Capital City Canines

I cannot say enough good things about Bre! She is an amazing teacher who focuses on training you how to work with your dog, rather than just doing it for you. When I first brought my dog Hemmy to Bre, he was incredibly leash reactive, having over-the-top reactions to other dogs and people. I used to dread and avoid walks because I struggled to control him, and his reactions felt embarrassing. ​Reactivity is a complex issue, but through a combination of private training sessions and Bre taking him on "field trips," Hemmy has improved tremendously. Today, he is rarely reactive on leash. More importantly, when he does start to show signs of tension, I now have the exact tools needed to handle the situation and keep it from escalating. I really feel like Hemmy and I now work as a team and I finally enjoy walking him!

Bre is our dogs’ best friend!! She has taught them a true love for learning and they love her for it. Everytime she pulls up for a training field day, they are so thrilled to see her and you can tell she genuinely cares about them. Both dogs have grown dramatically since beginning training with Bre (and we have tried a lot of trainers over the year) and we are so thankful for all she’s done for them. Our one dog was very reactive and now he can come out shopping with us without issue. It’s such a game changer to know he has the tools to be calm and happy. Bre is the best!

Bre is the absolute best. I adopted a nervous nelly last year, Omen, who was not potty trained, had no basic obedience, couldn’t walk on a leash, afraid of people and was too scared to even leave my home. I found Bre recommended online and started in home sessions with her. Fast forward, she has helped my boy gain confidence where we’re hiking all over, doing dog sports, greeting people and dogs and he even has learned many service dog tasks! I think the most amazing part is that his favorite place in the world now is walking in downtown Concord. Coming from the dog who wouldn’t even leave my house! I owe so much to Bre. Not only does she help you train, but she also explains dog behavior and why your dog is doing things. She made me understand what he was thinking, which also built my confidence as a dog parent, which allowed me to give him exactly what he needed. Even now, I can check in with her and do drop in visits as needed. I can not say enough good things. You will not be disappointed!