Denise Mazzola's Everything Dog

If you have a reactive dog, you NEED to join the Everything Dog: Revealing Your Dream Dog course! I can barely begin to describe how enlightening and educational the Everything Dog program has been for my pups, Huck and Indie, and me! Although I’m located in Alabama, many states away from the Everything Dog home base of New Hampshire, I entered Denise’s virtual program in Oct 2022, after Huck, my young American Pit Bull Terrier, had back-to-back attacks by off leash dogs, resulting in massive fear reactivity in him every time an unknown dog was anywhere near. His trauma was too big for me to handle on my own, especially since he’s a large, powerful breed frequently targeted with hate. I couldn’t afford for him to have reactive, unbalanced reactions in public because we would immediately be deemed guilty of all infractions. The setup of the online program provides numerous amenities. There are worksheets with instructions for specific training activities, questionnaires (to help you assess you and your dog), online video modules to watch real examples and interactions. That’s just the beginning because there is also the private Facebook group and the bi-monthly Zoom with Denise, Amy, and the other group members who are also struggling with their dogs. In the Facebook group, you’re able to post your own videos and comments to be reviewed and assessed by Denise and Amy then receive feedback and direction on what was done well and what might need some additional work. Being able to share my journey with Huck, of our struggles and wins, with everyone else in the group has been just as much a rehabilitation for myself as the actual training has been for Huck. The pieces of the puzzle I learned during my time with the Everything Dog: Revealing Your Dream Dog online program include: the ethological education of our dogs instincts and needs, the guilt free approach to understanding why your dog is/has become reactive (hint: it’s NOT your fault!) and the training tools and skills to understand HOW to respond and help your dog when he’s struggling (because he’s HAVING a hard time, not giving you a hard time) are all crucial elements that have made all the difference in my Huck’s rehabilitation. He’s been so receptive and successful with this program Huck and I can now venture back out in public areas with both of us confident in each other’s ability.

My rescue dog Ember could be quite the terror outside in our yard. Her method of engaging in play was to charge me and nip and bite! It was magnified when my neighbor's dogs were out resulting in crazy zoomies! Not so bad with a little puppy or small dog but Ember was 2 yrs old and 50 lbs! Taking the course on aggressive behaviors gave me a new dog- it provided simple methods for us to follow. Denise also recommended we try scent work as Ember is a hound mix. She loves it and it's provided the mental stimulation she needed. I highly recommend this course to others!

My dog’s name is Max, he is a rescue. We adopted Max in February 2022 he was 12 wks. He is now 2 years old. He did not like to be picked up and was very skittish. He started to get aggressive when he met new people. I put him in a 4-week board and train program, and it was costly. At the time I thought it was worth it. I wanted the trainer to work on his aggression and jumping. At the end of the course Max was wearing an e-collar and muzzle. I hated to use the collar, but I was trained too. He never addressed the issue of aggression until the very last day. So, I was back at square one and frustrated. I wasn’t sure what to do, but I really needed to help Max and myself. I saw something on Facebook regarding a free webinar for aggressive dogs. I watched and listened to Denise’s presentation. I was very impressed with what she had to offer, but very leery because it was a virtual course. I didn’t know if I could do it. I have to say I am so glad I signed up. Denise and Amy are great to work with. Max no longer has an e-collar, and we are working on his aggression. The best part is I am learning every day about Max, and he is learning about me. He's learning how to trust me. I am learning how to show him he is safe, and everything is OK. They teach you how to know your dog. They give you ways to let your dog know that some behaviors are not acceptable and correct them in a positive way. You don’t have to traumatize your dog with an e-collar. I would highly recommend you contact Denise or Amy if you are having any type of issues with your dog. Don’t put it off, it’s important for your dog and you as an owner to be able to enjoy life together. Picture is Max on the day we adopted him and what he looks like today.

We first met Amy Willey of Everything Dog when she came to our house to help us prepare for the arrival of our Standard Poodle puppy. Since then we've had several in-home training sessions dealing with everything from young puppy issues like house-training, teething, and socialization, to teaching our young dog to properly greet visitors, walk safely on a leash, and develop a strong recall. In every session we've benefited from Amy's knowledge, education, and her years of experience. She has been friendly and supportive, responsive to our queries and concerns, always prompt, and unfailingly professional. Having such a competent trainer work with our dog in his own surroundings has been a truly rewarding experience for us. I have already recommended Amy to several of our friends.