Happy Clients

Before Arthur and I met Fran we had tried several other training facilities. Although Arthur loves me very much, he doesn’t always love other people & dogs. He would get very aggressive while out walking or when people came to my house. The first classes I took him to didn’t give us enough 1 on 1 for his problems. The second trainer used a pinch collar and physical corrections for when Arthur was bad. At first it seemed to work but after awhile it didn’t have the same effect and actually made Arthur more aggressive.

Enter Fran. With her positive reinforcement techniques and calm demeanor, Arthur instantly connected with her as did I. Because it wasn’t just Arthur that Fran trained – I had to be retrained as well. She made me feel more confident about how to handle certain situations and gave me a support system for when I had questions or concerns. After a few 1 on 1 sessions Arthur was walking better (not pulling or barking at everything) and calmed down much faster when people came to the house. We then joined one of the group classes taught by Fran and co-trainer, Roger Lautt, so Arthur could work on being around other dogs. Having two trainers was a big benefit, as we got more 1 on 1 attention. By the end of the class Arthur was able to sit, stay and lay down around other dogs & people without becoming aggressive. We work every day with Fran’s and Roger’s techniques and Arthur only gets better and better.

The difference in Arthur is noticeable – not just to me but also to my friends and family. I’m looking to taking more classes with Fran and Roger; I know Arthur is too.

Thank you for helping me with my dog Lucky. I was exasperated, tired, and fed up with his aggressive behavior towards other dogs. I kept trying different methods but nothing was working until I called you. Your training gave me the confidence to start working with Lucky’s aggression issues. I am no longer afraid to take him out on long walks because I have learned how to handle him. The techniques you have shown me are working but I know I need to stay consistent and above all, patient. What is most surprising about dog training is that it has more to do with training the dog owner than the dog! I feel like the money I spent for the training was well worth it. I feel confident I can handle any dog issues that may come up. Everyday, I try to incorporate the different training techniques you taught me how to do, and I am seeing the positive results in my dog, Lucky and myself. Thank you again! You’ve saved us!

What a pleasure to learn from Roger and Fran! Becoming involved with the Dog Saving Network group required my going into a 5-week clicker mechanics class. With 9 years of clicker training behind me, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was great! Roger and Fran are fantastic instructors. They deliver clear messages and have great training skills. They taught on points I've been practicing myself for many years, but they explained them in ways I hadn’t heard before so my understanding was deepened. They both gave excellent and concise feedback regarding our clicker exercises and dog handing/training skills. It was beneficial having two instructors for one-on-one, personal and varied interactions. We did fun, creative activities. I truly enjoyed working and learning alongside them and look fwd to training with them in the future!

Fran and Roger know how dogs think. I took their training class and really benefited from the time they spent on several theories about how dogs process information and what "really" motivates them.

I've taken "Clicker" training before but never appreciated how it works so beautifully for dog training until I took class with Fran and Roger.

I appreciated their deconstruction of the physical and mental skills I needed to develop to implement a successful "clicker" training program with my dogs.

My dogs walk better on the leash, they behave better in our home and we are all getting along better than we ever have before thanks to Fran and Roger's dog training techniques.

I am indebted to you for hooking me up with Henry from the very beginning. I believe that it was Karma that brought me and Henry together and running into you on that Saturday afternoon (after not seeing you for over a year) was such an important and key link in the "Karma Chain." All the help you have been over the 5 months since I have had him has been so greatly appreciated...the walking, (I never had a dog walker with Ozzie but Henry is so much of high energy that you help burn some of that off.) the training tips, the support, the encouragement, the friendship are all so important to me. But, the thing that means the most to me is this: You know how much that dog means to me and I know how much he means to you and I trust you with my dog. That's the best and, again, I thank you for that.

When I first got my puppy, the woman at pet shop told me that the retractable leashes were great, but what I noticed was that my dog was always pulling and this was one of the reasons I called you. Thanks for pointing out that retractable leashes actually teach dogs to pull by design…duh! Lucas has much better all around manners, thanks to your training advice, but I am most appreciative that he no longer pulls!

I just wanted to write and thank you for your advice about Malone (the Jack Russell) and his crate training, a few days ago. You were absolutely right, and now he's good and calm in the crate. Thanks so much for your help, and for all of your good advice.