The handling skills that I learned with my dog, Sophie, in Lisa Edwards’ AAT class gave us a wonderful foundation for the visiting that we began soon after completing the course.
In the area where we live, there are dog/handler classes for obedience, rally agility and tracking, but none that teach the skills specific to therapy work, so we commuted from upsate NY to Mahopac for the 10 week class.
There’s no doubt in my mind that I would do it again without hesitation.
The exercises, the work amidst distractions and the role playing gave meaning to the material we studied and prepared us “for the real world.”
Being able to practice and hone our handling skills under Lisa’s watchful eye gave me confidence and helped build a relationship of trust with my dog.
I have no doubt that we are a stronger team because of her class.
Jean and Sophie – Ithaca, NY
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.”
Hi Lisa,
Thank you 
The class was great and we continue to use everything we learned.