Dog Training in Cape Cod, Boston & South Coast

My German Shepherd Petra & I thoroughly enjoyed our training sessions with Paul. Paul is very knowledgable and a naturally talented trainer whom is equally good with people. I learned how to bring out the best in Petra. I wish I had met Paul sooner. I have recommended Paul to other dog owners.

Paul is the ultimate Dog Whisperer! We set up appts with our Golden Retriever puppy and Paul showed us how to train our puppy. He was so calm with our puppy who is extremely sensitive. I would be confident to take any dog to Paul. He advised us on nutrition and even showed us how to walk our dog. He helped us with equipment and calmed our fears. He gave us confidence that we could carry on his training at home.

At one point we called him after all the training was done for a refresher lesson on the use of a prong collar. Our puppy is a loving member of our family

We recently took our dog Molly to Paul for training, and we couldn't be more impressed. Molly is our fourth dog, and with our past experience, we thought we had a good handle on training a lab. However, Paul quickly proved us wrong with his exceptional knowledge, patience, and skill.

Paul's approach is rooted in positive reinforcement and consistency, and it's clear that he truly understands how dogs learn and how to teach humans. His methods not only helped Molly but also taught us new techniques that have made a significant difference in her behavior. Paul's ability to tailor the training to Molly's unique needs and personality was remarkable.

We're incredibly grateful for Paul's expertise and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and talented dog trainer. Molly is a much better-behaved pup because of him, and we feel more confident in our ability to continue her training at home.

Paul helped me with my young Male Golden Retriever who at the time was very stubborn and challenging for me to work with at home. Even though Chase was a sweet dog, he had a mind of his own and would not listen. What I liked about Paul's training was that he would first take Chase and work with him the first 1/2 of the class and then the last 1/2 of the class he would have me take Chase and he would then train both of us together. Chase loved his time with Paul and picked up on his training very quickly and was happy to do what ever he was asked. I also learned how to handle him and now 2 years later we still use all the stuff we learned from Paul and Chase is well mannered, off leash trained and obedient to my commands. Paul is quiet, kind and gentle with positive reinforcement. We had a great experience.

I first met Paul through a veterinary clinic before starting vet school and was immediately impressed by the relationship he had with his dogs. Their behavior in the clinic was outstanding, reflecting his expertise and commitment to training.

When I needed help preparing my service dog for extensive travel during school, Paul made time for us in his schedule. He quickly understood the dynamic between me and my dog and adjusted his approach to make training as effective and practical as possible. His guidance has had a lasting impact, and I continue to use what we learned together years later.

I've also purchased sessions as gifts for friends because I trust his methods and professionalism. I highly recommend Paul, especially for those looking for a trainer who prioritizes the welfare of their dog. I hope to work with him again in the future.

Paul has helped us with our rescue lab mix, Lucky since he was a puppy. He has a consistent, rational technique that just makes complete sense. Paul helped us with leash training, recall, the place command, and much more. He helped us with Lucky as he has grown up and into a nervous dog. The way that Paul is able to explain a dog's behavior makes everything easy to understand. He truly has a gift.

I just finished an 8 lesson course with Paul. Our youngest Australian shepherd Dolly had some bad habits that needed fixing. Paul is a wealth of knowledge and gave me every tool I needed to help Dolly and myself gain confidence and control. I went from being very nervous about having guests over the house to feeling comfortable having someone walk in the front door. We trained outside, inside, walked the neighborhood. He addressed every concern I had. He was always available for questions and concerns between lessons. We went through 3 other trainers before Paul. He stood out well above the rest. I highly recommend Modern Primitive K9.

The best of the best! Paul helped not only our Czech working line GSD gain more confidence, but also helped me gain more confidence as her handler. He taught us techniques we can use forever with Meadow. She has so much more respect for me and we have so much fun together using the tools that Paul taught us. We came from a bad experience with another trainer and felt defeated when we found Paul. He was an absolute blessing. His patience with a shy shepherd was invaluable. Also, his dogs are incredibly trained as well. The whole experience has changed our lives with our girl. I strongly recommend Paul.

Paul Deschamps is a professional trainer who has a gift. We worked with Paul with our sheepadoodle, Harper. Our weekly sessions proved to bring the best out of our sweet dog. Each week she would lovingly gaze at Paul as he guided her gently toward being a superb companion not only at home but in the company of others. Additionally Harper travels beautifully both via air and car, results of our extending our training with Paul. We HIGHLY recommend Modern Primitive K9!

Paul is amazing! His training and wealth of knowledge help with training our black lab grand puppy! Diesel is well trained all thanks to Paul! We've had many labs trained by other trainers - and Paul's philosophy is spot on! I could talk and listen with Paul all day every day on all things CANINE! A true GEM! How lucky are we he is close by for advice anytime!!!

My Australian Shepherd is a great dog with a few behaviors

I simply couldn't get a handle on. I had tried several different approaches-none of which were successful. Using his deep scientific understanding of behavior and learning theory, Paul successfully taught me how to work with my dog to eliminate the behaviors that were problematic. Paul not only shows me the steps to take in training my dog, but also explains the underlying framework that in a way that I can get. In addition to his technical skills which are substantial, Paul also has a deep affection and respect for these critters that so many of us delight in sharing our lives with. I've worked with lots of trainers and can honestly say Paul is one of the best.

Paul is an amazing trainer who meets the training needs to audience before him. From high level performance to the novice handler, clear communication is given for overall success. For my team, displacement behaviors were impacting our overall performance. We were given great instruction/ training to maintain drive while managing the behavior. I highly recommend Modern Primitive K9

Paul Deschamps is a professional trainer who has a gift. We worked with Paul with our sheepadoodle, Harper. Our weekly sessions proved to bring the best out of our sweet dog. Each week she would lovingly gaze at Paul as he guided her gently toward being a superb companion not only at home but in the company of others. Additionally Harper travels beautifully both via air and car, results of our extending our training with Paul. We HIGHLY recommend Modern Primitive K9!