"We wanted to let you know how happy we are with your training services. We noticed a difference in our beagle, Bernie, almost immediately. The techniques you showed us have enabled us to maintain all the progress Bernie has made.
Thanks for everything!"
-Cynthia & Kevin
"Hi Rick,
I just wanted to thank you for all your help and guidance in teaching me how to train Sydney. She is walking so much better on her leash. I'm not being pulled around the neighborhood anymore. She is doing less jumping when she encounters other dogs. She's now crated during the day, so she hasn't destroyed anything or had any accidents in quite sometime. It's been great. She's still very energetic, but she's doing better and better every day. I'm even considering training her as a therapy dog since she's so friendly and happy."
-Debby
"Rick, thanks for all your training for me and Griffin! I'm definitely a MUCH happier dog owner now. I feel I am better able to control him and feel that he's not as hopeless as I once thought. You really helped provide solid training for me and I'm grateful for all the time you spent with us - it was clearly above and beyond."
- Kim (Griffin's mom)
"I am amazed at the range of knowledge that Premier possesses. I never thought they could help me with our dog Glory. Their approach is far reaching and Glory is less stubborn and seems happier than ever before!"
-Joe F.
"Thanks for working with me with my girls. The techniques you taught me, were a huge success. It worked so well that after a couple of times; Eby was responding to my verbal commands and discontinued any aggressive behavior. I can tell she is a much happier and friendly dog. So much so that she has been able to play with two other dogs she hadn’t known previously. I know her sister Ailinn really appreciates it too. Thanks again for your time."
-Kristina, Ryan, Ailinn, and Eby
"Rick helped us to control our dog, Aslan, during our walks, which was our main problem. Any distraction and we were “at the end of the leash”. Aslan responded to Rick’s verbal and physical commands from the first meeting on. We applied what Rick taught us and within two weeks, we had an obedient dog that now focuses on us rather than everything else. We were able to take his advice and apply it to all aspects of owning a dog. We wanted help with walking our dog, and we got that plus a lot of other effective knowledge. We greatly appreciate the time Rick took to teach us and Aslan. He addressed all our questions and we love his attitude towards owning, handling and loving dogs. Thank you so much, Rick!"
-Melda, Devin, and Aslan
"Can't teach an old dog new tricks? Not so! Premier Dog Training did. Thanks so much for helping us help old Archie in his later years."
-Veronica Moore
"Rick helped train our Cockapoo, and more importantly, our family. His method is straightforward, uncomplicated and he treats your pet well. Rick knows dogs!"
-Alan and Ellen
"I love the patience and care shown by Rick. He took his time and really connected with my puppy, Willie. Our children love to play with Willie now, and we aren't afraid of nipping and play biting anymore. Our family is at peace again. Thanks!"
-Dawn and Mario
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HAPPY CLIENTS [happy dogs]
"Rick,
Thank you so much for working with out BIG dogs. We appreciate you coming to our home (which was much more convenient then going to classes with other dogs) and giving us advice on how we can better manage these two bears. The one-on-one time with you was extremely valuable as we were able to ask questions and get sound advice and guidance. Both dogs have improved significantly with your help and follow all the basic commands we ask of them. Your strategies helped us to really understand how to work with and train our dogs. We are all much happier because of your work with our family. It's amazing what you accomplished with our dogs in just 3 sessions! Thank you again"
--The Nayars
"Hi Rick,
Following up after Sophie's board-and-training session, we've continued the training, as you recommended. As an adult rescue dog, she had had no real previous training. Prior to your training she pulled on leash, she now walks very well. She also consistently sits, lies down, stays and comes on command. Her big issue of going completely bonkers when encountering other dogs while on leash
"When we first adopted our puppy Bronte, a golden retriever mix whom had been a stray, we were a little nervous about having a new dog around our 1-year-old twins. He is a very sweet puppy, but he has so much energy! Rick from Premier Dog Training helped get the situation under control. After an extensive interview at our home, he designed a custom training plan for Bronte that included a 10-day residential obedience program. It’s amazing what a difference we saw in Bronte’s behavior after a few short weeks! He became calmer, learned to respond to a variety of commands, and started interacting with the twins in a very gentle, calm way. We are very thankful for Rick’s invaluable assistance!"
substantially improved following training, and work continues with the techniques you taught us. She is now just a joy to have in our home. I highly recommend Board-and-Train with Premier Dog Training!"
-Allison & Alex Hoffman
"We have 2 Vizslas with very different personalities and temperaments. Rick came to the house for the first appointment to meet Zoe and Tao for the first time. Rick was easily able to evaluate them and identify their individual needs. Due to busy schedules and lack of time we opted for Zoe (3 yo female) to attend the 7 day board and train. After the board and train, at pick up we were then “trained” on how to continue the home training and to be consistent. What a difference! Zoe is great on leash, no more pulling, heels perfect when walking, sits on stop, and no jumping when excited. She also is much more attentive with commands as a whole. We have continued to work her off leash with the simple commands and techniques taught by Rick and are having great continued success. The board and train did wonders!
Our second “child” Tao (2 yo male), due to health reasons, unfortunately will not be able to attend the 7 day training at this time. However, Rick has been very flexible working out a training schedule with us. This week Tao will begin the drop and shop training on select days with Rick. I drop him off in the morning before work and pick him up on the way home, very convenient. Rick is very patient, kind, and positive when working with the dogs, he never seems to get flustered. Thank you Rick for the training you’ve provided for us and our ‘kids'."
–Melissa & Tien.
"Thank you Jes and Rick. The work that you did with Bugsy was absolutely amazing. We were at the end of our rope and ready to give up when you came to the rescue. In a short time his behavior changed so dramatically that he seems like a different dog." -Michael & Leigh
-Nicole & Paul
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Dear Rick,
We were so happy with the session on Saturday. It’s incredible how fast you taught her and she’s so much easier for the kids to be with now that she isn’t play biting. We will get in touch with you about training her on the leash in early August.
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-Virginia,
Michael,
Anna &
Nathaniel
"Rick and Jess –
Yvonne and I wanted to say thank you for working with Smitty and Sean yesterday. We learned quite a bit from our session yesterday and we’re anxiously looking forward to future sessions. We really appreciate all the time you spent teaching us handling techniques and providing explanations of their behaviors. Even though Smitty and Sean were on their best behavior, it was great to know that not only have we done well with them, but that all issues they have can be worked through with time, persistence, and leadership.
Thanks again for a very informative and helpful training session and we look forward to our next session!"
-Doug & YvonneDear Rick,
"Thank you for all your fantastic assistance with training our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Milo. Our goal for him is to be as well-behaved as a service dog. We can’t believe how much progress he’s made so quickly! With your guidance and encouragement, he’s getting close to perfect with sit, stay, come, down, off, drop it, place and even shake. At nine months old, he’s well on his way to becoming the beautifully trained dog we want him to be."
All our best,
-Naomi and David Halpern
Rick and Jes,
We are thrilled to have Bear and Radar home with us again after Doggie Boot Camp. We could not be happier with the results you achieved in just ten days. They are like new dogs on the leash, not pulling, listening to us, and responding to the commands. In our first "at home" training session last night we had a trial by fire when a new dog to the neighborhood walked by during each of their sessions. Both Bear and Radar responded very well. You could tell they wanted desperately to run over and investigate but they never once made a break for it and responded to the "leave it" command and kept on going. Also, Radar had no problem with the "down" command...often to the exclusion of the "sit" command.
We can say without reservation we will recommend Premier Dog Training to all of our friends with dogs. Thanks again, we will look forward to having you back to our home for the follow up sessions in a few weeks.
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Hi Jes and Rick,
First let me just say how much we appreciate all the work you did with Rosie. You both are amazing and just a wonderful team. Rosie did very well today with the changes and readjusting. We did some training and took a walk....she was great, listened like someone, somewhere had been teaching her all the things she needs to know. Since her training she is doing a great job. One more thing, her reunion with Sam our cat and she passed that too! I am happy to know you miss her. Some day soon we will all smile at the great friend she is. I will be in touch by the weekend.......and both of you are the BEST!
-Ginger
Where do we begin? OMG - perhaps!! :-)
You undersold and overdelivered :-) Harley has always been a wonderful addition to our home, but now, he is a joy!! We look forward to reviewing the follow-up teaching(s) we are supposed to do with him as well as setting dates for the three in-home training sessions. Again - MANY THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!
-Greg
Rick & Jes provided the best possible training for Shadow and me. As a very over-active black lab, Shadow has gained a great deal of confidence and understanding of his doggie role. I love how Rick and Jes patiently worked with Shadow to learn proper commands and different training techniques. Shadow has advanced so much and is now such a pleasure to walk; I truly love my Shadow even more, now that he’s obedient. A very special thanks Rick and Jes; my dog walker thanks you both as well!
-Pearl (aka very satisfied parent)
Dear Rick,
Thank you so very much for working with my daughter’s dog. Caddie. When my daughter moved back home with her dog, we knew that in order to co-exist peacefully, we had to get Caddie trained. Caddie behavior wasn’t awful, but there were enough times where she wouldn’t listen or cooperate that we knew we had to do something. Through googling trainers, I found your website and am so glad I decided to give you a call. We enrolled Caddie in your boot camp and were so pleased with the results that you and your partner Jes, were able to accomplish. You both displayed a down to earth, easy-going nature, but coupled it with a no nonsense approach to discipline which in my opinion was the key to the outcome we hoped for. When we picked Caddie up from boot camp you and Jes went over everything you taught Caddie and showed us
how to continue the same training at
home. In fact, you told us that it was very
important to keep up the same training
for at least two week to reinforce what
she had learned in camp. Well we did
all that and we are so pleased with our
new well-behaved and loveable dog.
There are still moments that she
attempts to be hard headed and not
listen, but those times are few and far
between. It’s so apparent that Caddie
is a happier dog now, and because of
that, we are too!
-Jan Deyhle
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I had to email you to tell you how impressed I am with your training. I can't believe Beau knows hand signals!!!!! It's a MIRACLE! I practice them with him and most of the time I do not verbally say the command....and he still does it! He likes the "free" word for sure as well. He gets all excited! I'm happy to say that he is still a goofball....but a smart goofball with manners. Thank you for a job extremely well done. You both deserve medals!!! Happy trails!
-Deborah
Hi Rick & Jes!
We cannot believe that this is the same dog we dropped off a few weeks ago. It is amazing. She is such a joy to be around now. We are working on her commands and so far she is doing really well. I promise to be firm with her. I will work with her all week when I have her to myself. We will keep you posted on her progress. Thank you both for all your hard work with Molly. I really think this was the right decision to leave her with you. Thanks again!
-Denise & Pete
I want to thank you and Jess for your work with my Great Dane, Titan, who is now like a new dog. Titan was 180 pounds worth of "out-of-control" dog when I walked him, which was six times per day. You essentially taught him to heal, leave things and people alone, stay and go to his special place that I designate in about 30 minutes of work. Although I am very busy, I have been using the commands with wonderful success every time that I walk Titan, and he responds properly. Most of my neighbors have already commented on how wonderfully behaved Titan has become and I tell them that you trained him very well and very quickly. Thank you again!!
-Jonathan
Rick & Jes,
I wanted to drop this note to say how well Mr. Bear is doing! He is a changed puppy. Much calmer, and a lot more mature. He walks well on leash now. Susan and I are very pleased with his progress. When the weather gets a little warmer we can perhaps arrange a visit so you can see for yourselves how well he is adapting. Once again thanks for the job well done!
-Sadegh
