I often think about you training our dogs. I want to tell you that of the three dog trainers that we have tried, hands down you are the best. I have found a lot of standing around and listening but not a lot of action and use of the other dogs to work with. Your group classes are the most organized and unsurpassed. If you start up advanced group classes, Rally or Agility, please let me know, we would love to work with you again.

         Stacy

         I first came to Abby at the Exceptional Pet in January of 2007 with my Border Collie, Pepper. Pepper had a severe dog aggression problem. We couldn't go for a walk where there might be other dogs, or go to a dog park or even have her in the car parked next to another car with a dog in it! It was virtually impossible to do these simple things.
         A friend recommended Doggie Day Care. So, we went for the interview, which she promptly failed and they recommended Abby. The first night of class I was a WRECK! Abby immediately took charge and put us both at ease. At each class we got Pepper closer and closer to other dogs until finally she was able to lay down right next to them! What a triumph! Such a small thing has made a huge difference in our lives. We can now get out and about together without the fear of a "doggie confrontation". My children can come to our house with their dogs and everyone gets along. Next step will be day care.
         Training at The Exceptional Pet is "real life" training, not something that is achieved only in a controlled situation. Let's face it, life isn't always controlled. My sincere gratitude goes to Abby for helping me have a dog that I can take anywhere.

         Sharon L. Gunthel

         I'm pleased to tell you that on mine and Bruno's last couple walks he has been very good!!! Shockingly good. He has not been barking or pulling or even barking at cars!!! I can't believe it I use to wrap the leash around my hand as far as I could and with this new leash I barely hold it and he does so good.

         Lauren

         Pepper is doing wonderfully! She is a pleasure to walk on a leash and take on my runs now. We have also been taking her to the T-ball and Soccer games where there are a lot of kids and other dogs too. She has been fantastic and much calmer and of course very motivated by treats! She has also become a hit with the adults, a lot of who now want to go out and buy themselves a Standard Schnauzer. She is also now an expert at sitting and laying down plus I have taught her to fetch with the techniques you showed me. Thanks so much for your help - she literally has become a different dog almost overnight!

         Laeticia

Dear Abby,
         Thank you for training my mom on how to be the pack leader. The role was really getting to be very stressful for me. Before you came to my rescue, my mom could hardly take me anywhere. I was so fearful that I constantly barked and growled at humans and their pesky kids. I also didn't like other dogs or animals and always tried to initiate a fight.
        Each time I visited to the veterinarian I misbehaved so much that I had to wait outside. Being an adorable Sheltie/Samoyed mix, I LOVED being out in the cold, but my mom was freezing her buns off!! That was the last straw for her.
         It's tough learning how to relax and let her take the lead, but she says I'm making progress. She takes me to the pet store and on walks a lot more. I learned that I actually like humans (especially when they give me delicious treats!)
         Thanks a lot and see you in class! (Mom's enrolling me in school so that I can work on socializing)

Your PuP-il,
Tuxedo