| Tanya
writes:
MyT, Shepherd-Husky cross,
4 years old.
MyT has taken Obedience classes with Tammy, Agility classes, and a
Flyball class.
MyT was my first dog, and, I'll admit it, I made mistakes in
establishing her place in our household. When we came to Tammy,
MyT was pretty obedient with my husband, but she treated me like dirt.
Meeting Tammy, and learning her rules helped me immensely. MyT
is now a Therapy dog with me, and she listens to everything I say.
She is welcome everywhere we go because of the skills she has learned
with Tammy. I can't thank her enough.
Deanna
writes:
We
have two loving female Shepard mixes. Our oldest Peggy is 7yrs, and
Trixi is 4yrs. We just recently adopted them. We had no idea what we
were getting into, but the good feeling of giving our dogs a second
chance was great!
Our
dogs are both friendly and affectionate….with people. On a walk
shortly after we adopted them we noticed that perhaps our new pets
weren’t too fond of other dogs. We were referred by our Vet to call
Tammy. We went home and instantly called the number eager to see if
there was anything she could do.
Upon
speaking with her we decided to have a private lesson first. This
way she was able to give us direction on how to train Peggy and Trixi
before the next available Beginners Class. She came over the same
night we called, and spent the time there going over many different
things. How to read your dog for stress, how to dominate them (alpha
figure), techniques on positive training during walks, the list went
on.
We
applied what Tammy had taught us for the next month or so. We were
already beginning to see major results. Peggy wasn’t barking at
every single dog we passed anymore (a little more selective at least)
pretty good for a dog who is 7. And Trixi wasn’t chewing or picking
items off the counter. We had pets who respected us, and we could
understand them and care for them a lot better than when we initially
started out.
We
enrolled Peggy and Trixi into school for eight weeks. Tammy’s
methods for training were amazing and Peggy and Trixi felt happy that
they were getting praise for learning. One thing that I’m very happy
about was having my dogs in a social setting (with other dogs). This
allowed them to gain trust and build better social skills. We learned
how to walk our dogs, heeling :slow/fast/normal/about turn. We learned
how to correct our dogs in a positive manner.
I
keep using the word “positive” but it really was. There is no
yelling at your pets, and acting aggressive with them. It is easy for
them to learn because they aren’t afraid of you and they understand
what they did wrong.
Our
dogs are more thankful too since we are able to communicate with them
better. Our family is very thankful for having Tammy as our dog
trainer.
Thanks
Tammy!
Rosemary
writes;
Although I've only taken the
beginner obedience course,
my mom says I act more like the little
man I should be.
I'm very well behaved on my walks now
and (sometimes)
come when I'm called. (Hey, I'm a
terrier!)
What I like most about Tammy is that she
treats us
with the kindness and respect we
deserve. I highly
recommend her method of training
with love and patience.
Jovi, Lakeland Terrier, 2 years old
Diane writes
I’m
sorry I live so far away from Tammy because, in the few times I’ve
needed advice, she’s always been extremely helpful.
Tammy
has a lot of knowledge on dogs and dog behaviour. I had a problem
with a dog aggression issue with a dog I had hoped to adopt, I
couldn’t handle the dog and Tammy stepped right in and offered to
keep the dog at her house until something could be done. She went
out of her way to help with this dog, spent her own money to help
re-home the dog and didn’t ask for anything in return.
I had some concerns over aggression with my own dogs and
Tammy gave me some great advice,
We talked on the phone and she checked in with me my by email
to see if everything was OK. She
passed on some information on a dog aggression seminar that was
coming up. This was something that I would never have known about
without her letting me
know.
I
attended a training weekend at her place and learned a lot about dog
training and behaviour.
She’s
also helping me with a nail trimming problem that I’m having.
The
thing I’m most appreciative about is the fact that she offers the
advice/help without someone having to ask for it and if you do ask
for help, she follows up with you. She doesn’t just give you
information and then forget about you the way a lot of people would.
Diane
Duffy ( Am staff , Rotweiller, Am staff mix)
Al
writes
Four years ago I adopted
an AmStaff (Pit Bull Type) that showed all the signs of being very dog
aggressive. When I brought Katie to the first class, she was very wild
and out of control when she saw all the other dogs in class. However,
Tammy took a tough love approach on my dog and was able to control her
well enough for the rest of the class. With all the tools that Tammy
gave me and the training Katie received during the next 6 weeks, not
only did she win the award for most improved dog, but I could honestly
say that my dog is happy around other dogs. As Tammy cautioned me from
day one, I could never let Katie just go and play with any dog at any
given time, however, she can play under supervision with almost any
dog... I don't think this would have happened if Tammy would not have
taught me how to handle and care for a dog such as Katie.
Cyndi
writes
I have 2 female dogs - a
Field Trial Golden Retriever (4 yrs) and Shepherd/Greyhound mix
(5yrs)
Because of Tammy's techniques, my 2 dogs
are obedient, respectful of other dogs and people. My Golden
was impossible on a leash and Tammy soon corrected this. I had
started Flyball with her but discovered she had a patella problem
and had surgery, so I did not continue with the Flyball, but the
classes she did attend were fabulous and I knew she enjoyed them.
My Shep/Greyhound is a very skittish dog
and not too trusting of unfamiliar things. I strongly urge
everyone to try Tammy's agility classes. This dog would not
even think of going through a tunnel or an A-frame - it freaked her
out, but surprisingly, this class totally helped her gain confidence
and by the end of the 8 week class I couldn't keep her from these 2
obstacles.
Tammy will teach you how to let your dog
know who is the boss - which is every important. Her
techniques are strong, yet done in a gentle way. She will
teach you the hand signals for various commands. This is
beneficial for any dog. For example: you dog is across the
road and a car is coming - the signal for "DOWN" may save
your dogs life - especially if your dog is not within hearing range.
If you are interested in competition for
your dog or obtaining titles - then Tammy is the person to train you
and your dog.
Whenever someone decides to own a dog, I
believe it is the owners responsibility to train their dog properly.
In fact, it is a necessity! By sharing in the training of your
dog, the end result is that your pet is happy to please you and you
are happy because you have an obedient pet. Too many people
buy pets and then "dump" them because they say the dog is
"dirty, stubborn or aggressive" This can be
eliminated by proper training and Tammy is the one to give you the
necessary tools to successfull training.
I try to bring my dogs to obedience
class at least once a year. Why - if I have already trained
them once you ask? I find that a refresher class keeps them
from getting lazy and they totally love "puppy school" as
we call it. It is also an excellent way to further
"bond" with your pet! You couldn't possibly go wrong
attending Tammy's class. The fee isn't high when you consider
the end results.
Cyndi Ingleton, Sudbury, Ontario
Robin
writes
Tammy
welcomes you to her classes with a genuine interest in yourself
and your dog regardless if it is a puppy or older dog or whether
it is a mixed or purebred. She provides a safe and
comfortable environment to teach us and our dogs about obedience.
If you have a behaviour problem with your pet she is the Dr. Phil
who is able to understand the problem and will teach
you how it came about and solutions to fix it. She has given
me the knowledge and confidence to make my dog listen to me and
make me a proud owner. Her hands on technique is something
that you cannot get from a book. Tammy's expertise, guidance
and sense of humor makes her classes very enjoyable and I have
always looked forward to the next class.
Robin-owner
of stubborn english bulldog
Leslie
writes
Tammy knows
dogs better than just about anybody.
She listens to owners about specific training problems
and comes up with workable solutions.
I’ve been to Skiplyn for all levels of obedience and
some agility with my two Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers and
we all love going to school!
Leslie Maher
Lively
Jennifer
writes
Well….Skiplyn
Kennels…I can’t say enough great things.
I
have only ever had one dog and had no idea at the time I picked
him up at the pound what I was supposed to do with him with
regards to training. So
he half learned the basic commands that I taught him: sit, down,
heel. Then I met
someone that had taken their dogs to Tammy and they mentioned
that it was really fun and effective.
Finnigan (7 year old “neighbourhood blend”) was
fairly dog aggressive so I figured the exposure to a class full
of dogs would be a good for him; so I enrolled him into beginner
obedience in January of 2005.
I’ve
been hooked ever since and Finnigan has completed beginner and
intermediate obedience and beginner agility.
He is currently enrolled in advanced obedience and
intermediate agility. Tammy’s
techniques and tips along the way have definitely strengthened
the bond between Finnigan and I.
It has also increased my confidence in his behaviour,
thus allowing me to bring him almost anywhere.
Once you go through Tammy’s classes you realize how
easy it is and how much more you enjoy your dog’s company when
they listen. Not
only that… you meet people that are as crazy about dogs as you
are.
Tammy
is a great trainer who definitely knows what she is doing.
Her experience in training, as well as the titles that
her dogs hold definitely speaks to that.
Give it a try…it’s worth it regardless of breed or
age.
Thanks
Tammy
Jennifer
and Finnigan
Kerri
writes
Colonel
2 year old miniature schnauzer
Colonel
and I enrolled in obedience training with Tammy with the goal
of progressing to agility training. I had seen agility on TV
and it looked like fun.
I
had no idea that we would learn so much in obedience. Colonel
was a fearful dog and would lunge at other dogs when they
walked by. We learned a lot in beginner obedience such as
stand and wait. Tammy also taught us how to take care of our
dogs such as how to brush their teeth and trim their nails.
Our first night in intermediate obedience was very
frustrating. Colonel had to lie in a down stay while the other
dogs walked around the outside of the room. He rolled around
on his back and barked at the other dogs. I thought we might
get kicked out. However, with patience and practice he quickly
got used to the presence of other active dogs. By the end of
the session he would lie quietly while the other dogs
walked around. I think that I learned the most. I learned to
respect that all dogs are different and need to be handled in
different ways. Obedience training is a great way to get a
happy dog that is more polite in public.
We
did progress to agility and we both love it! I highly
recommend it as a great way to have fun with your dog.
Kerri
April
writes
I
first met Tammy nearly 10 years ago when she was teaching
obedience classes with another lady. We had 2
rottweilers at the time, and understood the importance of
obedience training... both for the dog and the handler.
The class was so productive that we continued on another
level. Being such a labeled breed, family, friends and
passerby's would often comment at the warmth and obedience of
our two gentle giants. The classes definitely payed off!
After
the passing of our two boys, we found ourselves longing for
the companionship only a dog can give. This time,
however, we opened our home to two Havanese. Quite a
change in breed, by any standard, we knew that our training
tactics would need to be modified for these brilliant, little
clowns! Who else to call?... Tammy! She's had so
much experience with such a variety of breeds and
temperaments, I wouldn't trust anyone else! Once again,
her classes have paid off! Marco (the fawn colored) was
awarded Champion in just three shows, and I'm quite certain
his obedience played a big part in having such a calm and
confident quality. And, although Milo (the little black one)
continues to talk (not to be mistaken with bark!) a lot, I
think it's more because he has something to say rather than
the fear and intimidation he once felt. The improvement you'll
see is evident with each passing class, and the respect and
friendship you'll develop is priceless! Tammy knows how
to tackle any breed, any problem, and she continues to educate
herself with the best of interest for you and your buddy.
I
have, and will continue, to encourage anyone with a dog (or
two!) of any age, to enroll in her informative and
productive obedience classes!
Congratulations
Tammy on all of your success!
Sincerely,
April,
Marco & Milo
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