I really appreciate the time you spent with Porkchop and the rest of my family. You really helped the family learn some great techniques to work with Porkchop. It has made a  world of difference not just for him but for all of us. We have a much healthier attitude towards owning a dog. We were very frustrated before we met you. Now armed with the skills we needed to train him we are having a  lot of fun working with him. I have bragged to everyone I know about some skills he learned I never  thought that would be possible. Thanks for everything.

Heather & Porkchop (english bulldog), Hillsboro, OR
 

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On behalf of Robin, Oscar, and Maggie, we want to thank you for your outstanding service. You were not only professional in your service and communication, but also very punctual and reliable. You have taught us the techniques necessary to allow us to let our dogs be free, but also keep them within our boundaries.

Because of the success of your straightforward program, our dogs and the owners have learned the power of the positive reinforcement and an easy method of behavior modification. Your experience was clearly demonstrated with the success in our situation. We can't thank you enough and please feel free to use this email as reference to any future clients.

Russell,
Camas, WA

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I want to thank you muchly for your gentle spirit - you are one of the good one's. I felt it right away at the mall and then especially the day you were here; the way Sadie responded to you immediately. I will yell help anytime I feel the need - You validated all I have read and been told before and probably knew instinctively about how to "train" a dog.

 Donna & Sadie (lab mix), Portland, OR
 

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Cynthia and I spoke for about a week before she came to my home. She asked many questions about Ducatti's behavior, personality, lifestyle and what we wanted the outcome to be from our session with her. She also left the door open for me to add information at any time. Her follow up has been just as thorough, again leaving an opportunity for me to contact her as needed. 

A key item was getting a emergency recall on my little girl. She likes to run around the front yard (the back yard is not suitable for this type of play), but this happens to be off a busy street. She typically stays in the yard, but if she sees something more interesting, she is off like a shot. This worried me very much because she could easily be hit by a passing car, or attacked by a big dog that she thinks she can be more dominant than. 

We practiced using a long line and another dog as what we could call "bait", using key words and reinforcements she taught. We have practiced since then and have had good results. 

I didn't realize how important this would be until just yesterday when she scooted out the door after me and headed down the street. I wanted a "just in case" recall, I had no idea I would need it so soon. I called her, no no, rather I screamed at her the command line, and she came. I was shocked about how well this training method worked. She was nearly under the tires of the car, and she came right back. This was followed by much love, praise and me being so thankful that Cynthia had taught us this command. 

What I really enjoyed about the session was the time that was taken to observe Ducatti. Her personality, reactions, and needs. There are people that claim that they can train a dog, but not many can train the owner, and really connect with all their clients at the same time. 

In our single session, Ducatti took to Cynthia very quickly, I can say I have never seen her do this before. She needs a few meetings to know she can trust someone, when she left Ducatti sounded like a little bird (as we call it) as she watched her car go down the street. This is something she only does with a select few in the family. After a great meeting with her, this confirmed my feelings that she was able to connect with Ducatti and truly make a lasting impact on her future. 

Erica and Ducatti (doxie), Canby, OR

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My wife and I had 3 two hour training sessions with Cynthia. We have a Rotweiller named PJ. Cynthia was very easy going and relaxed. She was punctual to the appointments. Cynthia was also flexible with the times and days too. She was nice, courteous and respectful to us and PJ. All of our questions were answered too. Follow ups from the previous training session happened that night or the next morning. Cynthia really cares and has a passion for what she does. I admire these qualities and look for it in any aspect of doing business in life. She is wonderful with dogs and an all around great person to know too. We are also doing better with our cute adorable Rottweiler PJ.

Sam and Lorena, St Helens
 

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Cynthia is very fluent in human and dog, she taught us both fast and well. She is a great teacher, (we put that to the test), we were lucky to find her.

David & Segue (boxer mix), Hood River, OR 
 
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Cynthia has literally made our lives easier with her skillful, patient training of Miss Madison, our 3.5 year old miniature schnauzer.  Madison was anxiety ridden and a little ADD if you ask us.  With Cynthia's trained insight we realized what Madison was going through and how we could make a difference.  When we first met Cynthia Madison was a barking mess of energy which we could not take out on even a simple walk around the block without being pulled or being in a confrontation with any human, beast or vehicle coming toward us.  We now have a dog that we can take to a park without fear that she will create a situation where we have to break up a dog fight. We can walk with her without her pulling us wherever she wants to go.  She can sit (even on concrete which was an issue), lay down, halt her barking and even interact with other dogs in a friendly way.  Thank you Cynthia for sharing your knowledge, time and talent to achieve the goals we set out.  Best of luck in your future.

Karen, Deb and Miss Madison, Portland, OR