Purrfect Pooches Dog Training

I took my dog to what was supposed to be puppy training. I already warned Sandra that my dog is beyond skittish - she is terrified of everything which is not typical in a dog. So when my dog and I arrived to training I was appalled to see the following: -Not on time - she is never on time and if you arrive early she tells you to wait in the car. -the training area is held up by some fencing that looks ready to fall at any moment. -this was NOT a puppy training session as indicated. My very skittish dog gets surrounded by huge dogs with foaming at the mouth, growling and muzzles were abundant on them. Also the little training area inside had hair all over the seats and looked like it wasn't clean. -she gave us handouts and demonstrated each command one time, then expects us to get it perfect. -the puppies (including mine) had a lot to be scared of after being thrown in a chaotic atmosphere. -to tell me my dog is the runt of the little and we (other pups in class and their owners) aren't training the puppies is NOT true. The puppies were scared to death with such aggressive dogs. Not only my dog, but the other puppies were terrified! It is important to note my dog does EVERY command given - we train her at home! When such a little dog is thrown into such a chaos environment you can't expect her to obey according to your rules and such, Sandra. Several people started the class with her at the beginning, and several people did not come back after the first "training session" with her. Also, mocking people with disabilities is a NO in my book. That does not show compassion, plus when we are insulted on the regular period as PAYING OWNERS that makes us not want to come back. Hence the reason those couples left after the first and second class. Because of all the above (and more, it would take me forever to type it all) I can not recommend this place.

Sandra Harknet is an incredible instructor, with over 20 yrs experience in training dogs. She trains YOU to train YOUR dog and that helps your bond grow as a working team. Her methods are based on positive training & reinforcing positive behavior. NO choke or ecollars, or separation from your dog to train somewhere else. Sandra Harknet offers a variety of services to include, but not limited, to AKC puppy obedience training, Advanced obedience Training, Trick training, Rally and AKC Advanced Citizenship program. Agility and Accredited Service Dog training is also offered, among other programs. I LOVE working with her. Sandra is so knowledgeable on all breeds and has the ability to get through to any dog (and handler). She is all about communication, so you also understand why things are done in a certain way. I Highly and Strongly recommend her for anyone needing behavior corrections, obedience classes and Accreditation Service Dog training or obedience training among any type of training or dog problem solutions. She's a loving and caring trainer who knows her stuff! If you want to train your dog correctly, be it in a small class environment, or on a 1 on 1 basis you can't go wrong with Sandra Harknett (trust me I interviewed 6 trainers before finding her) STRONGLY and HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER! You wont regret it. 5🌟s