FoxGem Dogs, LLC

We met Terri about 15ish years ago in 4-H dog training and have trained multiple dogs with her over the years! We currently have two 9 month old Goldens, Dutton & Carley, who absolutely adore Terri. We get so many compliments on their manners out in public and it truly is all thanks to Terri! Whether they’re learning adorable tricks and earning titles, learning body awareness or just managing the crazy puppy behaviors, we are always having FUN! She is so knowledgeable and always willing to take time to help with specific issues you are facing. We’ve done both private lessons and group lessons (tricks & games class) and our puppies so eager to get inside to see Terri. We highly recommend FoxGem Dogs!

I love Fox Gem. Terri is a great instructor. I came to her with our new rescue dog Luna. Luna is a small American Eskimo and terrier mix. She was one year old. She had some issues. She would air snap at our faces because she was scared. She would bark at other dogs and try to get away off the leash. Then of course leash walking, crate and potty traing. We started training in June. Little did we know this is the smartest little dog we have ever had. We registered her as a mix breed with AKC. We started trick training with Terri and by the end of July Luna had earned two trick dog titles. She has earned a third trick dog title and just finished a manners class with other dogs. It is amazing to see her progress. There are no more air snapping and she is a wonderful cuddle bug. W

From dog training in 4-H, to passing the therapy dog test, Terri is incredible! Her knowledge and ability to teach all groups of people (and dogs) is great. Her focus on training the human and the dog, and the rationale behind what/how she trains, not only makes it more helpful, but also fun! Without hesitation, I would recommend Terri for anyone looking for any type of dog training!

We brought Willy to Terri I think at 4 months, he is now 11 months. She was very honest and up front with us on our first visit how she trains us humans to be good parents. We have done private lessons with her and have done 1 manners class which we are part of now. She truly is amazing on all aspects of her knowledge and most of all her LOVE for dogs and all animals. It's pretty to cool to be part of a class with 4 dogs including Willy to see how it all works together with Terri leading us humans. Willy has also stayed for vacation in their home! We never worried knowing he is very well taken care of and we do have to admit Willy loves Miss Terri!!! We know Willy is a better puppy and soon to be adult because of her training. She makes training fun for all of us. We look forward to what

Being a border collie mom for 30 years (and a mutt mom before that), I learned quickly how important it was to get training for this highly intelligent breed. I also learned very quickly that the training isn't for the dog, it was for me! I have had private lessons in my home, puppy classes at the big box stores, parks and rec classes and of course, the videos on YouTube. And then, I found FoxGem Dogs, LLC, with trainer, Terri Vaira last spring in Sheridan, Illinois. Not only did I get the training along with Happy, I got the needed support with so many other aspects - his health, grooming, AKC certification and tricks! Terri is very organized, patient and really lives up to her motto, "training should be fun"!