Walk This Way Canine Training LLC

We took our 6 month old border collie puppy Nellie to do three weeks of training classes with Vicky and she is now a happier, calmer puppy. Vicky asked us what we wanted to focus on and worked on those things with her. Nellie’s behavior has done a 180 and now she listens to us, comes when she is called, knows how to relax, how to walk on a loose leash, wait at the door, and so so much more. She took the time to walk us through each training method so we were equipped to continue reenforcing these methods at our house. Vicky trained both Nellie and us! Overall, Nellie is calmer and happier and we are too! It’s amazing what she was able to teach her in such a short amount of time and all using the positive reinforcement method. You can tell Vicky truly loves dogs and she has an amazing gift. I highly recommend Walk this Way Canine Training! She is the best!

We took our Australian Labradoodle puppy, Penny, 4.5 months at the time, to train with Vicky at her training facility. We were scheduled to start a week sooner, but our puppy sustained a soft tissue injury to her leg from jumping and falling funny on it. Vicky was more than accommodating in pushing her training out a week to make sure Penny was healthy. Vicky and I discussed my goals for training ahead of time and decided that we would focus on recall, place training, and loose leash walking. Vicky reminded me often that she trains the dog that is in front of her and not the ideal dog. Our puppy is a slow to warm puppy, and it took her a while to warm up each session. Vicky did everything possible to create a calm and fun environment for Penny. When we walked in each day, calm music was playing, an essential oil diffuser was going and there were some toys and a snuffle mat ready for Penny to engage with. Vicky was helpful in coaching my husband, my kids, and me in ways to train Penny in the transfer sessions. Vicky provided all sorts of individualized instructions for continual training to eventually reach our goals with Penny. When I began looking for a trainer for Penny, I knew I wanted a trainer who would use positive reinforcement methods instead of e-collar training. Vicky is very skilled in delivering this method. Penny is not yet proficient in any of the three main goals that I had for her. Before beginning the training, I did think that it would be possible to more reliably expect Penny to be able to learn recall, place, and loose leash walking with more accuracy, but she is entering puppy adolescence and has regressed in many areas (while making a few strides). Vicky did a refresher session to go over a few things and answered countless questions throughout all of the training sessions. We continue to work with her daily with the games and training commands that Vicky taught her (and us), and I am hopeful that she will catch on more reliably at some point.

I can’t say enough good things about Vicki! She worked wonders with my 10 week old puppy. After the first session he got very excited each time arrived. She is patient, professional and truly understands how to communicate with dogs and owners. The one on one training is effective, personalized, and done with kindness. She provided us with well-organized recaps and the tools needed to continue the training at home. I’ve seen such a positive change in my puppy’s behavior and obedience. I highly recommend Walk This Way to anyone who wants someone they can trust and is looking for top-notch training.