Poodles to Pit Bulls Dog Training

We adopted our adult rescue dog, Penny, in July, and quickly discovered that she had some issues that were beyond our capability to address -- mainly separation anxiety, freezing up on walks, and a compulsive tendency to eat whatever she found on the street. Over the course of six sessions, Ettel provided us with techniques and guidance that resulted in major, in some cases immediate, improvements in Penny's behavior. Not only was she effective, but she was incredibly kind and generous with both us and our dog. She didn't just give us instructions, she explained the principles of positive reinforcement and helped us understand the reasons behind Penny's behaviors. Thanks to her, we are better dog owners, and Penny is much healthier and happier. Do not hesitate to reach out to Ettel, even if your dog's issues seem intractable -- it will be well worth it!

It is impossible to overstate the success me and my dog have had with Ettel's training. My 2 year old mixed breed was afraid of many things, mostly people, and the result was a lot of scary barking and lunging at people. After working with Ettel his behavior has improved so much, and it isn't scary or difficult to walk him anymore. If you need help with a challenging dog, Ettel is the trainer you want.

We adopted our dog 5 years ago, who came to us with major socialization issues with house guests and the city environment. As first time dog owners, we felt helpless in tackling these problems, but Ettel worked with us to train confidence and obedience. We went from having a dog that would bark at everyone who entered the home and was too afraid to leave the stoop to one that loves people and going on walks! I can't recommend Ettel enough.

We hired Ettel after we adopted a rescue dog, and quickly realized that the dog, while sweet as can be, had behavioral issues that made her difficult for first time dog owners like us. Ettel was not only smart, effective and kind in her training style, but went above and beyond in helping us when we went through a particularly rough patch with the dog. Her love of animals and empathy for the humans that own them is unparalleled and we are so lucky to have worked with her.