Testimonials
- My puppy and I just finished our first basic class with Pat Bonino. I would highly recommend her as a teacher/trainer. I know the training was more about training the humans than the dogs. ;-) She's very patient and has a great sense of humor and definitely knows how to help you and your dog. And don't forget "Drux, the demo dog". He's great! - Dana and Beau
- We took our dog Murphy to Pat for obedience training when he was 6 months old. Murphy is a golden doodle. Although he is a large breed, he was only a puppy and behaved like one. By the time we found Pat, he was in control of the family. Pat was not deterred by his effervescence or our lack of ability to control him. Her assurance and gentle consistency demonstrated just what we needed to do to help him become a better member of our family. We soon learned how to get him to stay calm, sit, lie down and leave objects alone. In a few short weeks we were able to walk him on a leash without getting lashed about or losing him as he chased off after the first dog or cat he saw. Murphy was a challenge, but Pat never gave up and the confidence and expertise she helped us gain made all the difference!!! - Marnee
- Thank you for all your help with Starr. With kindness and love, but with a firm hand, you not only showed Starr how she is to behave and listen, but you showed us what we were to do to reinforce what you were teaching her. In four lessons with you we all learned so much and it is helping us teach Starr how to behave like a "lady". In such a short time she has come a long way from what she was when we adopted her. She is so smart she will try to get out from doing what she is told (like any adolescent child)! Now that it is nicer weather we are working with her more outside and we are walking her more to reinforce her commands. Again, thank you for everything, you helped Starr to keep her new home and you helped saved our sanity. We are aiming to get her up to the level of being able to attend your CGC program. - Laura and Starr
- Thank you very much for helping train our Bloodhound. The Puppy Class was excellent and "Buford" learned a great deal, and is doing excellent with all of his new skills. We will definitely be talking soon as he grows up, and will attend more classes. Your class was very professional, detailed and was complimented by your experience and confidence. We will see you soon! - Bob
- I highly recommend enrolling your dog in a training class with Pat Bonino. I thoroughly enjoyed the recent class I took with my new pup Shiloh. Pat takes you well beyond basic obedience skills. You will learn how to work with your dog's mind to develop a strong relationship with your pet. Whether your goal is one of a well-behaved family member or you aspire to train your dog for therapy work, obedience or agility titles, the foundation you will build from working with Pat will help you reach your goal. - Debbie and Shiloh
"No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as a dog does."
Christopher Morley
"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful."
Anne Landers