Dog Training by Valerie

Dog Training by Valerie is not just a training center. It’s a campus offering something for dogs at the freshman level all the way to Phd training. Valerie meets each dog and owner at their level and gently guides both to succeed step by step. In talking to others in class, several had taken many classes with Valerie and even said they had taken some classes more than once. This was not because they hadn’t succeeded, but because both dog and owner had enjoyed the class so much. Valerie has a calm, gentle and professional approach. If a dog is having trouble with a certain skill she will take a few moments to personally suggest tips or tactics that will lead to success. I’m working on the Therapy Dog tract with my dog Hannah. I’m not sure if we are ready for this but I’m confident that Valerie will give us both the insight and training that we need.

We took our 9-month old puppy to Valerie for some help with leash reactivity while on walks. The facility was a nice big open space where everything was dog safe/friendly. Valerie gave our dog time to come in and get comfortable at her own pace. She didn’t force interaction with our pup; she let our girl decide when she was ready to say hi. Valerie taught us some great exercises and pattern games to play with our pup. When we got home, the puppy slept for the rest of the day - it is exhausting to learn! We immediately got to work, playing the pattern games and doing the exercises every day. It has only been a week and our teenage dog is now checking in on walks, responding to her name when there is a trigger, and barely getting reactive at all. Valerie is extremely knowledgeable and kind. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for dog training. It was an amazing experience. A picture of our girl looking out the window and a picture of her sleeping soundly after the training session.