Amelia was kind and seemed competent but the training she proposed didn't have any effect on my dog. Totally understand that no results were guaranteed though. read more

I came into my training sessions (mostly) knowing what I didn't know; Amelia's breadth of knowledge showed me that there was a lot more that I didn't know. My puppy (Padmé) is fairly stubborn, and also very energetic and curious since she's only 10 months old. Amelia not only validated the frustrations that I had but also guided me to better cope and work with her on new challenges. For example, I had asked for techniques to help Padmé cope in stressful situations (she's very anxious around busses) and Amelia taught her how to settle onto a pad. Padmé picked it up fairly quickly but was also testing Amelia to see what she could get away with. Amelia demonstrated so much patience! In another instance, Amelia helped Padmé and I with our leash-walking skills. When Padmé gets stressed or excited, we do a very annoying dance of Padmé repeatedly returning after there's tension on the leash, then rushing forward again. After a session, Padmé seems to naturally walk beside me as we explore the world, and she even does it when I don't have high-value treats. Beyond Amelia's ability to handle any training goals that I threw at her, she does a great job of training me to be a better partner to Padmé. She also gave a great recommendation for a harness that Padmé so far has not been able to slip out of (fourth time's a charm, apparently). Lastly, Amelia's availability helps a lot because I can send her messages in between sessions for additional help. She's also flexible in terms of scheduling and where we can meet. If you're looking for a compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable trainer, look no further! read more

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It was important to me to find a kind, caring, and effective trainer- who was also a woman. Amelia is her! I could tell instantly from reading her bio that she would be the perfect choice out of the many trainers I saw online in SF for our new puppy. I also love that she comes directly to our house, the park, or a cafe! She instilled so many amazing basics in our puppy Louie- from grooming to leave it, to drop it, and to settle- Louie has progressed so much in his sessions! I couldn't recommend Amelia more, not only is she an awesome trainer, she is a genuine human being. Thanks for being the best, Amelia! read more

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We reached out to Amelia only about 2 weeks after adopting Margot, and worked with her for about 10 sessions. Amelia's support was invaluable as we learned how to be responsible dog owners to an adult rescue. Originally we were just hoping for help with loose leash walking and general manners, but we ended up with so much more. Margot now knows a few fun tricks along with the basics (sit/down/stay/etc) and we've made so much progress on recall, general obedience, staying neutral around other dogs, and (most importantly for us and our anxious dog) confidence. Plus, we've built a wonderful training foundation and rewarding relationship with Margot that allows us to navigate things that we didn't even work on with Amelia! I genuinely can't imagine getting to this point only 6 months after adoption without Amelia's early help. I believe so much of successful dog training is in how much work you put in as the owner, but having an expert like Amelia to guide you is so so so helpful. Her positivity kept us from getting discouraged and she gently reminded us of skills or handling techniques we had forgotten when we struggled. We loved hearing the reasoning behind everything she suggested, and it's really clear she knows her stuff! We would highly recommend Amelia to any others who are (like we were) overwhelmed and need help learning how to communicate with your dog :) read more

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As a first time dog owner, I'm so happy for 1-on-1 dog trainings with Amelia! She is incredibly knowledgeable, skilled, patient, professional, and loves and has compassion for all doggos! We recommend her to anyone who is looking for effective training that uses positive reinforcement. Her 3 training sessions has strengthened our bond with our dog by giving us tools for better communication with our sweet pup. We adopted our pup, a small terrier mix (maybe fox and scottie?) in early January and she was almost 1 year old. After she became comfortable with us and seemed to understand we are her forever parents, she came out of her shell. She has shown us boundless energy, a love of all the neighbor dogs, and a mix of friendliness/territorialism around other people. We realized we needed to learn how to keep up with her! Due to our dog tending to bark at people and crowds, we decided she needed 1-on-1 before doing any group classes with other dogs and owners. I found Amelia's info in the SF SPCA list of personal dog trainers and had a great call with her and we set up a training session at an SF dog park. Our dog barked and did her thing, but Amelia knew exactly what to do, and soon our pup was interested in anything that Amelia wanted. We started with basics, the importance of "touch", marking things with "yes" then reward, and leash training and heel. That first session was a great way to show our dog that we're not only her caretakers, but we were here to communicate with her and help her move through a world overwhelmingly full of interesting smells, noises, other dogs, and people. The next trainings had us learning leave it, drop it, and recall. Treats and praise doled out in a structured predictable way for our dog has been a very effective way for her to understand what's desired verses not-desired. I was not set up with that understanding, and though it feels obvious to me now, I don't think I would have figured out on my own! Amelia's trainings had us thinking long afterwards too. We have an appreciation of our dog's attention and desire to want to listen to us because the world for a dog is such distracting place! Sometimes it's as simple as our dog getting cues from us when we're outside to remember that we exist, lol. If you're inundated with choices for a dog training, look no further! Amelia is great and you will have all your questions answered, and moreover end each training feeling happy and closer to your dog! read more

Adopting an incredibly smart German Shepherd mix as a first-time dog owner probably wasn't the smartest move. Frida can be a bit anxious at times and had previously gone through punishment-based training. She did not listen when called, and would test my boundaries on walks by chewing the leash or even barking at me. Amelia quickly helped me communicate better with my dog and worked with Frida directly to show her what a calm, gentle walk looks like. She showed me how to bring Frida's focus back when she's distracted by another dog or triggered by a loud noise or other unexpected events. Frida now goes off-leash pretty much wherever allowed, and I use every opportunity to continue training her responsiveness when off-leash, especially in tricky situations. Amelia is always available via E-Mail and incredibly generous with her time. It's clear that she loves dogs deeply and genuinely cares for each of them. She even helped me find another sitter when her dog sitting calendar was already booked up and I had to hurry to find someone before my trip. read more

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Amelia is so knowledgeable and creative, really catering training to your dog's needs (at least that is how it seemed!)! We have worked on a variety of things - resource guarding, tricks/commands to assist with physical therapy, and even some reactivity. The best sign is how happy my dog is to see her every time we do! Could it be the ham and cheese also? Some things were quick (ex. teaching play bow and paws up for core strengthening), while others require your time and effort (drop it, a good strong down stay, ignoring other dogs). Thank you so much Amelia for your thoughtful, compassionate, and practical help ! Would definitely recommend ! read more

Having a dog in the city can be difficult at times, and our pup was having problems with leash reactivity which is not good when there are people and dogs constantly around. Then we met Amelia, and our world changed! She was very patient with us, listened to our concerns and really helped us to become better dog parents. We used to dread taking our on a walk, but with Amelia's help we are now able to walk him past other dogs and humans without him lunging and barking at them. I highly recommend All Ears, Amelia is very knowledgable and kind, not only was she able to help us with leash reactivity but she was able to help us understand Turk's behavior, which in return makes us better dog owners. read more

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Amelia is an amazing trainer. She's kind, detail-oriented, intuitive, and an expert at what she does. We have a high-energy, rambunctious labradoodle, and she has given us many tools to help raise Ollie into the delightful dog he is today. Things we've worked on include calm on-leash behavior, appropriate play, being able to settle down in various environments, impulse control, noise desensitization, and general obedience. Amelia is extremely invested in what she does. She takes time to get to know the dog and how best to motivate them. She immediately grasps what Ollie needs, and has formed a very special bond with him. We think Ollie has a special smile that he only shows for Amelia (as pictured). Most importantly, we trust her completely. She genuinely cares about Ollie and her relationship with us, and it shows in everything she does. We're very lucky to have her in our lives. read more

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I can't recommend Amelia's services highly enough! I adopted a large goldendoodle and was having issues with leash training and reactivity. Amelia worked with us across several sessions. She does an excellent job of getting to know owner and dog, diagnosing the situation, and tailoring training to us and our pace. My dog immediately improved after interacting with her, but most importantly each time I was left with a clear understanding of how to reinforce the behaviors we were learning. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone considering working with a trainer. read more

Amelia was a great trainer with our shiih poo puppy with issues like reactivity , being over protective of her bones or toys, leash walking without pulling. We used treats to train gradually getting her over her fears like being brushed, and getting along with our cats eing overprotective of a bone or other objects, She helped (Annie) our puppy to become a calm and more relaxed pup. She was The perfect trainer to get us started with helping Annie become a wonderful member of our family i would highly recommend her! read more

So worth it! And fun! Amelia did multiple training sessions with me and my dog Ginsburg. When I adopted this 7 y.o. 60 lb. pit bull he didn't know a single command, he didn't know how to walk on a leash, was aggressive toward other dogs, and scared of a bunch of random things. Amelia was a huge help in teaching me how to better understand and communicate with my dog in order to achieve the best outcome. The sessions transformed my relationship with Ginsburg and I'm still amazed by his progress! I've had him for 8 months now and he knows at least 25 words, he will listen to verbal commands while off-leash at the dog park, and he is living peacefully with my housemate's tiny chihuahua. Amelia's specialized instruction was key to getting to this point. read more

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Amelia has been such a miracle worker for us and for our pup, Rocco! Rocco is a pretty shy guy with stranger danger which made casual chats with people out of his inner circle pretty difficult. He started to bark at people once he was out of his fear period and it was hard for us to nail what exactly sets him off since it wasn't every stranger we encountered. Amelia helped to point us in the right direction with training and gave us important cues and tips on how to get Rocco more comfortable with people we encounter on our walks in varying proximities. Amelia is extremely professional, a great listener, and it's clear she's incredibly knowledgeable about dog behavior using positive reinforcement training. I learned so much from her and it's already reaping dividends through Rocco's improvement around strangers. Can't recommend her enough! read more

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Ollie loves people and enthusiastically hurled herself at anyone trying to come in our house. Visitors who made it inside were subjected to 30 lbs of jumping, pawing dog. It was unpleasant for everyone. Over the course of the pandemic, this behavior only got worse and I knew I had to do something about it. Enter Amelia. She's SO good! Her calm, patient demeanor soothed Ollie - and me - and led to really productive lessons and practice times. Her work is positivity-based and emphasizes success. I was constantly impressed with her deep knowledge and her ability to analyze in the moment and revise as needed. Each lesson added a new step or two, which made the process feel very doable, never overwhelming and I saw significant progress after each session. Not only did Amelia give me strategies that worked, but she explained the rationale for them. As a result, I feel like I have a better understanding of Ollie's behaviors and thinking in general. Friends and family are now able to visit without fearing for their safety. Ollie goes to her mat, politely says "hi" and with continued practice, is well on her way to becoming a perfect host. I highly recommend All Ears. I can't believe the difference in Ollie and we owe it all to Amelia. read more

We loved our training with Amelia. We have a German shepherd/ Malinois mix, and Zephyr was very leash reactive when we got her. She was even asked not to come back to puppy kindergarten! Now she is well behaved on the leash and well under control in the house... And believe me, we needed it! And so did she. The progress is thanks to an excellent foundation laid by Amelia with her training. You have to be willing to step up and do some work yourself but it's well worth it. Furthermore, I feel well prepared to handle anything that may come up with Zephyr in the future read more

I cannot say enough good things about how Amelia has helped with our anxious dog. I don't think we would have predicted that after 4 sessions, our little barker with a not-so-little-bark could walk the sidewalks without lunging... but even today, our 40lb bully stayed calm when she was barked at, she stayed calm when Amazon was dragging those bags on the sidewalk near us, and she even stayed calm when some one yelled 'cute dog' from a very loud motorcycle. Amelia's methods are excellent, she is clearly invested in animal well-being, she is patient with stressed owners who are (after 18 months of reactivity!) worried their dogs won't have peace again, and she's determined; if one approach didn't work, she tried another and another (all humane ones!), to find ways to train our pup that worked for the whole family. Cannot endorse All Ears enough! read more

Amelia is our dog-whisperer! We are first-time dog parents and really didn't know what we were doing. We started working with Amelia when our pup was 4 months old, and did several sessions at our home and at nearby parks and trails. Amelia helped with recall, basic obedience, loose leash walking, impulse control and so much more. She also helped dog sit at our house when we had to be out of town for a few days. Overall, Amelia has been a really critical part of raising our pup into the loyal, delightful dog that she is! Thanks Amelia!! read more

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Amelia is an incredibly sensitive, responsive, and inspiring trainer. She helped us as owners just as much as she helped our dog Gary! It's a privilege to work with Amelia. read more

Amelia has helped me so much with my super anxious rescue pup, Harriet. We've worked on dog reactivity, cat reactivity, loose-leash walking, recall, tricks, basic commands, separation anxiety, you name it we've covered it. Amelia is highly competent and intuitive, and has set Harriet on the path to being a well-trained, more confident dog. I would absolutely recommend Amelia to anyone experiencing issues with their pup, whether indoor or outdoor, as Amelia also works via Zoom. I hope to work with her again in the future. read more

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All Ears was recommended to me by a co-worker and I am so glad I reached out to Amelia. My husband and I are first time dog owners and we were not sure how best to set our pup up for success. When we contacted Amelia, our dog was going through a phase where he was afraid of so many things outside. Amelia taught us how to help him overcome his fears. Over several sessions, she taught us and our pup so much. Not only did she teach our dog basic skills, she taught us how to keep teaching him in the future. He has learnt loose leash walking, fetch and commands like wait, stay, leave it. Amelia's guidance has helped make him a confident and well behaved pup. Amelia was also extremely understanding about scheduling (We were meeting in public parks due to the pandemic). She worked with us to choose meeting spots that worked for us since we live in Sunnyvale and she is in Oakland. I couldn't recommend All Ears enough. read more

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My boyfriend and I found Amelia through the SF SPCA and are very grateful that we did! We adopted a 5-month old German Shepherd/Pit Bull/Staffie mix, and quickly realized that training a big, excited puppy was a lot more work than we had envisioned. From our first session with Amelia, we felt relieved. We explained the issues we were having (begging, basic obedience, getting very excited, leash walking, recall, bite inhabitation), and she hit the ground running. After our first session, Amelia put together a detailed training guide for us to reference, tailored around our specific training goals, and even sent us links to helpful toys, videos and articles. From there, Amelia met with us in several different locations including our apartment, the dog park and Golden Gate Park. She always made sure the sessions were focused on the issues we wanted to work on, but also utilized her expertise to help us with some things we hadn't even thought of. We are so grateful for her help, for both our dog and also for us. She made us feel a lot more confident with our training, and gave us the tools to be successful. We would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs help! read more

We have used Amelia's services for 2 of our dogs, each of which had quite different issues. One was a puppy and needed work on the basics. The other was an adopted middle aged dogs who was fearful and reactive. She is patient, reliable, responsive and effective. I highly recommend her! read more

We adopted Margaux 3 years ago from a shelter. She came to us highly anxious and fearful of almost every sound and movement. Amelia's patience coupled with her thorough understanding of dog psychology has resulted in Margaux being more confident, less fearful, more attentive to my commands, and I feel more empowered as a dog owner. Amelia really focuses on training the owner in addition to the dog. I highly recommend Amelia for any of your dog training needs. Getting Margaux professional help was money well spent. Thanks Amelia! read more

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We just got a rescue dog and were having trouble finding a good dog trainer in the city. We came across Amelia and she was amazing! Our dog had dog aggression issues as well as basic training issues. We did 6 sessions with her and the transformation was incredible. Initially we couldn't walk our dog Sherlock down the street without having to dodge all the dogs as if he saw another dog he would go crazy and start barking. By the end of the training he was able to peacefully walk down the street without any issues! She was so fun to work with- we had a blast doing the training sessions and she really tried to identify our key goals and work to address those. I could also really tell her love for dogs and she treated Sherlock very well (to the point where he would always get super excited to see her!). I highly recommend Amelia for your training needs! read more

Amelia takes a deep interest in the success of your dog and tailors her training methods to their individual needs and personality. She is kind, patient, intuitive, and professional. She packs each session with many exercises and tips so you know you are receiving tremendous value. She is able to adjust her approach during sessions so your dog doesn't plateau in their training. Furthermore, she consistently reaches out between meetings to inquire on your progress and to provide guidance. Amelia has been an invaluable resource in helping our rescue dog Odie adjust to living in San Francisco. Coming from Bakersfield, the new sounds and experiences of city life put him on constant guard. This resulted in reactive walks and separation anxiety. I reached out to Amelia after reading other reviews detailing her work with rescues. She replied to my inquiry quickly, and we have had around 10 sessions since. I'm incredibly grateful to be working with Amelie and have seen tremendous changes in Odie. He is calm, relaxed, and walks down the street with a happy wiggle in his tail. We can now walk by other dogs and can even sit outside and enjoy a meal! He recently passed an evaluation to join a daycare/boarding group and truly enjoys playing with the other dogs. We still meet with Amelia for some refresher sessions, but Odie has really settled into city life. I cannot thank Amelia enough for providing us with the tools to help our sweet boy. read more

We worked with Amelia to train our rescue lab, Jack. Jack is a bit older and was already fairly well-behaved, so our main focus areas were getting the basic commands down, loose leash training, and recall. Amelia was great at tailoring each session to focus on specific areas and to get progressively harder as the sessions went on. She is also very perceptive, and was able to pivot to different methods or strategies when our pup wasn't responding or catching on as well. The most fun parts of our training were taking the sessions to the park or out on walks, so that we could apply the lessons to real-world scenarios. I appreciate that Amelia has checked-in after our sessions, but is also not at all pushy to sell more sessions now that we feel like we have gotten the tools that we need. I would highly recommend working with Amelia on any of your dog training needs! read more

Great training and support for our young pup. Amelia is an amazing presence and really knows her stuff when it comes to dog behavior. I especially appreciate her focus on training us, the humans, as calmly and completely as she trains our dog. Also she has been very cognizant of social distancing and mask wearing even before requirements were in place so I've always felt safe working with her. read more

Amelia helped us tremendously with our 3 month old puppy Olive. She gave us tips on training her by ourselves, she was incredibly patient with her (and with us!) and helped us feel more confident as first time dog owners. We'll be doing a few more sessions to practice more outdoor tricks - if you just got a dog, we HIGHLY recommend her! PS: she has the best treats, and dogs learn that real quick. read more

Amelia worked with me and my 4 year old rescue Wally for about 10 sessions. Our main focus was loose leash walking and improving recall, but we learned so much more than that, including some fun tricks! While we still have a lot to work on, I feel empowered with many tools to keep Wally's focus and continue building our connection. Amelia is professional, patient, communicative, fun, and has creative ways of approaching each pup's individual needs. Wally is not super food motivated, and very much a hunter, so she showed me how to use his love of gophers as a reward. She was also super clear in her instructions with me, making sure I understood the steps we were taking and empowered me to keep training on my own. I didn't actually want to stop working with Amelia, but she had given me so much knowledge that I felt confident in continuing to work with Wally on my own. I highly recommend working with Amelia! My Wally & I love her! read more

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We have a hyper excitable german shepherd puppy, who barks at dogs when on leash. Amelia was really patient with our hyper excitable puppy and gave us lots of tools to manage her barking, working on loose leash walking and many other suggestions that have proved really useful and reduced our stress levels when working with our dog. Amelia is a great dog trainer and we wish we can get to a point where we are as good as she is with our exuberant puppy! read more

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Amelia is awesome. She's a fantastic trainer who achieves fast results and really listens and does the training that the dog needs. I adopted my husky when he was 3.5 years old and he was reactive. It was really hard to take him on walks or go anywhere dogs would be. Amelia immediately gave me training tactics to use and after only a few sessions there was a huge improvement. I was worried my dog had behavior issues but really he just needed training and a plan. I could not have done it myself, she was really worth it. He's now so sweet and we can go on walks and to the parks! We are now working on other strategies like recall, heel, and other tricks. I'll keep taking him to her because its so worth it! read more

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Amelia is amazing! I think my pup Finn loved her more than me, though it may be because she always has a fanny-pack full of treats :) She's so patient and accommodating to what your dog needs in order to learn a new trick. She definitely knows her stuff and is great with dogs. read more

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Amelia is amazing. We, along with many, got our first pup this year and were very enthusiastic, but were getting confused with certain aspects of training. "Why is he doing this?", "What's going on in his very small head?" She helped us understand the why behind his behaviors so we can help him better work through the stuff we'd rather him not do. Lastly, and CERTAINLY NOT LEAST, she introduced him to cheese. I know, this sounds minor, but I had given up using treats on walks to encourage good behavior because when I would try to lure him away from his crazy side with a treat, he chose the crazy side each and every time. Until cheese. Cheese is his reason for existing, turns out, and he can be lured away from fellow dog butts, scrumptious garbage, snails, and more with one small cube of cheese. Game changer. Amelia spent more than her allotted time with us and went above and beyond with additional resources to work with, too! Because we're on a budget we only booked a few sessions, but she was more than happy to help even a small amount! read more

I'm so lucky I found Amelia! I adopted my puppy last year and it became clear pretty soon after that she was a barker. She was trying to protect us which was cute but it was disruptive. I had a friend recommend All Ears And I was immediately impressed with how an amazing of a listener Amelia is. We agreed to a plan for Zora. and she a couple months later she's completely better. There were a number of behavioral issues that Amelia was able to work out. She's the best! read more

Amelia was incredibly helpful with our 10 month golden retriever. She is patient, kind, and adaptive based on what our dog needed. She took the time to be thorough both in teaching our dog but also in teaching us. Specifically, she helped us with leash walking, recall and most importantly helping our dog stay focused on us, and not be so distracted. read more

Amelia has been awesome at helping us work with our dog on leash training (where other trainers haven't helped!). She is fantastic at actually reading the dog and adapting her training technique to their cues and reactions. Amelia was also flexibly able to adapt to whatever we wanted to work on for each session - allowing us to cover a large number of things! read more

Amelia is an amazing trainer that helped me ground the basics in with my new puppers Furslug (come/sit/stay/etc) and my older Corgi Juggernaut with barking when visitors come to the door. She clearly is passionate about her craft and our four legged friends! Highly recommended for any of your dog training needs! read more

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My husband and I worked with Amelia on training our 2 year old Great Dane, Zoey. Our primary issues that we needed help with were pulling/excitability on leashed walks, getting too intense during off leash play, recall, and being a "busy body" - Zoey's tendency to get into things that dont belong to her/getting into other people's space. Amelia tailors the training to your goals/problem areas, and she is super knowledgeable, patient, and creative (for example, Zoey LOVES to chase cats and would try to drag us if she saw one while walking on leash. Since it can be difficult to replicate this situation, as there isnt always a cat around when walking, Amelia brought a super realist looking stuffed animal cat, which she would place in different locations on our walk, so we could practice "leave it.") . I found it very beneficial to work with her in real world settings-in the parks and walking routes that we use in our day to day. We've had great improvements in all the areas that we worked on with Amelia, and I feel like we now have a set of training tools/approaches that we can continue to apply and perfect the "problem" areas. read more

Amelia is a wonderful trainer and person. She is so patient, kind, creative and helpful in interpreting dog behavior. My dog was a rescue has tons of fears and we had a lot of ground to cover from the fog/wind, skateboarders, weird shapes at twilight, strangers, cats and so many others. She helped break down ways to make us both successful and was went above and beyond to support us. She made training fun for both of us and we made so much progress together. She is a strong communicator when scheduling appointments and ways I can improve my timing in the training sessions. I love her R(+) approach and we continue to use the tools she gave us. I would highly recommend Amelia for all your training needs. read more

Amelia helped us so much with our golden retriever puppy. He was indeed a HANDFUL when we first met Amelia! But Amelia worked with us over 6 sessions to provide foundational skills for not only our pup Larry, but for me and my husband. It was such a trying time having a super high energy puppy in the city, and Amelia was our savior! She provided key tools that to this day continue to work well for us and our now 1 year old dog (particularly the 'touch' method and 'leave it' amongst other techniques). I can't recommend her highly enough! We have not been living in SF for the past few months but when we return I plan to schedule a follow-up check-in with Amelia to learn new skills. Our dog is so much more well behaved and our stress levels have gone down SO much thanks to Amelia! read more