We chose to invest in puppy training to enhance communication between us and our pup, to help establish boundaries and expectations. Also, for the safety and security of our pup, it was/is important for us to have her trained. We believed that understanding commands would certainly help keep our puppy safe while living within the respectful boundaries/expectations we set out for her.
Read MoreWhen we first got Oswald as a puppy we knew right away we didn’t want him home alone all the time while we were at work. We contacted Donna at Polite Pups and after our initial meeting we knew she would be the perfect fit for us. Donna has a trustworthy and warm personality - Exactly the kind of person you feel safe having in your home, and trusting your furbaby with. Since October 2018 Donna has been walking Oswald twice a week.
Read MoreInvesting in puppy training - even if you have had a dog before - is being a responsible pet owner and could save you time and money later….and could even prevent you and your dog from getting into a very serious situation.
We learned how to communicate effectively with our dog - she is always looking to please us. But if we don’t let her know what behaviours we are looking for it can be very frustrating for all.
Read MoreWe have a standard poodle (with her full tail). Even at the age of 6 months, Maggie was very headstrong ....... after all, she is still a very young pup. Some of the problems were nipping, biting, and jumping up on people and objects. When taking her for walks she was always pulling on the leash.The good news is that with Donna's training, these bad habits are disappearing. Donna has taught us to be consistent with our commands
Read MoreWe have one mastiff cross rescue, Pepper, and when we adopted a second younger mastiff cross, Enzo, this year we knew we might need some help with managing their different training and energy needs between the two dogs.
Read MoreHaving had a few dogs before, we know that to invest time in training them while they're young will pay dividends for the rest of our lives together. We found that Donna provided a structured and positive learning experience for both Louis and us!
Read MoreWith our previous dogs, we did not use professional training and we did not want to make the same mistakes with Jax. We knew he was going to grow upwards of 100 pounds and wanted to have a well behaved dog that we could bring anywhere with us.
Read MoreThrough positive reinforcement, Donna has taught our Luna how to calm/settle herself faster in high arousal situations. Donna also trained Luna to follow commands and has done an excellent job. Not only has she worked so well with our dog, but she has also included our four-year-old daughter in the process of teaching, rewarding, and gameplay.
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