My 82 year old mother last month was given a 3 month old female German Shepherd. I knew this beautiful puppy was going to be a large 90 to 100 lb adult so I sought out locating a qualified professional dog trainer. I chose private training lessons with Lisa Newman. Upon our arrival I could see immediately Lisa was a person who was an advocate for the ethical treatment and loving environment for animals of all kinds. Our first training session with Lisa Newman and my Mom's dog Duchess was amazing. Duchess was comfortable and felt secure with Lisa and although Duchess was resistant at first by the end of the first lesson Duchess was compliant with commands. By the fifth training lesson Duchess was sitting, staying, laying down, heeling, coming on command and not aggressive with the cats, chickens or other animals there. Following Lisa's instructions my Mom & I took Duchess to Tractor Supply and I had no trouble out of Duchess she stayed to my left side at all times not pulling ahead of me would sit on command was social with allowing adults and children to pet her. I now have the tools necessary to build upon to have a controllable, compliant, and loving dog. Lisa is most defiantly a professional trainer and well professed in her ability to help you achieve great results with your pet which is also the family guard dog. read more