High Hopes Dog Training

Candice is a fantastic instructor and Leilani can't wait for her next class :)

Reviewed on Facebook

Hope helped us with our French Bulldog Jasper (Jazzy). He was acting out aggressively towards his brother Rocky a Boston Terrier and was not listening at all to me nor my husband. We were at our wits end and were afraid we were going to have to re-home him for fear he would attack our son. After just one session with Hope Jazzy's behavior started to improve. We couldn't believe it! Now, he get's along great with his puppy brother & is very close to our son. Hope taught us how to lead effectively and as a result saved our family! If you're dealing with an aggressive or unruly dog and don't know what to do I strongly suggest you call High Hopes! Their prices are very affordable compared to other trainers and it works! More...

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I had the pleasure to work with both Hope and Sandy with my dog, Memphis. Memphis was once a stray from the streets of Memphis, TN that I adopted. Hope and Sandy are incredible teachers, as I learned just as much or even more than Memphis during out training. Memphis has become more confident in himself and has shown amazing improvement in his everyday behaviors and manners. I am so happy I chose High Hopes Dog Training and am blown away by how important and how much the commands (and tricks) I've learned from Hope and Sandy have improved both my everyday life as well as Memphis'. More...

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We couldn’t be happier with Hope’s services ! About a year ego we adopted a 2 year old GS with a severe separation anxiety. We also got an 8 week old GS puppy. I admit there were moments when I thought I was not fit for the task! Hope came to our rescue , not only she is an awesome behaviorist, she is very creative with finding the solutions to the problems ! I am happy to report that Schuster and Remi made a huge progress , they are happy, well adjusted dogs, all thanks to Hope ! More...

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Hope has been helping our family with two very energetic, intelligent, and leash-reactive dogs. She provides great in-home training that is truly tailored to the things that you want to focus on with your pets. She clearly understands our animals and gives us specific techniques to work with them, complete with practical "homework" to do before the next lesson. This definitely keeps us accountable. One of the most valuable things about having a trainer like Hope work with you is that she can help you see where you can improve communication with your dog, which is not something that you can easily perceive yourself. I'm a very do-it-yourself kind of person and have learned tons from blogs and YouTube, but having Hope right there alongside me to coach me through adjustments I can make while training my dogs is totally invaluable. In addition to private lessons, we have also joined her in her Gobedience class, allowing us to take these skills and apply them in real-world environments. We communicated with Hope beforehand about our concerns regarding our dogs' reactivity, and Hope assured us that we would be able to distance ourselves from the group and go at our own pace, which was exactly what we did. While the dogs were indeed still very reactive, Hope and Candice stopped by to help us with the skills being taught in class as well as provide our dogs with good interactions with strangers, and around other dogs. The dogs were able to calm down by the end of the class, which was a good improvement from where they have been.Gobedience gave us a safe space to train our dogs and work on their reactivity around other dogs and people. Hope was a tremendous advocate for our pets and helped us feel safe and secure while we were working alongside other trainers. We felt that it was a genuinely good experience, and that while our dogs still have a ways to go with regards to reactivity, we all absolutely love Hope and the training that she facilitates with the dogs. More...

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High Hopes provides excellent training in a fun, encouraging environment. We've been through two classes (Canine Good Citizen and Therapy) and our dog Ragnar has progressed so much. He's also in love with Hope and Candice! They are so sweet and have a natural way with dogs. This is a great investment of your time and money if you have a dog! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Due to health issues, we have private lessons for our puppy. The puppy is doing well with her lessons. We are learning a lot ourselves! Highly recommend Hope.

Reviewed on Facebook

I have done several classes with both my dogs. I am proud to say they are well behaved wonderful pets because Hope, Candance and Sandy have taught me how to properly train them. They are fun and positive and I highly recommend them. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Hope and her staff are amazing. Classes were well planned and the space was laid out well. We were given enough space to learn our new behaviors. But still close enough to do a little socializing if we wanted. Each behavior was broken down into steps, which were repeated as many times as needed. Each pup had the opportunity to perform last weeks behaviors and the current weeks new behaviors. This allowed us to be clear on the steps needed to complete the behavior. The thing that impressed me most was the love the staff have for the pups. They love them all. Short pups, tall pups, fat pups,thin pups, fluffy pups and not so fluffy pups, pups with blocky heads and wiggling butts. Even whinny pups! Yep...Ginger was the whinny pup. I must also mention how much admiration and respect I have for High Hopes and staff for the work they do with our local shelters. My plan is to continue on until we can become CGC certified. See you ladies soon More...

Reviewed on Better Business Bureau

High Hopes is professional, knowledgable and amazing with anaimals. Mrs. Hope did a wonderful job working with the class and making sure each individual dog was learning each command. Along with knowledge about food and other dog care. The most qualified dog trainer I have met in my six years of dog rescuing. More...

Reviewed on Better Business Bureau

Hope genuinely has a talent and compassion for what she does! The other trainers she hires are previous clients that have gone through her courses with their own pets and have the same passion! Whether you have a puppy that you would like to train or a mischievous pet that needs positive redirection, her classes are perfect for all types! Even with the group classes, there is still individual focus for your pet and their needs! Greatall ages and breeds! More...

Reviewed on Better Business Bureau

We are finishing up beginner obedience with our boy Reggie. Hope & Candice have led his classes and I've been impressed with all of the dogs in the class improvement over the last 4 sessions. We've already scheduled his intermediate class as well as signed another pet up for training as well. I would definitely recommend. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

We are owners of a 3 year old Yorkie, Macy, who had basically no training prior to taking Obedience 101.  Hope and Candice did a great job of teaching skills that were easy to learn but also challenged Macy (and us).  While we were in a group setting, we received a lot of personalized instruction and gained a lot of knowledge about how to better care for Macy.  I would recommend this class to anyone who has some frustrations with their dog's current behaviors and is in need of a little guidance.  We also had a lot of laughs having our dog socialize with all varieties of dogs! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We rescued an incredibly handsome 1+ year old hound mix from the local shelter. When we brought him home, he was wild. My father assumed he had been adopted and returned a few times. He had terrible anxiety, chewed through things, was unwelcoming when we had company over (jumping, clingy-ness, personal space issues), was all around hard to manage, and barked constantly.For Christmas, my parents got me (and Fletch) some dog training sessions with Hope. I loved that she came to our house and could see us all in our regular surroundings. She was so in tune to what we were doing, and not too shy to let me know that Fletch was bossing me around and I was re-enforcing a lot of the behaviors I hated. We had a great intro session, and Fletch was so smart! He loved training and when Hope would come over. We saw a difference instantly and he became much easier to manage with each session. We found that exercising his brain was just as important as exercising his body. Fletcher is a true success story. Though he is by no means the perfect dog I am now more able to recognize how his behaviors, my role in encouraging/discouraging those behaviors, and how to exercise him. Hope was so nice and cared about us and our concerns, but wasn't scared to show us ways in which we could improve to help Fletcher. That is what I really feel made the most difference, and made Hope the best in Roanoke. I would strongly recommend High Hopes to all of my friends and family with new dogs or dogs with concerning behavior. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

You can tell that Hope and her assistants, Madeline and Tina, love their job by observing the wonderful rapport that they have with their canine students and handlers. We took the beginner and advanced group classes with our adult rescue dog. Even though it was a group class, Hope recognized any problem areas her students were having and gave each individual attention when needed. She conducts her classes with humor, enthusiasm and lots of knowledge and experience. I would highly recommend High Hopes Dog Training to anyone wanting a well behaved canine member of their family and community. More...

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As pet parents, my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed training classes with High Hopes Dog Training and our pup, Apollo, was always very happy in class. He started with Basic Obedience and worked his way up to a Canine Good Citizen Certification. We are very proud of him for all his has accomplished. We had a very positive experience! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Had our puppy schooled by Mrs. Hope, and loved it. There was a genuine connection between student and teacher.

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I highly recommend Hope Cogen of High Hopes Dog Training to anyone with a fur-baby. I contacted Hope after adopting Ella, an 8-week-old Lab mix who was the cutest of the litter, of course! We had recently lost our 6 year-old Golden Retriever, Abby, to cancer. I thought getting a puppy would be just what I needed to fill the hole left by the loss of my sweet Abby. However, I had completely forgotten that having a puppy is like having a baby! At this time, I also had a toddler in the house and was in WAY over my head. I called Hope and she immediately set up an appointment with me that week. She gave me a refresher on everything to expect from a puppy. She helped me potty train and crate train Ella and taught me the best ways to solve those bad teething moments. She even helped me puppy-proof my home and teach my daughter how to interact with her new "sister".Hope's expertise was exactly what I needed to help get me through those first few months. When I found Hope, I was very desperate and regretted the decision I had made to adopt our new pup. Hope helped me get over my anxiety and taught me how to HAPPILY balance a puppy, a 3-year-old and our 10-year-old Golden all at the same time. She is a wonderful and caring dog trainer More...

Reviewed on Insider Pages

We highly recommend High Hopes Dog Training. Our Redbone Bo had a few "rough edges" coming to live in a suburban home and Hope helped us find ways to help make the transition smoother. She is a terrific trainer and our entire family enjoyed the training sessions together. Hope gave us exercises and games to play with Bo to help him understand his place in the home and feel more comfortable as a part of our family. Bo is doing great and we can't thank Hope enough. More...

Reviewed on Yellow Pages

Hope provided private lessons in our home for my elderly mom and pup. It was a great experience. Hope is very professional, knowledgeable, positive and effective. She is methodical in her approach and provides lesson notes to aide with consistency in training. She gave us insight into the dogs’ behavior and information on raising a healthy, happy pet. Hope not only taught us a lot about our dog but some about ourselves as well. More...

Reviewed on Yellow Pages

You will be very pleased with the training you and your dog receive from Hope. From our experience, it was time and money well spent. Hope's training is very personalized. She is familiar with the temperament and needs of your breed of dog. She is able to motivate both the dog and owner to try her examples and follow through because they are easy to understand and the results you want can be achieved. More...

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At first we signed up for group lessons that were strict and ineffective, and then we luckily found Hope. Nala, our nine-week-old Golden Retriever, was soon housebroken and let us know she needed to go out by ringing a bell at the door. Hope's style was so gentle for Nala and so easy for us to learn (even our four year old would help). With the guidance and training from Hope, our beautiful 66-pound puppy is the perfect addition to our family. We cannot thank Hope enough. She is truly amazing at what she does. More...

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High Hopes Dog Training is the absolute best! Both in private lessons and group classes, Hope tailors her instruction to your dog’s individual personality and your training goals. She uses innovative and positive training methods to make your dog want to work for you and behave. She truly loves dogs and will love your dog almost as much as you do! She will always quickly respond to e-mail questions and offer continued support for you and your dog outside of class or the lesson. Plus, Hope’s warm, friendly personality and great sense of humor makes each lesson enjoyable. If my two Havanese puppies and I could take more classes with Hope we would--but with her help my dogs are just too well behaved!! Both are now ready to become Canine Good Citizens and therapy dogs at just one year old! More...

Reviewed on Yellow Pages

High Hopes Dog Training is the absolute best! Both in private lessons and group classes, Hope tailors her instruction to your dog s individual personality and your training goals. She uses innovative and positive training methods to make your dog want to work for you and behave. She truly loves dogs and will love your dog almost as much as you do! She will always quickly respond to e-mail questions and offer continued support for you and your dog outside of class or the lesson. Plus, Hope s warm, friendly personality and great sense of humor makes each lesson enjoyable. If my two Havanese puppies and I could take more classes with Hope we would--but with her help my dogs are just too well behaved!! Both are now ready to become Canine Good Citizens and therapy dogs at just one year old! More...

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