I found Matthew by just searching for dog trainers in Maple/Vaughan as we just got a golden doodle and being first time dog owners wanted to make sure we were doing the right thing from the start for Maddie as well as for us. I am happy to recommend Matthew Maltese's dog training services to anyone who wants excellent results. Our experience with our 8 week old was very satisfactory. We wanted out pup to learn obedience and leash training. We all learned the proper techniques to work with her and are still applying them to reinforce her training. It's nice to know that I can call or email him if we have an issue or a question and know that he is more than willing to be there for me and beyond. The time he took to help his clients (us) and help the dogs is absolutely wonderful. He was always available by email or texts whenever I had a question. Always on time and would call if he was running late, which I really appreciated. We were so impressed with Matthew that we will be using his dog sitting services over the summer. We trust him completely and know Maddie will be in good hands. Without reservations, I would wholeheartedly recommend his services to any dog owner who loves their dog and wants a trustworthy family pet. Radhika Kumar Maple read more

Since day 1, our Fur baby Milo has always been a struggle. We thought he had an aggression problem due to the fact that he always bit me and poor breeding. After 2 years, we decided to get professional help due to the fact we couldn't figure out where to start. We've done the obedience school, and still nothing helped. I contacted Matthew and right away we spoke a for a good hour and I gave him a background with Milo. He was generous enough to come and accommodate us even though it wasn't in his training area. He was dedicated to help us in any way possible! On our consultation day, Milo was very stand offish and I honestly thought he wouldn't tackle on our issues with Milo.. Fast forward to session number 5.. Milo finally had a breakthrough with Matthew... He was more affectionate with him and actually made progress.. Matthew made us realize that it wasn't aggression for anger.. But was seperation anxiety we were dealing with. Milo grasped Matthews training concepts and helped us learn the key essentials to help us strive for a more improved Milo!! We cannot wait to see our future with Milo and see what progress he makes!! I would DEFINITELY refer Matthew to any of my friends and family who need any training services!! read more

We rescued Charlie a poodle\newfie\St. Bernard mix. Charlie was a lovable playful 6 month old 80 pound puppy. Though Charlie is very gentle, he had some bad habits that concerned us. He would greet everyone by jumping on them, we could not walk him properly; he basically would try and walk us. Though he is a very smart puppy, he definitely has a mind of his own. From day 1 Matthew developed a connection with Charlie. His calmness, patience and obvious knowledge of dog behaviour was impressive. We basically gave Matthew as much background as we could, being that Charlie was a rescue. By the end of the 6 session, Charlie would only approach people to greet them if and when we gave him the command. As for the walking, Charlie now stays by our side. My 84 year old frail mother-in-law can now come in the house completely without fear at Charlie will jump on her. We can't thank Matthew enough. I would definitely recommend Matthew to anyone who has issues with their dog or requires puppy training. We are putting our money where our mouth is as we have enlisted in Matthews up and coming Dog Obedience class for large breeds. Thank you So much Matthew. read more

Our family decided to get a dog after 12 years of numerous requests from our sons (now 17 and 23). We added 10 week old Sadie who is a Lab mix, to our family. We thought, how hard could it be after all we were both dog owners growing up. We learnt quickly that training styles have changed and we needed help. Matthew was the help we needed. Mathew formed a bond quickly with Sadie right from his "hello, Sadie!". Matthew's style of training was perfect for what we were looking for. We started off with simple commands - sit, stay, wait, take - to corrections and greeting people. We continued to develop on those commands throughout training and soon Sadie's behavior developed into what we were hoping for. We completed our individual training and enrolled Sadie in Matthew's group classes. It has been a great experience! We highly recommend Matthew. read more

Matthew is an excellent dog trainer, and our experience working with him has been outstanding. As first-time dog owners, we were initially unsure and a bit overwhelmed, but Matthew quickly put us at ease. His calm, supportive approach gave us the confidence and practical skills we needed to effectively train our dog. What really stood out was how closely he worked alongside both us and our dog throughout the process. He took the time to understand our dog's needs and our goals, and he guided us every step of the way. It's clear that Matthew genuinely cares about the dogs he trains, and that care shows in his patience, dedication, and results. Our dog absolutely loves Matthew, and so do we. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective dog trainer. read more

Matt was absolutely fantastic. He was so kind and caring with my puppy and answered any questions that we had (and believe me, we had a lot). Within minutes he taught our little Biscuit to sit and lay down too. Our challenge with Biscuit was separation anxiety, and Matt helped us understand the several different ways to ease the stress when we leave the house. Matt's reward-based methods to train proved how caring he was and that positive reinforcement is the proper way to treat an animal. On our last session, his sweet Titan came along. Titan showed Biscuit the perks of going to the bathroom outside and we have had minimal accidents since. Working with Matt was such a pleasure. read more

I just finished Matthews 6 week puppy class ... wonderful experience!!! Matthew was very knowledgeable and cares genuinely about every persons concerns and challenges. He took extra time to help with my very very highly energetic alpha male puppy with really bad manners, he has a lot of patience and the dogs love him!! After just 6 weeks my 4 month old has improved tremendously, he no longer bites and chews furniture, no jumping, he sits, stays and has learned to listen even with other tempting distractions! I owe my sanity to Matthew! I highly recommend him to anyone thinking of a puppy. Thank you Matthew for a terrific experience!!! read more

We cannot express enough our gratitude we owe to Matthew. We have a 1 year old boxer and although he is very lovable, goofy, enjoyable dog to have, he is also very stubborn. Matthew helped us enormously and gave us many tips and exercises to work on. His exercises are customized to your dog and your concerns. He truly cares and the time he took to follow up with us after our sessions were completed was greatly appreciated. We will definitely recommend him to others that are in need of dog training. Thank you Matthew!! read more

We were recommended to use Pet to Pal via our local vet, and has taught our puppy Benji the fundamentals with HOW to learn and obey certain commands. Our puppy before the training was a teething, uncooperative pup. Afterwards, he had guidelines he knew he had to obey at such a young age that's still being used to this day. I definitely recommend Pet to Pal training to anyone that has a young pup at home that isn't trained, to an older dog for an adjustment! Superb, thanks again! read more

We would highly recommend Matthew for any dog training need. He was able to achieve great results with our three year old boxer and he was very thorough in his teaching methods, even leaving us notes of lessons we had worked on together. Our dog loved him and as a result responded well to him. Rates are affordable and Matthew is very accomodating with respect to scheduling. Would not hesitate to call him again with any other issue or question. read more

I had Matthew come and train my new morkie and he was incredible, so kind and full of knowledge .. he was always punctional and my puppy really liked him. When he would come over Rocky would just wanna play. I found his service very affordable and his training really worked for us. I would totally recommend Pet to Pals training service. Matthew is just a natural animal lover and you have to love what your doing to do it right!! read more

I have never met someone more committed, hardworking, and understanding than Matthew. He has came to the rescue a couple times for my dogs and I. Very knowledgeable and has a way of explaining things in a way where it's easy to understand and implement. He's passionate about what he does and it shows. He's definitely earned my confidence, trust, and gratitude; I highly recommend bringing your furry friend to him read more

I have had the pleasure of dealing with Matthew the owner of pet to pal dog training. My experience with him as a trainer was a rewarding one for my golden boy Simba and I. Matthew demonstrated patience and kindness with our pet and family. He helped us with puppy basics and boundaries. It's obvious when dealing with Matthew that your getting a trainer who loves his clients and is passionate about his job. read more

My Vet referred Matt to me for help with my dog and his car anxiety. The dog would pee, poo and vomit in the car. By the second visit the dog stopped pooing in the car, and by the eighth visit the drove 30 minutes with the dog without incident. Matt also gave me the foundation for obedience. My dog can now heel, sit, lie down, stay, and come. Extremely happy with my results. read more

My puppy experienced a week's board and train with Pet To Pal Dog Training and came back with so much more confidence and skills. Plus, I have received the training and confidence to keep the learning curve moving strongly forward. Thank you Pet to Pal Matt and Brandon for helping the relationship and trust my dog and I continue to develop. read more

Matthew is a great trainer and has helped us with our dog who was showing behavior with other dogs. He showed us some quick techniques that we can practice to train our dog and connect with him in a great way. Really appreciate someone like Matthew from Pet to Pal in teaching us how to develop the full potential of our dog and love him even more! read more

As the owner of Golden Cuts Grooming, clients are always asking if I know anyone who does dog training. I always refer them to Matthew, he is kind and an amazing trainer. All my clients have been extremely happy after referring them to him. He works with many different breeds and dogs of all ages. We are very happy to recommend our clients to him! read more

My little Max is 7 years old. Since his sister passed Max has never been the same. I called Matthew to help me with Max's behaviour and barking on walks and indoors. Max took to him right away. Matthews training and tips for a Happy well behaved dog worked like a charm. I highly recommend Pet to Pal dog training from pups to adulthood. read more

Matt was referred to me by a friend for puppy training. He might be a miracle worker. Our dog loved him so much she was excited to get to work. He was always available for any questions I had and was totally thorough in his training. I truly believe he has a natural calling in working with dogs and couldn't recommend him enough! read more