What our customers are saying about First Place Dog Training and Boarding:

Hello,
I don't know if you remember me, but I purchased a puppy from you last year. I was so excited to welcome him to our pack, and couldn't wait for him to be born in March. I name him Rommel, after The German Field Marshall of WWII. First of all I want to  thank you for truly blessing me with an outstanding and wonderful dog. There isn't a day that goes by that I am so glad that he's a part of my life. He is also  a head turner, he is a HANDSOME boy, or as I call him "Little Man."  Please let me know what days work best for you. From my heart I thank you for your love of this breed and how wonderful your dogs are. Rommel has enriched my life in everyway.
Thank you!  Leah Sullivent, Zion Illinois

We are currently in the beginning obedience, and we love the class! I want to make sure we have a spot for intermediate! I am so thrilled to have Vince for a trainer. I am looking forward to keep on training "Maddie".  Aimee Novak

Hunter and I have had a blast in class.  He gets so excited just getting in the car to drive over to First Place.  He is really getting the basic commands and is becoming such a very well-behaved dog…… Jeff Barnes 

The instructors were great!  Mandi enjoyed the classes…. Great establishment and instructors.  Keep us the fine work.   T. Erickson  

I cannot thank you enough for all of you help with Nellie she has become such a delightful dog thanks to your comments and suggestions.  We thoroughly enjoyed class and look forward to seeing you at the upcoming classes…… Hilary & Nellie

Boot camp

Thank you, thank you, and thank you!  Words cannot express how grateful we are.  You have accomplished what we thought was impossible with Max in your drop off training boot camp.  Max will have a long happy life with us because of you… K. Popovich

Bella was very calm.  Seems to understand when  being corrected.  Also Bella was good with other dogs.  What I liked was that it was a small class of other boot camp dogs.  Vince helped provided good details and explained.  Also provided extra class as a follow up.  Ron V.

Zeus improved with obedience, and staying on his rug.  I liked how they trained me.  I think this boot camp was our last chance with Zeus.  Please don't change anything.  Vince explained things so I can understand.  Jamie S.

Rocky improved with his obedience so I had the ability to remain in control.  What I liked was being able to help Rocky to be calm & not aggressive.  What I learned was how well detailed the rug training was- working with what the Boot camp taught him.  Kathy O.

I improved in my training with the ability now to know the correct way to correct and training Deiter on how to stay on the rug.  What I liked was the dog  psychology.  What I learned was how to be more firm and to be the boss.  Jamie B.

Simba made unbelievable improvement.  What I liked was how great the rug training is.  What the instructor did was not to over explain things.  Janelle B.

Carli really improved with her attention span.  What I liked was the direct instructions on how to correct bad behavior.  What I learned was how to be in control.  Niccole R.

Sully showed improvement with all commands, without verbal commands.   What Vince did to help me learn was how to address  specific problems.  Anne O.

Ellie learned to stay on the rug.  Was the (1) on (1) time given to me.  I learned to get commands obeyed without verbal commands.  Hervey W.

Maxine learned to stay on rug.  Different uses for the rug.  No need to always verbalize commands.  Barb B.

Boris improved with obedience and listening.  I liked the new ideas- very logical.  What I learned was another approach to what I have had little success with listening. Brain and Jan G.

Lucy was calmer, more responsive.  What I liked was the new information I learned.  Instructor input & his knowledge passed on to my dog & Myself.  The control in class.  What I learned was how Vince re-iterated points in question.  Very patient.  Brain & Jan G.

Addison listened to instructions.  I cannot believe how calm she is.  What I liked was easy to follow commands, lots of distractions for the dogs.  What I learned was very practical instructions.  Don and Sue W.

Sandy  learned to listen to Franki and not to think she was the boss.  What I liked was the easy to follow directions and it made a lot of sense.  What I learned was how well Sandy worked with our daughters and all as a team.  Cris and Aldo M.

Max improved and he is listening more and staying in one spot longer.  What I liked is how easy the instructions were to follow.  The simple basics that you need to do every day.  What Vince helped us learn was how to work closely with our daughters.  Cris and Aldo M.

Vader really improved with his listening.  What I liked about the follow up was how he really seemed to learn from the training which is what was the important thing to us.  I learned how to continue with the training at home.  Rick M.

Toby showed improvement with sit-stay-come (manners).  I liked the rug idea-it shows them that's their area.  Nancy V.

Tanner really improved with his manners.  What I liked was how the family can get involved.  What I learned was sit-stay-come, how to teach them these commands.  Nancy V.

Ollie improved greatly with leash walking.  What I liked was that Vince is great I would suggest First Place for any dog.  Now talking about my follow up I would say how Vince trains you (the owner) as well because we need help to make sure that we are giving the correct commands.  What I liked was that Vince corrected me when I made a mistake as well as when Ollie made a mistake.  Matt L.

Coco showed improvement on the rug training, easier to walk on leash.  What I liked was the rug training will definitely help me to have a well mannered pet.  What I learned was how Vince trained the owner. Nancy U.

Mia really improved in Eye contact,  and the rug. She really did awesome with these. Vince explained clearly to me the things I’ve got  to do to help Mia and ourselves.   Meril & Michelle W.

Daisy learned to pay attention.   We now know how to stay in charge.  Gatsby learned to pay attention. Vince showed us how to stay in charge.  Joe, Christine G.

Vince answered all of our questions, and talked to everyone that was picking up their dog at the same time.  Jack now has his manners.  Brian W.

Briggs learned sit, stay, come, down and showed a lot of improvement with sit and stay. Vince pointed out right away when I made a mistake and what I should do instead.
 Jeff H.

Our dog is so much better after your doggie boot camp.  We can eat dinner without interruption, he behaves and sits when other dogs walk by the house now.  He listens to us and follows our commands.  Can you train our kids like this?   Kelly S.

Tank showed  improvement in walking on leash, doing what we asked of him.  What I liked was learning the correct way to train him.  Erika F.

Rocky learned not jumping on people, or barking at other dogs.  He learned sit, stay, down, and the carpet training.  Vince taught me the mental process of a dog-dominance and respect.  Tarsha M.

Mabel did learn not to pull on leash, and all obedience commands.   What I liked was the interaction with Vince.  Vince helped me with the (1) on (1) instructions.  Howard & Karen B.

Roxie showed improvement  by being desensitized to joggers, and bikers. What I liked about my follow up was  the correct way to be the leader.  The instructor (Vince) repeated examples, made me take notes.  Deborah J.

He is much more disciplined.  We feel we can have a well behaved dog. What I liked was the hands on practice & the correct way to train, it was very helpful. What I learned was clear direction, repetition, and patience.  J. Schubert and Hercules

What  Brandi learned was to settle, and to understand all commands. I learned how to work with her in real life situations in a way that everyone could understand. Vince gave examples on what to do or not to do.  Catherine L.

Mack really improved to listening- staying when told to. What I liked was the time spent training us & teaching us that we are the leaders and  how to be a pack leaders . Vince took the time to explain, Very patient .  Terri K.

Bruzer has learned not to jump & get excited over other dogs. He also stays better.  Vince  has good information about how to get in their brain  & break him of bad habits. How to get him to stay on his carpet.  Vince also helped me to understand more on how the dogs think and the reaction for what they do. Also how to change my reaction for toward the dog.   Amanda P.

What Max showed improvement in was staying on the rug to help with bad behaviors. I liked the individual attention that Vince gave me at the follow-up.  He clearly explained & answered all my questions.  Wendy M.

Zeus got sit down stay that's great, but for Zeus the most that I see is that he got his confidence back & he seems happier, and for him to stay on his pillow is incredible!  Vince was very knowledgeable & enjoys what he does.  And to really have more control over Zeus is very wonderful.  What was great was  putting me into the situation to understand better.  That was great.  It really made me understand better on what my dog was thinking.  Carolyn C.

Listening to commands. The (1) on (1) training, very informative, & if you weren't sure if you understood Vince or heard, he repeated himself, until you were sure.  Chris & Bandit

What Morty  showed improvement in was listening, staying, sitting on the carpet while Randy walked around.  Much calmer.  what I liked about my follow-up was that each owner and dog was given individual  attention.  Vince got everyone involved in the learning process.   Kelly L.

Bentley staying on the rug.  Learning the commands and seeing what Bentley has learned.  He checked in with me to make sure I understood what he was teaching.  Monique F.

Walking with my kids. And not  jumping.  Vince went  through each step until we understood. Debbie S. & Mambo

Walking on a leash.  Vince walks you through everything, very thorough.  Talked me through everything. Gregg A. & Gunny

Sit stay dramatically improved.  Distractions are helpful to teach us the right behaviors .  I enjoyed my session and thought it was very helpful.  Stern but this helped point out my bad habits.  Sean C. & Penny

Tank obeyed sit, stay and come on the rug.  I liked the (1) on (1) training.  Kept on me about what I was doing wrong.  Brian A. & Tank

Listening to commands.  Staying when I dropped the leash and backed away.  Vince was informative. He wants dogs and owners to be happy and explained why.  Jodi K. & Elly

Myles improved in overall listening.  Calmer around other dogs.  What I liked was the complete interaction, and I learned how to control my  attitude towards my dog.   Rose C

Daisy listens to corrections. What I liked about my follow-up was the positive reinforcement. I was taught how to change  my attitude towards my dog.   Joe C.

What Dooley showed improvement in was to calm down. What I liked was the information.  Great teachers.  Glenn F.

My dog seemed to enjoy boot camp and learned manners.  Jessica S. and Lola

Barney learned to walk on his leash much better, and learned lots of manners. Vince did a great job showing us what to do at home. Barney is much better.   Julie W. & Barney

Kona learned how to sit and stay, used the rug for time out.  Made me be firm with commands. Adam T.  & Kona

Puppy Obedience Reviews

What my (2) boxers Tucker and Isabelle showed lots of improvement in was their basic commands, good behavior expectations, and the carpets .  What I liked was the socialization, Vince answered all the group questions and brought us up to date.  What I learned was Too much to write!!!!!  Lisa and Ron G.

What Torey improved on was sitting on the rug until she's called, as well as sitting, laying down, and coming on command.  Feeding times are so much better now,  she sits on her bed during dinner until we're done.  The instructors are super friendly and willing to help out in anyway.  Vince is great! He really helped us to show our puppy that we, not her, are in control while still showing her love.  Anthony and Betty H.  

What my dog improved on was that he learned how to sit, go down, stay on the carpet.  He also learned how to socialize with people and other dogs. What I liked about the course was that it was very informative, helped to correct lots of problems with puppies.  Vince is an exceptional trainer.  What I learned in the course was how to develop a healthy relationship with my dog so that socializing with me and other people will be a pleasurable experience.   Agnes M. and Igo

What my dog learned was sit, stay. The rug is awesome!!!  What I liked about the class was Vince and the instructors sharing with others, and having Vince tell us with his experiences.  What I learned was how honest Vince was  and took his time with all of us.  Kim H. and Jackson

She  learned it all, and quickly.  The techniques worked perfectly.  Most improvement was on knowing her owners.   Loved the rug!!!  What I liked about the course was not having  too much time to work at home.  Good pace.  If Vince saw me teaching incorrectly  he'd tell me the proper way right away.  Julie D. And Maui

Gracie learned to sit, stay, come, and the rug.  What I liked about the course was how to train my dog the proper way.  What I learned was everything that I needed to know.  Rose P.

My dog learned paying attention, laying down, the little things.  What I liked was the socializing, friendly instructors, and just common  sense approaches.  What I learned was the examples and how to apply them when Vince  used with his own dog as he was  demonstrating the techniques.  Josh H. and Zipper

Scooter showed the most improvements in sitting, staying, rug, better controls and overall manners. What I liked about the course was how well Vince explained everything. He helped us to understand the dogs better. How to control better.  Vince is a great trainer. Looking forward to the next course with you guys.  Angie S.

What my puppy learned was sit and stay.  What I liked about the class was that we talked about the problems we were having.  Vince took a lot of time and gave answers to all our problems with our dogs.  Sarah M. and Sadie

My puppy showed improvements in sitting and staying.  I liked that the course was easy to follow instructions.  Vince explained why you do the things for different  commands.  Rich And Tammy F. and Ella

My dog showed improvement in was  how to obey commands, like sit, down stay, heel and come.  What I liked the course because  Vince really cared about making sure we understand and was very patient.  What I learned was how to control & gain respect with love & praise of my puppy.  Christine H. and Saucy

My dog improved on everything:  sit,  lay down,  come,  stand and stays.  What I liked about the class was everything.  What I learned in class was everything.  Ben B. and Molly

What my dog improved on was how to relax when doing nails and staying on carpet.  I especially liked about the class was the rug. I learned  because  Vince was constantly giving us examples, and being  positive when behaviors were being discussed.  Chris T. and Addy

What Harley improved on was sitting, coming when called.  What I liked the course  was about using the rug.   What I liked about the class was How Vince explained and demonstrated new skills.  Brie

Jack improved on in the puppy class was his basic commands, (sit, down, stay.).   I liked about the class was the correct way to praise your dog, how to teach them in different ways, not just one technique for praise.  I learned very good training tips.  Jessica P.
My dog's  improvements were eye contact- "watch me" and interactions with other puppies. What I liked about the class was the rug it's a great teaching tool, and what I learned helped me to understand that I need to be consistent and to be the leader.  Brian H. and Murphy

What Reba showed improvement in was sits, stays, downs, coming when called.  What I liked about the class was that it had a good pace of instructions, lots of information, and lots of reviews.  What I learned was the hands on training.  Bill V.

 Milo showed all around improvement.  What I liked was that Vince made me understand more about communicating with my dog.  What I learned was patience with my dog.  Tom and Barb T.

Tucker  improvement with everything and equal.  What I liked was the methods of teaching.  What I learned was how to understand dog psychology better.  Matt  L.

Lucy learned how to interact with other puppies. Sat  and listened very well.  Sandy B.

Motley improved with comes, stays,  and rug stay.  What I liked about the course was realistic goals. Vince is a very good trainer.  I learned how to communicate with the dog.  Ray H.

Beau showed lots of improvement wit manners.  I was very impressed with the skill/knowledge of Vince.  What helped me was how a dog "thinks" and their reactions.  many helpful tips on dog behaviors.  Karen S.   

Toby showed lots of improvement in sit, stay, and come.  What  I liked  great practical teaching.  What I learned was Vince went over things  well, explained how to train at home,  answered questions about problem.   Jon and Julie R.

Sunshine showed improvement on how to listen to me and be obedient, also sit & stay.  What I liked was Vince being very explainable.  C.V.

My puppy has learned the basic commands, sit, stay, down come etc. she has improved with her manners. What I liked was that Vince had a lot of good ideas and if one thing didn't seem to work he always had other options.  What I learned  was how Vince showed us all skills first then allowed us time to practice.  Scott And Linda S.

Ruby showed improvement and she learned a little bit of everything in class, but has improved in "come" command.  What I liked was the teacher really putting things in simple terms making it easier to understand how a puppy perceives us and hears us during the learning process.  Enjoyed the way questions were fielded from the class regarding issues each person was having at home with their puppy.  Real life examples.  Chris R.

Various Other Obedience Reviews

I am not sure who answers these email, but if this can make its way over to Vince, I would really appreciate it.  I wanted to apologize for not making the last class with Mia the Chihuahua.  We had a family medical emergency with my Grandma in the middle of the night, and making class today was not an option.  I wanted to say that we really enjoyed the class, and we are very satisfied with what we have learned.  We will try to continue working with Mia, and if my schedule ever changes for the weekdays, I think we will consider the 8 week course.  Thanks again for all your help and knowledge!  Robert & Dawn O.

I think he advanced in all his behaviors.  Skills Vince taught  in puppy class!!!.  He is becoming a Good Citizen.  What I liked was the hands on training and professional attitude of the staff.   I learned the proper handling of our dog in all ways.  Tom and  Angie S.  and Scooter

Mia showed lots of improvement with everything.  What I liked was things that I had never dreamed of.       I have had dogs all of my life and I never joined a class for them. I learned so much for me and her.  They were very patient and calm.  They never raised their voices or was out to harm my dog.  Connie A.

My dog improved in all basic commands and behaviors, and showed great improvement with confidence around other people and dogs.  What I liked was the pace and opportunity for the  (1) on (1) attention that the dogs and owners got in each class.  What I learned was to help me understand how my dog thinks.  Mike R. & Judas

Stormy showed improvement in paying attention.  What I liked about the class was the socialization-paying attention to me in spite of distractions.  What I learned what how to teach her to leave it. Working with Manners. Casey

Chauncy improved  in sits, and stays.  Always... the welcoming atmosphere and helpful positive attitude of the instructors.  What learned was always welcoming questions.  Matt & Beth S

Wrigley showed improvement in "sit" and "leave it"  What I liked was the open discussion on behaviors we are seeing at home that needs to be curtailed.  Good suggestions on methods to address them.  I liked the individual help that Chris provided when Wrigley needed attention.  Mary and Gary W.

Zuri  & Mara improved with their attention to us as humans.  What I liked were the methods of treating the dogs as dogs.  What I learned was to pay attention to the dogs needs in regards to be the leader.  hat the instructors understand is a dogs behavior which is very helpful.  Jeff and Beverly M.

Hugo learned to stay on his rug, coming, and sitting at side.  What I liked was the class size and the ability to ask questions.  Kristen L.

Jack did the Rug!!!! I loved that Jack could socialize and interact with other dogs.  He now does a down without me bending over.  He is a certified Delta Therapy dog.  What I liked  about the class super nice instructors! Friendly- never felt uneasy if Jack wasn't doing what he should.  I now know that eye contact is so very important.  Nancy H.

Goober learned how to lay down when i would call him.  What I liked was how my dog gained confidence thru multi-dog training.  I learned how to conquer goober's fear of agility equipment.  Merielle.

Greta  did very good in this refresher class as we have not been in class for some time now.  .  What I  liked was the Saturday morning class  We were showed clear examples of what to do or not to do.  Sandy L.

Jake showed lots of improvement in not going after other dogs.  What I liked was learning how to train with the rug.  What I learned was how to control my dog.  Mike G.

Ability to walk, move around other people and dogs.  Basic obedience/focus on owners commands.  What I liked was the group setting with other dogs and people.  Vince told us what to do at home.  Didn't hit us with to much information.  Well paced.  Mike & Pam M. and Einstein

Nellie showed improvement in all her manners.  The practical advice easy to implement strategies.  Clarified for me what I needed to do.  Vickie T.

Charlie improved in sits, stays, down time, comes on commands even when he is in the midst of playing.  What I liked was the (1) on (1) even in the larger class.  When instructors saw something wrong they showed me how to correct them.  Lee Ann H.

Anna and Gracie improved on leash walking, and staying on their rugs,  What we liked were the training tips-clear commands and explanations.  What we learned was how to control my neurotic dog with her sister in the room.  Bob and Kathy G.

Kobe showed lots of improvements in not pulling on leash, and to stop bolting out the door.  I liked was the hands on training with the instructors so problems were able to be corrected .the instructors helped me to correct my mistakes.  Erik M.

Beni improved with his staying and listening.  I liked that now Beni is able to get along with other dogs and listen.  What I learned was for him to stay better and listen.  Kathie H.

Mesa improved with her not jumping, and long stays.  I enjoyed  the variety of exercises, and the experience of the instructors. What I learned was that i was allowed to do other things.  Stacey worked individually with me a lot and I appreciate that.  Danielle.  

Maui improved with her sit stays.  I enjoyed how Vince re-capped each class to get down the process.  What I learned was calm & clear direction.  Julie D.

Dassah improved greatly with leash walking.  What I liked about this class was the diverse training & situations that apply to real life.  What I learned was not to put up with my dog's teenage attitude.  Herb K.

Sugar showed improvement with coming-when she is running around she responds very well.  She and I enjoyed the interacting with the other dogs and people.  What I learned was how to train Sugar, because Vince always used his own dogs for demonstrations.  Dale W.

Jager improved with not jumping so much, I learned how to get better control of him. What I liked was how much better he listens to me.  Vince uses lots of examples & explains things very well.  Lisa D.

Tannstrom improved with listening to me, focusing on me better.  What I liked was how Vince and his instructors taught "easy" to do things to reinforce the wanted behaviors.  I like the rug idea.  Kathy O.

Chester is doing a lot better with his sit, comes, stays, and in the use of the rug.  What I liked was how Chester would act up again I knew how to fix it.  I learned all the helpful tips and how they could be used at home.  Andy P.

Piper improved in her listening skills & obeying basic commands. The process/methods were explained very good and the results were seen quickly.  What I learned was a lot of hands on instructions and feedback.  Dan and Diane N.

Duke improved in staying, staying on the carpet, and obedience commands.  Great hands on training and many helpful little hints.  Tom D.

Bailey learned to focus on me better.  The instructor was great  at answering questions. Christina H.

Ozzie learned to be with other dogs.  We were taught how to get Ozzie to get along in class.  John K.

The focus work  really helped to get his attention. Used my bad behaviours as examples and showed me how to fix it.  Sharon S. & Boz

Downs seemed to be much better, also I notice better heeling when we do walking, also Paulie now deals with distractions when I walk him in the neighbourhood. Marion P.

Maggie learned downs and heeling much better.  The instructors were really good with giving 1 on 1 attention.   Casey G.

Quincy is better behaved on her walk they even went for a walk downtown and really did well. The instructor is very knowledgeable, has a great attitude and is very effective.   Wayne &  Sue G.

Rebel  and  I were taught how to deal with separation anxiety.  Great customized training!   Gave me tips for a “Big” dog.  Jason & Heather  C.

The instructors were all fantastic.  It was great when they would walk around and give us tips… The question and answer time at the end of class was helpful….  All of the instructors were very friendly and professional.  I was impressed with the program and I hope to do the intermediate class as well…… Shannon Martin       

What I liked most … that there were lots of distractions with other dogs to keep our dog on task…Vince gave us lots of great tips!  Our dog is a new dog….We loved the class.  Wyse & Otis

I wanted to let you know how Hannah and I enjoyed your class.  The time you took with each of us and the lessons you taught us were very helpful and appreciated… B. Stelmach

Great improvement in Guiness.  We had a class elsewhere before ….Thank you so very much, we look forward to the next course.  D. & P. Leroy

Penny’s doing great…and “staying” when asked like in front of a door.  I liked the instructions and quiet atmosphere, and the opportunity for questions about problems and hearing the answers.  Thank you Vince for training ME!  My first dog so I knew nothing.
R. Thomson

…but mostly we liked the manner of training.  It was more focused on “train the trainer” than the dog…..steady and helpful about explaining what to do for the dog and owner.  Always gave the extra help when needed.   S. Olofson

Vince made sure I was teaching my dog properly.  Love the class.  T. Basile

I greatly enjoyed the class and look forward to continuing in the future.  Vince was very patient, informative and generous with his time.  B. Noll 

100% improvement, I think the class was perfect.  M Adams

We enjoyed the course so very much, Hurley has improved a *** of a lot!
We thought everything was done in a professional manner.   Patrick Hill

We both enjoyed the training thoroughly.  Tyson has come a long way since the first class.  I would recommend this course to anyone and everyone.   Lisa Hooker

Vince, good job – always good suggestions which seem to work!  C Dooney

Thank you very much for your time and training techniques.  Tracy Haelein & Harly

I really enjoyed the class.  I thought it was very helpful for me to learn how to be “pack leader”.  My dog has improved so much.  S. Falcetta

Loved all your classes!  Chris & I learned so much.   Chris & Lisa Dawson

Crash improved so very much…. Your beginning course and training techniques are much, much, better than the prior one we attended……  You have good instruction techniques, good  instructor(s) and lots of common sense techniques.    S. Wilford

Vince is fantastic!  The best training course we’ve every taken, and we’ve taken a lot.  Thank you,  The Hochstetters.

I enjoyed watching our dog Rocky learn basic obedience while in the presence of other dogs.  Rocky improved in all the basics.  I really like that we learned manners and not tricks (paw, rollover, etc.)  A Koczol

We enjoyed watching Marley get better every week.  We all learned a lot of basic commands.  Marley took your 2 week in house boot camp and his progress in incredible!  J & M  Buechner

I learned a lot, Vince covered so many different behaviors, problems and general training.  It was nice to have large group because people brought up different questions.  Our dog is listening & behaving better.  She doesn’t bolt out the door anymore, ….it was great.  R. Vezeau

I really appreciated Vince taking Buddy in and he has helped my dog a lot with his aggression.  D Drummond

Thank you for teaching me to understand how dogs think.  This has helped me to train my Doberman.  She is doing great.  Dan D.

I enjoy the interaction for me and my dog.  … In fact, we come from Hanover Park each week because I believe this is the best facility and staff around…T. Noe

You have such a good understanding of the dogs and I have referred you to the breeder.  He sends several up north per litter to you for the Plano area.  T. Wilk

I loved your class.  He’s improved with barking and especially respect toward people. T Krainatz

Santana improved with come when called, & staying on the rug.  What I liked about the course was the positive approach, extra attention, using Santana as the example.  The training was positive, reinforcing &  patient.  Vince didn't mind repeating for us slow learners. Christy B.

I learned how to teach Mason with the mat to show him that I am the boss. what I liked  most about this course was how much  the one on one instruction helped me to understand what I was doing wrong and how to get Mason  under control.   Vince was very helpful in getting me to understand what I was doing wrong.  Nick, Aimee & Caleigh

The rug really helped  when Miley was barking and jumping on the counters.  We use it when we eat and she has been so much better.  What I liked about the course was Vince and his assistants showed me exactly what to do and gave direct instructions.  When Vince used his own personal dogs, it showed that he is a great trainer.  Cory & Rachel

My dog showed a lot of improvement with other dogs and people. What I liked about the class was seeing Mitzie would respond to other dogs.  Rita S.

I learned a lot more about obedience.  What I liked about the class was socialization with other dogs. Enforcing commands without treats.  Scott Z. & Bearon

What Sammi did learn was listening to instructions, staying on the rug.  What I liked was the pace of learning for both human and dog.  Vince worked with  my daughter to understand instructions.  Julie J.

I worked with Vince in private and he showed me how to get Quinn to stop pulling on the leash, to let me go through the door before him, and to not chase the cats. What I learned is the little things I didn't even know that I or Quinn were doing wrong.  Vince taught me some basic skills to use at home.  Jessica C.

Thor showed improvement in sitting, staying, on leash & rug.  What I lied about the class was how organized, clean, friendly instructors.  What the class taught me was when I was not training properly, they showed me the correct way.  Karin J.

Rocky improved with sit, stay, down, rug, come & everything.  What I liked was the group size & personal advice.  The instructors gave me lot's of personal tips.  S.L.

Stella is learning how to pay attention &  focused around distractions.  She is a work in progress, but is getting better.  What I liked about the class was the positive Feel.  Karen S. and Danik K.

Zoey liked the socialization, positive re-enforcement. Vince showed me how to have the correct equipment.  Tiffany S.

Buddy learned lots of manners, how to listen sit/stay & the rug. What I liked was the good ideas I can use in the future. The lady instructors  good/fast pace. More variety in activities. I liked some of the "extra" background knowledge mixed into the lessons.  Denise, Bill W.

Kaya learned to do less jumping, & mouthing. What I liked was the carpet. What helped me to learn was more positive praise than working with treats only.  Jan & Kacey I.

Dozer showed improvement with the rug.  What I liked about the class was everything.  What I learned was better control,  and to let Dozer make his own decisions.  Morgan C.

Milo improved how to stay and come. What I liked about the class was that I learned a lot.  Vince went into a lot of detail with everything. What I liked was that Vince and his instructors helped everyone with a problems that they didn't have in class.  Nicole N.

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