Joyce taught me how leadership can improve my relationship with my dog and I have already seen significant improvement! I really enjoy being out in public with my dog now that his behavior is under control. He has learned to trust me and we now work together as a team rather than one of us trying to control the other!
-- C.T.
My little terrier was a terror until I started training with Joyce. She has all kinds of positive methods that are fun and easy to use to get the "perfect" dog for you.
-- M.D.
As a new Jack Russell Terrier owner, I was very pleased with the expertise Joyce offered when those irritating puppy behaviors started popping up. We found an initial private visit extremely helpful, and then participated in the Puppy Manners classes. Her methods establish you as the leader and teach you reinforcing exercises to do with your lifetime canine companion. This foundation has left us with a well-behaved 6-month-old puppy. We'll definitely be taking more obedience courses in the future.
-- Anon.
I can't believe how much my dog has changed in just 2 training sessions. He is so much more willing to pay attention to me since starting this training. He seems to be relieved that I am providing more guidance for him instead of assuming he "knows" how he is supposed to act, and getting mad at him when he doesn't.
-- N.E.
My dog is wagging his tail more, cowering less, and seems to enjoy grooming now that I know how to handle him better and in a way that is less threatening to him.
-- C.K.
My pushy dog is pushing less now that I know how to take charge of him and what he values in a way that is gentle, rewarding for him (and me!) and lets him know that I really am smarter than he is!
-- B.N.
Yesterday my dog helped me at a local dog event. He was comfortable and relaxed, and let other people pet him, and didn't pay any attention to the other dogs milling around. This would never have been possible without this kind of training. I am so proud of him.
-- K.T.