Dog Clients

Marie S. and Bocker

"Alana's positive training approach was amazing..." 

When I met Alana, I was very impressed. I knew she was the right person to train Bocker. We were told by an agent that Bocker had the "look" to appear in print ads and maybe commercials. I wanted to find a trainer that could do some private work with Bocker on some specific commands to see if he was right for a "career."

Alana's positive training approach was amazing. Her knowledge on dog behavior was so enlightening. She showed me a whole new way to communicate with Bocker that showed results in getting him to do what I want and which created a greater bond between us.

Bocker is a big boy and I was having a problem controlling him on a leash. I was advised when he was younger to use a pronged collar. I hated doing this, but he is so strong, and I had just had surgery and was afraid of him pulling me too hard. Alana introduced me to the gentle leader which Bocker accepted very easily. Now I can walk Bocker, literally holding the leash with two fingers, and all this without any discomfort to him. I'll never know how to thank Alana for this too. I'm just sorry Bocker and I didn't meet her much sooner.

— Marie