With encouragement from Carole Peeler and support from our veterinarian, I enrolled our puppy, Harley (an Italian Spinone), into Carole's puppy kindergarten class three days after bringing him home. He was eight weeks old and was going to grow into one large pup before long.
My eight-year-old daughters were afraid of Harley (and most dogs), as he was already big and nipping at their heels and clothing, as pups will do. We all attended the classes as I saw it as an invaluable set of skills for all of my kids to learn. All of us, including Harley, enjoyed Carole, the atmosphere, and all the pups and this prompted us to enroll Harley in a second kindergarten session following the first session. Not only did we get to see lots of really cool dogs, but by the end of the first session, my most anxious daughter (who wouldn't get out of her chair when Harley was around) was training Harley during his end-of-session competition.
We continue to receive complements about how
well behaved Harley is and look forward to working with Carole with the next
level of instruction and will seek her assistance when we pursue canine good
citizenship. Carole truly loves her work and has such respect for dogs they
are immediately drawn to her. She is fun, encouraging, and thorough with her
instruction. She wants her clients to leave with much more than they pay for
in hopes that people and their dogs can look forward to many years of companionship
together. Do we have wonderful things to say about Carole Peeler? You betcha!
There arenšt too many more important things in life than the family dog, at
least around our house.
Rindy Martin
Carole, Sorry I had to miss the last two classes.
I just wanted to say thank you! I learned a great deal from the classes and
you. I have always loved my dogs but look at them differently after learning
from you and reading the books you recommended. Satchel has become a much
better listener. I am also able to have him lay on his back and have me pet
his stomach with out him resisting me. I do not spend an hour training them
but have taken them off welfare :-) Both sit before they eat and look at me
to release them before they dig in. A sit is required before they are let
off leash or given a treat. Both are required to stay before they can jump
out of the car. A sit is required while collars are being snapped on and a
stay before I open the door. I an exposing Gibson to more action such as people
walking, running and biking in the park. My husband takes her to work a few
times a week so she gets more exposure to noise and people. We still have
work to do but I am focusing on the progress both have made. So I just want
to say thank you.
Cheren, Satchel and Gibson.
We had a great time and learned alot! Thank
you for training us!
Biscuit & Mary Beth
I just wanted to let you know how very much
Harris and I enjoyed your classes, and also how much I appreciated your excellent
teaching methods in training me to train my puppy/dog to become a better canine
citizen. I especially commend your method of teaching the owners the basics
of each command; i.e., the way you break down each new command so that the
dog learns in phases, and is not overwhelmed with more than he can absorb,
shows that you have a deep understanding into the methodology of animal training.
You always take extra time with each participant to help them master a new
command, interjecting suggestions when we are having problems. Each class
session you come with a well-prepared lesson plan which emphasizes to me how
totally committed you are to your profession. Above all is your kindness to
the animal -- your method of using rewards and praise instead of force is
a welcome change from the other dog training techniques. We both feel truly
honored to have been a member of your classes, and I cherish you as a friend.
Oleta
