CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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We are the owners of a high-spirited Shih-Tzu named Desi. In part, because he was so small and cute, his wild behavior wasn't much of a problem. The time did come when we wondered if he would ever settle down and be a calm little dog.
I had tried a puppy class but we never completed it, as seemed to be too stimulating for him and I felt I had little control of him during the session. I read a couple of books and watched a few videos but never did put it all together into a plan for training.
At the age of two we went through training with Fran Schoenfeld and the outcome
has been a well-mannered and calm dog. I learned that his training was much more about my efforts and expectations than I had realized. With plenty of exercise to settle his energy and brief training sessions throughout the day he has become a wonderful pet.
Our daily walks are always enjoyable now that he has learned what is expected of him while on the leash. I consistently use just a few basic commands and usually get the desired behavior. The training sessions are fun for both of us and have become a routine part of our day, a few minutes here and there has made such a difference.
I appreciate Fran's expertise and enthusiasm in the training of my dog, and just as important, me.
Carolyn and "Desi" Colwell Fairport, NY
Fran’s knowledge of her material is impeccable. She is organized and thorough in her presentation, yet she is always ready to help with individual issues. She takes time to work with each dog and handler.
Her handouts are informative and useful long after the classes have ended. Most importantly, class was fun!!!
Thank you, Fran!
Donna and “Bob” Ehle
Newark, NYIt really does work!! We thought our dog was beyond help. She was aggressive with visitors in the house, unruly on walks, always chasing our cats, never came when called and a few other behavior issues. We needed help!! My daughter, Kalynn, contacted Fran at Paws-i-tive Behavior and she said she could help us.
It was true!! It really works after only one session of Fran teaching us and with us continuing what we were taught, our dog has done wonderfully. Now people can visit us without a problem, she loves to go for walks and so do we now. She leaves the cats alone for the most part, and continues to get better each day and is getting better with recall to her name!!!!
Thanks so much, Fran, you made our house much more peaceful, us better owners and our dog a better pet!
Linda, Kalynn, Stephanie and "Sky" Clintsman
Walworth, NY
Thank you Fran for all of your great training techniques. Through your superb teaching you have strengthened the forever bond between my dog and I. Your classroom training and homework handouts were both informative and educating.
You are a friendly and caring person who has always been there with helpful information.
Thanks again!
Lance and "Maisy" Eckler
Macedon, NY
Shortly after we got our new puppy, we knew we needed some help. We signed up to take Fran's classes and were amazed how quickly our puppy was able to follow Fran's training.
Fran helped us to communicate and bond with our puppy. She is an outstanding teacher who is always willing to answer any extra questions or concerns that you have. Her classes are effective, informative, and fun!
Thank you, Fran, for all your help!!!
Kristin and "Daisy" Hughes
Pittsford, NY
Our puppy, Tid-Bit, was only four months old when we enrolled him in one of Fran Schoenfeld's dog obedience training classes. During the six sessions we attended, plus a private consultation with Fran, she dispelled many misconceptions we had about puppy training with her emphasis on a positive approach.
We found Fran to be a wealth of knowledge and extremely kind and enthusiastic in her interaction with each dog. Our confidence in Fran's expertise was rewarded as Tid-Bit progressed.
We highly recommend Fran and her program to other dog owners.
Thank you, Fran!
Jim, Pat, and "Tid-Bit" PetersenFairport, NY
We recently adopted two dogs from the Humane Society of Wayne County. Fran came to the house after we adopted our first dog, Maddie in July 2010, a coon hound. Fran worked with us to get started on the right foot with Maddie. In September, 2010, we started taking Maddie to Fran's classes.
We realized that we really needed a second dog to keep Maddie company and Fran guided us to Toby, a blood hound mix. Fran had been working with both dogs while they were at the shelter. We have always had dogs, but have learned so many great techniques from Fran: gentle, successful, and easy to do. We are very, very pleased with the results we are enjoying with both of our dogs.
Thank you, Fran!
Marlene, Charlie, "Maddie" and "Toby" FisherMarion, NY
Taking puppy obedience classes with Fran Schoenfeld through her "Paws-i-tive Behavior" School was the best thing we have ever done as pet owners. We have an adorable (of course) Pekingese named COCO who is our third time attempt at raising a puppy. However, it is our first time attending behavior classes.
This experience has armed us with a tremendous arsenal of information about being responsible pet owners and raising a very happy dog. Knowing how a puppy thinks and applying simple, consistent, positive techniques in training her has been invaluable. One very valuable lesson learned is that the owner's appropriate behavior is essential before any postiive behavior can be expected from the dog: ignore the bad, reward the good!
After 6 weekly classes, COCO has developed from a timid little puppy to a very social and better behaved little lady. Each week's session with other puppies and their owners was so informative due to hands-on exercises and expert advice from Fran. We were given supportive materials and handouts that included homework assignments with follow-up at the next session. Fran was always available between classes to answer questions or discuss concerns, even if that meant a home visit to help with a specific training issue or difficulty.
Fran's innate love for animals is evident in the way she treats them and how they sense that love in the way they respond to her. She is knowledgeable about animal behavior and does a great job imparting that knowledge to everyone in the class. We are looking forward to the Teen Puppy Classes, then Adult Classes for COCO with Fran, so that we can refine the behavior and obedience techniques as our "puppy" matures into an adult.
Gerry, Andrea and "COCO" MercandettiFairport, NY
Last August Willow came barreling through the back door with the pitter patter of four not-so-little Irish Setter paws. As we already owned properly trained, well behaved and mature Springer Spaniels, the thought of raising an Irish Setter should have been a piece of cake… well, let it be known this couldn’t be any further from the truth. Irish Setters have this thing for being stubborn (aka hard of hearing), independent and smarter than their owners.
There were days when we weren’t sure what we had gotten ourselves into but knew full well, discipline and obedience training was going to be required and it was going to take a professional to do so, enter Pawsitive Behavior! Fran’s experience and patience with both the dogs and people made training not only easy but very effective. Willow attended Puppy Kindergarten and Teen Puppy Obedience and in short order, Fran had us on the path with respected boundaries and roles. Willow is so intelligent, that if it wasn't for us learning from Fran how best to train her, she would have taken advantage of us at every opportunity. However, with patience (a lot of it), consistency and persistence, Willow has thrived and our bond has become that of owner and dog, instead of owner and human.
We highly recommend Fran for her expertise and her love of animals. She truly has a passion for helping people and their pets have the best possible life together.
High fives and paws to a marvelous instructor.
Andrea and "Willow" Hampton
Port Gibson, NYPAWS-I-TIVE BEHAVIOR DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING
Think Pawsitive: Think how you want your dog TO behave. Not how you want your dog NOT to behave.
