We first used Phyllis in 2012 when our puppy, Ella, was having a hard time warming up to my husband (the two are now best buds, thanks to Phyllis' advice and help).
With the addition of our second puppy, Lucie, in 2016, we asked Phyllis to come back to correct some poor behavior, and train the two girls to go to/stay on a mat on command.
Within just three sessions, the difference in behavior in Lucie was astonishing. We had really felt like she was just not going to "get it" before Phyllis came in, but with Phyllis' help, Lucie is following commands like a pro. I really cannot stress how completely transformed Lucie is within just three weeks (this, by the way, is a puppy who has also been taking classes at Fox Valley Dog Training Club, where her progress has been steady, but definitely slower - with Phyllis' training, Lucie is now making quick progress, and sometimes even surpassing the other dogs in her outside class).
Our older dog, Ella, is also making improvements with Phyllis' help, and what I love most is that Phyllis challenges her to take the training even further with more advanced cues.
Whether you have behavior issues, bonding issues, or simply want to train your dog using positive reinforcement (rather than shock collars, like certain Geneva facilities use), Phyllis is your point person. I cannot recommend her enough. read more