Common Ground Dog Training

In 2003, Linda came to our home (highly recommended by our vet) and trained our puppy, Cookie. Linda was knowledgeable, professional and truly invested in seeing Cookie succeed. Over the years, many people commented on what a well behaved dog we had. Sadly, Cookie passed away a few months ago. We got a new puppy and I was very happy to see that Linda was still doing dog training. She is currently working with our puppy and results have, again, exceeded our expectations. The clicker training method that she employs really works and the puppy already understands a number of commands, heels when we walk her and is no longer trying to jump on top of the coffee table at every opportunity. Linda trained me, as much as she trained the puppy, so that the commands are constantly given in the compassionate and consistent manner that a puppy needs. There is no doubt in my mind that the clicker training method is excellent because it leaves no question in the mind of the puppy as to exactly what desired behavior is being requested. I would recommend Linda without hesitation and am confident that there is no better dog trainer in the area.

Experience, Talent, Integrity, Credentials Linda has trained 2 service dogs for my Autistic Daughter. They both responded beautifully to her positive reinforcement method with the "clicker". She also made sure that I could replicate her method and receive similar results independently. There are a bunch of "fly by night" trainers out there that don't have the same credentials or results that Linda has. Do your research and you will see that she rises above.

Linda is the absolute best. She actually saved our Weimaraner's life when he began attacking other dogs with intent to kill. With tremendous patience and commitment to Simon's possibilities, she taught me how to work with him. Thankfully he enjoyed many more years of life, and even became friends with a little Westie who came to live here with our farm manager. That was a miracle indeed, and all those happy years were Linda's gift to us -- and definitely to Simon!

I found Linda and Common Ground Dog Training when I really needed help with my Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy Simon in 2000. I am so relieved she stepped up to help with my "Type A" dog. Linda immediately took control and laid out an easy-to-follow plan for me to gain control. Linda had solutions for every problem that came up, she was professional, patient and flexible enough to work around my varied schedule. I could not have gotten Simon under control without her and I was so happy with Linda and Common Ground that I relied on her to work with my next two puppies. I highly recommend Common Ground!