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I just wanted to write you a note to tell you thank you, and compliment the "amazingness" of your training. When I first got Keiko I searched for the best trainer in town. I was very excited to do everything "right" for Keiko. The first trainer that I found was absolutely horrible! She had no idea what she was talking about. Keiko and I went to 5 classes and learned NOTHING! We also gained fear of playing with other dogs, because every action Keiko did i.e hair on her back standing up was an immediate sign of aggression. I was repeatedly told my dog is and will be aggressive, and when I thought there would be a difference it was totally not understandable to this lady or the facility. After all she is an akita...
When Robbi told me about Dog Training by PJ's I was sceptical...but decided that I could not give up...I knew in my heart that there was no way my 14 week old puppy could already be aggressive. Your class taught me many things, and corrected many many misconceptions that I had about training...I don't know if Keiko learned all that much (or retained) but I learned a lifetime of lessons, and I am now more empowered to do the right thing with Keiko. I know what signs to look for in good/bad dog play, I know how to correct the bad, and reward the good. I love the focus on positive and the focus on rewarding and capturing the positive rather then punishing the negative. Keiko is much happier and I am more effective with positive focus, and patient with negative behavior.
I am sad that Keiko and I will not be taking the next class with you, but hopefully in the fall we will be able to do a Rally-O class with you...I think she is kind of good at it???!!! I am confident though that any trainer at Dog Training by PJ will be as fabulous as you are!
Again, thank you for your positive, humorous, and patient training tips, techniques, and such.
With love,
Jasper and Keiko!

April 20, 2009: Sorry that Kudlow and I will not make our last class as we have a guest coming in this evening. It has really been a pleasure taking these classes to help mold my little buddy and it has been IMMENSELY successful. I will continue with the outline to improve his recall but we are already doing some "limited" free walking at the park (he drags his long leash).

[We] will probably take the summer off, but will look for other programs that you will be teaching. You have been terrific for me and my little boy! Thanks so much.

After browsing your site for the thousandth time I came across your testimonial section and would like to add my own.

Back in May, 2008 I enrolled my Australian Shepherd in Adolescent Dog 101 class with hopes of refining his obedience behaviors. He was three and a half at the time and had not been to any formal training class since puppy hood with a chain pet store. Over time, my Aussie had developed reactive behaviors and severe shyness around people, which he demonstrated through incessant barking. I let the trainer know about his behaviors on the first day of class and she worked with me to help redirect his focus and come to accept people more willingly. Through the course of the first class, he refused to take treats from anyone other than myself or my family, but he was able to be in a room with other people without melting down. His behavior improvement was extreme through the six week class and I knew that I had found a great fit for my neurotic dog and myself.

We promptly enrolled in Brilliant Buddy where my Aussie made amazing progress - his reactive barking became very short-lived and he was much more easily redirected. About halfway through the class I drove home in tears because I had realized the huge difference there was in my dog; it was as if we had swapped him with a much more obedient and calm dog. He has only gotten better since. We are now about to embark on our 5th class and have a goal of taking my Aussie through CGC examination this summer. A year ago I never would have thought he could be considered a respected dog citizen, but I now know that through the training both he and I have received he has amazing potential for great success.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you P.J. for having your wonderful training facility and thank you for helping Gus to become a magnificent dog and for teaching me how to work with him. We are forever indebted and lifelong customers.

Tamara McCollum and Gus
Sparks, Nevada

Tana and I have taken Puppy Kindergarten 101 and Brilliant Buddy and I wanted to let you know that while I appreciate all the things we learned in class, I love “wait!” Friends and family love watching her sit, lay and play dead dog, but honestly, the best command to date is the “wait.” I do not have to struggle with Tana at the door, whether it be the car or at home. She loves going to Scraps and knows when we are in the parking lot. I open the door, ask for a “wait” and she does so until the leash is on. Opening the door for the pizza person, I ask for a wait and she does so ever so politely without barreling over me or the pizza delivery person. I watch other dog owners get knocked over when arriving at the dog park and am beyond grateful that Tana waits until her leash is on. Not only does it prevent me from being knocked over, but also protects her in the parking lot.

We have signed up to take the Perfect Recall in April and I imagine that command will soon become my favorite, but in the meantime… I LOVE “WAIT.”

I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed learning proper techniques for training my springer spaniel. I just completed puppy class. I liked the way the dogs are introduced to new behaviors and the way instructor presents the information. This was an immediately effective training course. Having my puppy learn to be comfortable around other dogs and people was very helpful. I plan to work on the material learned in class and feel a lot more confident in my ability to let my puppy know what is expected from her. I think this has been a solid foundation for both me and my dog to build on.

I just wanted to tell you how much the Brilliant Buddy classes ending January 3rd, conducted by Noelle Cota, meant to me and my dog Buster.

Buster is a 6-year old terrier mix that I adopted from the Nevada Humane Society on October 21, 2007. He was picked up as a stray and had no previous training that I know of and is a "yapper" at other dogs, cars, people, etc. However, at home he is a perfect, loving pet. He learns fast and I hope to further his training sometime in the spring when the weather is better.

Thank you for your excellent lessons in obedience and for your judging efforts on our Canine Good Citizen tests! As anyone that owns a working dog can attest, they are not an easy lot to ‘corral’. However, your expertise and knowledge has helped lay a solid foundation for our dogs and we can’t thank you enough. You are always welcome at our training sessions and we appreciate your hard won insight on training dogs.

Anyone in search of high quality obedience lessons for any type of dog would do well in consulting and hiring P.J. for their training needs.

Bruce Huff, Al Karmanoogian, Karen Kibbe, Dave & Christie Phillips, Sally Sanders & Zack Felix

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