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    Canines 4 Hope

    2.8 (19 reviews)

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    If I could give zero stars I would. I contacted Jason Devito after having a diabetic coma. I live alone and was in desperate need of a solution. I've always wanted a diabetic alert dog, but never pulled the trigger due to high costs. In July 2017 I made the investment for a diabetic alert dog through Canines 4 Hope. I provided my own 6 month puppy, Onyx, to be trained. I thought Onyx was neutered after I adopted him and advised Mr. Devito of his health and had his original owner's vet provide Mr. Devito with Onyx's records. Mr. Devito provided me with a contract stating competencies he would train Onyx, including public access, scent alerting, pressure therapy, and basic obedience. I did my research on a trainer and I believe Mr. Devito has previous operated under other names to hide his history. When I dropped Onyx off in July 2017, Onyx weighed 60 pounds. When I picked him up in December 2017 he weighed 64 pounds. I immediately took him to the vet, only to learn he had Giardia parasite and was in fact never neutered. This was unnoticed by Mr. Devito or his staff, who claimed to be with Onyx training everyday. Onyx has never alerted me; Mr. Devito claims this is because I am not an alpha pack leader. Onyx is unable to be in public as he is scared of children and will react accordingly; he will also bark, charge, and cry at other animals. He was never trained on public access. Onyx is barely obedient to basic commands. He had never been up or down stairs! I followed up remotely with Mr.Devito and flew to Florida in May 2018 for help from Mr.Devito. He insisted that it was my leadership skills although he saw Onyx charge at a target worker (someone in public minding their own business). Onyx charges and defends himself because he is terrified from whatever he was exposed to under Canines 4 Hopes care. I contacted Mr. Devito and BBB in August 2018 demanding a refund and my vet bills paid. I was advised by Mr. Devito that he would like Onyx assessed by an organization before he will compensate me for vet fees and training. No organization will accept Onyx when they learn of his history. I've provided vet bills and written assessment, and have gone without answers or refund. Please look at these pictures of Onyx- ANIMAL CRUELTY AND NEGLECT. Do not trust this business. Look at my poor abused Onyx- skin and bones and terrified. I want a refund by end of this year (highly unlikely Jason Devito will even respond) or I will persue aggressive actions. I would be dead if I relied on this dog to alert me.

    Service dog Hunter

    Canines 4 hope trained my service dog Hunter. Couldn't ask for a better trained dog . Highly recommend Canines 4 hope . Mr. Devito is patient makes sure you know how to handle ur dog in any situation.

    Canines4Hope Service Animal inpatient hospital duty

    Although We live in Germany, we wanted the best service animal trainer regardless of distance. we worked with doctors and medical dog experts to obtain the best research results. This included contact with actual client and owners of SA dogs. Hands-down, Canines4hope was the name that came up as the best place to go for detailed medical or work dog training! Germany is very far from Florida, but I was told the training the dog would receive would be worth it. THEY WERE RIGHT! THE TRAINING OF THIS ANIMAL HAS GIVEN MY CHILD SECURITY, HAPPINESS AND LIFE! It would take days to explain everything the canines4hope training of this dog has done to enhance the very being of our entire family. My daughter and her assistant can go out of the house now without me, and with the canines4hope trained dog, SHE WAS ABLE TO RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM - JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE! While I will say that Mr JASON is not the "beg for your biz" type, 1) he will tell you the truth about your situation (should you want him to turn a old beloved house pet into a Service Animal like I did prior to getting this Poodle who was never a pet)- ITS JUST NOT POSSIBLE WITH ANY AND ALL DOGS. BE THANKFUL BECAUSE HIS HONESTY OR SUGGESTION THAT YOU ACCEPT ANOTHER DOG COULD SAVE THE LIFE OF YOUR DISABLED LOVED ONE AND EVEN SAVE YOU FROM A DOGGY LAWSUIT. 2) you will not find a person and crew better and kinder to disabled people- JASON has an adorable child of his own that deals with disabilities 3) JASON AND HIS STAFF KNOW DOGS AND TRAIN THEM WITHOUT PUNISHMENT OR ABUSE. I personally did not always like or want to accept what they would say to me, but every dog-gong time it would turn out that they were absolutely right. 4). And most importantly, Jason and the staff were SO SO KIND AND GENTLE WITH TEACHING MY DAUGHTER HOW TO HANDLE THE DOG! As for the negative reviews, I will bet they're loving persons in conflict (LIKE I WAS) with acceptance of the trainer evaluations. THIS IS A VERY EMOTIONAL PROCESS, AS IT OFTEN DEALS WITH THE LIFE OF THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY SUFFERING OR BEING MISUNDERSTOOD BY SOCIETY, but I beg of any negative person(s) to please reconsider because your review could prevent some disabled child or person from receiving the blessings, independence, and security canines4hope can bring to someone really in need. THESE GUYS EVEN HELPED WITH A PLAN OF FUNDING AND HAVE OFFERED ANIMALS FREE OF CHARGE- CANINES4HOPE IS TRULY NEEDED. We don't need to become BFFs with the trainer, but given the current war on SA and the unseen DISABILITIES community, WE NEED THE BEST TRAINING AND THAT IS CANINES4HOPE.

    Canines 4 Hope Dog Trainers Stuart Florida (772) 631-4931

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    Jason and Laura are incredibly talented, thoughtful and kind - I would highly recommend them and their services.

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    Canines4hope trained my seizure dog so well, my doctor's office has recommended Canines4hope to other patients. Thank you Mr Jason!

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