Who is Mike Maione
Mike Maione is a Certified Master Dog Behaviorist and Aggression Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience ranging from family dog obedience training to rehabilitating abused and broken dogs. Mike has worked with some of the most extreme types of aggressive dogs, including those used for fighting and those with chronic aggression attack issues. He has trained dogs of all sizes and breeds from Mastiffs to Shepards to Pitbulls to Bulldogs to Terriers.
Still inspired by the dogs we love almost 20 years later
Bullys Behaven began in 2007 when Mike Maione rescued a misunderstood Pit Bull named Hector from a local animal shelter. Mike’s work in rehabilitating Hector to no longer be aggressive and become the ideal family dog inspired him to create Bullys Behaven. The goal of coming to the aid of dog owners who were in need of help with their own misunderstood dogs is still true today.
Mike’s passion to help Hector grew to include all types of dogs who have picked up bad habits, developed aggressive tendencies or simply never been given the opportunity to develop into the healthy, physiologically grounded pets they deserve to be.
Mike has worked with all types of breeds and sizes and concerns. There is no dog that is out of reach and is considered an expert in working with bully breeds and “unsavable” dogs. His experience includes advanced Obedience Training, Behavior Modification and Aggressive Dog Training. Mike has worked with tracking teams, police departments, animal control officers and many other canine professionals. When it comes to aggressive dogs, Mike is known throughout the Tri-State Area as the Dog Whisperer.
After helping hundreds of families and their dogs have happy lives together, Bullys Behaven remains committed to our goal - helping owners through through the rehabilitation of their dogs that are exasperating their families, or possibly on the path to being rehomed or even euthanized.
“Mike is known throughout the Tri-State Area as the “Aggressive Dog Whisperer.”
MIKE DOES what other TRAINERS won’t
Bullys Behaven does it all, from dogs that bite to dogs that fight. Clients have always expressed their happiness in learning that Bullys Behaven will work with their dogs who exhibit concerning aggressive behaviors after other trainers have not be able to help.
Today, Bullys Behaven remains the first call for rescue groups that help to find homes for dogs that have been looked over due to aggressive behaviors. We work with shelters and rescue groups across New Jersey and New York to help their rescue dogs with aggressive behaviors transform into ideal family pets who can be successfully placed up for adoption.
Mike’s experience
Aggressive Dog Training Specialist
Behavioral Profiler-Trainer at 5 Central New Jersey animal shelters
Aggressive Dog Trainer for 7 last chance New Jersey rescue groups
Active advocate for Pit Bulls and other bully breeds
Member, Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Continued education through seminars and reading
We are located in OCEAN COUNTY, New Jersey & serve New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and other states as needed.
Contact us today using our convenient Contact Form, by phone, 732-947-1176 or by email at bullysbehaven@gmail.com to discuss your dog’s behavior assessment and get ready to have your dog transform into the family dog that you have always wanted.