Clients Speak!  2007



    Puppy Kindergarten
    Handouts = Very Helpful
    Handouts = The book was very helpful and not too much reading.
    Instructor = Yes
    Instructor = Karen helped me to better understand my Puppy's
    behaviors.  It's important to remember that the puppy thinks like a dog
    and not like a person.  Sometimes it's easy to loose sight of that.
    Topic not covered = No
    How satisfied were you with the class overall? = Very Satisfied
    Content of class = It was interesting to see my puppy in free play with
    other puppies to see what sort of behavior is acceptable and normal and
    what behaviors are aggressive.
    Recommend = I'm always recommending Secret Lake!
    Recommend  = Yes
    Your Name = Joan F
    Permission = Yes
    10/18/07


    Elementary School
    Handouts = Very Helpful
    Instructor = Yes
    Instructor = I loved Karen style with both me and my dog- she has a gift
    and love for animals and they respond to this
    Topic not covered = No
    How satisfied were you with the class overall? = Very Satisfied
    Content of class = If/when I every get any new dogs, as long as she
    continues to train I will only go to her- highly recommend her training
    style and enjoyed going to class  
    Comments- she is the best- I wish she taught Pet Therapy Training
    because I enjoyed working with her
    Recommend = Yes
    Your Name = Tara G
    7/23/2007


    Responses as of 4/1/07

    Puppy Kindergarten
    Handouts:  Very Helpful
    Instructor:  Yes.  You are very helpful and wonderfully responsive,
    especially to someone with no puppy experience!
    Topic not covered:  No
    How satisfied were you with the class overall?  Very Satisfied
    Content of class:  It great from start to finish.
    Recommend:  Absolutely, and have.
    Recommend YN:  Yes
    Your Name:  Susan C


    Puppy Kindergarten
    Handouts:  Very Helpful  Very informative and well presented.  It was
    very helpful as an ongoing training aid.

    Instructor: Yes.  Extremely.  We really appreciated the personal attention
    and positive and fun atmosphere.
    Topic not covered:  Not applicable to us only because we had to
    discontinue our lessons because we had return to our residence in New
    York City.

    How satisfied were you with the class overall?  Very Satisfied

    Content of class:  From what we experienced, the course was very
    extensive, personal and enjoyable not only to us but also for our Golden
    Retriever.  We were clueless about positive dog training techniques - it
    was joy to see how dog training could be so fun and rewarding.  Karen
    took a real interest in our dog and the dynamics of our family.  We were
    first time dog owners so her support and training were very much
    appreciated.  Honey (our dog) appreciated it also!

    Recommend:  Absolutely.  
    Your Name:  Martha J


    Elementary School
    Handouts:  Very Helpful
    Handouts:  Everything was very helpful, and good to refer back to.
    Instructor:  Yes   very helpful and understanding with each student.
    Thank you
    Topic not covered:  No
    How satisfied were you with the class overall?  Satisfied
    Content of class:  I was satisfied I have never had a dog so I don't know
    if there was anything missing that I should know. I wish my dog would
    learn to walk by me but I am working on it.
    Recommend:  Training is very good and friendly not rushed.  I would
    recommend it to everyone
    Recommend YN:  Yes
    Your Name:  Mirza


    Elementary School
    Handouts:  Very Helpful
    Handouts:  I thoroughly enjoyed the class!  I am back for a 2nd session!
    Instructor:  Yes
    Topic not covered:  No
    How satisfied were you with the class overall?thoroughlysatisfied
    Content of class:  I came into the class, thoroughly expecting that my 3-
    year old dog would be "too old"  to be trained.  The reality is:  I am never
    too old to learn how to communicate expectations, boundaries, love, and
    appreciation to my pet!"
    Recommend:  And I have!
    Recommend YN:  Yes
    Your Name:  Cheryl


    Elementary School
    Handouts:  Very Helpful
    Handouts:  both Ric and i found the class very helpful with general
    commands. I still want to come for the next class because we still have
    some outside issues.
    Instructor:  Yes
    Topic not covered:  because I think the next class will cover different
    material???
    Topic not covered:  No
    Recommend:  Comments - i already have
    Recommend YN:  Yes
    Your Name:  deeann k

    Elementary School
    Handouts:  Very Helpful
    Handouts:  All have been truly excellent, and as you have compiled
    them, much better than most of the books out there
    Instructor:  Yes
    Instructor:  Yes, but see below -- your energies were split given the
    character of the dogs in the class.
    Topic not covered:  Well, maybe.  I felt like we didn't get as much
    accomplished in each session as we might have.
    Topic not covered:  No
    How satisfied were you with the class overall?:  Satisfied
    Content of class:  Having two dogs in the class who had behavioral
    problems made it less satisfying as a training and socialization
    experience for me.  It was a distraction in terms of focus, and made the
    lessons a whole lot less fun.  It was stressful to constantly be on-guard
    that your dog didn't get too close to another, etc.  Not having play time
    after class was a big downside as well.
    Recommend:  Absolutely, and will continue to!  I think you are the best
    training in the region!  We will be signing up for a new series soon (just
    wish I could say that Jazz and I were both so much better now...)
    Recommend YN:  Yes
    Your Name:  Susan

    ***Note:  One of the dogs to whom Susan is referring was removed from
    class and owners offered private lessons.