PumpkinPups Dog Training Inc.

I would highly recommend Pumpkin Pups Dog Training. The Puppy Essentials classes me and my pup participated in was extremely helpful, in spite of the class being on zoom I felt connected to the instructors and participants. I was able to practice the skills, and get specific feedback from the instructors. I love how caring and gentle they were. The techniques taught are all based on positive interactions. I learned skills that I carried out with my pup in patience and love. Puppy learning especially potty training can be a challenge, but I got really good tips and was reminded consistently that she is a puppy and that she is learning. it helped ease my sense of impatience with the process. over all 5 stars!! The trainers also provide at no cost, a Zoom Ask The Trainer session on Saturday morning at 11am. It is so helpful, all are welcome (FREE) no strings attached ,to ask any dog related questions. I am so happy to be part of the Pumpkin Pups community.

I love the PumpkinPups team because they guided me on how to have a successful walk with my dog through the sensory overloaded city environment. I adopted a frightened schnauzer mix puppy and the team have helped me nurture Ozzy into the confident dog that he is today. The trainers are fantastic in person or on Zoom. Each one of the trainers is insightful, creative, and inspiring in finding ways to support or motivate dogs. I highly recommend people consult PumpkinPups because they will help your dog learn how to relax, be handled, enjoy tricks, scent work and so much more! I keep returning to their weekend Ask the Trainers because it is a joy to hear their advice. Thanks PumpkinPups for making life enriching for Ozzy and I.

We brought our big, anxious and more-recently-very-leash-aggressive dog to Viviane. I'd been warned by a few others that, to be effective, we'd need harsher methods than she espoused, and we came in desperation, half hopeful and two-thirds skeptical. My Plan B was a no-nonsense dog bootcamp, the idea of which stressed me to no end, and which I was trying to make peace with in advance. I didn't want to consider Plan C. Viviane expressed confidence in both Lenny's and our own abilities to learn and do better. In two sessions, first at her place and then at ours, she armed us with information, suggestions and encouragement. (One of the many ideas I would never have come to own my own: don't distract Lenny with a treat before he spots the potential trigger, but give Lenny a treat once he has seen the trigger, so he will come to associate "scary person" with "treat.") We have practiced, practiced, practiced. For a long time, taking Lenny out, armed with all the new tools from Viviane, was still a heart-pounding experience. But we learned to be more vigilant and more pro-active with Lenny on walks and in other possible trigger situations, such as houseguests. It has gradually become easier for all three of us and, with successful experiences, we are more relaxed. Though we will always need to be watchful and keep up our training, we know that Viviane is available should we have a question or require a refresher session. We heartily recommend her!

Love the whole Pumpkin Pups team! I’ve taken several of their Zoom classes, individual webinars, and private lessons. I’ve worked with most of the trainers at this point and I find them all to be wonderful. They really know their stuff, they’re truly educated about dog behavior and care about their clients, both human and canine. Also the whole team is always responsive to email and really works to help with any concerns or challenges you’re facing. Love this training community and I highly recommend their services!