Dogs by Foster, Behavior and Training

For months I struggled with a troubling behavior at home that left me feeling frustrated and angry with my dog. After testing, our veterinarian recommended a behavioral specialist. Although I was initially skeptical about a virtual therapist, I’m so glad we found Ms. Foster. She was patient, perceptive, and guided us with clear, practical steps — and together we solved the problem. I highly recommend her to anyone facing similar challenges.

I have a bully breed dog who experienced a decline in social skills and confidence after undergoing major surgery. Traditional training methods just weren't the right fit, and that's when Ashley was recommended to me. From the start, I've been incredibly impressed with her deep knowledge and patience. It's immediately clear how passionate she is about what she does and how much thought she puts into every conversation about your dog's behavior and progress. Ashley is also incredibly flexible and accommodating, which has made the process feel that much more supportive. While our journey with her is still ongoing, I finally feel optimistic about the direction my dog and I are heading. You and your dog couldn't be in better hands!

Ashley is warm and encouraging. She has helped us make tremendous progress with our adopted dog, who has proven to have significant fear issues, including stranger danger, and protective/guarding behaviors (both genetic and learned). To watch our dog come down from a place of absolute fear to calmly accepting treats and following simple commands from a stranger has been absolutely amazing, and it's all thanks to Ashley's expertise. We have recommended Ashely and Dogs by Foster to several friends, and will continue doing so!

We so appreciated our training appointment with Ashley with our 4 month old puppy. Her positive reinforcement approach really works! We were amazed by how quickly our puppy responded to the training. Plus we received detailed notes on the exercises she demonstrated for us to refer to moving forward! This training was absolutely worth our time and the investment in our relationship with our puppy. Thank you Ashley!

Ashley is by far the best behaviorist and dog trainer in town. Extremely knowledgeable, explains things in very understandable terms, and her positive reinforcement techniques have consistent results. I really value her work and the curriculum and tools she has created.