We were having problems with a high energy puppy that stole things, jumped and nipped. This resulted in interrupted meals and torn clothing. Holly’s personalized in-home training taught us how to change the bad behavior. We now have a loving obedient puppy. We continue to use the training methods as she grows.
Sandy, John and Truffles
Although Shila had been through training before, this was a wonderful refresher of her skills. Holly was wonderful with Shila and every time I asked Shila if she wanted to "go to school" she ran to the door with her tail wagging! Shila is a happier and more obedient dog then before she attended Holly's dog school. I would not hesitate to recommend this class to anyone who wishes to have a more obedient and happier dog. This dog training continued to develop the bond between Shila and myself and I am very thankful to have met Holly. She went above and beyond the "outlook" of the class and helped Shila develop more advanced skills - it's a real riot to have Shila set off the Staples EASY button!!
Kathryn and Shila
Holly's Good Manners Training class is exactly what we needed for our puppy. Her class is tailored so that any dog at any age can pick up the skills set forth in her training as long as your willing to put in the time. Her positive training technique was perfect for Bernie since he loves getting treats. The class taught us how to train and condition our puppy properly by being consistent as he learned our visual and verbal commands. It motivated him to do the right task every time.
Kelly, Robert and Bernie
The Good Manners class was very important to me and my dog Phoebe. She responded very well to the exercises in the class. Holly was very patient with me and with Phoebe to gain a better understanding of how to relate to each other. The class was fun, controlled, entertaining at times, and the small number of dogs in the class made it much easier to get individual attention. I highly recommend the class!
Cindy and Phoebe
Holly is a great trainer, she agreed to take on our small adult Maltese with “other dog” issues. We achieved our desired outcomes. Customized service with small classes. We’ve taken obedience training before but we appreciated Holly’s gentle approach to training. Great experience, highly recommend Amazing Canine!
Nora, Steve and Mr. Darcy
Amazing Canine provided exactly what we needed! Managing a household of
three dogs is tough, and Holly brought balance and control to our home. We
learned that our behavior influences the dogs' behavior. The sessions were
great, organized, and fun! Holly was awesome and very passionate about
making things work for us. We appreciated the time and research she did on
our behalf that was really above and beyond. Great experience. I would
highly recommend to anyone needing some extra help!
Cheryl, Mike and Phantom, Sandy and Chloe
Have to say that this was a very pleasant, informative experience. You made
it fun. And your method was so gentle. As said above in #2, the individual
attention, etc. was the best! You were great in dealing with each dog's
personality. What was also appreciated was the fact that the class was so
relaxed. You gave options and allowed each owner to use their own command
language to suit their own "style." There were no "hard core" commands as
in "it must be 'heel'," etc.; the dogs were not made to walk exactly at our
left side; and so on. It was our preference as to what we wanted. I would
highly recommend Amazing Canine.
Anne Marie and Bandit
We really enjoyed working with Holly and would highly recommend her/this
program to people. She was very cognizant of Bear's mood and would never
push him too hard if he wasn't responding to an exercise, which made
training something enjoyable for him and not a chore. We also really
appreciated Holly's understanding and flexibility so as to include our other
dog in some exercises when it seemed she was becoming overly anxious by
being ignored during Bear's training sessions.
Seth, Michelle and Bear
I would recommend anyone to take this class because Holly genuinely cares
about what is being taught and wants everyone to receive the benefits of a
well mannered pet.
Dale and Kasey
We enjoyed the training at Amazing Canine. Our dog Holly loved Holly, the trainer. There was an opportunity each class to socialize with the other dogs, which helped our dog to be less shy. The classes are friendly and easy to understand, and with the typed instructions we will be able to continue teaching our dog. Thank you for a great experience.
Jon, George and Holly Roope
We have a high energy, intelligent puppy, and the training techniques have been very beneficial in helping us to change our behavior when it comes to handling him. We have learned a lot to help us in the future.
Ann and Pete Mathews
Amazing Canine is truly a positive learning experience for both dog and owner. Holly is informative, dog friendly and has a great positive attitude. The class size is small so individual attention is guaranteed! Fun.
J. Maloney
We have 2 beagles with opposite personalities. We found that Holly’s methods were easy to learn and they worked with both our dogs. We got a lot of personal attention. The class was paced very nicely. The handouts were very helpful also. If we could learn this method, then anybody could learn this method!
Add, Jackie, Gracie and Ben Blatchford
Holly is a great teacher and provides excellent customer service! We all enjoyed the class and Holly’s personality made my daughters feel comfortable enough to participate. I highly recommend her and her class!
Jeannette Larock
Class was very fun and we learned lots! Especially to be more positive to get a positive response. Very helpful. Being a puppy we might have to attend some more classes.
Unsigned
Training is important early on. This class helped Addy develop good skills before having to break bad ones. Easy to learn with positive reinforcement. Well instructed and articulated.
Tim Ciolkosz
Holly, thank you so much for the training Sonny received during the last few weeks. It was truly a positive experience! The homework allowed me to continue with the training on a daily basis which only helped to reinforce the behavior. Your professionalism and knowledge were exceptional, and we were particularly happy that we picked your class from a number of other selections that were available. I know Sonny was indeed pleased with greeting you each week. You were his first love outside of his home!!
Thanks again. I know if I have any questions in the future, you will be able to help me out.
Anita Pacelli & Sonny
I would highly recommend this class to anyone who would like to share an enjoyable learning experience with their dog. Holly presents the material in a clear and fun manner that helps the dog want to succeed. The handouts she provided at each class make the learning experience very straight forward, and allow you and your dog to learn at your own pace. The material was invaluable during the class, and will be helpful throughout the years with your dog.
Ed Redfield
Holly was very informative and easy to learn from. Jaxson and I had a great experience in class. We picked up a lot of knowledge and training tools to work with. Thanks so much.
Charles Lawson
I can’t say enough good things about Holly and her training classes! Her positive reinforcement approach makes a lot of sense as opposed to an old school method of using punishment for behavioral training. She also keeps her classes small which provided for plenty of one-on-one time. Holly even volunteered her own time to meet with those students and dogs who had to miss a session. She’s very flexible and obviously cares about what she does and with whom. I also liked the mix and flow of her classes starting with a first session with owners only and no dogs to give us a sense of what to expect and to give us some initial homework. The homework helped to act as reference material and provided people did their homework, made for a more productive class. Playtime at the end of each class also helped socialize the dogs. I would highly recommend Holly to any dog owner looking to train their animal through positive reinforcement; a more desirable and humane canine way to encourage the right kind of behavior.
Lynn Weitzke
Member of APDT
