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Why We Stand Out

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Personalized Training Plans

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Expertise in Aggression and Anxiety

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Commitment to Lifelong Well-being

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Compassionate Support for Sacramento Dog Owners

Primal Needs Behavioral Solutions is dedicated to assisting dog owners in the Sacramento area who are navigating various behavioral challenges with their pets. By focusing on issues such as aggression, anxiety, and fearfulness, the team emphasizes a compassionate approach that fosters a lifelong mindset of calm and balance for both dogs and their owners through professional dog training.

Tailored Training for Lasting Harmony

We prioritize fostering calmness and balance through personalized training experiences and dog behavior assessments. Each session is tailored to your dog's unique needs, ensuring progress is both achievable and sustainable. Our supportive approach empowers dogs and their owners to build lasting relationships based on trust and understanding.

Expert Guidance for a Balanced Partnership

Whether your pet is facing specific challenges or you simply wish to enhance their training, Primal Needs Behavioral Solutions provides the expertise and support necessary to achieve your goals. Reach out today to begin your journey toward a calmer, more balanced life with your furry companion.

Testimonials

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Blair is a miracle worker! We have a Great Dane that had significant anxiety - meeting/interacting with Blair to learn about his services was a breeze and he quickly took our boy on for a board and train. Fast forward 3 weeks and we saw a massive difference! No longer pulling on the leash, settling in his crate on his own, and overall having a more calm temperament. Our only regret is not finding Blair sooner! Thanks so much Blair!!!

- Stephen C.

Blair has been a huge part of our lives for the last 7 years. We adopted our first dog and found out she was reactive towards other dogs when she burst through our screen door to attack our neighbors dog. We did the board and train with Blair, and hands down that was the best decision I've ever made. Blair taught us how to look for visual queues and correct the dog before it becomes an issue. He's given us the tools to be responsible dog owners. After the training we were able to take our dog with us anywhere.

After that dog passed due to old age, we thought we'd adopt 2 dogs this time. And although not reactive towards other dogs, seem to have issues with each other. This time we did a hybrid training and were able to send videos to Blair and have him correct issues as they arose.

Simply put, Blair is the best investment you can possibly make if you have dogs. If you want a peaceful home with happy dogs, pick Blair.

Blair is incredibly insightful and well spoken. He takes really complex issues and breaks them down into easily digestible solutions. He's helped us time and time again.

- Ryan B.

Blair Diamond is by far the best dog trainer I know. He works with the dog and owner the best training for both animal and human. Blair took my Morkie Buddy up his training center for three weeks and Buddy is almost 9 years old and to this day Buddy knows his training. Although Buddy has regressed a little since his first training which is my fault due to my circumstances and what I've allowed him to get away with but I can call Blair to get a refresh of what I need to do to keep Buddy remembering the rules!

I've never met a trainer like Blair who is no nonsense with both dog and owner!

Thank you so much Blair!

- Debra H.

When I called Blair, I was at the end of my rope with my one year old pitbull rescue. We have had many dogs in the past.Tucker was not our first high-performance breed, but he was the first one that I seriously wondered if he could be trained to where he would fit in our family and we could keep him. I have never had crying breakdowns while trying to train a dog before, until tucker .Putting it simply Blair was our last resort.

My husband and I appreciate that Blair is patient but straightforward and he really understands dogs. He has helped us gain so much understanding and Insight to Tucker's specific personality type a needs.

This process has been a commitment, hard work and has taken a lot of dedication, but it paid off! We are still working with Tucker on some behavior modifications, but we love him and he’s going to be with us his whole life! I really did not know if I would be able to enjoy him. Now he quietly observes dogs as they walk past our back fence, he sits in his place when company arrives at our house. He no longer helps himself to anything on the kitchen counter. He stopped being aggressive to dogs on walks as well as our own dog, who is a mild mannered Labrador. She is happier now too and as I’m writing this review they’re playing in the backyard together. These are only a few changes but the biggest change of all is that my dog understands who’s in charge now.

He’s happier, calmer and affectionate. When I’m not home I miss him and I’m happy to see him when I’m home and it wasn’t like that before we worked with Blair. We recommend him highly and if you are looking for a legit trainer, you found him.
Thank you Blair

Tara Bug

We spent the weekend with Blair while he worked with our 4 month old Husky and it was absolutely life changing. I’m not sure we would have been able to manage this very naughty, independent dog without him. He gave us the tools to communicate effectively with our dog and manage his behavior.

Lori Burne

I can’t say enough about how Blair helped us with our 18 month old cavalier king charles. Blair was super knowledgeable, patient, and always available for our calls. Bri walks on a loose leash, almost total recall-not quite there yet.. still on 30 foot loose leash, stays in place for long periods, doesn't react to other dogs, and goes to place when door bell rings, and much more. I would definitely use Blair again!

Chris Murphy

Its pretty simple. Blair knows what he's doing. My 1 year old Boston terrier was impossible on a leash, to the point where he was hurting himself. Everything was a game, and control was minimal. Blair showed me how to develop a loose lead walk, and how to build better sense of understanding and positive relationship with my dog through a structured program. You can tell he's been doing this for a while and has had plenty of success. If you're serious about changing your relationship with your dog for the better, talk to the man.

Elijah Siemering

Before training with Blair:
-I was not confident with my dog
-My dog ran me
-My dog didn’t fetch, I would just have to keep throwing different balls
-I couldn’t go on car rides with my dog because he would constantly bark
-My dog only listened to his dad (my fiancé)

After the 3 weeks with Blair:
-He put my dog on a raw food diet and it cleared up his skin problems
-my dog rides in a car and stays in his crate with no barking
-my dog plays fetch
-I learned how to utilize the e collar to help w aggression and listening
-my dog does not pull me
-I have become a more confident dog owner
-I learned techniques to have people over while he is in the crate or backyard
-he doesn't lunge at dogs
-he teaches you to be calm but assertive and dominant
There is still work to do but Blair has been there 24/7 if we ever want to learn something new or work on something. Living in Shasta I thought it would be a one and done training since we live in Sacramento. Very untrue !! He comes down often and is always willing to meet with us. Our family has developed a lifelong friendship with Blair. Thank you for everything you’ve done and everything you continue to do. He is pricey but we would do it again. Well worth the money and time !!!!!!

Mia Sapiandante

Our dog Eddie…. Scared of everything and everybody. He would bark and growl at my husband and son, only allowing me to get near him. He spent a lot of time hiding from people and never seemed to be happy, only wide eyed with fear. It was difficult to get a leash on him to go for a walk. This went on for months with very little progress. We have had dogs before but have never experienced such an insecure dog. We found Blair after doing some research and signed up for the virtual training. This worked so well for our family with convenient times for training. He also was accessible through text for everyday questions. We learned so much about dog behavior and changed our approach to Eddie. Blair stuck with us until Eddie started enjoying a dog’s life. He is still a nervous Nellie but now is excited to go on walks, spends most of his day happy and playing and even lets my husband pet him. He is still afraid of my son but no longer barks at him and actually will get near him. We continue to see progress. We cannot recommend Blair more. He knows what he is doing and helps educate you to understand your dog. We appreciated his casual funny approach as it fit in well with our family. If you are struggling with your dog contact Blair! Before and after pics.

Rosanna Hannum

Blair was, and continues to be incredibly helpful. Our dog was very much unwalkable after an accident with another dog. At this point we’re able to go off leash and play and ultimately live comfortably with our dog. Always worth it.

Chris Matthei

Highly recommend Blair and Primal Needs if you have a challenging dog that is affecting your life. We were referred to Primal Needs Behavioral Solutions by my brother and his wife, who worked on different issues but also did the virtual program.
We were initially unsure if he could help and unsure about how a virtual training program would work but their high recommendation made us decide to look into it.
We were seeking help for a variety of behaviors including aggression to people, barking, not coming when called or listening well and our dog generally trying to run the household. These evolved over a period of years and until the training started working we almost didn't even realize how much it was affecting the household. Our dog is a sweet but challenging dog. We have never owned a hound before and Blair helped us understand that it wasn't because she was a hound and that her behavior could be changed.
The virtual program gave us regular meetings with Blair and specific goals, which he explained really well or had us watch a video to really understand the checkpoint tasks and the ways to get there. He encouraged us to send videos, check in when things were challenging and be consistent as the program builds on itself to create lasting and significant changes in our dog's behavior. We also became aware of our behavior and information about how to better communicate with our dog.
The virtual boot camp program training portion is completed. Our dog is like a new, better version of herself with all the things we loved about her still in place. She listens to us, is calmer, walks well on a leash, is able to do off leash walking/heel and comes when we call. She does not lose her mind at squirrels, cats, other dogs or people anymore. She is generally less aggressive and we are still working on letting her get comfortable, reminding her we are in charge, etc. as we integrate her back into daily life. It's pretty great that Blair also doesn't consider training support to end when boot camp completes. He is available anytime we run into a problem and will arrange a time to give suggestions or feedback. So far his suggestions when implemented really overcome any problems.
Working with Blair and the virtual program changed the energy in our household and made our dog a better dog. Highly recommend.

Alan Hannum

I have used several trainers in the past. All were good but none as effective as Primal Needs. My dogs are challenging and one is highly reactive. In learning how to correct and redirect, establish myself as “the boss” I am now able to walk them in a heel position without incident. One dog is 11 yo, the other is 3. System worked well with both. Blair is knowledgeable and my dogs love him. In addition to use of key techniques the training is highly individualized—incorporating the actual traits of both dog and owner. Highly recommend!

Robin Reid

I loved that Blair was helpful throughout the entire process and answered any question pretty quickly. I was very unsure of doing virtual training because I am a visual learner, but if the videos Blair sent weren’t helpful enough, he would jump on a call with me! Although I no longer have my dog walking in a heel 24/7, I have taken what he taught me to strengthen her loose leash skills (which is a work in progress). I no longer feel like hanging out with my dog is a job, but now we can coexist together thanks to Blair. Of course our training isn’t finished but am very satisfied with where we started & where we are!

Briana T

Blair is amazing. We originally went to Blair with a Staffy/pitbull mix who was reactive towards other dogs. We tried other trainers but none of them worked. Blair met with us and walked us through his protocol. At first, yes, we were a little hesitant about the process, but in all honesty, it was probably the best investment we have ever made. You get what you pay for. Are there cheaper options? Absolutely, but I guarantee no one has the experience, knowledge, or work ethic that Blair has. Blair was always available to face time with us or watch videos of us training our dog. If he wasn't available, he was quick to communicate when he would be available.

We learned how to communicate with our reactive dog, and our dog was able to live a beautiful life. We were able to bring her camping, to the park, and around town. After that dog had passed away (old age) we eventually adopted 2 dogs, a Pitbull/bulldog mix and a bird dog mix. Although they weren't reactive towards other dogs, they happened to be hyper reactive towards each other.

Blair walked us through the basics again and we quickly re-learned the fundamentals. Our house has been stress-free due to Blair. Blair has a knack for unpacking dog trauma and offers suitable solutions and different ways to address different behaviors. We love Blair and would HIGHLY recommend him.

Blair has decades of experience, and it shows. There is equal emphasis on training the dog as there is on training the humans who own that dog. We love Blair and would recommend him thousands of times over. He is simply the best.

Ryan Bieker

Blair took his time to train our dog and most important our family regarding working/training with our dog. Our dog came with issues of fear which resulted in aggression at times. He taught us how to identify a problem situation and work with our dog. Blair’s training allowed us to keep our dog and be comfortable with her as part of our family.

Dean Barrett

As first-time dog owners, getting a 6-month old puppy with a lifestyle and personality very different from our own proved to be an almost insurmountable challenge. My girl suffered from severe separation anxiety, but on top of that, she was stubborn, disobedient, and out of control. She was a picky eater, aggressive towards visitors, and we couldn’t even take her on walks. I had dreams of including my dog in my daily activities. Instead, my family and I felt like hostages in our own home by this 9 lb pound of fur.

I worked with many trainers with rave reviews who provided subpar services. It was clear to me that none of them were able to handle my girl. At my wit’s end, I was on the verge of returning her to the breeder. That’s when I found Blair.

It felt like divine timing. After sending Blair a panicked inquiry Sunday night, he called me the very next morning. Blair listened patiently as I explained my concerns. He was receptive and reassuring. After explaining how his board and train program works, we came up with a personalized plan. He was able to get my puppy in within a couple weeks. I was hopeful when she left and grateful to have a break. Blair provided updates as often as I needed.

When my puppy returned, I couldn’t believe it — she was a proper little lady, walked beautifully and with only minimal distraction that could be redirected, and actually listened. Perhaps the most important piece of this program, though, is the four days Blair spends to transition the dog back into your care. I was a novice, and Blair taught me how to be a competent and confident handler in just four days. He also worked with my family to get them comfortable in living with a dog.

It’s now been four months since Blair first returned my puppy home. I truly cannot believe this is the same dog. We include her in our daily activities. She is the friendliest dog in the neighborhood. She will eat anything. She doesn’t like being alone, but she tolerated it. Most importantly, we can correct her behavior and she is trainable. I sometimes back and think about now close we came to giving her back. Now, I can't imagine my life without her — and it's all thanks to Blair.

My girl isn't perfect — she has a strong sassy personality — and you shouldn't expect Blair to change your pet's own unique personality either. But what you can expect is a training program tailored to yours and your dog’s specific needs, a great canine resource for the rest of your pet’s life, and fostering a wonderful relationship with him. We love Blair and he's become a lifelong family friend. His services were worth every penny. I can’t recommend him enough. Thank you, Blair!

Tessa K

Blair Diamond saved my life with my rescue dog, Wilma. He has changed my relationship with dogs, and there is not a day that I regret investing into my animal. After all, Wilma will not be my only dog, and his lessons will transgress from animal to animal.

I adopted Wilma (8 month old pitbull mix) from a local shelter in Sacramento. When she was at the shelter, she showed no signs of animal aggression (she shared a pen with another older dog). When I brought her home, I quickly realized that she was a level 10 aggressive towards all animals and that I might have a potential lawsuit on my hands if I wasn't careful. Wilma was so intense, she nearly broke through a glass window in my home to get to another dog. I lived in midtown Sacramento at the time and I could barely walk her without being fearful that she may bite me or another dog if quarters got too close. She's a very strong dog, so yanking me down a few blocks was an easy task for her. In addition to her aggression towards dogs, Wilma would often jump up and bite me if she couldn't get to the other dog. Essentially, walking her was a f-ing nightmare and I hated my life with her. Inside the house she had very 'puppy' like behavior. She was always biting me too hard and bruising me, jumping on guests and couches... like I said, total nightmare.

I reached out to Blair and opted for the weekend session (3 days of training). He has an awesome home in Shasta. The experience is very much like Air BnB. Blair runs you through a 3 week program over the course of three days. Each day is designated to a different skill the dog will learn, with the intention of you leaving and running the three week program at your own home. The first week is a lot of crate training, the second week your dog gets a little more freedom and learns where their 'place' is, and the third week is training your dog off leash. The benefit of visiting Shasta to learn how to create the program yourself, is that your animal looks to you for guidance, rather than the trainer. Blair has an awesome disposition and a passion for his career, which makes his teachings easy to follow and enact on my own.

After the three week program that Blair taught me in three days, Wilma's behavior improved 1,000,000%. Here's what you should expect from your dog after training

1. Your dog will walk by your side.
2. You have the ability to teach your dog well behaved mannerisms, like waiting on their bed while company comes to the door.
3. You will have a better relationship and more control over your animal.

Wilma is hands down the best trained dog of any of my friends. She will walk by my side in a 'heel' command, as long as I instruct her to. She doesn't bite me anymore. She still shows aggression w/ animals, but it is 1,000,000% manageable. My expectations with her are reasonable, I don't ever expect her to enter a dog park, but I still want to enjoy my walks with her and 'normal' human dog activities.

Don't have unreasonable expectations from Blair. If your dog has killed another dog, don't expect that your dog will come out of training looking for other dog friends. Set yourself up for success and think about what behavioral issues are absolutely non-negotiable, and what behaviors do we as humans WISH we could change?

I know the price may be a bit of a choker for you.. but ask yourself two things.
1 - If my dog had a broken arm, would I pay a couple grand to fix it? If you answered yes, then there's no reason you wouldn't want to fix your dogs brain if it's broken.. It's just a covered ailment versus an overt one.
2 - If your dog has 10 years left, 3,650 days and you spent $2,650 for training.. then that's less than a dollar a day you just bought yourself the most well trained pooch, ever.

Lastly, I'd like to finish up this review by thanking Blair for being there for me after training. He's a man that's true of his word. He told me, "you're dog is in AA, and I'm her sponsor". He's always answered my calls and I went to Shasta in October.

Thank you Blair.

Samantha Binley

Hands down, Blair is my go-to choice for dealing with the most challenging dog behavior issues. His straight forward approach is based on years of hands-on experience training dogs with deep-seated fear and aggression. He saved my dog and my sanity, and gave me the tools and skills I needed to be the owner my dog needed. In an industry full of wannabes, he's the real thing.

Paul Hefner

The 30 day virtual program has changed our lives. I am so thankful we did this for our 4 year old German shepherd husky. She is finally calm and I actually enjoy walking her now. Blair is quick to respond and so patient. I now feel like I know how to communicate in a way that my dog understands, so there is a lot less frustration on both ends. So worth the investment! I would do it over again in a heartbeat.

Kylie Michaels

This review is long overdue as I sent my dog to train with Blair of Primal Needs in January. As we’re now in August, I can say that it was absolutely worth it. I adopted my dog in December last year knowing that she had separation anxiety. I didn’t realize however, that she would keep me hostage at home because if I left, she would howl, bark, tear through the trash, scratch the cabinets, and basically lose her mind with fear. If I tried to crate her, she would get so worked up I’d come home to a bloody mess. After researching for several months on how to handle a dog with separation anxiety, the results I found online were not promising; many sites stated that it was a condition which could not be helped without pharmaceutical therapy. Not wanting to jump straight to meds, I decided to at least give training a shot to see if the behavior could be addressed at all. After reaching out to a handful of trainers in the area, I decided to go with Primal Needs for several reasons. I liked not only the 3-week board and train aspect of it, but more importantly, the weekend training that I could attend to learn how to handle my dog in a direct and personalized manner. Blair taught me that my dog needed to know she was not in charge; A lot of her anxiety had to do with the fact that she thought she had to make the decisions. With an e-collar, very strict rules, and consistency, she started to get the ease and confidence she was missing. Blair was patient during our weekend training and took the time to adapt his training techniques specifically to the personality and needs of my dog and her home environment. She’s now great on the leash, I can take her on hikes off leash, and she responds well to my commands. One aspect that surprised me the most was driving. This was not a specific area that I worked on with her, but I think because of the new stricter rules, and her knowledge that I will make the decisions, she no longer whines and paces the entire time we’re in the car. She can sit quietly, though a few corrections are still required, and I can finally drive safely again. Though my dog doesn’t love her crate (she was not properly crate trained as a puppy), the training with Blair has taught her to at least tolerate it without throwing a fit. I can now leave the house and know that she is safe, I’ve even been able to leave her out of the crate at home alone for several hours without any harm. While I still have more work to do with my dog and her anxiety, I feel like Blair gave me the tools to do so, and my dog the confidence to make it work. I would absolutely without hesitation recommend Primal Needs training to anyone looking to train their dog, and more specifically, a dog with separation anxiety.

Anna Morrison

I can't say enough about Blair and Primal Needs. I had a relatively well behaved dog but wanted more than just the "normal" training that is offered. I opted for the customized training where Blair had my pup for about two weeks. When I got her back she was so happy and confident. She and I were both comfortable having her off-leash in a variety of situations and I learned what it meant to be a true pack leader. It made the last several years with my golden better than I could have ever imagined. Whether you have a "good" dog you would like to be better or a behavioral situation that you can't deal with, call Blair and Primal Needs. You won't regret it.

Grace Kato Porter

Blair and Primal Needs is the best trainer I have ever used. He was able to work miracles that no other trainer had been able to do. I had an 8 year old dog and brought a puppy into the house. The puppy was picking up all the bad habits of the older dogs. Blair trained both dogs and subsequently trained me as well. I have so much more fun with these dogs than any other previous pets. My dogs can be dogs, have freedom as well as listen and obey my instructions. I was not able to walk the older dog as he growled, barked and charged other dogs. After his training with Blair, it is a pleasure to take my dogs on walks. To this day, whenever my dogs see Blair, they can hardly contain themselves as they are so excited and happy to see him. I would not waste time with any other trainer...

Karen Ostwald Soskin

Blair is a wonderful dog trainer as well as being a person of integrity. In my dealings with him he has been knowledgeable, honest, and sincere. I have had multiple opportunities to watch Blair work with dogs and clients both and I like his approach. I am also a local dog trainer and I often refer clients to Blair that are looking for a board and train option since I don't currently offer one. I have met with many dog trainers over the years to try to find one that I trust and that I believe is a good trainer. Blair is the only dog trainer I have ever met that offers a board and train option that I am comfortable referring clients to.

Jaimie Scott Dog Owner Training

Blair is great with dogs and really knows what he is doing. I consider myself pretty darn good when it comes to training my own dogs. But we got one that was more than I could handle. Blair helped me take my own skills to the next level and now we are all on the same page. It's fantastic to have Chester completely reliable off leash. He even let a squirrel cross 10 feet in front of him and he just looked at me like "aren't I good?" Yes...good dog!

Great trainer. Thanks Blair!!!

Raven Stevens

OMG! We just got back from Blair Diamonds Primal Needs Dog Training where we spent 3 days with Blair and our two dogs. Needless to say, we have NEW DOGS. But really, we now have a NEW understanding of our dogs and can communicate with them on their level to get what WE want!

We are now continuing our training at home and even though our dogs tried to go back to their neurotic cat chasing aggressive behavior, thanks to what we learned from Blair, we were able to nip that at the bud.

I am soooo thankful for Blair and his training. If you are trying to decide which trainer to go to, don't hesitate, Blair is the real deal.. actually, better then the real deal and is indeed a miracle worker.

Dori Friend

Blair Diamond and Primal Needs Behavioral Solutions and Dog Training, is the greatest blessing for my husband, Ken and I found for our new Morkie puppy, Buddy. We needed Buddy well trained and trained fast. After two months with Buddy we found with me working and Buddy only listening to me, Ken was having a hard time getting Buddy to listen and no pottying in the house when Ken wasn't watching. Blair is a life saver for all of us. Especially for Buddy and I. Ken didn't want another dog, so I needed help.
From the first telephone contact I knew Blair was our guy. From our first meeting we trusted Blair with our puppy. I was offer the best thing ever, to go and stay at the guesthouse on Blair's property and train with Blair and Buddy. He has a separate guesthouse for owners to stay and work with Blair and my puppy for a whole weekend and see what Blair actually does and how he does it. I don't think Cesar Millan does that! Thank you Blair, you are our new best friend!

Debra Hancock

My dog was a complete lunatic on leash before we worked with Blair. We live on Oahu and were having trouble finding an experienced dog trainer. I was about 7 months pregnant and at my whits end with our golden/shepard mix Lucy. Every time we passed another dog on walks she would go ballistic, snarling and barking. It was embarrassing and frustrating and it really limited taking her with us places. I knew I wouldn't be able to control her and handle a baby on walks safely. I met with Blair over Skype, he explained to me and showed me how to train Lucy to respond to her e-collar and how I could better communicate with her. My body language and tone were all wrong before and it confused Lucy. Once Lucy understood that what it meant and what to do when she felt her e-collar go off the rest of her training came pretty easy because now I could clearly communicate with her. I was worried she would hate me, hate the e-collar but it was the exact opposite, she is excited when I get it out and we have an even stronger bond now. We work as a team out on walks. Blair's instruction on how to properly use an e-collor makes it a positive and useful training tool. We followed Blairs week by week training plan and instructions and now I have a dog that is fully off leash trained, we rarely use a leash on walks. Lucy gets to explore and have fun and she always looks to me for guidance anytime she is nervous, like if another dog is coming by. I am so grateful Blair was able to meet with us over Skype and get Lucy trained before our baby came! Now I can take Lucy to the beach, out hiking, to dog friendly restaurants, this training has improved her quality of life immensely. I even took her to get pictures taken with Santa and our infant son on pet night, there is no way I could have done that before this training. Blair was easy and fun to work with, he is great at explaining stuff and answering questions and he was available by phone if I had any hiccups in training or questions. I highly recommend him for dog training, it was amazing what he was able to do us even through he never saw Lucy in person.

Shannon Nieman

Blair Diamond is a miracle worker when it comes to training dogs. Our 2 year old female Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) Jilly was poorly trained. We unknowingly allowed her to become the alpha dog. Much of the time it was "her way or no way", but at other times she was very delightful. I loved her dearly, but was at my wits end with her behavior. We heard about Blair through a friend, and called him. He agreed to help.(Thank goodness) and he turned her into a wonderful family member.
Hooray for Blair.
Jim Linsley

Jim Linsley

I really don't even know where to begin with describing how amazing our experience has been with Blair and Primal Needs. I cannot imagine a better experience and result. My wife and I adopted a rescue a few years ago ("Darwin")that has had just about every type of undesirable behavior - pulling on the leash, aggressive around other people and dogs, hyper-territorial, even biting us at times. We couldn't have friends over or guests in our home, because of Darwin's aggression. Walking him was a pain. Going to the vet was a nightmare. Darwin was introducing massive stress, and impacting our life negatively in just about every way possible. By the time we contacted Blair, the situation was so bad that I truly did not have hope that it could be fixed. When Blair showed up with Darwin after their time together, I just could not believe my eyes. Darwin, who has never done anything but pull and tug at the leash on walks for his entire life, was absolutely magneted to Blair's heel and constantly looked to him for direction. Blair was able to understand Darwin's psychology and how to best communicate with him so that he understands our directions. Blair laid out a comprehensive plan for reintroducing Darwin to our home, so that the time he spent with Blair and the mindset Blair established for him are constantly reinforced, and Darwin learns that he no longer runs the house (or our lives). It has been a truly unbelievable transformation. Whereas before, Darwin used his intelligence to manipulate us, Blair "unlocked" his potential, realized how smart and responsive Darwin is (apparently - ha!), and created a system of communication that is smart, simple, and allows us to benefit from how responsive he is! Talk about turning the tables!

Now, just a couple weeks later, we are already able to do so much with Darwin that we previously never thought possible. And perhaps even better, in the few scenarios here and there where Darwin still needs to learn/needs corrections, we feel as confident as ever about our ability to clearly communicate to him what he needs to do, in a way that he can clearly understand. He seems happier than ever, and the same goes for myself and my wife!

I could easily write another 10 pages but I will leave it at this - bottom line, my wife and I were absolutely overwhelmed in every way with this experience and cannot recommend Primal Needs enough!!!

Sam Strobe

Exceptional knowledge and very helpful and accommodating. Miracle worker with our Captain Chaos.

Ed Wilson

Always quick to reply, Blair is a pleasure to work with.

Michael Lebay

Very nice!

Gary Brinton