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    5.0 (13 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Kimberly C.

    This review is long overdue. I started working with Michelle around this time last year when I adopted my GSD mix, Shadow. My goal was to develop trust with my dog and a strong response to commands to eventually be able to take Shadow everywhere (cafes, hikes, camping, etc.) and trust she will listen to me. Truthfully, working with Michelle was more like training me than my dog. I had to unlearn a lot of things and pick up new tricks to become a confident dog handler. I did 1:1 private sessions with Michelle in which she provided me with printed resources, gave practical tools, led by example, and patiently addressed all my questions and concerns. After a year of practicing what Michelle taught us, my dog and I have a strong bond. She listens to commands, walks on leash, and I've even started confidently walking her off leash a bit (a goal I communicated with Michelle when we started working together). Ultimately, my success with Shadow has boiled down to consistent habits, firm commands (only told to my dog once), and loads of positive reinforcement. We learned all of this from Michelle and are very grateful. I would strongly recommend Michelle and look forward to working with her again soon, likely to level up Shadow's current training.

    Denise W.

    We rescued a Belgian Malinois, a very high-energy dog! We called Michelle, who came highly recommended. She even came to our house for the training, and our dog immediately loved Michelle. She was absolutely responsive to her training. Michelle is very observant and made training assessments and recommendations for our homework. She also recommended training tools such as collars and leashes. Michelle is worth the call. You will not be disappointed.

    Michelle was very supportive & patient with us as new owners of a high energy puppy. We learned quite a lot and Michelle explained in detail on how to work with our dog.

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    10 months ago

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    4 months ago

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    1 year ago

    Michelle was extremely helpful with the process of registering my dog to be a service animal. Thank you so much!

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    11 months ago

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    2 years ago

    Looks like great positive training. such cute pictures too, thanks for sharing the pictures

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    1 year ago

    Absolutely. Good presentation. Good interaction with puppy & owners. Honest. Straight forward. Five stars

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    Michelle F.

    Thank you, Dave! I appreciate the kind review; it means a lot to me!

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    Thank you Lau for the wonderful review!

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