Come, Sit, Stay & Play.

Todd is incredible with the dogs and we learned more in the first session than in an entire 8-week course at a different facility. I must admit that I was skeptical of my dog's ability to follow commands without treats as a reward, but WOW did it work! And not having to have treats handy in order to do training meant we could do some work at any time and in any situation. We have a very energetic boxer that now walks nicely on a leash, follows commands when asked, and it really helped build a stronger connection between us. Todd's use of distractions during commands is genius!! I will take any dog I ever need to train to this place as long as he is there!!!

We have been training here for years. We love that there is no pez dispenser training going on here. My five dogs have all learned rocket recalls, which are potetially life saving for emergency situations. We love that are dogs know and are rewarded with love every time they get it right, but we also love that we can tell them when they get it wrong. The cookie trainers we have been to prefer you don't say anything when your dog is wrong. The all positive trainers in our rescue all, and I do mean all, of their personal dogs are on medication for anxiety, because they don't know what their owners want. I know people whose one year old dog won't sit unless there is a cookie involved-- the owner is the one whose trained--not the dog. I've also known owners whose dogs won't come unless there is a treat involved-- this is just dangerous. This is how dogs get hit by cars. Being able to lay my hands on my dog's body has been an important tool for both my dog and myself. Anyone can handle any of my dogs including the vet or the groomer. I take five dogs to the vet at once, by myself. Something that would be impossible if not for Todd and his training methods. I'm also comfortable doing things to my dogs most aren't, like cutting ripped dew claws etc. because I know my dogs trust me and I won't hurt them, after all, I've placed them in many a sits and it didn't hurt. All positive training has its place but not for stubborn dogs, and not for biters of dogs or people. People with these dogs can attempt all positive training, but chances are the only one you are hurting is yourself (when you get bit) but mostly your dog when it gets euthanized for aggression. I think your one star review is sour grapes.