Ann Becnel Companion Dogs

Ann was the most exceptional dog trainer we could have asked for. We have a very excited Catahoula. After completing puppy kindergarten, he was able to do the basics: sit, stay, come, and a few tricks. After completing the Canine Good Citizen curriculum, our little pup is calm when meeting strangers, a modern miracle! Ann has been kind, thoughtful, and encouraging along the way. I highly recommend Ann as your dog trainer; certainly the best decision we made since getting our little pup.

Looking at the other reviews here, you'll see a lot of celebrations and praises of Ann's work, and I couldn't agree more. Ann went above and beyond in helping with our dog, Finley. We didn't initially start the classes with the intention of needing the CGC title. However, after being in the class, I started to understand that it's less about the CGC title, and more about having your dog be able to handle distractions, waiting patiently for instead of jumping on people, walking on a loose leash, and coming when called--the kind of things that every dog should have the opportunity to learn with the guidance of an excellent trainer. From Puppy Kindergarten to Canine Good Citizen, thank you SO much for everything Ann!

Ann is a fantastic trainer of trainers. We went to Ann in order to get our stubborn pitbull/bull dog mix, Petunia, to be a little more obedient in light of the fact that we will soon be having our first baby. Petunia is over five years old, and as Ann has shown, you can teach an old dog new tricks. She is more obedient to us in general, she lunges at other dogs or cats -- formerly one of her most well known traits -- a lot less frequently, and she is starting to be the courteous and mindful little pup that we never thought was possible. We are only half way through our training, but Ann has given us the tools we need to succeed in having a happy and healthy little family.