Testimonials

I took a great deal away from your class. I've never had a dog before and didn't have a clue where to begin working with Hunter. The class - the techniques, starting with the eye-contact game, gave me confidence. After the first class, I went home and did the touch and eye contact game with Hunter for half an hour - and I couldn't get over how quickly he caught on. I still rely on those little games to connect with him when he spends longs days with me in my office. Even when he's not perfect, those little get-in-touch games get us back to common ground.

I like your approach - making the effort to see things from the dog's point of view makes sense to me and aligns more with the way I like to be treted myself. I think it works."

- Pam, Portland

“Everything is great! I was so impressed at the first class in how everything was so well organized. The workbook is easy to understand and to the point.”

- Carlene, Berlin, NH

“Carolyn was able to not only teach me some great lessons for my puppy, but also helped me correct my own faults. She taught us both lessons which strenghthened the bond between us. Her instruction is invaluable!”

- David, Yarmouth

“We were so happy with our beginner obedience class with Carolyn that we signed up for the intermediate class. Carolyn helped us to work with our high energy lab and taught us how to work with him and make home life easier. We wish we could take her home with us!”

- Erin, South Portland

“We were up in the air whether or not our 9 month old Golden Retriever Sandi needed a formal obedience class. She knew basic commands and walked pretty well on a leash. After some deliberation we decided – hey what could it hurt!? Are we glad we enrolled in Carolyn’s basic obedience class! Though we had spent time teaching our puppy basic commands from the moment we adopted her, Carolyn’s techniques really helped to reinforce Sandi’s understand-ing of the commands. I feel after completing the class with Carolyn, our puppy not only has a firm understanding of what we are asking of her, but she thoroughly enjoys carrying out the command. I felt the homework portion was a nice touch – it really motivated me to work with Sandi out of class. All and all it was a great experience and a lot of fun!”

- Lynsey, Portland

“Sasha and I (probably myself even more) have learned so much. While we already had formed a bond when beginning the class, I think it has really solidified our bond. I would definitely recommend for anyone adopting a pet. Behavioral issues or not, it is a super bonding experience!”

- Denise, Gorham

We have been thrilled with all classes planned and taught by Carolyn. She is a great teacher, whose love of dogs and true respect for the owner's relationship to their dog, and their skill level with their dog is admirable. Carolyn's classes are well-planned, upbeat fun, enthusiastic and full of amazing knowledge and problem-solving skills. She is a true professional and a delightful teacher!

- Wendy & Gerry, Westbrook

I had never trained any dogs prior to joining the Beginner Class with my two year old dog. I figured that the dog and I would both have a terrible time and most likely be asked to leave the class as we both would be untrainable, what with the learning the commands, learning how to handle the dog on a leash the correct way, and having other dogs in the class.

I have to say that Carolyn’s training technique of humans is WONDERFUL and her technique with DOG IS EVEN BETTER! I learned so much from her on how to train myself and train my dog that working daily with my dog at home and weekly attendance at class was a pleasure.

I would recommend Carolyn’ classes to everyone who has a dog, no matter what age the human or dog happen to be.

- Ron, Portland

Teaching her to relax on cue has been an invaluable tool. I'm so proud of the many changes I have seen in her over the past couple of months & will continue to strive for higher achievements with both of my dogs. Thank you so much for everything. You make learning simple & straightforward & explain yourself very well.
- Angela, Hollis