JERSEY A special poem for Caroline from Jersey

CASEY We were having trouble with Casey, an 8 month Springer Spaniel. Not only was he pulling us around on leash but he was fearful of strangers which was worrisome. Caroline gave us specific tips for getting Casey to walk properly and generally to be more obedient. Her lessons for teaching Casey to Heel and to Stay have made life better for both of us. She also gave us a plan for whenever Casey meets new people and he's really coming along. The best thing about her visit is that she demonstrated the tools she would give us - we could see that they worked and that Casey was amenable. I never thought a brat - I mean a puppy - like Casey could learn so fast. I recommend Caroline's in-home lessons. She's patient with the dog - but, best of all, she is REALLY patient with the human owner! I heartily recommend Raising Rover. W. J. Smart & Casey

SKY Separation Anxiety (could not leave the dog for any time without it barking and howling non-stop) was a huge problem when I got my 6-month-old Nova Scotia Duck Toller. Basic training was also needed. Caroline was recommended by my vet and came in for an assessment. She took a complex problem and broke it down into baby steps that I could follow. She went through the steps with me to make sure I was going to be practicing the right way and then gave me the full program in writing. It took many weeks of work and practice with Caroline providing phone/email support along the way whenever I ran into problems. A caring and knowledgeable trainer, she helped keep my confidence up. It was hard work but it finally allowed me to enjoy my dog and have a life too. Kingsley & Sky

ARCHIE Learning how to teach Archie a positive interrupt when he's barking at the window has meant that it is a lot calmer and less noisy around the house. Although, we are pretty sure he has figured out that if he goes to the window once and barks and then stops, he'll get a treat. Sometimes he wanders over there, barks, and then walks over to us and sits down and waits for a treat. Still, this is a vast improvement over life before you helped us out! We continue to practice every day, and are really glad we met you! Brandon, Megan & Archie

CHARLIE We learned a lot and so did Charlie. Definitely a worthwhile investment. Having played a lot of sports I've been around a lot of instructors (some were amazing and some were amazingly terrible) and you definitely have a great ability to teach and share your knowledge. Teaching a puppy can be tough but I assume that teaching people how to deal with puppies may be even tougher. Your patience is incredible. Thanks again for everything and we look forward to your advanced class. Brian, Erin & Charlie

KAYLEE I wanted to thank Raising Rover very, very much for helping us get off to a good start with Kaylee. The Puppy Primer, Puppy Manners and Advanced Manners were so helpful. Caroline's kind, humorous approach to teaching made it fun for our family. Whenever we were unsure of what to do, Caroline was always available and always had more than one suggestion of how to handle the problem. We are so pleased with our puppy's manners! And, at just 6 months old, we are starting to receive compliments at how well behaved Kaylee is. Sue, Luke, Ben & Kaylee

HENRY, Labrador/Miniature Poodle Caroline has made training fun for all of us! She always had time for our questions, even between lessons, and you can see that she truly cares for each and every dog that she trains. Henry absolutely adores her and has become a very obedient and friendly dog thanks to her! We would recommend her to all of our friends with dogs! Ryan, Liisa & Henry

CEILIDH, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Caroline has a unique ability to find the individual approach that will work for each dog in her class, providing great practical tips for successful learning while making each week a fun event that Ceilidh really looked forward to. Sheila, Don & Ceilidh

MARSHMALLOW, Yellow Labrador Retriever We were first time puppy-owners and really didn't know how to begin training. Caroline tailored the training to our needs, making it easy, fun, and most importantly, effective. She has a truly special gift with animals. We trust her entirely with our little Marshmallow. Florence, Tuan & Marshi

ROCKY, Cairn Terrier Caroline was always a pleasure to work with. Her training technique was positive, professional, realistic, and accommodating to our entire family's needs. Caroline truly cares about both her client's and their dogs. Thank you for helping us understand Rocky's world. Sandra, Harry & Rocky

COOPER, Miniature Schnauzer Caroline is a pleasure to work with. She is professional and friendly, and we immediately felt at ease with her. She really listened to the specific issues we were having and addressed them with training techniques that are easy to follow. We really appreciated her support by phone and email between sessions as well. Chris, Laurie & Cooper

MUTTLEY, Rottweiler Cross Muttley is a big, cheerful goof of a dog but his size and affability startle quite a few people and he is much stronger than I am. Caroline has coached me on establishing and maintaining suitable behaviours, on Muttley's part and mine, which have greatly reduced the strains and increased the pleasure of our relationship and the reception we receive from others. Melanie & Muttley

JASPER, Chocolate Labrador Retriever We have been working with Caroline since Jasper was a puppy. Not only does Jasper absolutely adore her but she has a huge impact on how well trained he is. Caroline is prompt in returning phone calls and emails, polite, efficient and knowledgeable, in other words all the things that you look for in a trainer. She is, however, more than this - she is able to convey her knowledge in a kind and friendly way that makes training sessions both fun and worthwhile. We have recommended Caroline to our friends in the past and will continue to do so without hesitation. Derek, Martha & Jasper