I cannot stress this enough, our dog Pooch has always been a problem pup, a big jerk. We inherited him untrained when he was 2/3 years old and we tried to train him ourselves but we were not successful. Now he's about 5/6 years old and his behavior was awful. He would bark when he heard people outside of our apartment, he would bark when someone knocked on the door, he would bark and growl at people who came into our apartment or passed us by on the street. On walks he was extremely aggressive on leash and would go for other dogs and people. He even got aggressive with me and my brother. We were at a point where our options were to give him away or put him down. Our vet suggested we look into training and referred us to Siobhan. I was skeptical because Pooch was older I didn't think training would be effective but out of options I contacted Siobhan for a home evaluation. During the home evaluation, Pooch was aggressive and even went to attack her but she remained calm, handled him to the point where he was starting to respond to her and then she sat down with me and thoroughly explained the training processes. He would need to be boarded and use a chain or a "choke" collar and a pronged or a "spike" collar. She explained how the collars worked and the reason that they got a bad rep was because they were used improperly but I found they actually work better for my dog. I tried them out on my arm and they didn't hurt; actually my dog was choking and hurting himself more when he was pulling on nylon collars. Anyway she took him to board and during our first training session I saw an immediate difference in my dogs behavior. He used to not let anyone, but my brother and I touch him, he had no stay, no down, no come, virtually no commands at all but during our first session he was listening to us as Siobhan walked us step by step through commands, hand signals, and proper leash applications. During all our sessions she was patient and knowledgeable, answering all of our questions and making sure the training was effective and it was because Pooch is so much better now. He responds to commands now, if I tell him down and stay he will listen, on walks he's no longer lunging for every person or dog he sees, he stays by my side, he still has a few problems but we know what to do now and how to work with him and Siobhan has made herself available for any questions we have and is willing to come help us if the problem gets too big that we can't handle it. I cannot stress enough on how amazing Siobhan is and how grateful we are that she was able to help us. To anyone on the fence about dog training, I say contact Siobhan and let her help you. If your dog is a problem dog like ours was your lives will be so much better. read more

I just finished up basic obedience training with Siobhan for my dog Katie. She (Katie that is) is just over six months old, and we have had her for a bit over four months. Katie is a very sweet doggie but we were at our wits' end over how to control her behavior. We found Siobhan in November and she came to our home to see what her training might offer. We started working with her right away and we are very glad we did. We have a much different pup dog now thanks to the training of Siobhan. It takes some work because you have to spend time each day practicing the commands, but it is well worth the effort. One little example: Katie used to show affection by biting our hands when we petted her, which is no fun on the receiving end. Now she only licks our hands, which is a joy to receive. The training does not rely on treats for obedience but on praise for reinforcement (you do not want to be out of luck if you run out of treats). Katie obeys a ton of basic commands that went in one ear and out another before we started the training. Like coming when called to come, for instance. The training is divided into on-leash and off-leash sections. I can take Katie to the park and have her keep by my side even when she is off the leash. That is a miracle compared to what we were dealing with before we started with Siobhan and the Lorenzo training method. She ran around the back yard like a crazy dog and she would come in and jump up on us in a way that put us at risk of serious injury, not out of malice but just out of exuberance. Now she comes in quietly and lies down and chews her dog toys in peace. If you have a problem dog, Siobhan and the Lorenzo's method are the way to go. We still have work to do but the basic structures are now in place. We really enjoy Katie now instead of dreading what she might do next. Siobhan comes to the house where it is possible to focus on what needs to be learned and on what to learn next. We are awfully glad we found her. That is all. read more

We used Lorenzo's Dog Training in Dallas for a 3-1/2 year old rescue English Black Lab with severe anxiety and socialization problems to bring him to normalcy and find the sweet, loyal pet we knew he could be. Lorenzo's Team did an absolutely amazing job with him. When we moved to Denver and acquired a new golden retriever puppy, we sought out Lorenzo's Team locally and met Siobhan Flaherty. Our Gracie Bel was a normal puppy but very headstrong and barked incessantly when not in our immediate presence. At 5 months of age, Siobhan began working with her, intensely at first by boarding her in her home for three weeks, making amazing strides on all behavior fronts in only one week! Gracie's barking stopped and her response to distractions as a puppy immediately became more disciplined. Siobhan trained us as owners as much or more than our pet! We met each Saturday for 1-1/2 hours for 4 additional weeks after Gracie's intense daily training. These sessions were aimed at ensuring that my wife and I handled Gracie correctly and to learn new techniques with her. We just finished that work today. Siobhan was a delight to work with throughout the training of Gracie and us. Very accessible, flexible on her hours, very patient with the us as owners (who typically need more training) and wonderful with our dog. Equally important, she has a comfortable personality which made every session with her something we looked forward to. We now have a well-behaved and effectively trained puppy of only 7 months - an amazing feat on Siobhan's part. We are thankful to her, and we highly recommend her to anyone seeking help in helping their pet achieve their potential as a disciplined family member. We also are now twice impressed with the quality of care and service in a non-pressured relationship with members of Lorenzo's team. Give Siobhan a chance to make you relationship with your pet rewarding! read more

We adopted a dog from the shelter a few months ago, and though he had some very basic things handled (such as house training and manners), he still needed learn some rudimentary commands and help with his leash reactivity. Siobhan was the best trainer we could have asked for. From the very start her on-leash training was as beneficial for Zevon as it was for us as new owners. We noticed progress in the way that Zevon and we communicated, and she gave us the tools and the confidence to continue working with Zevon even after the sessions ended. We could not recommend Siobhan more. To add, we went to St. Louis for 4 days in June and boarded our dog with Siobhan during that time and it was such a relief to know he was in good hands, and she sent us photo updates as the vacation went on. Our flight was also cancelled and re-scheduled for an extra day, which Siobhan was outrageously accommodating and helpful in easing our minds about the predicament. Whenever we leave town and need boarding care we will definitely be having our pup stay with her again. If you need training and are concerned you might not get results from other programs, contact Siobhan instead. You won't be disappointed. read more

My husband and I were referred to Siobhan for dog training. I did not think our two 6-year-old Irish Setter's were trainable. Siobhan showed us that it could be done. She was very patient with us while we learned to work with these boys. Much to my surprise, we were able to work with them off leash both in our front yard and in a nearby park. Siobhan was always on time for our appointment and worked with us for a few cancellations. She was always professional and encouraged us all the time. We are pleased with the results of our training sessions. We highly recommend her to anyone thinking about training their dog. Her passion for working and training dogs is obvious. She was very good to our dogs. We will miss having her come to our house and work with us. Sweets read more

At the time our 11mo hound mix, Karma, was a fairly naughty puppy frequently jumping and getting possessive over toys at dog parks. She was moderately obedient, but she did not respect us and suffered from "princess syndrome". Siobahn was great working with us and Karma to teach her that we are the top dogs, not her, through step-by-step training and helping us to master "heel", hour-long down-stays, and so many other great training tools. We would highly recommend working with Siobahn and Lorenzo's philosophy. We recently went to a large outdoor festival seeing dogs EVERYWHERE and Karma was one of the most behaved. We would have never been able to bring her to such a busy event before the training. We have a more positive outlook with our journey with Karma now! read more

Siohban had her work cut out for her with our 7 month old female German Shephard! She was a princess at Siobhan's house but when she would come home to visit and for us to work with her she would try to crawl into our skin.... we were getting a little worried at some point that she was going to fail puppy school, but now at almost 1 year old, she is a new dog! She is great! Siobhan was patient and kind. She worked hard and reassured us that she will help us and figure her out! And she did! Siobhan is amazing, she is very personal but professional and so easy to work with. She is always available too. I would highly recommend Siobhan! Even if you have a wild, crazy and overly hyperactive pup! read more

Siobhan has been a real pleasure to work with. Our dog responds to her beautifully so we can see what he is capable of doing. She explains and models, in a really friendly and encouraging way, how to get the same behavior as his owners. We have learned a ton, as Huck is our first dog. Huck's behavior has improved by leaps and bounds, as he doesn't leap on people or bound away when he's not supposed to any more! He also used to pull on the leash when he saw other dogs, and he is doing much better at heeling and moving along without incident. Siobhan is professional, effective, and nice, and Huck likes her too. read more

I adopted a Pyrenees mix 8 months ago. She is now 5. She arrived with a great deal of baggage. I was unable to walk her as she was very strong and untrained. I was fortunate enough to hear of Siobhan. She recommended a behavior modification boarding program. Within 1 week Shyla was a different dog. She is home now and completing the in-home training. I am able to walk her now and really enjoy it. She is so well trained, relaxed and happy. I cannot say enough about Siobhan's skill and love for dogs. It is a real pleasure to observe her in action! I thank my lucky stars for Siobhan!! Liz read more

We have a yorkipoo puppy who was very difficult to train. We started working with Siobhan, who was referred to us from a friend, 2 months ago. Teddy was disobedient, having accidents all over the house and all around difficult. He went to live with Siobhan for "boot camp" for a month and is SO much better. The most imprtant part is that she trained me very well with how to reinforce what he learned while living with her. He is a totally different dog, and I am so grateful we found her! read more

I have a very difficult, large, mixed breed male dog I adopted about 2 years ago. Siobhan was so lovely to work with, responsive to my emotions, supportive to both my dog and I, and an all around wonderful trainer. I haver never considered myself someone that would pay for dog training or who would find it necessary, but the improvements Ive seen are amazing and very much worth it! If you're serious about wanting a trained dog from a professional trainer, Siobhan is the way to go. read more

Siobhan was referred to me by our veterinarian and we hired her to train our Golden doodle. Her training was fantastic and we now have a dog that is so well behaved. She will work with you to explain the whys behind her training. This is a very important piece of training, so that you can continue on your own after her training is completed. read more

Siobahn put our hyperactive and too smart for his own good rescue puppy (lab/heeler mix) through an intensive training program. The results have been nothing short of amazing. She is dedicated, hard-working and patient. The only problem is that she does not also work with 3-year old kids! Highly recommended!!! read more

Great training our wild one has now become great. His name is Atticus but if he was Wild Bill is now sweet William. Siobhan is great with the dog and better with us. Learning the "tells" and sequence of commands really made all the difference. A great way to have a really well trained dog. read more

Siobhan turned my Welsh Corgi, Eddie Haskell, from an unruly tike to a true gentleman! She's very knowledgeable, patient and creative with her solutions for better behavior. We learned effective techniques we'll use for Eddie's lifetime. Time and money WELL spent!!! ~Laura M read more