Client Testimonials

Clients say it better than we ever could. Below are real comments from dog owners who participated in our private and group training classes for puppies and dogs.

“ Kathy conducted a private class for our sweet golden retriever. She was extremely knowledgeable, patient and kind. We feel so grateful for the skills and tips Kathy provided. She put our dog Annie at ease and guided us to use her recommendations. Do yourself and your dog a favor, schedule training at Polite Pooches, you will be so glad you did !”

— Ellen Tracy

Private Training Client

Kathy was truly a game changer for our family and our dog, Rusty! We had recently had a baby and moved which changed our sweet and calm Yorkie into a destructive and angry dog. Every time we would come home something else valuable would
be destroyed. Some professional help was our last resort. Kathy gave us some amazing suggestions which we put in place immediately. It has officially been almost one week where we have come home to NOTHING destroyed and our sweet boy back. She has even sent me emails with additional help and to see how our progress has been :). Thank you so much, Kathy!!!
Jordan Neff

“ My dog Pepper and I just finished up the Basic Manners course. Susan and Sharon were awesome teachers. They were knowledgeable and very patient with all of our spirited pups 🙂. I gained so much from the class and look forward to bringing Pepper back to another class to learn more.”

— Lesa S.

“I previously took my dog to a different training (NOT Polite Pooches) which left my dog in a worse state. It was overall a horrible experience for both my dog and myself. I was afraid to take her to another trainer but decided to take the leap and signed up for Polite Pooches private training session with Kathy. I am so glad we did, it was fantastic. Kathy is so nice and patient, and doesn’t cause more stress and anxiety for my dog like the other place caused. I’m excited to bring her back for additional classes and bring my other dog as well! Thank you Kathy for all you do!”

— Megan L.

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Positive Reward-Based Dog Training

Kathy and her team are wonderful! Her training style can't be beat. My Saint and I trained with her and we are so pleased with all that we have learned. No choker collars, no shock collars, such a pleasant experience, I recommend her to anyone that is looking for anything from basic obedience to advanced. We went through choker collar training with another trainer and did not have a positive outcome for our Saint, pain was not the way to go. I can't say enough great things about this team, positive, supportive, knowledgeable and caring.
Terry Aldao

“Kathy and the team at Polite Pooches are fantastic! We started our Rottweiler puppy at Polite Pooches when he was about 11 weeks old. Puppy Class gave him (and us!) a great foundation with commands. We learned a lot about how to enrich his time, work his mind, and save our sanity from the day to day stressors of having a new puppy at home. He just completed the Basic Manners class and we can’t wait to get him enrolled in Intermediate Manners. He has learned so much and is becoming such a lovely member of the family! It was clear to us after our first session that fear free training is the only type of method we will ever use for any of our dogs. The results we have achieved are worth it!”

— Nancy K.

Intermediate Class Dog Training Client

Teddy and I just completed the 6 week intermediate class. It was great he learned so much. Kathy has a great way of teaching with all positive reinforcement. We went from not being able to loose leash walk to control. Love it.
Cate O’Conner Devlin