I am feeling so blessed that Carrie Rottaris, one of your BPCTEs from Hamilton, Ontario, came into my and Katie’s life.  Katie is my 2 year old border collie. Since being under Carrie’s care and guidance, I have witnessed and experienced her keen insight into dog behavior, her clear teaching skills and techniques, her ability to problem solve, and her unwavering patience.  With all the tools she has provided me, she has made Katie and me a different duo.  I can’t begin to tell you how much she has instilled in me the absolute need for me to be Katie’s leader, the time I need to devote to Katie’s exercise and play, and the acceptance I must give to Katie’s unique quirks in order for our lives to be mutually happy.  There are so many statements that Carrie has said that have stuck with me and totally changed the way I view my relationship with Katie.  Sometimes it’s the smallest gesture or comment that Carrie makes, but it’s always a treasure trove of wisdom. I have always viewed myself as a dog lover, but I was never a dedicated, conscientious and fulfilled dog owner like I am now.  Carrie has inspired me beyond words. I can’t thank Carrie enough for all that she does for our class – the varieties of locations she has taken us to for our classes, her invitations to the off-leash hikes that are above and beyond our regular training classes, the camaraderie that all of us have enjoyed thanks to the tone she sets, and for sharing her expertise in such a non-threatening but no-nonsense manner. Carrie is a gift to all of us who graduate from her training classes.  She is, quite frankly, the best there is! I thank Carrie from the bottom of my heart.  She has literally changed my life and Katie’s too!

Patti and Katie (the border collie) from Copetown, ON

I have been taking the Street Safety Training course in the US with my dog Gambit. Our trainer is JR, her dog is Audrey. Audrey is Gambit's sister.

When Gambit was one, he was attack a few times by other dogs and he became very defensive and aggressive. For years, we kept him at home only walking him around the neighborhood. When we saw a dog coming we would turn down another street. Because we were scared of his behavior, we kept him prisoner at home. Sadly, Gambit and Audrey could no longer play together.

After JR completed your BPCTE course. She contacted me and told me she could help Gambit and me. I told her, I want him to experience things. I want him to go to the park with me. I want to be able to take him out and not have him lunge at other dogs. My dream is just to have him walk down the aisle at my wedding and behave. I almost cried when I was telling her all of this. I love my dog. I realized that it was my fault too. I didn't know what to do with him.

The first day of class, I was scared. I was scared to line up with him between other dogs. I was afraid of a dog fight. I didn't want him to get hurt or hurt another dog. JR told me it would be fine. He has improved over the course of the class.

If you asked me 2 months ago, to tie Gambit up while I went into a store to get coffee, I would have said no way. If you asked me can Gambit ride in an elevator, I would say No way. Can Gambit walk nicely into a store? Nope. I could hardly walk him down the street let alone take him anywhere.

Last night, we did things that I never thought I would be able to do with him. We walked around downtown Fullerton. We entered and exited a shop. We went in an elevator and rode it up and down. I got coffee while Gambit was tied up outside the shop. I really wanted to cry. I didn't though because I was so proud of him.

I told JR that I was so thankful for what she had taught us. He is so much better now. We have grown together. He has more respect for me now. JR has changed our lives together. I am thankful for that.
I wanted to thank you too.

I am so happy that Gambit and I can experience life now.

Sincerely,
Jessica F

 

"We had the worst time trying to find a trainer all we got were excuses that we were located too far away, or Jayda was being aggressive to other dogs because she was a rescue or because she has Jack Russell in her! We were even told to put her down! We wouldnt give up on her like that she had given us so much love in the 7 months we had her since finding her on the side of the road that we knew she deserved a chance thats when I found Kelley's ad on Kijiji and contacted her. She replied to us with no excuses, no negative words, she had a plan to help Jayda and thats what she has done. We are so glad we found her she has given Jayda a new chapter in her short life and we know its only going to get better! I can contact her with any question or concern and she always has a solution for us to use she is understanding and the way she taught us and the dogs left no confusion or doubt in our minds. She has not only changed Jayda's life but our other dog's life and ours we will never be able to thank her enough for coming to us with a plan not an excuse!" 
 
Alicia G

Listowel, Ontario

I just wanted to give you some feedback on one of the hustle up trainers ; Lori Ann Sibbald.
We adopted our dog Oreo from a rescue foundation in April. Right away we knew we had a long road ahead of us with him. He was chasing cars, running away going after people Etc....

We found Lori Ann , we liked the training because it was one of the only training places that focused being outside and a no treat training. The training was tough for us and the dogs. We learned so much about dog psychology and what were some of our dog triggers. This class was a good stepping stone for us to teach our selves how to handle our dog properly.

With only having our dog for a few months now, we have seen a huge transformation. Lori ann has taught us to be more relaxed pet owners and that has made our whole family very happy.

-Leeann B.

So, I went on Brad Pattison's website and was put in touch with Nikki Gelinas, one of his certified trainers.  We had a few private lessons to get us started, then signed up for a full course.  Nikki was marvellous!  Very clear explanations, held us accountable for working with Mady outside of class and the classes were dynamic and informative. She brought us places here in Ottawa that I would never have thought of as being fun and adventurous for Mady and places where I didn't think Mady could behave well.  I loved being wrong!

She celebrated out victories with us and encouraged us when we were struggling.  As a very overweight, completely sedentary middle aged woman, I did wonder how I would keep up but Nikki was so positive, so certain that I could do it and I did!  Her confidence and her high expectations of us pushed us forward.

Mady is such a delightful dog that we can't go anywhere without her getting compliments.  I take as many opportunities as I can to explain WHY she is such a good dog when she is still only 8 months old.

I have lost 30 pounds so far and have more stamina than I have had in a decade.  We are no longer a sedentary family.  I expected the changes in the dog, was not quite expecting the changes in us and in our overall lifestyle!   When people ask me how I have lost weight, I love telling them about the 'Brad Pattison Puppy Training Weightloss Program'!  :)

Thank you!  Kim W.

Also would mention that I enjoy your tv shows very much.

Please pass this along to Emily...

Yours truly,
Donna W and Roscoe  Barrie, Ontario Canada