Testimonials
What our clients are saying . . .
“Andrea is a natural with dogs; calm, confident, consistent and kind. And Zuma loves her!”
- Jackie Smola, Dog Owner, Dog Day Afternoon Client
“I have only had 2 sessions with Andrea at Dog Day Afternoon and I have already learned so much and have seen so much improvement in the relationship between my dog and I, that I scramble to wonder what I’d use the 3rd session for! SERIOUSLY! Nevertheless, I have no reservations in further developing a better understanding of my pup and of myself as “pack leader” and in doing so, I have no better option than Dog Day Afternoon.”
- Ben Garner, Dog Owner, Dog Day Afternoon Client
“Our German Shepard dog can be a challenge, yet Andrea handles him with love and expertise. Andrea provides us with a valuable service: safe and reliable care for a very special creature.”
- Alana Fryer, Dog Owner, Dog Day Afternoon Client
“Andrea is amazing and her care and teaching of Maggie(English Retriever) these past 10mths, since she was 7mths old, has been tremendous. Andrea has an excellent understanding of canine(and human) behaviors, her trainings techniques, advice and observations have made all the difference in Maggie’s development and behavior. Maggie used to take me for a walk, now she can walk off leash on the Seawall due to Andreas dedication, consistency and structured approach. I don’t know what we would do without you, Andrea, Thank you.”
- Kurstin Leith, Dog Owner, Dog Day Afternoon Client
“It is immediately evident that Andrea has a real love of animals from her rapport with them. My dog Samantha just loved having her come round to take her out for a fun filled afternoon. She is extremely competent and reliable.”
- Ruth Masterman, Dog Owner, Dog Day Afternoon Client
“Andrea has allowed me to have the relationship with my dog that I have always wanted. Previous techniques were all about avoidance, which created a sense of fear and anxiety on walks for both me and my dog. Andrea’s approach gave me the confidence to become the pack leader, and it has transformed our relationship. Now I look for new challenges to strengthen my relationship with my dog rather than avoid them.”
- Jamie Fryer, Dog Owner, Dog Day Afternoon Client
“I wanted to thank you for the training sessions we had with you and our 2 dogs. It was fabulous to have you come to our home and deal with our “issues” one on one. Your sensitivity and respect towards our young children in teaching them how to deal with a new puppy in the house was phenomenal. You provided our daughter with all the tools she needed to get the puppy to stop nipping her in playful excitement. I never realized how important it was to re-train the old (11 year old) dog as well. We have worked with a few different dog trainers, but our sessions with you have definitely proved to be the most valuable of all. I am so happy we chose to do one on one training, you got right to the heart of our issues, both ours and the dogs’! Thanks again for everything. I recommend you to everyone I meet now!”
- D. Hogan, Dog Owner, Dog Day Afternoon Client
“After months of contemplating a second dog, we adopted Fern, a Jack Russel/Sheltie/Corgie mix guessed to be about 2 years old from the city pound. We knew our decision was made when we watched Fern and our two year old Pug, Chuck, bond instantly upon their first meeting. We all loved Fern, and decided our home would become her home too. However, there were behavioral problems with Fern that we knew weren’t going to be solved by love alone.
We met Andrea after having Fern for about 1 1/2 months. The timing could not have been better, as Fern’s behavioral challenges were really highlighted at this time. We were feeling frustrated and a bit helpless. The biggest challenges with Fern were her lunging at traffic, barking at other dogs, nipping at strangers, and an overall aggression on her leash.
Our process with Andrea started with a conversation about how we were feeling and what our concerns were. We exchanged information through email and then Andrea came into our home. Andrea was understanding, patient, and encouraging, as she led us through the hands-on work required to help deal with Fern’s aggression and strengthen our pack. Andrea shared with us several techniques, emphasizing that there are many different ways to be successful and allowing us to use the technique that best suited us. One of the most helpful learning’s we received from Andrea was a deeper understanding of how dogs differ from humans and how our energy is the strongest tool we have. Andrea’s explanations were clear, tangible, non-judgmental, and allowed us to grasp the concept of being pack leaders in a whole new way.
Andrea has been essential to the success of our pack and we would strongly recommend her services to any other dog owners, both for more serious challenges and the fine-tuning of your dogs behavior. After working with Andrea, Fern’s behaviors have changed in ways that have exceeded our expectations. Andrea’s has supported all four of us in having a happier life and stronger pack.”
- Quinn Bennett & Sharon Pink, Dog Owners, Dog Day Afternoon Clients