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Customer Reviews (196 reviews)
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on Judys Book Aug 08, 2011Gracie is staying on the rug, and is no longer pulling on the leash. The instructors showed us with their dogs rather than just trying to talk us through it. (more)
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on Judys Book Aug 04, 2011Scrapper improved with everything! Hes such a good boy. He doesnt jump or bite anymore. I can walk him on a loose leash as well! I never thought that was possible. I also enjoyed seeing other dogs and other people... (more)
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on Judys Book Aug 02, 2011Marta has improved with all issues sit stay moving objects- especially with bikes- and scooters- and how for me to correct her right away. I enjoyed the confidence I feel with Marta can now sit and stay and come. The... (more)
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on Judys Book Aug 01, 2011Christine taught me how to be the boss. I enjoyed how I was shown how to not get upset with her when she is not listening. I liked the fact that I didnt have to constantly chatter to keep her trained. The instructors were... (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 29, 2011Jack improved on distractions, staying on rug, just everything! Everything was Phenomenal!! Can some come home with us? The feedback and instruction were real life examples and were great.... (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 28, 2011Otto is listening and is becoming very consistent with his commands. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the one on one- great personalization. (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 25, 2011I enjoyed learning the basic obedience without severe tension. Kipper seems to be more relaxed with his commands. They gave me corrections and not to use verbal corrections. (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 21, 2011Dracula has improved with saty and listening to me, and just staying calm. I enjoyed learning how to be the leader love the rug concept. Vince and his team were always keeping an eye out for us.... (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 20, 2011Drex is now not pulling on the leash, and can sit, stay, and no more jumping. The help from all the trainers I really enjoyed, the constructive criticism. Everyone is friendly and the things learned really make sense.... (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 19, 2011Ramsey improved with his stays as the rug really helped with all of his issues. They used my dog as a demonstration a dog to show others how to work their dogs as well in our follow up!... (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 15, 2011Cooper has stopped biting and is calming down-listening. He is interacting with the other dogs and people well. I was taught how to be patient and watch what my dog was trying to say.... (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 13, 2011Eddie learned his commands- sit, stay, down. I also learned how to groom and how to clip his nails. Vince gave us lots of tips on our questions. (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 11, 2011Dexters bad behaviors changed to the good with the instructors help. (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 08, 2011Mya stopped barking at strange people and strange dogs. Interaction with new situations is good now. I enjoyed watching Mya progress into a well behaved dog¸ as well as other dogs in class. We received a great deal of... (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 07, 2011He has improved and is now very calm. I enjoyed the simplicity of the commands. I can only imagine the amount of time, and energy that was put into the training. The instructors answered all of my questions concisely... (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 06, 2011Madison and Cooper have now learned how to sit/stay/down. The thing that we enjoyed was the small class size. Stacey and Chris (instructors) were very good with personal attention to each individual puppy.... (more)
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on Judys Book Jul 01, 2011Bentley is staying on the carpet. I enjoyed watching them working with the dogs on different commands. I learned how to have hands on tyraining with commands. (more)
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on Judys Book Jun 30, 2011Leash walking (huge help) and no longer jumping. I enjoyed that Chip was allowed to learn and play and was well taken care of. The instructors corrected and taught me when to praise.... (more)
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on Judys Book Jun 22, 2011Shiloh is no longer barking and barking at people! She is doing so well, thanks to you guys. I enjoyed the wonderful patience you guys have. (more)
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on Judys Book Jun 20, 2011I liked how Jack listened to me when there were distractions. I enjoyed interaction with my dog-one on one time training-instructor being able to explain the behavior and the dogs reaction. The instructors... (more)
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on Judys Book Jun 16, 2011Maltilda can stay on her rug. I learned how my dog now listens to me. Seeing how quick she can learn. The instructors helped me realize that she is smart and can make good decisions and that I should give her the... (more)
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on Judys Book Jun 09, 2011I enjoyed working with Elten in a distracted environment. I think Elten benefitted from being distracted. I also enjoyed the corrections without talking. The instructors helped me adjust his collar so that it... (more)
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on Judys Book Jun 06, 2011He learned commands, pull less on walks, seems more tolerant (less aggressive) with other dogs and people. He also appears much less stressed. I liked the manner in which the training was conducted. The training... (more)
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on Judys Book Jun 01, 2011Hunter is now much better with his behavior around other dogs. I enjoyed learning how to work with him around other dogs. I was shown how to correct the teething and chewing problems.... (more)
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on Judys Book May 27, 2011Ziggy learned how to sit, come and not run out the door before me to possibly escape into the street. The instructors taught me how to train Ziggy and to simply reinforce the training and how to use the rug properly.... (more)
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on Judys Book May 25, 2011Trixie can now sit, stay, and walking on the leash is now a pleasure. I enjoyed learning how to interact and train her calmly. I learned how to train her calmly and what commands to use at the right time.... (more)
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on Judys Book May 24, 2011Rocky has stopped pulling me around as though I was a boat anchor. The instructors took all the time needed to get me trained so that could enjoy Rocky more. (more)
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on Judys Book May 20, 2011Oliver will sit and stay on the rug. I learned how to control and correct my dog the right way. I was taught how Oliver should behave. They gave me a lot of suggestions. They helped me to correct his whining.... (more)
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on Judys Book May 18, 2011Lincoln is now staying, lying down, remaining calm while I walk around. I liked the obedience part of the follow up. My suggestion is this, really, the only thing I can think of would be for you to be closer to my Place!!... (more)
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on Judys Book May 16, 2011KC improved the most on his sit, stay and come. I really enjoyed the puppy playtime and socialization. Vince gave my son a good training base to continue working with KC (more)
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on Judys Book May 12, 2011I improved with my verbal commands, and making new friends with the puppies that were in my class. (more)
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on Judys Book May 10, 2011My dogs have improved with wait and their rugs. Vince explains things in funny but meaningful ways, gave good examples, as referring to people and how they should treat their dogs like you would want to be treated.... (more)
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on Judys Book May 06, 2011My dog bit someone the day I called First Place Dog Training for help. I finally learned the tools I needed to work with my sheltie. I have trained other dogs to the CDX level in obedience, so my inability to crack this... (more)
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on Judys Book May 03, 2011Bella is listening to commands and walking on a loose leash. I liked the fact that each person. I was given plenty of attention and had lots of one on one help. (more)
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on Judys Book Apr 28, 2011My dog Wally showed huge improvements, I wouldnt change anything. Also the rug was great. (more)
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on Judys Book Apr 26, 2011Tasha is staying on the rug and sitting. All my questions were answered and Vince and the staff were very attentive to us. (more)
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on Judys Book Apr 22, 2011Maddy is responding to commands without a treat and much more consistently. The instructor gave good explanations and answers to my questions. The demonstrations- watching her work with dogs was super.... (more)
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on Judys Book Apr 20, 2011Shelby improved with his not mouthing anymore and jumping. The instructors were very helpful with everything. (more)
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on Judys Book Apr 18, 2011Otis improved on his biting and chasing, I enjoyed learning how to correct bad behaviors. The instructors are always willing to help. Good course, I can't think of any way you can improve the course.... (more)
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on Judys Book Apr 15, 2011Vince gave good advice, positive reinforcement, and just how to ignore bad behaviors instead of reprimands, liked the commands being used instead of good boy god sit etc. I was given gentle reminders when not... (more)
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on Judys Book Apr 14, 2011Marty can focus, listening, getting lots of feedback from us, this all helped in bringing our rescue dogs attention into focus. (An adult who has been very busy). Vinces direction and methods, along with... (more)
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on Judys Book Apr 12, 2011I was taught specific instructions along with visual aids on the way to do commands. Vince taught me how to deal with an aggressive behavior around other dogs. (more)
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on Judys Book Apr 11, 2011Jabari is paying wonderful attention to me as well as separating work from play. I liked the little things- like having her come close before even having the treat out. We were given lots of individual attention.... (more)
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on Judys Book Apr 07, 2011Everything has been really helpful. You guys answered all my questions and helped with anything that I was having problems with. (more)
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on Judys Book Apr 04, 2011Riley has learned her basic obedience, doesnt jump on people anymore, doesnt show as much aggression when she gets scared. I enjoyed learning positive ways to train Riley, without using force.... (more)
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on Judys Book Mar 29, 2011Dodger is now obeying all of his commands. I enjoyed learning how to associate with different dogs. They showed me how to make him more obedient. (more)
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on Judys Book Mar 23, 2011Bruno doesnt jump anymore, sniff, go crazy and he listens. I was taught how to do things correctly. (more)
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on Judys Book Mar 21, 2011Oberon is now sitting and staying, listening to and learning commands. I love all the interaction with the other dogs owners and the dogs. Its enjoyable watching the puppies learn so much at such a fast pace. I was... (more)
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on Judys Book Mar 17, 2011Bella is coming, and staying. I enjoy the weekly reviews. They gave me tons of tips. (more)
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on Judys Book Mar 15, 2011I think it allows a good outlet for Chloe to practice her commands in a structured environment and distractions are good too. I enjoyed the personal tutoring, answering specific questions and practicing with her.... (more)
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on Judys Book Mar 14, 2011loose leash on our walks, and is staying on command. I learned how to give him correct feedback when he needed it, as well as everything else. (more)
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on Judys Book Mar 09, 2011Mindy can now sit, watch, and do the mat. I enjoyed seeing how all the puppies changed from their first night of class. They gave me extra help on potty training (more)
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on Judys Book Mar 07, 2011Belle improved with everything! She is following commands very nicely. At my follow up the instructors were thorough in all training exercises. (more)
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on Judys Book Mar 03, 2011Minnie is not chewing on my couch pieces and other dogs collars. I enjoyed watching her learn her own personal space. Vince answered all my questions and their practical uses. (more)
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on Judys Book Feb 28, 2011Wyatt showed improvement in everything! Leash aggression, barking at other dogs, listening, his own space, accepting us as the masters- the rug! What a great tool- how to integrate him with our cat. I enjoyed... (more)
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on Judys Book Feb 23, 2011My dog was taught all of his obedience commands, and manners. We enjoyed learning how to make Ziggy a better dog. Everything was explained thoroughly so that when I went home all bases were covered.... (more)
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on Judys Book Feb 18, 2011Becker showed improvement in obeying commands in general, and not to resist walking with me and not just to lay down to control me. I was taught the proper commands, techniques on how to train my dog.... (more)
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on Judys Book Feb 15, 2011I really like how Maggie and Emma are going to the pad and staying, listening to and responding to leash commands. I was trained on the instructions before I went Home. (more)
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on Judys Book Feb 14, 2011Ty actually listens to me now. Answered all my questions and I had a lot of them. (more)
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on Judys Book Feb 09, 2011Shooter is sitting and staying. I now enjoy taking him for walks and interacting with other dogs. Whenever I needed to correct my actions, they informed me of it. (more)
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on Judys Book Feb 07, 2011Bella is now staying great. I enjoyed be able to come and learn how to deal with what was being trained. We also were trained. We were showed how to correct the wrong habits that we are were using.... (more)
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on Judys Book Feb 02, 2011I enjoyed watching the dogs learn how to not run out the door when we are leaving. I liked the rug training method. While a work in progress withLloyd I like the idea. I liked how I was taught to help my dog understand me.... (more)
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on Judys Book Jan 31, 2011Lucky will now stay on the rug. I was taught the process of teaching Lucky to obey, I enjoyed learning how to be the leader. (more)
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on Judys Book Jan 26, 2011Eazy is now staying on the mat. I enjoyed the simplicity of the follow up. I was taught to understand the importance of repition and follow through. (more)
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on Judys Book Jan 21, 2011Christine taught me how to be the boss. I enjoyed how I was shown how to not get upset with her when she is not listening. I liked the fact that I didnt have to constantly chatter to keep her trained. The instructors were... (more)
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on Judys Book Jan 18, 2011I liked the improvement of my dog learning to stay on the rug, personnal/one on one time when needed, being proud of how well Cisco did. They taught me all about keeping up with the good practice.... (more)
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on Judys Book Jan 13, 2011Kishismo has improved with not pulling me on the leash on our walks, now can jump in the car on command, and can sit and stay. Vince explained better ways to help dog him learn to make a decision for himself.... (more)
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on Judys Book Jan 11, 2011Harley is sitting, and staying on the rug. I enjoyed spending time with my dog!! ( quality time) and being a part of a good training group. I learned a lot and I always knew I could get additional help if needed. Vince and... (more)
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on Judys Book Jan 06, 2011I enjoyed the instructors taking the time to show us how to do things correctly. They also helped and explained when I was doing something wrong, and showing me how to change it, and seeing the transformation in... (more)
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on Judys Book Jan 04, 2011Leo has improved with sit, stay and his rug! I liked learning the proper ways to train Leo and seeing his progress! The instructors taught me to be more in control of Leo. (more)