Dog Obedience Group - Boarding, Training, Daycare

My dogs Lara and Yuri, who are 14 months old half German Shepherd and one half Husky, are having the best time of their lives at Elizabeth Wood's Dog Obedience Group. Before acceptance into her Dog Daycare, each of my dogs went through an extensive interview process as individuals. Then she put them in one of the play areas, and carefully introduced them to one dog. After watching the interaction very carefully, Elizabeth introduced another dog. There was no hurry. Each introduction was allowed as much time as necessary for acceptance. More dogs followed, sometimes in twos and threes, until the ultimate play group was formed. Elizabeth kept the play group under observation during the entire session. My dogs played and played, hearts full of joy, bouncing in the air, sometimes running with other curly tailed sled dogs that looked just like them, other times with poodles or very small dogs. When I took them home, they were exhausted. When I took them for a walk, they were calm and not pulling. They finally had had a chance to burn off all that energy. The second day, Elizabeth showed me that Yuri had already learned the first lesson that she teaches all dogs under her care: come when called. She called "Yuri" and he, who was at the far end of the playground, dropped everything to instantly bolt up to her, stopping at her feet in a sit position. I was totally amazed. One day! Elizabeth then called dog after dog and showed me that they all obey her, just like that, coming when called, without hesitation. This is good for the safety of every dog. She has a rare and special talent for communication with dogs. I must say that before I came too see for myself, when I read all of the reviews about Elizabeth Woods, that I hesitated because of the negative ones. Now that I and my dogs have experienced her place for awhile, and it has been so positive for us, I believe that those reviewers just didn't understand that their dogs failed that initial individual interview. They must not have realized that an interview was taking place. Elizabeth will only allow dogs to join her dog learning and playing community that have a gentle, trainable temperament. It is for the well being of the whole, for what is best for her carefully curated group. I am so glad we qualified! Yuri and Lara are healthier than they have ever been following Elizabeth's nutrition guidence. They are calmer, less needy, and better company now that they have hours of play and friendships with other dogs. I recommend Dog Obedience Group and Elizabeth Woods to all who love their dogs with a passion for their well-being.

Yeah... nooooo. When I first moved to NY I really needed someone to help me and my dog with our transition. This woman’s method of teaching is brutal. She choked my dog and yanked him around her back yard. She pretty much tried to beat my dog into submissive actions that were desireable to her. I was too ashamed of an owner to have allowed someone to do that to my dog. I could never return here again. This woman’s business need to be investigated and shut down.

When you first meet Elizabeth you can be taken back, but please give her a chance to work her magic. She took my 11 month old Bernese mountain dog pup weighing in over 100 lbs, and made him manageable. Henley was pulling me down the street to a point where I couldn’t walk him. Jumping all over us and visitors. There were times I’d see him coming to greet me and I’d sit down so he didn’t knock me over. In a two hour span he wasn’t pulling she taught us to demand not ask to sit and down . Getting him in a crate was impossible but now he walks in with no issue. ( not going to say it wasn’t ruff the first time at her house). She texts me weekly to see if all is well. This woman keep our family together and yes my dogs are family. I owe her such gratitude . She teachers hard lessons but there are certain dogs that need to learn those lessons and for that I will alway be grateful.