Jan is awesome! She helped my dog Walter get over his separation anxiety, fear of cars, and improve his loose leash walking skills. Her positive methods matches her love of dogs and dog training. She was so patient with me and Walter, and her willingness to answer all my random texts was beyond helpful, and really made sure I was doing it right. Thanks Jan!
Ryan R.
Jan is absolutely fantastic and 100% dog whisperer. You can tell she does what she does because of her love for dogs and helping build relationships between owners and dogs. Of course she is great with the dog training, but she offers way more than that. She has provided insights and materials that have helped me better understand the behavior of my pup and to think of her as a member of the family and that we were going to have a relationship that needs work and love on both ends, not a robot that needs to be perfect. I feel like she provides therapy and confidence to me along with help with the pup every time we see her! I appreciate the approach she takes with positive reinforcement vs. "no's" or scaring into behaving tactics - it reminds me of the approach in which we teach our children (why shouldn't we teach our dogs any different?!). She has also always made herself a resource to me and will text back almost immediately with answers to any questions or will reach out to her network to get an answer. She was a huge help when our pup had diarrhea for 2+ months and when we were deciding where to spay and what type of spay (Jan was a vet tech and does a lot of research so I value her opinion!!). She will help troubleshoot problems even if she's not there.
Brett F.
Jan is something of a guardian angel for our family. Her knowledge and skill set as a positive reinforcement trainer, a registered veterinary nurse, and a Fear-Free practitioner are beyond invaluable. To top it off, she has such a compassionate and gentle manner with both dogs and humans. She deeply cares about the family's best interests and promoting a harmonious and loving relationship together. Jan is also the kind of person who has the gift of bringing out the best in those around her. Her undying optimism, enthusiasm, care, sense of humor, compassion, and emotional intelligence are rare, and her love of learning and fun are contagious. Jan is one of the very best people I know, and I trust her implicitly. I feel so fortunate to have met Jan, who has become a dear friend of me and my pups. She has been so generous in offering her expertise and support as we worked through behavioral and medical challenges, and I appreciate her to the moon and back. Anyone who works with Jan will quickly know how special and talented she is, and we are all the better for it. Jan, we love you -- thank you for you!
Rosalie B.
Let me just start by saying Jan gets a 100+ star review from me! I adopted a rescue from the Humane Society and it was clear when I brought him home- he did not like my dad. I knew something was up so I didn’t waste anytime to find him a good trainer. I am forever grateful to have found Jan! She was a life saver and my hand holder. My little guy, Ferdinand, had a lot of energy, super smart and would bark and growl at anyone who came over to the house. I was way out of my depth of understanding him. Jan reassured me in just our first consultation that all would be ok. She knew exactly what to say to put my mind at ease. She showed up with treats in hand and when Ferdinand barked and growled at her she didn’t flinch and gently worked her training magic. It didn’t even faze her- she was so calm, loving and gentle. After just one session she was able to show my dad and I how to work with Ferdinand. He was a completely different dog after our first consultation. It was amazing! After our second session she had Ferdinand sitting, laying down and twirling. Ferdinand loved it! My dad and Ferdinand never warmed up to each other however, so I had to find him a new home. When I told Jan, she immediately got to work to find the perfect home for my little guy. She even hosted a meet and greet with Ferdinand’s now foster mom. Jan goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is generous with her time, which really helped during those days I was ready to give up. The fact that she was a vet technician is amazing as well- an added bonus for sure! Sincerely, with my whole heart- I recommend her. If you are on the fence let this be a testament to you- do not hesitate to hire her- you and your dog will benefit from her expertise and have a better life and partnership for it!
Katy S.
We brought Dottie, our eight-week old Corgi puppy, home and realized we had no clue how to begin training. After our first hour with Jan, we knew we would be okay. Jan’s positive reinforcement approach made so much sense to us. We saw Dottie respond immediately to Jan and her method. Under Jan’s direction, we were relaxed and confident in our ability to develop a happy, obedient puppy. Dotty is seven months old now, still a puppy, she has made great progress. I frequently fall back on the basics of Jan’s training when a new difficult behavior arises with Dottie. Jan has a tip for everything, it was a joy working with Jan and her love for dogs is immense. She is a dedicated professional, we give five stars to our experience with Jan!!!
Nancy R.
Jan is super amazing! She is definitely a dog whisperer, she is so calm and patient. Couldn’t ask for a better person to be around our Rona. Jan has so much insight on how to train your dog and she also has a ton of valuable information. Our pup is going to be a better Fur Baby because of her. Thanks Jan!!!
Lori K.
My partner and I were searching for a dog trainer for our new puppy, a Brussels Griffon. We searched for positive reinforcement training, specifically trainers educated in the Karen Prior method. We found Jan and used her for several sessions over a few months. An experienced and passionate dog trainer by nature, Jan came to our home and helped train our little guy on settling, basic obedience, walking on a leash, and proper interactions with other humans and animals. Jan is warm and friendly, and she interacts with dogs great. She bases her training on the dog’s individual needs; using techniques that are most effective for them. Our dog became so excited to see her each week, and each time she left we all felt more and more confident as we saw the effects the training had. Jan was always available for quick calls, lessons, and emails with questions we had. She did research for us on specific techniques and gave us all homework to practice and reinforce what we learned each week. I highly recommend Jan for your dog training needs. Her extensive experience will surely benefit you and your pooches!
