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GoodDog! Training
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Training so all dogs can be GoodDogs!
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Tara's training is superb, meeting the highest standards in her profession. Our clientele have been privileged to have her available as a resource, and our patients respond to her warmth and insight with dramatic learning curves. Tara makes herself very accessible, and is prompt in responding to inquiries. Tara will exceed your expectations!" —Martin Schulman VMD
Crozet Veterinary Care Center "Tara's knowledge of dog behavior, her training skills and her gift at quickly assessing subtleties in dog body language are matched by her warmth, caring and professionalism. Tara's expertise is not only valued by her clients but is also sought after by colleagues in the field. She regularly contributes articles to publications on animal behavior and therapy dogs, and has a leadership role in the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Human-Animal Mutualism Division. Tara is an exceptional trainer and behavior consultant. Her clients are fortunate to benefit from her expertise!" —Veronica Sanchez M.Ed. CABC
Cooperative Paws Training and Behavior Consulting Vienna, VA |
Debbie and Edison "Dear Tara, I wanted to thank-you for making our dog training lessons so much fun! You have taught us so much that I know we will be working on these things for some time to come. You not only were a positive influence, but went the extra mile in providing us with information, equipment, and web sites which provided answers for problem areas. All The Best!" —Debbie Ross Charlottesville, VA
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Chip and Derby
"I was able to get Derby to do things, that I thought would take months, in just minutes! Reward-based training is easy and fun (for both of us). I strongly recommend Tara, especially if you have an energetic dog who craves attention and loves to play."
—Chip Cutchins
Charlottesville, VA
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Laurie with Pearlie (left), Indie (right),
& kitty, Cinnamon
"Tara taught me how to communicate with Indie. Indie is a rescued dog and was very needy and demanding when I first got him. He also shed more than any dog I’ve ever seen, which Tara explained is a sign of stress. After just one lesson, Indie stopped shedding so much. He also learned to calm down and listen to me. Our relationship is 100% better, and I enjoy my time with Indie and feel relief to know these human-canine communication tools. Indie is now secure enough to show his true personality—he’s sweet, a lot of fun, and a great companion for me and my other American Eskimo Dog, Pearlie."
—Laurie Thurneck
Crozet, VA
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Marsha and Therapy Dog, Ivy
“I really have to thank you for such wonderful lessons! Attending private lessons with so much personal attention is a real plus. I don't think Ivy would have passed her Delta Society Pet Partner evaluation without your encouragement and belief in her ability to succeed and mine to train her - and you made it fun! I've just figured out that positive reinforcement works many ways --I reward Ivy with treats and praise, she rewards me by being such a superb dog, and you reward us both by sharing the joy of our success. Can't wait for the next lesson! Thank you!!”
P.S. Thanks to your continuing belief in us, Ivy and I have recently become a a registered and practicing Reading Education Assistance Dogs® Team with the R.E.A.D.® program of Intermountain Therapy Animals. Kids read to Ivy and everyone loves it!
—Marsha Frick
Charlottesville, VA
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Zoe
"I feel incredibly lucky to have found Tara and to have had the opportunity to work with her in learning how to train our dog, Zoe. I hired her for a package of four private in-home lessons, and Zoe and I loved every minute of it. When Tara left at the end of our last session, Zoe sat at the door and cried.
Tara has a wonderfully sweet and encouraging manner, which makes dog training manageable and fun. In my mind, her approach to dog training is ideal: positive reinforcement and fun activities. She is energetic, creative, and very understanding of pets and their needs — I was especially touched by her nurturing manner and care for Zoe during our lessons and beyond (for example,she called me after Zoe got spayed to see how surgery went).
Tara is infinitely patient. She was always willing to review techniques, take a phone call, or reply to an email. She provides handouts that review her lesson instructions, which have been very helpful.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Tara and how much I enjoyed her training sessions. She is truly a gem, and anyone would be lucky to work with her."
—Amy O'Keefe, VA
Contact GoodDog! Training Charlottesville, Virginia 434-293-5836 |
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