My Sidekick Dog Training

I have a very sweet but very reactive Border Terrier. I have been bitten while trying to break up or avoid toxic dog interactions. I was at my wits end. Ash helped me understand that dog training doesn’t have to mean 30 minutes a day every day. that It is okay to work in small increments, that even a few minutes still counts. Training has helped me be more calm when working with reactivity, taught me new strategies and skills, giving me confidence that I can have a peaceful household. We have a long way to go (me and the dog) but I am working on it one day at a time. It was invaluable to work at first in their controlled environment and then in my own home so I could learn in my own space to figure out what works best for us. Ash is kind, patient, reassuring, but they are no pushover. Just

After years of hearing of Ash's incredible reputation as a humane trainer and admiring their work with clients and rescues through Instagram, I was excited to have the perfect reason to finally get to work with them when I adopted my new puppy –Batty– earlier this year (my first puppy in almost 20 years!). Our training experience has been everything I dreamed it would be and more. Batty's breed mix ranges in size from pomeranian to presa canario so we had no idea how big he would get. Our primary goal was ensuring that no matter his size he could have a safe and respectful relationship with our tiny senior gal, Dolores. Ash provided a clear, compassionate roadmap to achieve just that. They didn't just train Batty; they educated our entire household and even took into account my neurodiver

So in my opinion, dog training is mostly about training the owner to train the dog. And I'm not the most trainable human (ADHD) but Ash does the best job of explaining what and WHY we're doing something. My reactive German Shepherd is the confident girl she is today because of what we learned with Ash. They take great notes and send you follow-up instructions. Ash is truly an expert with aggressive & reactive dog psychology and has the experience and methods to really impact the life of a dog who literally may not have one without their intervention. Can't recommend highly enough.

Ash is incredible. She genuinely changed our lives (and Duke’s) in a way that “dog trainer” doesn’t even begin to cover. Yes, she’s an exceptional trainer: fear-free, practical, and wildly effective. Her approach works. But we lovingly (and respectfully) call her our dog doula for our reactive pup because she showed up with so much more than just training skills. Ash was patient, kind, and took the time to actually understand Duke (and us) without judgment. What makes Ash stand out is the level of support and real-world guidance she provides. She’s come with us to vet visits to help create a safe setup (for Duke and for us as we learned how to handle those environments). She’s joined behavior appointments to advocate, translate what’s happening, and explain things we weren’t fluent in. S

Ash is a fantastic trainer. We have been working with Ash with two dogs (one a mini schnauzer and the other a collie mix, both with different challenges.) we have seen a ton of improvement so far, and I can tell that both dogs are happier and more enriched…. And most importantly, are much better “behaved.” I was skeptical about more reward-based training at first, but it’s undeniable that it’s working. :) Ash helps you understand the “why” behind everything you learn and gives you the tools you need to address your pet’s unique “issues.” We love working with Ash and are so so so thrilled with the progress we have made so far!! 😊