testimonials

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

WHAT DO CLIENTS SAY ABOUT TEAMWORKS?

"Once again the Teamworks group out did themselves by putting on another excellent event. Many thanks to everyone who helped put the trial together. We had a great time!! "
L. Satterfield

"Our dog Sam has been through Teamworks' Dominant Dogs and Canine Good Citizen classes and I

was so thrilled when he passed his test and earned his certificate! He is better behaved in our home

and I am so much more confident now about taking him out in public around people and dogs."

M. Ray

My dog and I attended the Fearful Fido class, experienced 100% success, and had an absolute blast

doing so. Prior to this class my dog was afraid of traffic cones, blowing flags, trash in the streets,

potted plants that weren't there yesterday, the Christmas tree, basically any object that was "new" to

him. He came into the Fearful Fido class literally tiptoeing with his tail down low (hard for a Standard

Poodle!), but Fearful Fidos class changed all that, and most importantly we did it while we ALL had

enormous fun!  Through play and positive reinforcement we conquered all fear. My dog will actually

seek out new objects now and deliberately approach them to  check them out!

Thank you Teamworks!

B. Falzone

My 76 year old mother was given a Wheaten Terrier puppy after my dad passed, to keep her company.

(Not MY idea!)  I immediately thought it was a bad idea when I realized that none of our family knew

anything about understanding how a dog thinks, and how to work with them!

Teamworks Canine Good Citizen was recommended to us by a friend, and 7 weeks later we were

stunned and amazed when she received her CGC certification, and was doing all the things we never

thought she would! I can't wait for the Therapy Dog Class, she will be wonderful with

animal assisted therapy!

P. Queen

Just to say 'thanks' to you and your 2 volunteers for making our test on Saturday night less intimidating than it might have been! Very professionally run - good job! C Fenton

Wow is all I can say after your trial this weekend. Coming down from Mass
was a hard decision but I am so happy that I made it. You folks are
wonderful. I went from ring to ring with little time in between but never
felt rushed, pushed or stressed. Even with being short on volunteers, people
were pleasant. I was amazed when the gate steward for advanced jumpers came
to get me because I was missing my walk thru. Totally forgot I was even in
that class:) I will definitely be back next year. I hope my DOCNA show in
two weeks runs as smoothly. Thanks again.

J. Weyers

WHAT DO STUDENTS SAY ABOUT TEAMWORKS INSTRUCTORS?
Mandy Baker *Certified Pet Dog Trainer (C.P.D.T.),* *Certified* *Instructor, Titled in Agility & Canine Musical Freestyle* (Puppy, CGC, Pre-Agility, Puppy Agility, and Canine Musical Freestyle Classes)	*"Mandy has a great way with the dogs - you can tell they really love working with her."* Dayschool Client
Michele Godlevski Certified Pet Dog Trainer (C.P.D.T.) National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors N.A.D.O.I., - Obedience endorsement National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors N.A.D.O.I., - Agility endorsement Certified Canine Behavior Counselor (SFSPCA) Master Level Trainer (Training Director, Agility Classes, Therapy Dog Classes, Private Instruction, Behavior Consultations, CGC & Pet Partners Evaluations)	"Michele has been our primary and most-inspirational teacher for many months, now. I've never had another instructor with more enthusiasm, experience, attitude, energy, friendliness, positive feedback, & willingness to go outside the standard lesson, if she sees something that might help." J. Game "Michele `obviously loves dogs, and what she is doing. Her passion shows!" She worked with my dog and I with special attention -``and I'm not the easiest personality in the world to work with!` `I came to her wanting to put titles on my dog, and titled he is...in less than a year, CGC, NA, NAP, NAC, NGC, and NJC." J. Klein`
*Mike Wallace* *Certified* Instructor (Puppy Class, CGC, Therapy Dog, Dominant Dogs, and fearful Fidos Classes)	"My dog and I had a very good time in Mike's class! It was both informative and very useful. Mike teaches a very good class with excellent direction." J.P. Keon
*Chris Helm* Instructor (Puppy, CGC, Puppy Agility *classes)*	"Awesone! This class met all of my goals and Lola's! Great job!" J. Miller

* Master Level Instructors at Teamworks Dog Training have passed at least one type of nationally-recognized dog training certification program, have written complete course outlines, and have more than 10 years experience teaching dog training classes.

* Teamworks Certified Instructors have passed an extensive written exam covering the topics of 1) Operant & classical conditioning as it relates to dog behavior 2) breed-specific traits 3) teaching skills and communication 4) pet first aid. New instructors are given a teaching practical exam. Every instructor is performance-evaluated by a staff member twice a year.

* Teamworks Instructors are rewarded for pursuing continuing education and for achieving competition and service titles on their own dogs.