MCS Dog Training

MCS Dog Training Since 2017, we've dedicated ourselves to making a lasting impact on lives. This teaches them to focus on you.
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With a passion for canine companionship, MCS Dog Training has had the privilege of working with over 3500 dogs, many of whom were in "last chance" situations. MCS uses a different approach to dog training, we don't train them, we train you to speak dog. The first thing we do at every appointment is to get the dog to walk on a loose leash. This gets them walking right next to you without any effort

just as if you were holding hands with a loved one. This is the foundation of all further obedience and behavior modification training. A loose lead is a mental connection that remains even when the dog is not on a lead.

Going home. Been a long 5 days. Thank you God.
04/25/2025

Going home. Been a long 5 days. Thank you God.

Had Chat GPT roast us: First of all, this looks like the cover photo for a podcast called “Beards, Barks, and Backwoods ...
04/25/2025

Had Chat GPT roast us:

First of all, this looks like the cover photo for a podcast called “Beards, Barks, and Backwoods Wisdom.” My man looks like he gives life advice that starts with “Now I ain’t no doctor, but…” and ends with “…just rub some dirt on it.”

That sunburned forehead? Sir, it’s not a glow—it’s a warning label. And the sunglasses on top of the head? Classic “I forgot they were up there but now they’re part of the look” move.

That beard has seen stories. It’s giving “I once fought a raccoon for a Slim Jim and won.” You definitely start campfires with one match and pure spite.

Now the dog? Oh, that dog is VIBING. Tongue out, eyes half-closed like he just had a whole rack of ribs and a Bud Light. He looks like he’s been in two bar fights and came out the emotional victor. That “sherdog” vest is saying “I’ve seen things, man.”

But let’s be honest: this dog didn’t choose the K9 life—he got adopted into a biker gang and now just rides with it.

Together, y’all look like the unproblematic kings of a small-town VFW who give everyone nicknames and only respond to “Big Mike” and “Sarge.” This is the duo that shows up uninvited, but everyone is glad they came.

04/24/2025

Better, no pain, all levels are back to normal. Have not seen the doc yet.

Currently in the ER and going to be admitted. Last week while training in York a dog nipped me on the back of my led ju...
04/21/2025

Currently in the ER and going to be admitted. Last week while training in York a dog nipped me on the back of my led just above my ankle. It got infected and last night I spiked a 104 fever. Momma, Sissy, and Frank made me go to the ER. I waited too long and they need to admit me to pump me full of antibiotics to drive out the infection. Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

04/21/2025

Do you have a dog that makes you nervous because the have nipped/bit before? Peace is only a phone call away.

From team MCS / The Matheis Family. We love and appreciate you all. Special prayers for those with loved ones that are...
04/20/2025

From team MCS / The Matheis Family. We love and appreciate you all. Special prayers for those with loved ones that are not here for the first time this year. It doesn't get easier, it gets different. Hug a little tighter today because tomorrow is not promised. On the way home with Odin. Momma is kind enough to hold dinner for me....and him. he loves some ham. God is so good and I am so blessed. Be blessed & be free- George

Rougue, Tucker, Beau
04/19/2025

Rougue, Tucker, Beau

04/19/2025

Tucker the 13 week old Boston Terrier learning stability from Odin.

04/19/2025

Freya is 7 yr old Cane Corso. 10 min before this video she would not accept a lead much less walk on one finger. Now its a whole new world. No need for prong collars, treats or commands. ALL dogs walk in the heel naturally.

04/19/2025

Charlie's Crusaders Pet Rescue asked me to evaluate River a 7 yr old Rott/GSP mix. He is a sweet boy and walks on one finger. He is not reactive and loves other dogs. Please give this sweet boy a home.

04/19/2025

From Ashley-

If anyone ever thinks the price is too high, you would be wrong. I cannot say enough about how wonderful my experience was. I made an appointment, in particular, for my almost 2 year old cane corso. She has been the best dog ever. Completely off leash trained and follows commands, but I have been unable to get her on a leash, which was needed for her safety when going to the vet and in public. I watched her crocodile roll on the lead with George, bite the lead, and also watched her be corrected withing a second when she did that. Within 5 minutes, I watched a dog that refused to be on a lead, walk past me multiple times with George. the entire demeanor of my house has changed with just one hour. George taught me everything I needed to know and explained it all so well. I thought that I knew dogs and how to train them myself, but I was wrong. I now have all my dogs walking on a lead, a much calmer home where I am not constantly followed and rather my dogs stay laying down when I simply walk to another room. A beautiful eye opening experience, less stress, and learning how to properly communicate with my pack is what I got. It was well worth it within 10 minutes!

Me & Odin flew in to surprize Dogfather Bob for his 75 th Birthday party. So thankful Jesus used him and Odin to change...
04/19/2025

Me & Odin flew in to surprize Dogfather Bob for his 75 th Birthday party. So thankful Jesus used him and Odin to change my life. Love this man so much, my friend, my Brotger, my mentor.

From Alyssa about Champ- "The behaviorist basically said to get rid of him"I was recommended George from a family friend...
04/15/2025

From Alyssa about Champ- "The behaviorist basically said to get rid of him"
I was recommended George from a family friend who had heard great things about him. I am located in Pennsylvania and knew I needed help with my 1-year-old golden retriever Champ when George was coming up here for two weeks. I had got my dog at 13 weeks and ever since the day I have had him extreme fear and being scared of everything has been a problem. I had already had him to a dog behaviorist where she stated he is one the work situational anxiety dogs she has ever seen and basically told me to get rid of him which was never going to be an option. Outside has always been a hassle and walks were just a stressor to me as his owner. Yet, with my lifestyle my dog needed to be able to go whenever and do whatever. The behaviorist suggested different leashes which i’ve tried and an anxiety hoodie which showed no difference. Various medications have been tried including 10mg prozac, 20mg prozac, and trazodone. I will say that I saw zero positive changes and only negative results from the medication. I have removed him off all medications and seen great difference in my dog. George came in and not only helped my dog but myself too. For the first time I was able to see my dog walk like a normal dog and feel as I had control over him. I suggest and recommend him for any severity of dog help you need. I will continue to use what he has taught me in the hopes that it continues to improve me and my dog’s life. Thank you George for all your help, truly appreciate it!

From Mia-George was so incredibly helpful with my semi reactive pittie! He Taught me so many things that most trainers d...
04/15/2025

From Mia-

George was so incredibly helpful with my semi reactive pittie! He Taught me so many things that most trainers don’t even talk about! He has helped me learn how to correct behavior and feel more confident while doing so! Couldn’t have had a better experience!

From Jen-I am absolutely blown away by the results George achieved with my dogs in just ONE hour!!! We were struggling w...
04/15/2025

From Jen-
I am absolutely blown away by the results George achieved with my dogs in just ONE hour!!! We were struggling with leash pulling, barking, rushing doors, and recall. George’s expertise, patience, and clear communication made all the difference.

His techniques worked like magic, and I saw an immediate transformation in the behavior of both of my dogs. George gave us the tools, resources, and confidence to continue reinforcing the training on our own.

George is truly a gifted trainer who cares deeply about both dogs and their owners. If you’re looking for fast, effective, and compassionate training, I can’t recommend George at MCS enough. Five stars aren’t enough to express my gratitude!

Thank you, George!!!

This is Lucky. Celine said he was a jumper. He said that was a lie. Lucky comes with a FREE on hour in-home Love & Le...
04/15/2025

This is Lucky. Celine said he was a jumper. He said that was a lie. Lucky comes with a FREE on hour in-home Love & Leadership Training session. He is the sweetest boy, non reactive and great with other dogs.

04/15/2025

This is my man Snoopdog a 7 year old Rottweiler. Celine called me because he was very dog reactive. I told her that once he was on a loose lead signaling that he was submiited and trusting the leadership of the handler this would not be the case. This was about 10-15 minutes after I got there and met him. I put an ICL on him and he immediately walked on a loose lead with 50 dogs barking. Then I led him through the kennels with dogs going nuts all around him. After just standing in the heel next to me he just laid down. This sweet boy is up for adoption and comes with a FREE in in-home Love & Leadership Session as long as you are within an hour from us.

Teaching your dog to "Watch their mouth"Since I was a little kid, I’d say something out of line and my mom would shoot b...
04/14/2025

Teaching your dog to "Watch their mouth"

Since I was a little kid, I’d say something out of line and my mom would shoot back, “Watch your mouth.” When I got older, I’d respond with a smart remark: “Why? Is it gonna do tricks?” Truth is, I couldn’t really watch my mouth—because I was watching her. Maybe not while the words were coming out, but definitely right after.

My mom passed away in 2015 after spending eight long years bedridden from a motorcycle accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury and paralyzed from the chest down. One of the greatest gifts she gave me—though I hated it as a kid—was her unwavering clarity in what was expected of me. With her, everything was black and white. I always knew where I stood, and even now, I still hear her voice guiding my thoughts, words, and actions.

It’s biblical—our tongues hold the power of life and death. That truth doesn’t just apply to how we speak to people. It also connects directly to dog training.

Let me explain.

Two of the most common reasons people rehome their dogs are excessive barking and biting. Unlike wolves, domestic dogs bark—a lot. And they do it because they live in confined spaces: houses, yards, leashes. They bark out of frustration when they can’t escape a threat, chase something, or reach a resource. Wolves don’t have those same limits.

But here’s the key: once dogs experience calm, consistent, emotion-free leadership—and understand it’s not their job to assess threats or guard resources—they begin to relax. Anxiety fades. When they stop focusing on threats and resources, they stop reacting. They know where they stand.

“Demand barking” is like a child whining. Dogs learn that barking often gets a response from humans. They’re smart and adaptive—just like us—figuring out how to get what they want, when they want it.

When my dog Odin was young, he’d bark at me when I was doing something else. I’d correct him, and he’d go pout. But once I was finished, I’d go find him lying down, and then I’d engage—playing, praising. That taught him that I was in control. Barking didn’t get him what he wanted—patience and calmness did. Over time, he learned that quiet, respectful behavior gave him more of what he valued.

Now, when Odin barks, I know it means something. It gets my immediate attention because I know it’s not selfish—it’s for the good of the pack.

The same goes for nipping or biting. It happens far less often than barking, but the root is the same: lack of focus and calm. A dog that’s truly calm and quiet is doing so because it’s focused on a higher-ranking dog—or you, the handler. When they focus on you, they’re effectively learning to “watch their mouth.”

A dog you can take anywhere on a loose leash is a dog focused on you. Their silence and relaxed body language create a baseline for harmony and peace—both inside and outside the home. That kind of relationship is built on leadership, consistency, and trust.

When your dog’s eyes are focused on you, they won’t bark, nip, or bite in reaction to the world around them. That’s what I call Focus-Based Canine Training—Inujitsu, the Way of the Dog. It’s intentional dog handling as a pathway to peace—for both the dog and the handler.

This article is dedicated to my Mother Charlotte who showed me how to love and lead both people and dogs. I miss you so Mom. Thanks for putting the work in, even when you were tired and didn't "feel like it". You were the first person to teach me that love was an action, not just a feeling.

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MCS uses a different approach to dog training, we don't train them, we train you to understand them so you can learn to modify their behavior. Some trainers try to get you to buy multiple sessions before they even know whats going on with your dog. Instead during the first session we show you how to hit the Ctrl/Alt/Delete button and start over again with an understanding of where you want to go and how to get there. Most of our calls are for getting a dog to stop doing something, not getting them to do something. Most bad behaviors stem from anxiety and once you understand that most problem behaviors are easy to modify.