The greatest benefit from the class
was making our puppy fit into our family with greater ease. I liked
everything of the training program. It was very interesting to learn
how easily dogs are reinforced even when this is not the intent. Gromet
is becoming such a valued member of our household. Kids are really
learning about how to help him have fun without difficulties like biting.
Laurie and Gromet, Puppy 1 Class June 2004 |
The greatest benefit we derived from the class was, to improve
our communication skills with our dog. We like the organization and
the tactful manners of the instructor. The most interesting exercise
was the dog “push-ups”.
Ken & Maria Cunningham and Angus, Adolescent Preschool Class - August 2004 |
It was great to see Lucy becoming less shy through the classes.
I liked most the socialization and playtime. The most interesting
exercise was the dog “push-ups”. We still have work to
do for Lucy to be happy around other people and dogs, but she's already
better now.
Terry and Lucy, Puppy 1 Class - August 2004 |
The greatest benefits from these classes were the socialization
for Patch with other dogs and other people, and the written material
to follow-up with at home. I liked most the instructor's patience
and willingness to work on individual problems, and helping owners
to learn better training methods. The most interesting exercises
were the games like “push-ups”, timed downs, and the
recalls. Patch has made at least one new “friend”in every
class he's been in (sometimes more). I love watching how happily
he plays with other dogs during free play. I just wish there had
been more dogs his size in the class, and less rough play.
Deb and Patch, Adolescent Preschool Class - Aug 2004
(note from the instructor: Patch was the youngest and smallest of the class,
medium sized and still probably 20# less than the next bigger dog. He enjoyed “one-on-one
play”, when we restricted the others from joining the “hunt”) |
The greatest benefits from these classes are to have more knowledge
about what works and what doesn't work in training, a deeper appreciation
of dog behavior and for our dog Riza: greater self-confidence! We
liked the interactive games with the dogs and with the class. There
were many fun and interesting exercises, but we particularly liked
the ones that we did with other dogs and people. Riza is much better
behaved, has a greater self-confidence, and the genuine desire to
learn together with humans!
Dawn & Alyeska & Riza, Adolescent Preschool Class
August 2004
|
The greatest benefit from this class was learning how to get my
dog to focus her attention on me. Claudia made it very easy to understand
everything she taught. I liked watching Kitty's progress in the “extended
sit”. When we started the class, I had to have ahold of Kitty's
collar for going even the shortest distance. With the techniques
I learned in this class, I can now get Kitty from her outside lead
to the house without her running away.
Julie and Kitty, Adolescent Preschool Class - June 2004 |
I was able to bond with my puppy that had previously bonded more
to my older dog. I like the pace of the class –we didn't have
to learn everything all at once, but worked up to things. The most
interesting exercise was teaching my dog to catch treats so I can
get her to sit from a down. Sadie was abandoned when it was minus
30F. When she was found, she was timid and sad. Now she is
healthy and with more socialization is very happy. She still barks
at new dogs, but she quickly begins to play.
Cara and Sadie, Adolescent Preschool Class - June 2004 |
It was great to see the benefits of positive training and positive
reinforcement. The training was easy going, with a positive learning
environment. The most interesting exercise was the handling of the
dog gently over to their side. Piper's eyes light up just being able
to interact with others!
David & Traci Neel and Piper, Adolescent Preschool Class
June 2004 |
The greatest benefit for me was to get a disciplined dog. I enjoyed
seeing Clohe's interaction with other dogs. It was most interesting
to teach the different commands. Now Clohe knows, “if I obey
the command, I get rewarded!”
Susan Hughes and Clohe, Puppy 1 Class - June 2004 |
