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12/14/2007
----- Linda and Penny
November 20, 2007
November 18, 2007
November 7, 2007
November 6, 2007
October 26, 2007
October 26, 2007
Coco and I have attended two of PJ's classes, Growly
Dog and Brilliant Buddy. Coco is a 9 year old English Springer with lots
of past training (and an AKC Companion Dog title). But we had been away
from class for a while and Coco needed a re-introduction to being around
other dogs and in a classrom situation.
I was very impressed with the classes. It's a big change for me using postivie
reinforcement only exercises. The puppies in Brilliant Buddy really responded
and made a lot of progress during the class. The growly dogs, who raised
the roof the first day of class, were able to have totally calm and quiet
times by the end of the class.
If you've brought a dog into your home and heart, you owe it to both of
you to get basic manners training, at least. I think you would be very
pleased with the training methods and classes that PJ has to offer.
Terry L.
Dear PJ,
October 15, 2007
October 15, 2007
"PJ has taught us how to really communicate with Frannie and has created a very pleasant learning experience. The methods used in class have had an extremely positive impact on Frannie and she has responded so much faster than we had ever hoped. We have learned that patience is key and we are very confident that as we continue to work with Frannie she will become the well trained and happy dog she was meant to be!"
-Katrina, Tim and Frannie
-Thanks PJ for all of your hard work and dedication. The dogs of Northern Nevada/Tahoe need you! See you Tuesday evening for the final class :)
Katrina A. Scoville
Just a note to let you know how very pleased I remain with the results from your training class five years later for my two labs!
I especially wanted to let you know that the training “sticks”! And as I’ve mentioned in the past, my FAVORITE lesson in the series was “wait”, or, as I call it, “hold on”. To this day, I can use that simple request to quiet the labs, hold them at a door/gate/entrance or the car and I use the request to ensure the safety of my 4-legged kids.
Additionally, my friends Callie and Alex, who also brought their labs (full sisters to my two dogs) to you also raved about you, the class and the effectiveness of the lessons.
Most of all, and the reason I chose DTBPJ, was your credentials and experience in the positive training methods you use. I’m grateful beyond words that you instructed ME about the outdated and INEFFECTIVE methods used by force-based “trainers” who use cruelty to bring a dog into “submission.” Dangerous techniques such as “twirling”, chocking, hitting and the like cause dogs to fear their owners and possibly turn them into fear biters. By contrast, the training methods taught by your and your trainers helped me build a relationship of trust with my labs and that trust remains with us today. My dogs are not anxious or fearful.
Fortunately, the tide is turning and force-based “training “is no longer seen as effective and “trainers” are seen as inhumane and ineffective. Positive methods that teach expectations and desired behaviors have been tangibly demonstrated to work. And YOU have been a HUGE part of that education effort and I’m deeply grateful.
Unique in your classes was the brief explanation of quality pet food! I was unaware that inferior ingredients such as corn, wheat, soy, preservatives such as BHA and BHT and color dyes were likely culprits of allergies, itching, ear infections, skin flaking and hot spots….all of which are known to lab owners! Because of that knowledge I was able to buy food that would actually nourish my labs and not just fill them up. Their coats, by the way, are like mink.
Finally, I appreciated the discounts you arranged at local pet business for the students in your class.
I’ve sent my friends and their pet/s to you for training and they have been equally pleased with the knowledge and results.
Keep up your EXCELLENT work! Your results community-wide have vastly improved the lives of so many pets and their people!
Elaine Lange.
Dear PJ,
October 15, 2007
October 15, 2007
"PJ has taught us how to really communicate with Frannie and has created a very pleasant learning experience. The methods used in class have had an extremely positive impact on Frannie and she has responded so much faster than we had ever hoped. We have learned that patience is key and we are very confident that as we continue to work with Frannie she will become the well trained and happy dog she was meant to be!"
-Katrina, Tim and Frannie
-Thanks PJ for all of your hard work and dedication. The dogs of Northern Nevada/Tahoe need you! See you Tuesday evening for the final class :)
Katrina A. Scoville
Just a note to let you know how very pleased I remain with the results from your training class five years later for my two labs!
I especially wanted to let you know that the training “sticks”! And as I’ve mentioned in the past, my FAVORITE lesson in the series was “wait”, or, as I call it, “hold on”. To this day, I can use that simple request to quiet the labs, hold them at a door/gate/entrance or the car and I use the request to ensure the safety of my 4-legged kids.
Additionally, my friends Callie and Alex, who also brought their labs (full sisters to my two dogs) to you also raved about you, the class and the effectiveness of the lessons.
Most of all, and the reason I chose DTBPJ, was your credentials and experience in the positive training methods you use. I’m grateful beyond words that you instructed ME about the outdated and INEFFECTIVE methods used by force-based “trainers” who use cruelty to bring a dog into “submission.” Dangerous techniques such as “twirling”, chocking, hitting and the like cause dogs to fear their owners and possibly turn them into fear biters. By contrast, the training methods taught by your and your trainers helped me build a relationship of trust with my labs and that trust remains with us today. My dogs are not anxious or fearful.
Fortunately, the tide is turning and force-based “training “is no longer seen as effective and “trainers” are seen as inhumane and ineffective. Positive methods that teach expectations and desired behaviors have been tangibly demonstrated to work. And YOU have been a HUGE part of that education effort and I’m deeply grateful.
Unique in your classes was the brief explanation of quality pet food! I was unaware that inferior ingredients such as corn, wheat, soy, preservatives such as BHA and BHT and color dyes were likely culprits of allergies, itching, ear infections, skin flaking and hot spots….all of which are known to lab owners! Because of that knowledge I was able to buy food that would actually nourish my labs and not just fill them up. Their coats, by the way, are like mink.
Finally, I appreciated the discounts you arranged at local pet business for the students in your class.
I’ve sent my friends and their pet/s to you for training and they have been equally pleased with the knowledge and results.
Keep up your EXCELLENT work! Your results community-wide have vastly improved the lives of so many pets and their people!
Elaine Lange.
Thank you very much for the dog training classes. You are an excellent resource when it comes to dogs. Your pace and explanations of how to teach our dog were easy to follow. We really enjoyed your class and look forward to learning more from you!
Alex, Stephanie, and Bailey
We began training with PJ when our Chihuahua Nitro began having difficulties around other dogs. Her knowledge of the breed and calm training techniques have been a perfect fit. Her classes are always well planned, structured, yet flexible enough to address the individual needs of each owner and their dogs.
I knew Primo, my 5 month old golden retriever, was a good boy, but I was amazed how incredible he really was until we started taking PJ's adolescent class. The tips and techniques she teaches work wonderfully (and so quick!) if used consistently. I would recommend her classes to anyone with a new dog or pup.
PJ
is GREAT! Since we moved to Nevada
in 2005, we have had our two Dachshunds (Capri, now age six and her mother,
Sable, now age ten) in three classes - Two Adolescent 101, and one Brilliant
Buddy. If you ever have had Dachshunds, you will understand the need
to and usefulness of repeating a class. PJ and her assistants are
just the kind of trainers we were looking for. Positive reinforcement
not only works, it works even with independent thinking Dachshunds.
We are working Capri towards CGC, and when she is ready, she will
do just fine. Since they have been attending PJ's Doggie
School, we are have seen a marked improvement in their behavior and their
gaining confidence in themselves. Our doggies go everywhere with us
locally and on cross-country trips. At least weekly, if not
daily, we get compliments on our doggies. We had the pleasure of working
with excellent dog trainer in Fairbanks,
Alaska, who not only taught the basics and CGC, but trained search
and rescue dogs for local and "Lower 48" law enforcement and rescue
groups. We never thought we would find another trainer like her when
we left Alaska.
PJ more than met our VERY HIGH EXPECTATIONS. We highly recommend PJ
and her "Training by PJ" programs for doggies of all shapes
and size, and all temperaments. Yes, it takes time and effort on your
part to train your canine companion, but thanks to trainers like PJ, you
can do it - and you will be pleasantly surprised by the results.
Sincerely, Gretchen and Glen Straatsma
We began training with PJ when our Chihuahua Nitro began having difficulties around other dogs. Her knowledge of the breed and calm training techniques have been a perfect fit. Her classes are always well planned, structured, yet flexible enough to address the individual needs of each owner and their dogs.
Dear PJ.
Thank you for working with handsome Snuggles. Your effort , love, care and
time you put into your work is very impressive and the results are always
wonderful!!!
I am happy to always know that you are a phone call away. Thank you for
your time with Snuggles and I.
Snuggles deserves the best and you are the best!!!
Much appreciated,
Jale'
We started our training classes with PJ in the intermediate class when we learned of her center at a Daw Days function at Fuji Park in Carson. My five year old Australian Cattle dog Katie and I have been to almost every class she offers. These classes have been very rewarding with only positive training methods used. The class we enjoyed the most is Tricks. I was not sure of this class at first as cattle dogs are very active but it sure worked her mind. Each class we would learn new tricks, our homework was to practice these new ones. Katie was always happy to go and could not wait to get inside the classroom. Dancing with dogs is another fun class. I have also taken my two year old Cattle Dog Jessie, to intermediate and tricks. Jessie, also loved the Tricks class. My youngest Cattle Dog Edi, will start the Tricks class soon. Our whole experience in training with PJ has been wonderful, we have learned so much. Learning is a continual experience to keep these busy Cattle Dogs active. Hope to see you at the next class.
