By Emily Kemnitz on September 12, 2026 Verified by Google

It was my first time leaving my one year old pitbull to be boarded at Tuxedo's K9. I was pretty nervous as she is reactive to other dogs and she has so much energy that being in a crate and boredom can lead to her harming herself. I messaged after her first night to share my nerves and see how she was doing. I was reassured almost immediately that she was being walked daily, getting individualized play, and was eating great. They also took the time to use her slow feeder and welcomed all her toys from home. When I picked her up 6 days later, she was happy and healthy. Once again I was informed that she had daily play and was let out for bathroom breaks every 4 hours even overnight. Highly recommend for boarding if you have a reactive dog with lots of energy.

By Jodi Dennis on July 30, 2026 Verified by Google

This is our first experience with dog training and we couldn't be happier with how the whole experience is going. Mark is amazing with our boy and his love and passion for dogs is so apparent. We feel we so supported in our efforts to teach us how to give our dog the best life that he deserves.

By Morgan Cain on June 11, 2025 Verified by Google

Mark is incredible. Compassionate and patient. I took my 2.5 year old mini golden doodle to his beginner class as she had some fine tuning to master (barking at the cat, jumping on guests, pulling on the leash, selective hearing outside) after the 6 week course she is much better behaved. Comes when called, leaves the cat alone without much hassle, and generally wants to please. I’d love to take another course from K9 Tuxedo. First course taught sit, stay, touch, wait, leave it, walking techniques, place, etc.

By Elyse Glover on March 22, 2025 Verified by Google

Mark is the absolute best at training! He worked with our lab puppy, and she responded to him immediately and positively. He taught me how to get a jumpy, crazy puppy to behave and settle down. He is so calm and kind, patient and easygoing and he taught us to help her behave. We saw great results immediately.. Lexi did a 180 degree turn for the better after Mark showing us the right way to manage her. He is EXCELLENT with pups and their humans alike. ☺️ Do not hesitate to have this gentleman work with your dog, The best trainer and I can’t recommend him enough! We can’t thank you enough, Mark!

By Erin Hawn on March 17, 2023 Verified by Google

Mark at Tuxedo's K9 Training Camp has been such an incredible resource for us in owning our first dog! He truly is the "dog whisperer" and forges strong relationships not only with clients but with all of their fur babies in the process of helping them. He is knowledgeable, caring, approachable and has the biggest heart when it comes to his care and concern for fur babies. Mark always puts the mental, emotional and physical well-being of the dogs first and this is why he will always be our go to guru for Bailey!

We were lucky enough to start Bailey in his puppy training class in October of 2020. As new dog owners, we stressed about how well we were doing in our work with her but Mark encouraged and reassured us. We then received numerous adorable pictures of Bailey keeping the front desk staff company during a boarding stay!

We decided to take Bailey's training a step further, continuing our education as pet parents in the Canine Good Citizen class. We were nervous about Bailey passing the course mainly because of her affinity for jumping. But Mark reassured us to trust in her and work with her and we had tears of joy when we found out that she passed! He addressed our questions and concerns, putting our fears at ease and showing us that we really had it in us to be the best we could for Bailey.

In both classes, we learned invaluable tools and lessons that have helped us communicate better with Bailey to understand her wants and needs and feel much more confident than we did starting off. Our relationship with her has grown so much stronger for her better and she truly is our baby.

Knowing this, Mark offered to help surprise my (now) husband on our wedding day, bringing Bailey from boarding at K9 Tuxedo's Training Camp to the first look so we could capture some sweet family photos and include Bailey in a special way for the most important day in our lives. Although she was exhausted waiting for us to get in place at the venue, Bailey loved spending time with Mark and he remained calm and in control of things to ensure the timing was perfect for the surprise. Getting to see him bring Bailey out in a cute flower girl dress to surprise my husband was one of the best moments for me on that day!

We are so thankful for all of the work Mark and his staff have put in to help enrich our lives as well as Bailey's. Mark has provided the tools for us to continue working and developing our relationship with Bailey and we are indebted for all the pearls of wisdom he has given us. Now, whenever possible, we volunteer to work with the dogs in training for the Canine Good Citizen tests. Thank you, Mark, for all you have done for our little family. We are so grateful to you for all that you do in your every day work and will continue sending friends and family your way for help with with their fur babies! The way you help both dogs and owners makes a world of difference for so many.
Love,
Bailey, Brett and Erin