Rachel, at Paws Down Dog Training is the best
After interviewing and using 3 different dog trainers, we were referred to Rachel's Paws Down Dog Training. What a wonderful experience!
We rescued a large mixed breed Pitty, who was at a rescue for several years. His social skills were poor, he dragged us down the street when walking him, he thought he was the boss, and he had a strong prey drive. He was a handful, but also a loving dog that we adored.
We started with 3 sessions after she evaluated our dog. Every session we learned something new. Rachel's methods made sense. She rewarded him with some treats, but didn't bribe him into behaving with the use of treats, she used praise and attention. Our dog loves her!!
She is gentle but yet firm, she taught us as much as she taught our dog.
She emphasizes playing with your dog, working on the techniques she presents. I believe you have to practice what she teaches you. She worked with us in our home, in our neighborhood, in the park, and in Home Depot. She showed us how to get him to calm down when someone new came into our home. She advised a prong collar, which one to buy, and when and how to use it, without hurting him. With the prong collar his leash manners are much, much improved. Our dog now knows basic commands, and he will do these commands without bribing him with a treat.
After the first 3 sessions, we were so happy with his progress, we signed up for another 3 sessions. I found her prices reasonable, and turned out to be priceless in the end read more