BADDogs

There is no better place to get your knowledge and attitude about dog training better focused, than by Barbara at BADDogs Inc. She helped us with our rescued Shepherd, Rey, to be better understood and for to better relate to her. She also helped refine the best behavior out of our Black Lab, Ellie. Who is now part of a therapy dog group. Barbara not only helped Rey and Ellie, but she also gave us new and better insight on what dogs want to do and how they want to please us. Barbara is a true ‘Dog Whisperer’. We will definitely return to BADDogs with our new Blonde Labrador, Finn.

Our puppy is learning so much from social interaction each week. We really appreciate the guided training & support during each session. The Q & A during class is helpful.

I have been lucky enough to have Barbara's help with several dogs over the years.  From dogs with a bite history who have sent people to the hospital to puppy mill dogs who are shut down because they only know fear to wild adolescent dogs who don't have any idea how to effectively communicate with people, she is my go-to trainer/behaviorist. I love the question she asks, how she approaches each dog, and how she only uses positive reinforcement to guide the training. The quality I admire the most in Barbara's training is her ability to meet the dog where it is at.  If the task being asked of a dog is too hard for the dog to successfully complete, she finds a way to scale it back so the dog and the family working with dog can succeed. Barbara brings an optimism backed by her vast experience

Barbara and her staff are awesome! Everyone is kind, compassionate, and truly loves dogs. I've been lucky enough to watch and learn from Barbara. Her instructions and explanations are clear and easy to follow. She is honest and direct, and her range of knowledge is amazing! You and your dogs can't go wrong with Barbara and BaDDogs.

Barbara has been training my dogs for over 5 years. She only uses positive training and her skills have helped me with 4 dogs over the years. I've worked with many trainers who wanted me to use force and shock collars. Barbara showed me how to get results with treats and fun. I'll be signing up for classes again when I adopt my next rescue dog. Thank you Barbara.