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May 2024 by Geoffrey Fouad
Quaint shoppe (note the spelling)
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May 2024 by Amiel Emerson
We trained our 1.5 year old pup, Toulouse, via one on one lessons for formal on leash obedience and later off leash training course. His trainer, Saul, was amazing and taught us how to communicate with our pup in a fair and effective manner.When we first brought Toulouse to OTSFD, he had some impulsive tendencies and a strong desire to say hi and play with every dog he encountered. His reactive behavior made it challenging to enjoy walks or take him to public places. Saul was very knowledgeable and tailored a combination of the four quadrants of operant conditioning to modify Toulouse’s behavior. The transformation we have witnessed is truly remarkable. I can now confidently take Toulouse everywhere, knowing that he will be a well-behaved and obedient companion.
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May 2024 by Shannen Harry
Great training, grooming, and dog products. Staff is super helpful.
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May 2024 by Bill Mould
Wow! What a great school. My dog, Tilly, just graduated from the 6-session Basic Training Course. The trainer, Aliyah, was highly professional and skilled in helping me learn the training steps so that I can continue Tilly's training on my own. I highly recommend the school and Aliyah as your trainer.
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March 2024 by David Dreyer
A dog store and more, this is a great place with a knowledgeable staff. I've been to get a toy and to set up a training regime now that my 5 month old, 40+ pound Labrador needs a bit of a tuneup. A well meaning neighbor introduced me to the Olde Town School for Dogs, and I am very glad he did.
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March 2024 by Aleksandar Blagoevski-Trazoff
First week of dog training had very promising results!
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March 2024 by Liz Chiaramonte
Old Town School for Dogs has been our go-to for grooming and training for 15 years and for four dogs! We are so grateful to work with such knowledgeable and devoted staff all these years. Our experience with Carlos and Sandy and Yubi, as well as the rest of the staff, has been amazing—always resourceful, dependable, and courteous. And the grooming has always been top notch—every single time.Our most recent experience has been with the Puppy Head Start program and training with Saul for our newest addition, an English Bulldog/Boston Terrier mix. Introducing this puppy to our household with other adult female dogs has been a challenge, and we are indebted to Saul for his patience, guidance, and expert training. This puppy is now our best-behaved dog! I told Saul at our last session that meeting with him was like meeting with God—he is all knowing! And our puppy LOVES him. Many thanks to the entire team for partnering with us on our wonderful pet ownership journey!
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January 2024 by Jessica Wills
Saúl Cardona at Olde Towne School for Dogs is a phenomenal trainer! We completed both the basic training course and the off leash program with him for our lovable yet extremely exuberant Labrador Retriever. The transformation was amazing!Within moments of Saúl meeting our dog at the initial evaluation session, Saúl had his attention and had him under control. Saúl’s rapport with him continued throughout both programs, from the very first lesson where Saúl took all our dog’s uncontrolled crazy into a controlled focus, to our very last lesson, with him off leash, commanding him from a far distance.In addition, and more importantly, Saúl has taught us how to control and work effectively with our dog. With each session his demonstration of the training techniques were very clear. He worked carefully with each of us to make sure we were executing the techniques correctly. He always listened closely to our concerns and if necessary modified a lesson to focus on our challenges with our dog.Saúl always responded promptly when we reached out between lessons. When an unexpected conflict arose he worked with us to adjust our lesson schedule.We still have our young, energetic dog but we can easily walk him anywhere, in the parks, along the river, and down any busy streets without concern.Saúl’s knowledge and professionalism is outstanding. We would highly recommend him to any dog owner. Saúl’s training truly changed our lives.
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January 2024 by Adlai Hardin
Leighann has worked with two of the seven dogs we have been lucky enough to have in our lives, and she did masterfully with both. Very different dogs with very different backgrounds — one labradoodle from a respected breeder and the other a mixed breed rescue from a law enforcement seizure in a boarding situation. Leighann keyed in on each dog’s strengths and vulnerabilities, brought out the best in each of them and showed us aspects of their characters that we would not have seen otherwise. She is professional and compassionate, methodical and intuitive, disciplined and kind, thoughtful and generous. Since we live near the store, we have had the chance to watch Leighann with many different dogs. She is dedicated and gifted, we feel most grateful for the chance to she worked with her.
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January 2024 by Julie & Gary Leadstrom
We were referred to this business for grooming our pug after moving here from Colorado. Our dog sitter referred us. Our first experience was not a pleasant one due to the payment we made via the telephone not getting solidified in their computer system. Yubissan Bilbao turned that unpleasant experience that could've cost them our business to one that far exceeded my expectations. I had gone in to shop for our pug and was blown away with her customer service! Plus, the other staff was quite knowledgeable and fun to work with on what to get for our pug.
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January 2024 by Erin Thomson
Our family has worked with Leighann to train our adorable yet strong-willed westie for more than three years. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Leighann — her temperament and love of animals is unparalleled. She works tirelessly to support you in reaching and maintaining your training goals. And makes the entire experience enjoyable. We completed the basic training course where Leighann helped us kindly yet firmly develop and maintain verbal commands and positive behaviors with our puppy to learn to heel, loose-leash walk and to recall. We felt so positive about the entire experience and investment that we continued with off-leash training a year later with Leighann. She still kindly offers advice and guidance on equipment and behavior modification. Her ability to continue to connect with our dog and our family has been remarkable — she truly is a special trainer and person. She’s candid with you and tells you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. Your family will not be disappointed in working with Leighann, she’s one-of-a-kind!
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January 2024 by Amy Dunne
We had the best experience at OTSFD with Leighann Klingensmith. She trained my Jack Russell, Luna. Her patience and kind approach to Luna (and me!) gave me all the confidence that Luna was in good hands at all times. The best investment in Luna’s future was having her trained so well. She also taught me how to reinforce training at home - I still continue those lessons with Luna to this day.
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January 2024 by Alice Berman
Our family’s experience with the trainer at OTSD - particularly Leighann Klingensmith- was amazing and so helpful to us. We adopted a border collie who had terrible reactivity and aggression caused by an abusive first year of life. Over the course of a year Leighann worked so effectively with Lucie, winning her over quickly and helping her with everything from car chasing to lunging and threatening people she didn’t know. She also taught her the needed basics - sit, down, stay and place, etc. it was life changing for our family. Leighann is a true professional who understands that dogs respond to leadership with respect and affection. Lucies fears were diminished because she responded to firm kindness, Without heavy physical handling.
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January 2024 by Julie Swiatek
Leighann is the BEST trainer ever! She trained our dog Rockie AKA 'Rock Star' and us, in obedience and then off leash training. Rockie is a rescue mutt, and very smart. Almost every day either walking him, or at restaurants someone tells us how great he is and well behaved. One waitress even told us she forgot he was there. Better than all the compliments, is how Rockie reacts when he sees Leighann; he is so excited runs up to her tail wagging and leaning in for love. This exchange is a pure example of her compassionate training style and love for dogs. We feel very blessed to have had such a wonderful experience with Leighann as Rockies trainer.
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January 2024 by Jennifer Morrissey
Leighann has worked with both of our Labrador Retrievers. I cannot imagine any other trainer working with Looie and Madeline. She brought out the best in each dog from puppyhood to advanced off leash work in a manner that shows results and is fun for our dogs - and she has a very loving and gentle way about her. Our dogs get so excited when they see her or hear her voice! Leighann is also a wonderful communicator (with the humans) and we feel that she is definitely a part of our team! She stays in touch with her clients to answer questions and to discuss any concerns or thoughts. Leighann is the best and we are so grateful to have found her!
