I cannot recommend Carleen enough. When I first started working with her, I was at my breaking point. I was grieving the loss of my previous dog to a brain tumor while trying to manage Toffee, a working line West German Shepherd with severe reactivity to both people and dogs. I felt like I was in over my head and was honestly terrified I might have to surrender her. We couldn’t even leave our backyard without having some kind of incident.
Carleen changed everything. Unlike the ‘cookie-cutter’ training you find at corporate pet stores, Carleen’s approach is deeply tailored. She has an incredible range of knowledge and uses a variety of tools and strategies, going far beyond simple positive reinforcement to find what actually works for a high-drive dog like Toffee.
She introduced incremental and systematic challenges that built Toffee’s confidence without overwhelming her. Today, we aren’t confined to the backyard anymore; we go on enjoyable walks and public adventures. Most importantly, Carleen truly cares. Toffee is always so excited to see her, which gives me such peace of mind. If you feel like your dog is ‘too much’ or you’re losing hope, call Carleen
