You really CAN have a better trained dog! TESTIMONIALS:
I highly recommend Valerie and A Better Trained Dog for all of your dog training needs. I found her through an internet search and couldn't be happier with that find. I had a puppy that was going to grow incredibly quickly and needed to learn some manners. He was also scared of everything. Valerie worked patiently with him in the comfort of o
ur own home and he has made a full turn around. Valerie is incredibly knowledgeable and easy to work with. I have already recommended her to many of my friends! ~ Dee H. I cannot say enough good things about Valerie's expertise in dog training. My dog and I have taken all kinds of lessons since she was 4 months old. She is now 6 years old, and we have experienced many different teachers and teaching methods. Valerie is one of the best. She was actually recommended by another teacher who is not one to praise other trainers without good cause and I couldn't be more pleased. She is very consistent with her teaching methods and very thorough with her advice. And my dog absolutely loves her! What more could you ask? ~ Janet Shaw
Valerie is a very caring, kind, and patient trainer. She helped us to understand our dog's actions and provided specific exercises to correct them. She even took the time to video the sessions so that we could review them and correct our mistakes. We definitely would recommend her. ~ Joe and Carol R
Valerie is fabulous to work with! She is an incredibly patient and understanding trainer, and her vast knowledge of dog behavior allows her to bring creative and focused solutions to each handler and dog's unique needs. As a now proud owner of a dog reactive dog, I am so grateful for her guidance and especially for helping us succeed and feel welcome in a group class environment. ~ Marjorie Carhart
Valerie is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and conscientious trainer. Her positive training techniques make it fun for both dogs and handlers. She is patient, encouraging and shows genuine interest in each student. ~ Linda H.
Whether your dog is a young puppy or an old-timer, we can teach new behaviors or reduce unwanted behaviors using effective, dog-friendly methods.
