The classes gave us specific behaviors to work on and build on together, but the continual exposure to new people and new dogs in such nurturing surroundings was wonderful for her.

She was constantly being praised by so many people for her affectionate nature, for her response to other dogs, for her obedience work in class, etc.

How could she not blossom?

All this is to say that I think your classes are absolutely invaluable and believe me I do no take them for granted.

I am very grateful for them and for you.

Ellen and Mia – Ossining, NY

Your training has worked wonders with Reece.

Now as soon as she spots an animal (dog, bird, etc.) she stops, looks to us for a treat, and praise. Who is this dog?

We still have to be vigilant in our walks (I suppose we always will) but it sure beats winding up on the ground with one arm longer than another. Again, thanks for everything…

(A few months later…)

We continue to sing your praises. There are times I don’t even know there is a dog at the end of the leash. We have the most wonderful girl in Reece now, thanks to you.

Sherry, Matt & Reece – Mt. Kisco, NY

The class was great and we continue to use everything we learned.

He has really relaxed here and is a huge goofball.

Maude keeps him in line!

Thanks for helping us to shape Kramer into the great dog that he is.

I still can’t believe he waited 3 years for someone to love him.

Maureen, John, Maude & Kramer – Stormville, NY

Lisa,

Thanks to your classes, Moose is a pleasure to live with.

I never thought we’d be able to say that!

You’ve done an excellent job of clearing up all the myths that are out there regarding dog behavior, and we appreciate that you are always ready to share the latest and greatest information that you’ve learned with us.

Every time we come to a class we learn something new – and we all have a great time!

Danielle, Joe & Moose – Shrub Oak, NY

Hi Lisa,

I wanted to thank you for such a great class yesterday – I talked about it all day!

I wish it had been videotaped – I hope I can recreate the focus and connection Jackson and I had – both in the future with him and then with my future dogs.

We were “in the zone!”

Kendra and Jackson – Carmel, NY

Kindness and attention really work better even if taking longer, and are infinitely better for the human as well.

The Dalai Lama says that kindness is at the heart of Buddhism. Positive training is such a clear showing of kindness as opposed to unkindness… it’s strange to see people arguing against it.

A long time ago I heard Michael Tilson Thomas say that what’s required in making good music are time and attention and love. I think of that with dog training; also the training is animal-assisted therapy for the trainer.

If you could see how gently Johnny tells me that he needs to go out, or greets my mother, you might not recognize that little dog who was shredding our sleeves on the lawn at South Putnam Animal Hospital.

Anyway, this has all been a great gift and I thank you as always.

Susan and Johnny B. Good – Hartsdale, NY

Kinsey was 4 months old when we signed up for puppy class.

We were so fortunate that Lisa Edwards was the trainer. We still attend classes with Lisa!

Kinsey (now 5) and Shelby (two years younger than Kinsey) have been in Lisa’s classes since puppy-hood and still attend the ever popular and fun Distract-A-Doggie classes. We were thrilled when Lisa started her “Three Dogs Training” business.

The “girls” love going to school. Kinsey trained with Lisa to be a pet therapy Delta dog before she was one year old. And although she didn’t pass the test the first time, she did earn her CGC certificate and through more training, perseverance, maturity and patience, she is now a Delta therapy dog, and is great! Shelby, however, has no such interest. Her favorite song is “Girls Just Want To Have Fun.”

The classes are for us humans also. We keep going to help us do the right thing for our pups. Through Lisa’s guidance, sense of humor, creativity and good judgment our girls have blossomed into fine doggies and we have blossomed into fine humans for our doggies.

Jill & Linda – Croton-on-Hudson, NY