Rascal Training & Boarding

We took our Red Heeler Gucci to Rascal Training for a 4 week board and train. Upon pick up we were immediately blown away by the skills he had developed during the time. Zoe made it very easy for us to understand our part needed to continue at home, her daily updates were amazing to watch the progress and growth our our busy anxious lil buddy. Our first day home gave us peace and we know with our continuing support of what Gucci has learn we will have the bestest boy for the rest of his life. We are so grateful to Zoe and her staff of amazing trainers, we are confident a great foundation has been set. We look forward to being able to reach out for any further needs Gucci may have. Thank you!

Bernie (15 month old Aussie) spent three weeks at Rascal Training’s Board and Train program. We had previously completed puppy obedience classes, but Bernie was still often over-excited by commotions or meeting other dogs (her behavior felt unpredictable in new settings, and it could be difficult to help her calm down). Zoe and her team did an amazing job teaching Bernie (and us, the grown humans!) how to stay calm and focused and how to recenter after distractions. After training, Bernie is able to navigate many new-to-her environments (construction sites, neighborhood baseball games, big parks) and is able to differently communicate when she is upset or interested in something (instead of barking, or pulling on her leash). Our neighbors have stopped us on walks to comment on her changed behavior, and others who babysit Bernie have shared that she is more calm and responsive! Highly recommend Zoe and Rascal Training for anyone considering training for their pup!

When we took Molly, our 7 month old Corgi to Rascal Training she was she was very difficult to control. She would jump and nip and rarely obey any commands. The biggest problem was coming when called. She had to always be on a leash. We are seniors and we were afraid we had made a huge mistake by getting a puppy. When she got back from Rascal Training, she was a different dog. Her sprit was still there, but she obeyed important commands. She was more affectionate and a pleasure to be around. I'm very impressed with Zoe, and the facilities at Rascal Training. I would recommend Rascal Training.to anyone who has a dog.

Rascal Training worked with my Husky mix for 4 weeks. Zoe took my 1 year old hyper dog and turned her into an AMAZING dog that I'm excited to take her places. Before my dog would not listen to me, bolt out the door, had selective recall, and would pull me like a sled. Now, I can have her off leash inside stores and she heels next to me perfectly. I get excited to take her places. She bolted out the door once when I first brought her home, but because of Zoe teaching me as well, I knew exactly what to do. She came right back to me and hasn't bolted since. I was worried initially that my dog would forget me or be listening out of fear or that her personality would change. But, she is still the same goofy, fun dog I had before. Now, she just listens when she is getting over the top. And I enjoy her so much more because it isn't stressful to take her places. Which means she gets to be with me more, which makes us both happier. Was also worried about the cost. Would it actually be worth the training and would I get enough out of it to justify the cost. And, YES! I tend to be a very frugal person, but this was the best decision I have made for my dog. And because I learned as well, my other dog is also benefitting from the training. I feel so much more confident in taking my dog places, it is definitely worth the cost! Hope this helps someone that is on the fence. It's a lot of money for those frugal people, but IT IS WORTH IT!!

Zoe and her team at Rascal are the best around! My pup Monty was really struggling on leash but after working with Madison, he is a completely different dog on walks now! She was so amazing at explaining how to use the training tools and what the techniques should look like. I learned so much working with her and had a blast in the process. If you are looking for training look no further because these guys know what they are doing!