"It is easy to become overwhelmed with the amount of dog training information that is now available through the Internet, books, and the growing population of professional trainers. Michele helped me to navigate through all the information, and because of her, the scared and anxious pitbull I rescued a few months ago is becoming more obedient, joyful and confident every day. Through six fun and productive sessions with Michele, I was able to learn how to train Tessie with simple methods of positive reinforcement, and yet retain the speed and efficiency that is usually associated with harsh corrections and 'tough love.' Michele provided me with the tools in a way that was individually tailored to my needs and personality (and Tessie's), and I honestly don't know what I would have done without her."

-Marcie J., owner of Tessie, a pit bull mix

"Since Scout is a scent hound, we'd been told many times that she was impossible to train. Michele created a program that used Scout's instincts to an advantage, which made training her fun for all of us, especially Scout. We quickly went from being frustrated with Scout's seeming impertinence to working with her in a way that utilized the nature of her breed. Many trainers offer programs based on fear and dominance, which we knew we didn't want for our family pet. Michele's intelligent, individualized and positive approach worked perfectly. We couldn't be happier with the results."

-Judy P., owner of Scout, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

"After just one training visit, we saw a world of difference in Rudy. From the moment Michele arrived, she had Rudy's full attention, and by the end of the session, he'd mastered a number of basic commands. What's more, Michele gave our family many helpful training tips that we were able to practice with Rudy on our own. I've been a dog owner for many years, and my only regret is that I didn't enlist the help of a professional trainer sooner. Proper training establishes a whole new level of communication between you and your pet. It really changes your entire experience as a dog owner."

-Alison W., owner of Rudy, a Bichon Frise

"We are so grateful to Michele for all of her insight and help. We love that she created a new, positive, and gentle way for us to communicate with our dog. We had previously learned older methods of training that incorporated choke collars, yelling, and scare tactics. We never felt comfortable using that amount of harshness, and it seemed to heighten our dog's nervousness. However, with Michele, we learned to adapt our training methods to meet our dog's emotional needs. By helping her feel more secure and busy, she became a happier, calmer, and more obedient dog. We never anticipated seeing such a wonderful change, and we are so grateful. We have learned so much from Michele and give her our highest recommendation."

-Christina R. and Scott L., owners of Hannah, a Finnish Lapphund