner. He’s a brilliant trainer and a fantastic human being.Thanks for everything Brad.

My experience with Brad has been nothing short of life changing- for me and my pup. My dog came from the street being scared of everything and everyone. When she grew attached to me, the separation anxiety would kick in to the point where she would cry if I was even a few feet away from her. A few days ago, she sat 50 feet from me and stayed completely content and ready to hear my next request. While her struggles with people are still not the best, I have seen a vast improvement the confidence in herself and me as her owner. Letting a man pet her, and even giving him a kiss on the face - something that I would have never imagined. With the fast paced working environment with Brad’s classes- you aren’t just stuck inside practicing sit/stays. You have distractions, noises, and people walking around like in everyday life. Learning the tools to navigate that probably with your dog is something I am so glad I have begun to learn. Thank you Brad for your time and effort with me and my dog, Indigo! I could not recommend enough !

Brad Pattison is an exceptional dog behaviourist and trainer. He helped me true bond with my dog Fargo and helped Fargo manage with his own insecurities and behaviour. Before Brad, walking Fargo was scary. I even got a concussion one time when he lunged at another dog. He was aggressive towards other dogs and nothing helped calm him down. Now, I can walk him to any dog filled park and he is very happy to meet other dogs. He is definitely a much happier and healthier dog. Thank you Brad for your patience and training with us!

I came to Hustle Up Dog Training about 15 years ago because my 2 border collie cross had become unruly, so much so that none of my friends would walk with my dogs and I. I hadn't even taken a full set of classes with each one that we had amazing results with leash manners, off leash recall, and respectful behaviour. The best part though was that I had so much fun with the dogs, we went on hiking adventures, hung out with friends at outdoor cafes (same friends that would not walk with my dogs anymore). The training sessions are engaging, energetic and varied. I love that we were doing all the training outdoors in locations where you would be with your dog. It is real life training! Brad's knowledge of dogs' behaviour is incomparable. It is fascinating to watch him work with various dogs. He provides various tools to work on all aspect of training to get a well behaved dog, and as importantly if not more, his training creates a strong bond with your dog. I am forever grateful for Hustle Up Dog Training for helping my dogs and I have such a great relationship, and so much fun going on adventures that I would not have thought possible. L. Pratte

I have a goofy border collie that likes to run up to people to then growl and bark. I was at my whits-end when I found Brad and Hustle Up Dog Training. Brad came to my house and spent a significant amount of time with me and my pup. He was patient as he trained ME how to interact with my dog to help build a better relationship with him. My pup is still very much a work in progress, but I have invaluable tools that I didn't have before and even better I has SO much hope and anticipation for the future.What blew my mind was when my dog was growling and barking at Brad. Unfazed, Brad essentially had a stand off with my pup. Brad quietly and patiently worked with my dog using only his body language. My pup went from freaked right out to walking up to Brad and asking to be accepted." I wished I had been recording the event.This past weekend I joined his Hustle Up Crew in West Kelowna to do an outdoor adventure. It was two hours of learning

Brad is a compassionate, knowledgeable, and kind person who truly cares about dogs and the people he works with. I have never met a professional who is as devoted and passionate about the field as he is. I highly recommend anyone who needs help with their pup to speak to Brad, or look into this organization. He is a life saver and I cannot say enough good things!

Before I started Brad's training classes, my dog was aggressive, dangerous, and unsocialized. Life with my dog included a state of constant fear that something terrible could happen. I tried several other trainers with no success. The last trainer told me to give up.Then I met Brad. After two months of dedicated training and attending classes, my dog is a completely different animal. Brad has truly changed my life where other trainers simply didn't have the understanding to even try.My dog is now social, friendly and well trained. Words cannot describe the happiness I felt the first time I saw my dog playing with other dogs in the class.Brad is nothing short of exceptional. He has a deep passion for his craft and it shows.I cannot thank him enough for the way he has changed both my dog and my life. I will continue to train with him, do his workshops and recommend him to anyone that asks.

My wife Gaia and I, along with our dog Coco, have been working with Brad for nearly two years, and I can say it continues to be a fascinating journey for all of us.We were introduced to Brad after failed attempts with treat training left us with a dog that literally would jump through hoops for a treat but was aggressive and unmanageable without that aid.Brad’s methods seemed a little extreme at first, but his training provides real-world experiences allowing us to with Coco to keep her safe and teach her so much more than the basics.Before meeting Brad, we had no idea of what our (or any) dog was truly capable of achieving. They are amazing creatures, and Brad has helped Coco on her journey to reaching her potential as she truly becomes a ‘Super Dog’.

My border collie blue heeler mix was quite a handful as a young puppy and he was trained with Brad at Hustle Up Dog Training. He was off leash trained by about 6 months old. It was so worth it to put in the time to get him trained at a young age. He appreciated learning, boundaries and exercising his brain. He is 5 years old now and he is so well behaved, polite, well balanced and honestly he is brilliant. I am forever grateful for the bond we have now after training. We learned to communicate and respect each other and I can take him anywhere. I would highly recommend if you want a tight relationship with your dog. I learned how to provide what my dog needs to thrive. Brad is a very special dog behaviourist and dog trainer. He knows what dogs need and cares deeply about the dogs he works with. He is very observant about the levels of development of his clients dogs and will make modifications when needed in class. Thank you so much for helping me have a super smart and well behaved dog today! I am so happy that I took the time for the training and grateful for all the knowledge my dog and I learned, it’s truly invaluable! I’m pretty sure Brad is a dog whisperer! He is excellent at what he does and very passionate about dog training. You will not be disappointed if you commit to the process. Highly, highly recommended!! Thank you!