The Canine Coach

We adopted our one-year-old rescue lab, Duncan, about two years ago. He was very friendly, strong and very “active”. We decided to get some professional help and interviewed several trainers in the area. Susanna quickly rose to the top based on her attitude, personality and credentials. We started with a few private lessons then transitioned to her group classes. Susanna’s classes are well planned, safe, and appropriate for all types of dog personalities. Duncan quickly progressed through her AKC Good Citizen basic and advanced classes and loves to demonstrate his new skills. Duncan enjoys his weekly day at their “Dog Day Camp” and comes home very happy and tired! He also has enjoyed his stays when he has been boarded with The Canine Coach and again comes home a happy camper. Recently Duncan went through a background check, observation and testing regimen with the national Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) and is now a credentialed Therapy Dog. He will soon be visiting medical facilities, schools, first responder facilities and the court house. This honor is due largely to Duncan’s ongoing relationship with The Canine Coach. While there are a number of canine services in the area, you won’t do better than The Canine Coach.

I have been working with Susanna Hemphill @ The Canine Coach who came highly recommended from a friend earlier this year. I have been showing dogs in conformation for many years and decided to try something different. After meeting Susanna she thought Rally Obedience would suit my 9 year old “retired” show dog Sawyer. Was she right! Sawyer just completed his AKC Rally Novice title (virtual program) with a perfect score of 100! I am so proud of him. Susanna made the training easy to understand, always fun, and Sawyer was always engaged. I could see and feel his joy. Thank you Susanna! She truly understands dogs. I’m looking forward to getting a puppy next year and see where Susanna takes us!! Kim O’Donovan and Sawyer AKC GCh First-n-Goal’s Justified, CGC, RN