Out N' About Dog Training

We started with Julie in her puppy class series which were full of information for new dog owners! We switched to her after learning our first trainer was a balanced trainer and what we ACTUALLY needed was a positive dog trainer. She got us started on the right foot. We continued in a semi private setting with another puppy for a bit. When issue have popped up we’ve hired her for 1:1 training and continue to use her as needed. You will not be disappointed!!

To those who want the quick and easy answer: Julie is beyond amazing! Perfect if you arent into/need to GET AWAY from the shock collars/prong collars/choke collars. Pure love and patience in this house. She builds up your dog handling confidence just as much as your dog's confidence! Julie was THE ONLY trainer in the area that gave me an immediate call back AND instant consultation, over the phone, right off the bat (you'll find out why this is big at the end of the review). Being in Virginia, in the middle of a move, and of course the 2020 pandemic, i was at my wits end and I always appreciate immediate and upfront conversation. We talked about everything. EVERYTHING. From where we are moving from, what training my dogs have had (Both of my boys had training in Virginia, and both of the

Julie is amazing! I can’t say enough how helpful and responsive she was. She worked patiently with us and her training is done in real-life situations, i.e., on walks, in public, in parks, etc. She listened to our concerns and the challenges we were having with our 6-year old rescue pup. After the very first session we had a better understanding of what we needed to do, and not do, and the training was customized to our lifestyle and our dog’s personality and behaviors. Julie was a lifesaver for us and my only regret is that I didn’t find her sooner!!!! I would give more stars if I could!

We have no hesitation giving Julie a 5 star review! She’s been a life-saver for our family. She worked with golden retriever, Bailey, as a puppy, helping us with all our many practical questions...how to set boundaries in the house, digging, relating with our older dog, dinner table troubles. Fast forward two years and we just had her work with Bailey again when our older dog passed on. Bailey was getting more and more reactive to other dogs when on leash, to the point where we didn’t want to walk him anymore. Julie worked with Bailey for a few sessions, then worked with us to make sure we better understood how to read Bailey’s body language and what he was trying to tell us. He is so much better!! It takes diligence now on our part, but we’re finding that has worked to improve our relatio

My husband and I recently adopted an 8+ year old Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix from Frosted Faces Foundation. She had been in another shelter and we had no idea what her life had been like before she got to the shelters. She was both fearful and aggressive with people and other dogs. Frosted Faces recommended Julie and we couldn’t have had a better experience. Julie’s approach was just what we were looking for for our girl. All positive reinforcement for the dog and owners. She offers a six session package and gives you so much helpful information so that you can continue using on your own. Our “spicy” little Frosted Face has made so much progress. We look forward to signing up for one of Julie’s Salty Dog training sessions when available. Super experience!