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October 2024 by Madelaine Desaulniers
We've done several classes with Suzzane with our rescue shepherd mix, which started displaying problematic behaviors at approx. 3 months old. Suzzane provided the necessary tools to work with and correct these behaviors.
Suzzane's witty, professional and knowlegeable teaching has made it an easy choice to sign up for subsequent courses as she teaches on a dog-by-dog basis. We highly recommend this trainer, particularly where you have a pushy and/or reactive pup.
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June 2024 by Tianna Gooch
Metropawlitan Dog Training has been an absolute game-changer for us and our furry friend! We were struggling to find the right approach to train our dog, drowning in a sea of online videos that just didn't seem to fit our pup's unique personality. Thankfully, Suzanne's expertise and tailored exercises in the group classes were exactly what we needed. Her kind yet firm approach not only helped us understand how to train our dog effectively but also fostered a deeper bond between us. The results speak for themselves - our dog's behavior has improved dramatically. We couldn't be more grateful for the invaluable assistance of Metropawlitan Dog Training!
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January 2024 by Shaley Yates
Suzanne was extremely kind and knowledgeable with our puppy. Highly recommend the puppy classes for any puppy with any type of temperament- especially first-time dog owners as we learned SO MUCH. These aren't your stereotypical puppy classes where you think of 20 puppies all running around on top of eachother... these are small classes, tailored to actual LEARNING of developmental tools to raise a good puppy.We learned so many methods and principals around training and socialization that we will carry with us throughout our dog's life. Thanks again Suzanne!
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September 2023 by Callum Montgomery
We booked a one on one visit. At first I had some reservations but Suzanne (our trainer) put any worries I had about my dog being aggressive. As a young Belgian Malinois she tends to be aloof of strangers. By the end of our one hour session Maze was literally eating out of Suzanne's hand. She not only worked with my dog but with me as well. For our first day of school it was very rewarding. Definitely recommend and will continue forward. Easy access,and parking. There is a pub next door but the fellows outside opened the door for us. I think Suzanne might have them trained as well.
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August 2023 by K J
Very worthwhile experience!Booked private sessions with Suzanne for our dog Charlie.Was looking for some “fine tuning” related to loose leash walking as well as guidance around some reactivity/bad habits (ie lunging after cars, diving into intersections).Right from the initial assessment we felt comfortable and confident with Suzanne.Suzanne is a cheerleader for both the dog and the owner(s).Suzanne is kind and clear in her approach to the training plan; each week we built on the week before.We are thrilled with the changes we are seeing with Charlie.We now have the right tools to handle any set backs.Thanks Suzanne!
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August 2023 by Connie L
Absolutely the best dog trainers out there. I was recommended to Suzanne and her company when I adopted my pup. When I was told I had one stubborn mix of a pup I was overwhelmed (German Sheppard/Husky mix). We spent many days and high rewards training using all the guidance and information that was given to me. Fast forward to all the successful training sessions we had with Metropawlitan, my dog, Finn now loose leash walks without command, sit and stay on command. I had to reach out Suzanne again when we had an incident with coyotes entering our yard and Finn's lack of recall. Suzanne and her amazing team took the time to hash out a training plan for me, worked with us and came to the conclusion of e-collar training. I had no knowledge of e collar training and all the information and misinformation on the internet made it overwhelming. Suzanne and her team were there to explain the use of e collar training, trained me how to properly use e collar. With the amazing outcome, I can confidently say Finn's recall is now instant. Time is of the essence and this team at Metropawlitan will spend their time teaching, making sure each lesson was understood. What I most appreciated most is that they check in on you, seeing how things are going, if there were anything we struggled with. I can not express enough the commitment and the time Suzanne and her team spent on helping us. I recommend Metropawlitan to anyone who needs basic, intermediate or in my case extreme dog training. Thank you Suzanne and Kristy.Connie & Finn ❤️
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August 2023 by Marlo Schaaf
Absolutely the best experience! I started my puppy training with Suzanne and her team when my girl was about 4 months old. She has now completed her advanced classes and I can't say enough about everything we learned. I use the tools and techniques on a daily basis and as a result have a very well behaved, happy, friendly and most importantly obedient dog. I would definitely recommend Metropawlitan to anyone looking to ensure they have a positive experience with their fur babies while teaching them to be a well mannered member of the family!!
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July 2023 by Emily Konschuh
Suzanne is phenomenal! 10/10 recommend to anyone wanting to train their dog -- or improve the training they implemented on their own. The results are drastic, even after just a single one hour session. She offers visual demonstration plus easily understood/digestible tidbits of info so it's easy to retain the lesson and continue training with your dog between sessions.My parents got a golden retriever puppy and it made it hard for me to have a calm visit at their house, once the dog was a year old and 85lbs, because I have a toddler. Our visits consisted of trying to keep the dog off the baby toys or prevent him from knocking over my son. Well, Suzanne has got this dog dialled in and now my parents are able to confidently and easily manage this large dog, and we can enjoy family time together again.
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June 2023 by N McD
I have my puppy in his second set of classes with trainer Kristy. I took many classes in the past taught by Suzanne and admit I was a bit apprehensive that she was not teaching this time around. Suzanne assured me Kristy is an excellent teacher and she was absolutely right! Kristy is very patient and helpful and explains what we are working on in a clear, concise way. I am finding Metropawlitan's approach to puppy training to be practical, fun and rewarding. The terrier Dougal and I are learning so much. Thanks Kristy and Suzanne!
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May 2023 by Tori Anvick
I have nothing but amazing things to say about Suzanne! We came to her with my 3 year old German Shepherd that I was having some serious troubles with on leash. Within 1 session my Dog was a completely different dog. Suzanne takes the time to understand your dog and your relationship with your dog then builds from there. She also takes the time to help you understand how your dogs mind works which is a huge help when it comes to understanding how to train them. Not only does my dog behave incredible on a leash now but him and I also have a stronger bond. It’s like he is a completely different dog in all good ways. Highly highly recommend Suzanne for any of your dog training!
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October 2022 by Connie Sandbach
I am a first time handler stepping into the competitive dog sport world with little knowledge of how to achieve precision heeling and getting engagement from my dog. After making many mistakes and getting slightly frustrated and overwhelmed I reached out to Suzanne for help with my PSA dog Birdy. I was struggling with her needing the lure to keep her head up while heeling and getting engagement out of her around distractions. I was unable to attend in-person classes as I work out of town so we set up zoom calls once a week. Suzanne put together a weekly plan for Birdy and I and she walked me through step by step on how to achieve our goals. Every week we progressed from the week before. In 5 weeks there was a huge difference in birdy’s heeling and her engagement with me has been amazing. The knowledge I gained from Suzanne will be forever useful in the years to come. I look forward to continuing learning from Suzanne as we tackle my long list of training goals. Thank you Suzanne for making this whole process easy to learn, understand and most of all, have fun learning it. Thank you!
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December 2021 by Sean Leeson
I have nothing but praise for Suzanne and the company she has built. She has years and years of professional experience training dogs from little puppies to full on competition dogs. She utilizes both online and in-person teaching techniques that can accommodate local Calgarians to people across the globe. I was living abroad in Asia for a while and one of our dogs was having a hard time adjusting to his new environment. Suzanne was able to not only accommodate the 14 hour time difference but also do video based real-time training with my dog! If that isn’t a testament to her passion to helping our fur babies, I don’t know what is!
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December 2021 by Emma Moult
I had an amazing experience with Metropawlitan. Both my dog and I learned so much in just 8 weeks and I have noticed a big difference in obedience at home and on walks. I also really appreciated that Suzanne explained why the methods worked and she broke everything down into steps that are easy to understand.
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September 2021 by Via Natalie Noynay
First of all, Suzanne is one of the best trainers in Calgary. We have been with 4 trainers in the past, and 2 sessions in with Suzanne has made a world of difference for us. My GSD struggles with reactivity and overarousal, and I felt very inconfident to handle her before. And Suzanne has definitely helped with that by teaching us science-based and reward-based training. Now my dog is way calmer and actually enjoys heeling and engaging with me, and actually makes BETTER DECISIONS without me managing her. Suzanne taught me and my dog how to think for ourselves (no more micromanaging!), which is such a great way to shape discipline. She is wonderful to work with - very responsive, kind, and understanding. I would recommend her to anyone! I am very lucky and happy to have found Metropawlitan. We will continue with the private sessions, and soon we’ll be able to graduate to group classes!
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June 2021 by Patricia Trainor
Suzanne is an amazing dog trainer! She’s professional, knowledgeable, and individualizes programs based on your dog and their temperament. Her science background is evident in all of her lessons. My dog’s engagement and obedience progressed in a short amount of time while working with her. We are so happy! Highly recommend.
