We had an incredible experience working with Britta's Animal Training. We reached out for help with our three cats--our newer 2-year-old and our two 6-year-old brother and sister--and Britta immediately impressed us with her warmth, professionalism, and deep understanding of feline behavior. She guided us through every step of the process with patience and compassion. She helped us understand why certain behaviors were happening, what each cat needed to feel safe and confident, and what a realistic picture of multi-cat harmony looks like. Even though all of our cats were wonderful individually, it became clear that the dynamic just wasn't working for the group. We ultimately made the difficult decision to re-home our younger cat. It was emotional, but Britta's insight and encouragement helped us feel confident we were doing what was best for all of them. And she was right--he's now thriving in his new home with a new family, and after just a month he's already doing great. Our older cats are happier too, and the stress in our home has finally lifted. We are so grateful for Britta's expertise and kindness during such a tough situation. She not only helped our cats--she helped us understand them better. If you're struggling with cat behavior, transitions, or multi-cat dynamics, I cannot recommend Britta enough. She truly made all the difference. read more

Britta is fabulous! She is the best call I could have made. We adopted a rescue kitty and needed help introducing her to our established cat. I had given up all hope and really thought about giving the new kitty back. Britta gave us background information on cats and how to read and understand our cats' emotional states. We learned how to make our kitties' environment more engaging to curb behavior issues. Britta gave us great recommendations and a plan to follow to slowly introduce our new cat to our existing one. She even introduced us to clicker training that helped us bond with our kitties and have fun! Britta recorded the Zoom Meeting and shared the video so we could go back to the parts of the process we needed to review as we progressed with the plan. She also gave us documents to review that we discussed during the meeting. I highly recommend Britta! Her expertise is worth every penny. Now our kitties are playing and getting along. Thank you Britta!!! read more

Working with Britta has completely transformed my relationship with my horse, Higgins. When we started, he was mouthy, would bite, and could be aggressive toward me on the ground. I felt lost. But through Britta's patience, kindness, and incredible understanding of horses, we've built a bond rooted in trust, respect, and joy. Britta truly cares about the well-being of every horse she works with. Each session is thoughtful, personal, and adapted to exactly what your horse needs that day. She has taught me how to really listen to my horse, to read his behavior, understand his emotions, and create a more fulfilling life for him beyond just riding. Higgins is a smart, sensitive young OTTB with a busy mind, and Britta's techniques have helped him find such peace. I use what she has taught me before every ride to help him focus and settle, and it has changed everything for us. Britta is kind, dedicated, and genuinely invested in helping both horses and humans grow together. I am endlessly grateful for her guidance. She has helped me become a better partner for my horse, and I know Higgins feels it too. read more

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Britta is a confident professional with my dogs cats and horses to care for them the way I would when I need a day off or 2.

I foster rescue dogs from Tijuana, and recently had the pleasure of working with Britta and my current foster, Scooby. Because of the conditions he lived in during his early years, Scooby struggled with severe anxiety and fear. With Britta's guidance, Scooby has made incredible progress--he's learning not to bark at visitors in our home, walk calmly on a leash and travel comfortably in the car. Britta is an exceptionally skilled and compassionate trainer. I can't recommend her highly enough--truly money well spent. read more

So happy to have had Britta over. She was very informative and put together an extensive binder of information about cats and behaviors, many things I was uninformed about. She helped me figure out how to clicker train my new cat who isn't as treat motivated as my resident cat. I didn't think it was going to be possible! She gave us a detailed plan on how to introduce our two cats that are having a rough go of it and curated a list of helpful products to aid the process. Always nice to have someone help pick out the best products with how many are on the market. She was impressively thorough and I feel a lot more confident that I'll be able to give my cats an enriching life. read more

Britta is genuinely an animal expert , we learned more from her in an hour than the countless hours we spent researching online and looking to vets and friends for advice. It's extremely difficult to find someone with this much knowledge on cat behavior (it's mostly dogs that we find--which we hear she's great with too). We are having some major issues introducing our 3 cats and she laid out the exact steps and changes in our home that would help. She gave us huge binder full of information about cats, their behavior, and just tons of resources on introducing them way beyond the standard things you find online. Something we really needed was a step by step plan and she provided that in great detail and gave advice beyond that on how to make our cats happier in our home. We are so excited to implement all that she suggested and hopefully finally see some changes after months of trying. We are extremely grateful, and in my opinion, she should be charging more than she does. It's obvious she does this because she loves animals and helping people, and for that we are so grateful. read more

Britta is an exceptional animal trainer. She customized a training plan for my pig, Chad, focusing on leash training and building trust. Her expertise, communication, and gentle approach made the entire experience stress-free for both of us. Chad made incredible progress and genuinely enjoys his walks now. I highly recommend her services for any pet owner seeking reliable, compassionate training. read more

Britta is amazing!! She gave me so much insight and so many resources in helping my cat feel happier and healthier. Highly recommend!

What a great training session with Britta! From the initial email she was extremely thorough with her communication. She is extremely detailed in the information she gathers to get a precise description of what is transpiring in the home. She came prepared with a personalized book for our family. We read through the information, so my husband, and I could understand. She left a step-by-step guidelines for us and a plan of attack to integrate all of our cats. She will do follow up visits and genuinely cares about the welfare of the cats. We are extremely pleased with her and would recommend her to anybody who is looking to understand cats and how their minds work. She made lots of recommendations and gave us plenty to work with to have a peaceful coexistence in our home. read more

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I booked Britta when I reached a point of desperation after adopting a young cat and attempting to integrate her into my home with a resident cat, Frida. I didn't know what to expect when I booked Britta, but I trusted that her knowledge and experience would be the magic touch that would solve the issues I was experiencing. Britta came to my home, made observations, educated me, and tasked me with changes I needed to make to ensure my cats were mentally stimulated and happy. I had been basing my knowledge of cats on my experience with Frida, not realizing that my new cat's needs were so much different. Even the first simple change of adding a tall cat tree improved my life in that I could sleep through the whole night simply because my new cat, Carmen, was now entertained on her new tree. Having Britta visit your home is much like going to therapy in that it is not the therapy alone that makes things better but rather the work you do after gaining insights in therapy. I have done the work and made many of the changes Britta recommended. To my amazement, there have been changes in my cats' behavior, and they are slowly beginning to cohabitate peacefully. For example, Carmen is doing less pouncing and less ambushing of Frida when she uses her litter box. It's almost like Carmen is now too entertained to be bothered by Frida's movements. Also, they have been passing each other with less fuss. And the past couple of days, I have noticed they do nose bumps, and Frida is not hissing. Working with cats requires a lot of patience, so there are still some improvements to be made. But thanks to Britta's advice and suggestions, I know what to expect and that I'm on the right track. read more

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Before we met Britta, my partner and I were a few months into living together and trying to integrate my dog and his cat (now our dog and cat). Despite reading countless online resources about how to help a dog and cat get along and attempting various strategies, we weren't seeing the results we needed. Both our animals were stressed, and we were quickly losing patience. While online resources can be helpful, animal training is unique and highly individualized--it was hard to pinpoint what was going on without an expert. Enter Britta. From the moment she started working with us, she not only guided us but truly taught us, equipping us with compassionate, effective tools to make our pets feel safe and secure. I can't fully express the gratitude we have for Britta's advocacy for the well-being of animals and for empowering us with the right knowledge and resources. Thanks to her, we now understand our pets on a deeper level and have the skills to support them and foster harmony. Britta's guidance will empower you to build a trusting relationship with your animals and advocate for them. I wholeheartedly recommend Britta to anyone looking to bridge the gap and create a peaceful, happy environment for their animal family members. read more

Britta has been amazing to work with. She is incredibly thorough in her approach, which is based in her significant experience with and compassion for animals. She helped us develop a plan to introduce our cats where one of them had not previously been properly socialized with other cats (so the standard cat introduction guidance was not working). In addition, she helped us make small but meaningful changes in our home and daily life to better enrich their lives. In advance of and since our consult, Britta has been incredibly helpful and responsive - I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for advanced support with their pets! read more

We adopted our precious pup Poppy from Alma Rescue and having never had a puppy of my own (our last rescue was over 1 year old) I was completely lost and stressed on how to handle her. I took to Yelp and starting going through all of the trainers I could find and sent out messages, interviewed, and even met with a few of them. Honestly none of them felt "right" or left me feeling comfortable with their methods - that and the prices left me discouraged. I came across Britta on Yelp and then I realized that the rescue had put one of her cards in my adoption packet - oh boy do I wish I had just started with her in the first place! She is amazing - Poppy is a Mexico rescue and has trust issues along with a fear of strangers (even though every one we meet means well she won't let anyone pet her). Due to this It took awhile for Poppy to let Britta actually work with her one-on-one, but we were still able to accomplish SO much through her expert explanations and working with her through me. She is so sweet and patient - I don't know she does it! She's done nothing but give us useful explanations and information and amazing suggestions as she thinks of things that can help us out. Utilizing clicker training (so fun!), settle on a mat/magic carpet, and amazing treat mixes to motivate Poppy we've been able to teach her so much! Although Poppy is still a work in progress (and a puppy - read: annoying puppy energy!) we have so many great tools to distract and entertain her away from the behaviors that are unwanted. She really takes the time to get to know her clients (both the furry and human type) to figure out the best methods and scenarios to help you achieve your goals. We completed the initial 6 sessions and then signed up for more knowing that there was still so much we wanted to work on together. Training is supposed to be fun (who knew?) and is actually an amazing bonding experience when you have the right (friendly, force-free, and positive) methods on hand. I now know how to handle situations that I previously would have avoided because I wasn't confident or sure how to handle them. I beyond highly recommend Britta if you need help training your furry companion to build a lifetime bond and have a long happy life together. Thanks Britta! read more

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We absolutely had the best experience with Britta!! She came to our home to discuss our 4 cats behavior and it was such an eye-opening positive experience for us. We are already starting the training and seeing how enjoyable it is for our cats has been a really fun experience. Her advice is science and experience backed and truly so helpful! We really look forward to working with Britta in the future! read more

Today my cats all live together peacefully. This was impossible before Britta helped me! My cats were not getting along and had to be separated all the time. Britta helped me understand their behaviors and work with each of them individually and together. Now they all live together just fine now, no more fighting! Highly recommend Britta if you need help with any of your pet's issues. She's the best! read more

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Britta is an incredible trainer. We recently adopted a puppy -- an Australian Cattle Dog mix who is very high energy -- and her insight and expertise has been invaluable as we learn to make him a happy new member of our family. She is patient (with us and the puppy) and wise. I highly recommend her! read more

Britta has been SUCH a blessing to me and my horses and our relationships. I had been on the lookout for guidance and support with R+ training and was so happy to have found her! I have a 15hh palomino gelding who has a history of trauma and abuse and I was really struggling with aggressive and reactive behaviors from him, to the point that I was afraid of him at times. We have made huge strides not only in training behaviors, but he has become more relaxed, and more trusting of me in general. I know we are on the right path thanks to Britta. I also have a very young miniature mule that I recently adopted and he had very minimal exposure to people and is fearful of just about everyone and everything. Well needless to say that with Britta's help he follows me around like a puppy now and I am so pleased with the progress he's made!! Britta really took the time to explain how the training works and what will be most effective, and there was never a point where we got stumped in the training she always knew exactly what we needed to do. She made sure to give me the tools i needed to be successful in training when I didn't have her there, but always made herself available when i had any questions in between sessions. It really shows she cares about me and my horses living trusting, happy lives together. Her experience with so many species definitely translates through. I was feeling lost and stuck in my training and relationships with these two boys and now I know we would not be where we are today without Britta! Give her a call you won't regret it!!! read more

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Britta was amazing with our reactive and anxious pup, Tim. She is very compassionate, and you can really tell how much she cares about all animals. Britta always came to our sessions prepared with evidence based, positive-reinforcement-only suggestions for anything we wanted to target. We had some sessions in our apartment and some at a park, and she was very knowledgeable and helpful in teaching us how to handle different situations. She taught us how to get Timmy's attention outdoors, how to give Timmy a more enriched life, how to increase his confidence, how to handle his reactivity, and so much more. After our training sessions, I feel like Timmy is a happier and more confident dog, and that my relationship with him has grown. I also feel a lot more at ease about his reactivity, more empathetic towards his needs, and more confident about handling different situations with him. I highly recommend anyone who wants to train their pups to give Britta a call. You won't regret it. Thank you so much for everything Britta! read more

Our experience with Britta was wonderful. We were feeling a bit defeated with our 9 month old rescue. After just a couple of sessions, we were hopeful that all would be okay. She is all about the positive, no punishment, no shame or pain. In our 9 sessions, a few in our home, several out and about, we leaned how to distract our big puppy away from unwanted behavior to positive behavior. We learned how to read his body language. We learned how to help him. Best tip was teaching him the word, "Cookie"! Now, even when really engaged in unwanted behavior, like barking at the neighbors when they slam their doors, we will just say, "Stephen, cookie!" and he disengages and comes with us for a snack. Britta isn't about training your dog to be an obedient dog that will walk right beside you and do all you tell it to. She's about helping you have a family member with four legs that can just be a happy dog, taking walks, sniffing as they go. Our goals changed once we started with Britta and I'm happy they did. We don't need a "perfectly" behaved dog, we just need a perfectly happy dog. read more

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We had the pleasure of working with Britta recently for one of our new rescues. We've had many rescues in the past but smaller dogs and easier to manage. Our newest rescue is a pretty big girl and we saw some behaviors that we didn't wanted to encourage and needed some help. It is the Wild West when it comes to finding trainers and many different philosophies can be used. One key component for us is that we wanted a trainer that practiced only positive reinforcement. Our new dog is sensitive and sweet and I didn't want to do anything to affect that by correction or forcefulness. Do your research on what you want. We found Britta and I'm so happy that we did. She truly loves animals and her techniques and teaching are what allows the dog to learn in a way with no punishment or correction. The dog learns that the behaviors you want results in good things happening. I was unsure about the clicker training but I have to say I'm a huge fan. They learn faster and it helps so much with reactivity. I also want to add the dog training is more about training the owners and than the dog. Britta gave us training so that we learned the timing correctly and when to cue and what to look for so that we can be effective. She also provided solutions to help our dog focus on us more versus a reaction. I want to be clear that training a dog is not a fast fix. It takes time and patience and an open mind and most likely will continue for the life of your pet. You will learn so much and the rewards are ten fold. Lastly, look at the relationship you want to have with your dog, Britta's advice really opened my eyes about what I want from my dog versus myself. Our goal was to create a positive environment with our dog where she knows she can always trust us, build her confidence that the world is not a scary place and allowing her to show not only us but the people around her how sweet and loving she is. I highly recommend Britta, her main goal is on your pet and making them more well rounded, but you as the owner will will become a better trainer and caregiver. read more

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Britta's approach to helping me learn how to communicate with my rescue dog Lilly has been extremely helpful! Lilly has some challenges with fear and shyness and is nervous with new people and situations. With Britta's knowledge and patience, we have made huge progress in helping both Lilly and I navigate trust and understanding to bond and grow. Britta's love and respect for all animals is special and I recommend Brita's Animal training to anyone looking for any level of training. Thank you Britta!! read more

We've been working with Britta for several months now to help train our border collie. Border collies are working dogs, so trying to have one as a normal, house pet can be difficult. Our dog is very high energy and can play all day long if you let him. He's also intelligent which adds another level to the difficulty. I've had dogs as a child but am mostly used to taking care of cats which definitely fit my lifestyle more. While we did some light reading on how to train our puppy before we got him, nothing prepared us for how it actually would be. I specifically remember running laps in my backyard at 10pm at night just to try and tire him out (note: this didn't work, he has endless energy) and my days were filled with hours of research on how to train different behaviors (not tricks). I slowly started getting a better idea of what I needed to do but I still felt like I was stumbling around in a dark cave trying to find my way out. Once Britta started working with us, it felt like I had someone who knew the way, grab my hand and started to lead me out. Yes, there were and are still difficult times but they were much more bearable with someone like Britta next to us on our journey. Probably one of the best pieces of advice she gave us was to give beans a strict schedule. I used to take him out every 2 hours for bathroom and 30min-1 hour of play time with training sessions sprinkled in between. According to Britta, this activity was way too much for him and was actually making him overtired (hence his inability to settle down). She laid out a schedule for us to try that had 2 hours of "sniff walks"(literally letting dog just sniff in the park or wherever) and a dedicated outside hour of play/training/rest. This helped a ton and he's been a lot better. Britta made sure to let us know that she wasn't there to train our dog but to show us how to be the trainer. She provided resources and demonstrations to teach us how to get the behaviors we were looking for. After working with Britta, I'm a lot more confident in my ability to assess situations and try to get a desired outcome with my dog. If you hire her, you can be sure that Britta has your best interest in mind, I remember multiple instances she called me to offer a piece of advice or suggestion that she had thought of in between sessions. She is a great trainer, you can't go wrong if you decide to choose her read more

I read about clicker training and found Britta!. She has an amazing credentials working at the SD Zoo. She is very professional.She is ontime and makes the training fun!. Ace loves her. She has helped us work on our communitcation to increase Ace's confidence and help with his barking and jumping. We liked that her training has variety. We worked at home, walking in our neightborhood, local park and in a busy shopping area. The positive reinforcement with the clicker and treats is a win -win for everyone! We highly recommend Britta. read more

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We found Britta through the San Diego Humane Society's Recommended Animal Behaviorists and Training Partners list. We couldn't be happier! We were struggling significantly with our first puppy and wanted to work with a positive reinforcement trainer but also a trainer that was knowledgeable and eager to work with puppies. I reached out to Britta and received a prompt reply. We have now completed her Puppy Start Right Preschool program and have an excellent foundation for training moving forward. Britta was absolutely wonderful to work with - helpful, patient, friendly and always responsive to our questions. Our training with Britta will continue! read more

Britta is one of the best dog trainers that we've ever worked with! She helped us tremendously with training our puppy and really being in tune with what we needed in our household, and making a realistic plan to achieve a wonderful family dog. Specifically, we had issues socializing our puppy and cats, and Britta had great suggestions for how to work with all the animals together. I also appreciate her positive only approach, and how she is not overly rigid. She is the most organized trainer we have worked with, and came to us with a specific plan and course materials, which we very much appreciated. She is practical, reasonable, and a true joy to work with! read more

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I will keep it simple and straight to the point. Britta saved my dog's life. My dog is now such an amazing companion. Before Britta I could not understand how to cope with my rescue dog. He had many issues that were very difficult to manage. With Britta's expertise I was able to learn and understand what was happening with my puppy. I now have the tools I need to make each day with my dog a great loving day. Thank you Britta! read more

When we adopted a 2 year old rescue pup we had no idea what we were going to experience. Once the honeymoon period was over and we were fully in love with Alfie, his behavior presented in a very different way. He was great with us at home, but reactive to strangers at the front door and in the car. We couldn't walk him because we could not trust his behavior . We figured we'd only be comfortable at home with him and we resigned ourselves to that until....we saw Britta's Animal Training mentioned on the Alma instagram. Alma is the rescue that we adopted him from- they are wonderful . We reached out to Britta and asked if she thought she could help us. She said yes, and from our first meeting we had a great experience with Britta's form of training which is fear free and force free. She gave us realistic expectations for Alfie and taught us so much . The tools she gave us have been so helpful and Alfie has become a much easier dog to manage. Britta is organized, on time, and very knowledgeable . She is kind and professional and you can feel the love she has for animals. Alfie is never going to be a dog who follows every command but we love him and he is so much improved since we trained with Britta. He misses her and knows her name. I know that we will call Britta again for refreshers and any new behaviors that arise. she helped us to understand Alfie and we are so grateful to her. read more

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Britta was patient, compassionate, smart, dedicated - everything you could possibly want in a trainer. We have a puppy with particularly difficult reactivity issues, and Britta not only helped him, but also helped us to embrace our pup's strengths and learn tools for navigating his reactivity and calming ourselves down when he has an outburst (arguably the hardest part sometimes!) Would highly recommend Britta's services to anyone looking for an animal trainer in the area. read more

I highly recommend Britta! We adopted Ginger, a 3-year-old Shepard mix who is reactive to dogs and sometimes people. She was territorial in and around our house. We knew she was fearful and shy but didn't know what to do to help her. Britta taught us how to introduce her to people in a stress-free way - both for us and Ginger. She taught us how to build Ginger's confidence with training and sniff walks. In doing that, Ginger's personality blossomed into a happy, playful dog, a side of her we rarely got to see. Taking her on walks is not stressful for us like it used to be and she loves going for sniff walks and chasing lizards. Training with Britta has made a huge difference and Ginger smiles all the time. read more

I can't write a more glowing review for Britta and her training services. I recently got a puppy who was so skittish he couldn't make it 5 steps out of the house. Britta's training is more than just a focus on obedience. She builds a true, sturdy foundation for animals and their temper. Our first training session was focused entirely on getting him to learn how to relax on his own. Then, she focused on his comfort with new sounds, the outdoors, and other people/dogs. By the 3rd session he was walking around confidently and could walk past any person/dog without even barking. His socialization took a bit longer to get him to play with other dogs - but by the end, he now wrestles playfully with my friend's 80lb german shepherd. He knows recall, waiting at a boundary, down, how to go into his pen, etc. (though it will take a bit longer to perfect it outdoors with a lot of distractions). My favorite thing about her training is that she wasn't just training my dog, she was also training me. She taught me what I am supposed to do when she is not around, so that I could confidently train him on my own after our sessions were complete. She gave me the tools I need to be a successful dog owner. For dog owners that are not familiar with fear-free training, it is a method of training animals by leveraging how much dogs value rewards. It prevents the stunting of dogs' personalities that comes with inhumane punishment, and teaches them how to make correct choices on their own. It works the best, but also takes more patience than the quick but damaging alternative, "NO!" Her fear-free training should be the new golden standard for animals. I cannot recommend her more highly! read more

Written by our 10 year old daughter and primary trainer: Britta is an overall GREAT dog trainer. She is great because she does not use harmful punishment or any punishment at all! All she uses is treats, clicker and your pet! Also she is very flexible. She is always ready with a plan for any pet issues! One thing we've learned is ALWAYS USE POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT AND TREATS! Positive reinforcement helps everything; is what she told us in our first session. But she is always there to help and ready to take action! From the grownups: Britta brings wealth of experience, knowledge and patience to every session, and really finds the best way to connect with your pet. If we could give her 10 stars we would! read more

Britta is wonderful!! She is very smart and intuitive; she really helped my dog and I! Britta is also very professional and puts her heart into helping her clients meet their goals with their dogs. read more

We found Britta after we adopted our new puppy in the fall of 2018. I was looking for a trainer who is well-versed in the puppy socialization and training methods developed by Karen Pryor. Britta has that knowledge and much more. Britta is truly lovely and is an amazing dog trainer. She uses only positive training methods, which is so important to build the bond with your pup and to ensure a happy and well-adjusted life. She has years of experience both with dogs and other animals, due, for example, to her time at the zoo. She is skilled at explaining the reasons behind her approach. And she makes sure that her clients never feel foolish or incompetent (even when I obviously was!), instead helping us to find the approach that works best for what we need in our own lives/homes and given our own skills/limitations as dog trainers. She did a great job involving my kids in the process as well, which is helpful both to me and puppy. We worked with Britta both in private lessons at our home and by attending a puppy class that she ran. Both were helpful and well-structured. Several times when I had questions about a particular issue, she sent me supplemental articles from her library, and followed up with tips and advice by email/phone or text. I was impressed with her dedication and professionalism. Needless to say, our puppy adores Britta, and we would recommend her unconditionally. read more

Britta did a great job helping us train our three month old lab! She was very kind and gentle with our puppy, and gave us great positive techniques for reducing puppy biting, diverting attention from distractions, and reinforcing good behavior. I would highly recommend Britta for training your dog of any age! read more

We rescued Murphy, our Jack Russell Terrier (JRT), when he was one year old, from a home where he was left alone in a yard with a Chihuahua every day. He had not been properly socialized as a baby and his owners did not know how to train or socialize him. As a result he was very fearful of people and other dogs, which came out in aggressive behavior. We believed he was at heart a sweet, smart, and loving dog and worked initially with a positive reinforcement trainer, but he was still extremely reactive to other dogs and strangers when she told us she couldn't take him any further. We looked for another trainer and found Britta's website. We were impressed by her background and made an appointment to meet with her. After meeting him, Britta explained that due to his history Murphy would be stressed by too much stimulation and we needed to take it slowly and not push him too much, too fast. She had us list his triggers and explained how triggers worked with dogs and with Murphy specifically. Then she had us start on clicker training with positive reinforcement to begin to recondition him. One of Murphy's problems was that he didn't growl if he was nervous but went right into snapping and even biting. Britta explained that he had probably been punished for growling and had us work to teach him to growl again. The first few times we said "Good growl" he seemed shocked that we were rewarding him for it, but then he began to use his growl when he was uncomfortable or nervous and the snapping and biting stopped. Britta didn't just train Murphy (and us), she gave us tools to understand his language and communicate with him. The first time I tried using calming signals with him he seemed surprised at first, but ended up on the floor with me licking my face and wagging his tail like crazy. It was probably the first time in his life he really communicated with a person, and it was a turning point for him. Before Britta, Murphy tolerated (but didn't really) like petting or too much physical contact. Now he can't get enough. He initiates being petted and having his tummy rubbed and snuggles up with us when he is tired. He doesn't freak out when he sees another dog on a walk, and he is confident enough to walk away from us if he needs his space at home. Last week someone stopped my husband and said Murphy was the most mellow JRT she has ever seen!! She said her 4 year JRT still couldn't be near other people or dogs without going crazy. Murphy still has a ways to go to be the fully comfortable-in-his-own-skin dog we know he can be, but as we come up on the one-year anniversary of having him it is amazing how far he has come thanks to Britta! read more

I reached out to Britta shortly after the birth of our new baby. I was struggling and overwhelmed with our two French bulldogs, who, while very loving and sweet, suffered from a variety of issues ranging from potty training to separation anxiety, to aggression towards strangers and dogs, to not knowing how to deal with the new tiny human wreaking havoc on their lives! Britta swooped in and immediately provided logistical solutions that made our family's life easier right off the bat. Then in working with her over several sessions she provided me with the knowledge and tools to help hone my dogs behavior and make our dogs happier and healthier overall, as well as ensure for the safety of our baby. Plus she has such a sweet and calm presence that was very appreciated during such a hectic time in our lives. We are so grateful for Britta's help and we strongly recommend her! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Britta after adopting our 1-year-old dog from Alma Rescue. I wanted to ensure he gained polite manners and worked on learning basic commands, such as sit, down, walking on a leash, how to settle on a mat, and attention among other commands. He also had an issue jumping on my husband and me as well as guests. I attributed this to being excited to see us and meet new people, but now I know how to approach this issue. Britta made each session informative and fun. The clicker training method she uses definitely works and resonated with our dog. I am forever grateful to have met and worked with Britta and embrace the positive training approach versus some of the other approaches that use punishment and intimidation. I didn't want my dog's playful and sweet personality changed by using correction training. I found Britta to be very knowledgeable, compassionate, professional, easy to work with, and a real advocate for the well-being of animals. I would recommend Britta without hesitation for your pet's training needs. read more

Britta has been an excellent trainer for my dog, Lola. Lola had a lot of anxiety when we adopted her from the shelter. We worked together to build her confidence and establish a trusting relationship, Lola no longer feels threatened by others. She is much more relaxed and obedient, looking forward to praise and making good choices. Britta is quick to assess your dogs needs and give the owner tools to build a long lasting relationship of trust with their dog. Thank you Britta! Kim read more

After recently losing both of our beloved pugs of 15 years, we just decided it was time for another puppy to fill our home and make our family complete. Upon getting our puppy, Bo (a labradoodle), one of our first calls was to a trainer so that we could help our new dog be successful in our family. I have worked with Britta in the past in training my mom's puppies and I was instantly impressed with her technique and calm nature. I knew she had to be the one to teach us how to train our pup! Britta focuses solely on positive reinforcement and finding the good in dog behavior. She has an energy about her that the dog knows instantly that she is both in charge, but that she can be trusted. Britta has worked with a wide range of animals and has found that her focus on rewarding animal behavior is effective and enjoyable for all. Britta worked so patiently with my 9 and 7 year old daughters, who do a lot of the training 'homework' between sessions. Her pricing is fair and she provides both techniques and resources to help you truly understand your pet. Britta brings a wealth of knowledge and true compassion for your beloved pet. It's so obvious that she establishes a bond with your pet throughout the course of her sessions! I would HIGHLY recommend Britta as a pet trainer. read more