Vania from At Attention Dog Training is the most wonderful teacher for both our beagle puppy Jesse and I. We got Jesse as a 11-week-old puppy, and this was my first dog that I've ever had in my life. I was incredibly overwhelmed by all the information out there on the best way to train your dog and what's best for you and your puppy. I didn't know what was the best way to train Jesse, and wanted some guidance through this really challenging time of raising a young puppy. At Attention Dog Training's team was exactly the group of experts that really taught me the best way to communicate with Jesse, built trust, and grow together. The minute I reached out, they were responsive and I was able to set up training sessions that worked with my schedule (there are options such as being a part of their award-winning puppy bootcamp class, or signing up for private lessons where a trainer will come to your home).
As soon as I met Vania, I fell in love with how knowledgeable, patient, and kind she was with both Jesse and me. Vania taught us the value of modern dog training that is based on positive reinforcement (R+) that didn't use any punishment methods. She was incredibly patient with my anxiety on wanting to do things right, and knew exactly how to read Jesse and what would work best for each command and situation. I bombed her with so many questions, and Vania was more than happy to answer each and every one of them with the utmost care and thoughtfulness. And more importantly, Vania helped me understand Jesse better and how to communicate with her, and that in itself is invaluable. I am SO thankful that I had Vania guide me through Jesse's first puppy training sessions, and I'm looking forward to continuing Jesse's learning journey as she grows into a VERY good girl.
Vania is not only a professional modern dog trainer, she is an incredible teacher that taught me the BEST way to interact with my dog and grow a lifelong bond that will last a lifetime. I'm thankful that I was able to learn from her everyday. If you are looking for someone to teach you how to train your dog, how to raise a puppy, work through issues that your dog is facing, or just learn how to be the best owner for your dog, I highly recommend At Attention Dog Training.