Big Sky Dog Training

After adopting a puppy from Lambs Farm we given information about dog training with Montana who works with a lot of the Wright-Way Rescue dogs (Wright-Way is associated with Lambs Farm dogs for adoption).  Montana was fantastic in many ways:  1).  She replied to my emails and spoke to me on the phone to answer all my questions and offer suggestions before class starts. Very accessible.2).  She is very attentive to each dog/puppy/person in class. 3).  She brings so many items with her to help all the participants in class, if you think you may need a harness versus a collar she may have one for you to try.  4).  She is full of suggestions if one thing is not working. 5).  Her style is great.  I highly recommend Montana and Big Sky Dog Training.  She cares.If you don't work with your dog or puppy outside of class, then you will have a longer road. More...

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After adopting a puppy from Lambs Farm we given information about dog training with Montana who works with a lot of the Wright-Way Rescue dogs (Wright-Way is associated with Lambs Farm dogs for adoption). Montana was fantastic in many ways:
1). She replied to my emails and spoke to me on the phone to answer all my questions and offer suggestions before class starts. Very accessible.
2). She is very attentive to each dog/puppy/person in class.
3). She brings so many items with her to help all the participants in class, if you think you may need a harness versus a collar she may have one for you to try.
4). She is full of suggestions if one thing is not working.
5). Her style is great.

I highly recommend Montana and Big Sky Dog Training. She cares.

If you don't work with your dog or puppy outside of class, then you will have a longer road. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Montana was great, I had problems with my dog jumping and biting. She took care of both problems very quickly. I know have a perfect dog!

Reviewed on Facebook

We did a beginner class when we first got our dog, which was very helpful. Today Montana came to our home to help us train Brooklyn not to jump up on people and to walk with a loose leash. We plan to have her come back for more training because she’s so knowledgeable, effective, and gentle. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I contacted Big Sky for help training my new puppy. Montana came to my home on short notice and helped tremendously. She gave me tips and ideas for how to train my puppy and also helped provide perspective regarding his temperament. She's kind, helpful, and knowledgable and I'd recommend her and her staff for your training needs.

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Reviewed on Facebook

I recently enrolled my dog in a canine therapy course, but wasn't able to teach her on my own at home what she needed to know to pass the test. With just two weeks left in the course, I called Montana in desperation. In 14 short days, we went from zero to course graduate. Montana was completely flexible with her time and came to our house for lessons. She was patient, consistent, and put every minute of the lesson to useful instruction. She clearly knows how to train a dog, and I especially appreciated her calmness. Thank you so much Montana! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I have had a great experience working with Montana over the past few weeks! I have one one year-old Cockapoo who had challenges with jumping, ignoring commands, and acting hyper. After calling several other trainers who claimed they couldn't help or wanted us to go to their facility rather than our home, I was frustrated. A friend recommended Montana and I called her that day. Montana was patient, thoughtful, and taught me a lot of tricks which have improved my dog's behavior considerably. I also appreciate her continual phone support in between sessions. Her prices are more than fair and it is clear that she loves what she does. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to see significant behavioral changes in their pet! More...

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Awesome business.

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We had a private session with our 3-year old which was helpful addressing some very specific training needs. It's never too late for a refresher so we signed up for Montana's basic obedience class at Wright-Way Rescue. The class size is small enough that each dog and owner get specific attention. The skill levels of the dogs in our class varied from high-energy Lab, to newly-adopted puppy, to our relatively calm girl. I liked Montana's approach of teaching to the appropriate level for each dog (and human) so we didn't feel like we were stuck in the slow lane, and others were able to spend a bit more time on the basics. We put our new obedience skills to the test only a few days after our last class. Our dog killed a squirrel in the yard, and I was able to get her to "leave it," then "come" to me, and finally "go get" my wife while I was occupied with cleaning up the mess. More...

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Better than the other services available around evanston.

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Montana is such a natural. Her tips and tricks make sense and are effective. Also easy to learn (for us humans!). She was very willing to come to our home for training, was reliable, on time and made the most of our time together. Our puppy caught on quick. She also was very knowledgeable about where we could find good deals for treats and other puppy/dog needs. Definitely recommend her to anyone looking for training. More...

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Montana is an exceptional dog trainer; she is experienced and knowledgeable and also a very sweet person!  She was excellent with communication prior to her visit and was punctual and incredibly professional.  She arrived at our home and immediately was comfortable, calm, and engaging with both of our dogs.  From the moment she came in, I could tell she is highly qualified, has a wealth of information, and is wonderful with animals.  She has an extremely calming nature and she treated the dogs with love and compassion.  She explained her training techniques and the reasoning behind them thoughtfully.  She even gave me a harness, made a long lead for indoors, and gave me several instructional training manuals that are extraordinarily helpful and complete.  The cost was very reasonable and she told me that I could reach out to her for any further questions or issues.  I was extremely impressed with Montana; she is unbelievably talented and amazing at what she does!  Thank you, Montana! More...

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We brought in our 3 month old German Shepherd puppy for the 6 sessions. It is easy to see Montana's love and passion for dogs and dog training, and she does miracles with our puppy. Montana has always given us extra advice and attention, and answers any questions we have. We're so happy with the service. Our puppy can now walk without pulling, sit/stay, and has mostly stopped barking. More...

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I am almost done with my first training session and would recommend Montana to anyone.  For a group class the size was perfect, around 3-5 dogs per session. There was a mix of dog needs and owner experience. Montana was patient with dogs and owners alike. Montana made sure to address specific needs of our dogs at the start of each class.  We all got individual attention so no one felt lost within the group.   At the first class there was an issue with some dogs being disruptive to the learning process. She kindly arranged for those dogs to meet at a different session. My dog has made a lot of progress in class, but more importantly I learned how to train her.  The success of your dog is all based on how much time you put in outside of class. I am very glad I chose Montana and will likely sign up for future sessions. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We have just had our 4th lesson with Montana & what a huge difference her classes have made to our puppy.He is much more obedient & doesn't pull on the leash as much. Her advise & tips have been so helpful with his training.I would recommend these classes to anyone - we will be signing up for the next ones definitely. More...

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Montana is a very skilled and understanding trainer.  She really knows her stuff and my dog really benefited from her expertise.  I highly recommend the training program and her advice. More...

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Montana was incredibly helpful. She did an in-home visit to walk us through how to manage certain behaviors and the most effective ways to train our lab-border mix puppy.  We will definitely be signing up for her puppy classes and highly recommend her services!  She kept things simple, straightforward and focused on building a good relationship with the dog taking a leadership approach. More...

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We thought the dog training class was a great base for our goldendoodle Oliver. Montana clearly demonstrated each training step, but also asked for feedback if anyone was having issues in order to customize the class so we got the most out of it. She has obviously worked with many dogs, understands dog psychology, and offered many tips and tricks throughout the classes. The reward based system is great too - perfect for small or gentle dogs, or for any dog for that matter. The class size is small so there is an opportunity for personal attention from Montana but also a good opportunity for the dogs to socialize. I think part of training has to be how the dogs interact with each other and general distractions, so this training class was perfect in every way. The location and time were very convenient for us. Overall, this class is worth the investment in your dog! More...

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While I do agree with Sebastian's comments that this type of dog training  isn't for every dog, my dog is one of them that Montana was able to help almost instantly. The best way to describe Montana's training style is "tough love". She is tough with the dogs (pushing them down when they jump, closing their mouths when they bite), but as a result the dogs are well behaved and when they behave she is the first to reward them. Her methods will work for most dog owners (sadly not Sebastian) and the training manual you receive is invaluable. My dog has had separation anxiety and I had no idea how to begin to train this out of him since my other dog hasn't had that problem. Within one training session at my home, I had an action plan that I will use to let my dog have his independence and allow me to regain my social life. I don't believe in dog whisperers, but if anyone was one it would be Montana (and not that little man on National Geographic). More...

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Montana is wonderful with dogs.  I like her treat base training.  My dog just loves her!  She does group traning to private trainings.  CGC certifications and more.  Will continue further training with her and I highly recommend her for any new dog owners!!!! More...

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