The Canine's Voice

Sabrielle has been involved with training and walking our dogs for approximately 5 years. Our dogs are always excited to see her and she has had a calming effect on them. Her warmth and compassion flow through in the way she approaches them and directs me. More...

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Sabrielle is an incredible trainer. I cannot recommend her highly enough! She took my wiggly Labrador puppy and helped turn him into a puppy that I am constantly getting compliments on. This was done with positive reinforcement training.She helped me to understand the stages he was going through and tailored every session to what my puppy was able to do. We had one session where he clearly wanted to do nothing but play so we rescheduled to a different day and time that suited him better. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I can't say enough about Sabrielle and how she has worked with our Flint. We adopted him when he was about 6 months old and met Sabrielle at a puppy training class. She was great - and helped us feel more confident with him. We soon realized, however, that he had some socialization issues - great with dogs, not so much with people. I can count on 2 hands the number of humans he'll allow into our house. Sabrielle has continued to work with us - it's a process, not a one and done, which is what people need to realize. Fast forward to today - Flint is now 5, and Sabrielle continues to work with us and him..... and he absolutely loves her (as do we!). She never gets discouraged, and talks us off the ledge anytime we need it. Flint is such a love bug with us and with her, but still has fear of other humans. However, we know the steps we need to take to help him feel safe, and also know that consistency is key. She doesn't just train the dog, she trains you too.Sabrielle has trained, boarded, and simply showed up for neighborhood walks. She does it all - and we trust her with all our hearts. More...

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I met Sabrielle 4+ years ago when my puppy (at the time) needed puppy classes. He needed a lot of work at 7 months old. Sabrielle taught him all the basics and then some. 5 years later he is the best service dog I could have ever asked for. Thank you Sabrielle! I highly recommend her for all puppy and dog training or vices. My Jaxon is my lifeline to enter the world. More...

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I met Sabrielle 2 years ago while she and her employee Brad were walking a couple of dogs down the street from my home. She told of me she was a trainer and could help my husband and I train our 8 week old sheepadoodle that we would soon be bringing home. She came over before we brought him home to teach us how to puppy proof our home then she came over the day we got him to teach us how to train and deal with a puppy which is not easy at times. Boy can they wear you down and try your patience!!!  I'm very happy to say she still works with the 3 of us. I guess you could say we still need some fine tuning. I don't see how we could have done this without Sab's help. We have come to love her and trust her. She really knows how dogs (or any other kind of animal) think and behave. I don't think there's any scenario she can't deal with. I'm amazed by her wealth of knowledge of dogs and all different kinds of animals and how much love she has for them. I have never met anyone so dedicated to what they do. She's one of a kind. I plan on knowing her and loving her for a lifetime. She truly is "The Canine's Voice." More...

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My favorite experience with dog training!  I had tried petsmart with my dogs in the past and was only able to get basic commands.  I had tried very expensive training that made me send my dog away for a month (while they used unknown methods) and most recently I had tried training with a company that believed in using shock collars and seemed more interested in turning my family pet into an attack dog.  I was able to explain the issues I had in the past, the issues I'm having now and was able to have a real conversation with Sabrielle about how the training would work.  She uses positive reinforcement and got the great results right away.  She explained that I would need to train myself as well, showed me how to work with my dog and that really did make all the difference. More...

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Please take a moment to sit and really read this review.  I found Sabrielle from Yelp but in all honesty, I passed on calling her first because she had such great reviews. I know... sounds stupid but it was like she is too good to be true. I had already spoken to anyone and everyone to find help for Buddy.  Buddy is not my dog. Well... he wasn't mine.  He belonged to my Mother and her daughter in law.  They "shared" custody of him.  My mom knew nothing about his breed and actually thought he would grow to be a lot smaller and much much much more tame but she was convinced he was the perfect animal for her.  She's of age and only lives in Cali 4-6 months out of the year then returns home to the Philippines.  The other owner lived closed but had little to no time for him so Buddy was just there.  My parents tried to train him on their own by what they read on the internet and while he was a puppy, he was playful and definitely defiant.  My parents disciplined him like any old school parent would discipline a child which worked as well as walking in a circle to get to the spot in front of you. Buddy soon learned every bad behavior a dog could learn. He basically owned my parents.  We fought daily over him as I too owned a much smaller fluffier diva dog of my own and I was so worried Buddy would get a hold of her and kill her accidentally.  The arguing forced my parents to find professional Trainers and guess what They too found Sabrielle but passed on her after a couple sessions to take him all the way (40 min drive) to some other Trainer. Why Because this guy promised fast results (Sabrielle didn't)and boy did they get that.  He quickly learned not to be a dog and he was punished for even thinking about being what he was !  He was forced to wear a Shock Collar.  I witnessed this dogs happiness fade away. Buddy did many sessions with the other trainer. Did he learn to sit and all that jazz Yes BUT only with a BUZZ to tell him what to do and if he didn't do it, another BUZzzz.  He was "accidentally" super shocked (when it's turned up all the way) many times for just being silly.  It wasn't until his neck was RAW that my parents began to question the Method being used.  Fast forward a couple Months and it's time for my Parents to return home to the PI. Guess what?  No one knew what to do with the dog.  The other owner had told my mom she couldn't handle him and feared for her and her families safety. It wasn't until the day before my parents left that I offered to take him.  This was after I was told he would have to be dropped off at a shelter.  Hell no! He wasn't going anywhere. I know what happens to his breed. He didn't ask for all that was happening to him.  So ... there I was. I work long days and my children have hectic schedules so my time for him was little to none.  I began my search for dog boarding / training.  Buddy had to have his collar on because i didn't know how to control him but I never needed to shock him because just the site of the remote would have him in a corner.  After calling and emailing anyone here on yelp that said they "specialized" in behavior management and crying endlessly because I was failing at helping this animal, I emailed Sabrielle.  That was maybe a little over a month ago.  Buddy is almost done with a set of 6 sessions with Sabrielle.  We got him out on a walk today !  1/9/19.  Did he act out? Sure did ! But she knew just what to do and we made it home safe and sound.  She never lost her cool or patience.  She's just there for him and ME !  Lord knows I'm more work than him!  I'm pretty sure I've cried in front of her one time too many.  Buddy is slowly but surely becoming a dog again and Sabrielle is his Best Friend.  Like... he's hella sad when she leaves.  Hell, I am too.  I'm telling you.  She's the one.  It's like she was out here for this.  I know I missed a lot of what I wanted to say but I'll be back with updates on him.  Thank you Sabrielle!!!! Side note:  we also laugh a lot. She's hilarious and has taught me so much.  Like... what A bully stick is  hahahhahaha I'm joking but she really knows so much.  She's a true professional who truly loves her job.  You can NOT  find any better. More...

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Sabrielle came to my home to help me with a couple of problematic dog behaviors (territorial guarding, pulling the leash etc). She taught my family some tools to get positive behaviors more often. It takes time and persistence, but her methods worked and our dog is much more comfortable now that she knows what she's expected to do and when we're happier with her behavior. Money and time well spent! More...

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The owner/ trainer of The Canines Voice is Sabrielle. She is extremely easy to deal with, and her methods work!My situation: We rescued a very young dog that had been passed around by several owners, had not been potty trained and was very human oriented ( no exposure to other dogs). The dog is a breed known for potentially destructive behavior due to boredom, and needs a lot of exercise. I have had 3 of these dogs in my life and felt confident she would be a great family dog- with proper training.The dog was reacting aggressively to noisemaking equipment and could hurt herself or us during using  the vacuum cleaner, chainsaw, leaf blower, cordless drill motor, etc.Sabrielle developed a game plan before our first session, brought props and treats. The hour session was such an eye opener for me! She quickly determined what my dog wanted for reward, and we worked together with desensitizing the dog to these noises.She is a true dog whisperer, and if you are honest with yourself, you must know that training your dog takes time, and work everyday by you!Sabrielle teaches you and helps you speak to your dog. She works with all kinds of problems you may have. More...

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Sab helped me with my rescue cattle dog decide to work with me and break her old habits ( except an occasional accident at night). She helped me learn what my dog was trying to tell me, and be able to redirect and relax. Don’t think she will do all of the work- she’s training your dog and you too! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Sabrielle was hired based on the recommendation from our vet. She was hired to train our Silver Lab, Bleu. She was hired because of her knowledge, her continuous desire to learn, and her insatiable love for animals. She was hired for all of those reasons, but she ended up training US. I will always recommend Sabrielle Melton to anyone that needs to learn most animal behaviour is NOT because of the animal being ‘bad or stubborn’. 95% of them time that animal does things because the owner has no idea that the owner needs to relearn their way of thinking. We are learning each and every day about our Bleu. And we always will, thanks to Sabrielle More...

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I can't recommend Sabrielle highly enough! She has completely changed our dog's life for the better :)At the time we found Sabrielle, we were almost resigned to the fact that training would always be a struggle with our dog. We had recently adopted him, and had quickly learned our dog had problems with pulling on the leash, anxiety, and high dog reactivity. We had already paid a large amount of money for our dog to go through a board and train program at a different trainer for 2 months, but he had come back way more anxious and more dog-reactive than he used to be. The other trainer had also told me that our dog could never be obedient without using harsh training tools for the rest of his life, since he was a "difficult, stubborn dog".After that experience, training with Sabrielle was a breath of fresh air. Within the first session, she quickly had our dog walking right next to her, with his full focus on her, with completely POSITIVE reinforcement and absolutely no training tools other than a plain harness, leash, and some treats. It was amazing to see and very encouraging for us!!Sabrielle worked closely with us and we learned many tips and tricks for learning our dog's body language and figuring out what he best responds to in distracting situations.By just our second session, even we were able to have our dog walking with us all of the time on a loose leash! We are continuing to work with Sabrielle on our dog's reactivity, and he has taken great strides for the better. We can now walk with him in crowded parks with ease, which used to be a major undertaking and highly stressful situation in the past. We still have new victories every week with our dog's reactivity to other dogs decreasing over time.Sabrielle truly understands every individual dog's needs and she will work with you as if your dog is her own. Highly recommend if you want your dog to have a truly positive experience with training. More...

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I had reached out to Sabrielle when my pup (ten months old at the time) was showing fear around strangers and new people in my home. She came to our home and worked with us and Penny for well over an hour and gave us tips on how we can make her more comfortable and how she can meet new people. It was obvious that she knows what she's doing from the get go. With just a few suggestions right off the bat (based on our behavior as Penny's owners), our dog was more relaxed with her in the home. You can tell she has a great connection with animals. We thought we would need several more training sessions with her, but after her advice and homework on our part, Penny noticeably changed and is showing less and less fear around people. Thank you so much Sabrielle. I've already recommended her services to a few of my clients and friends! More...

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Everyone with a dog needs Sabrielle in their life! When my dog moved in with me in September 2017, he was not very socialized- getting overly excited when he saw other dogs walking around our apartment complex and constantly pulling on leash. I felt at my wit's end and I wasn't sure the best way to manage his behavior, so I looked up dog trainers in my area. I contacted Sabrielle and she was very quick to respond.Within the first hour of our first session, Sabrielle managed to take something as simple as walking to Don Castro (which is close to her) to an extremely informative and effective training session! Over six months later, her tips and tricks have stuck with me and my dog today. My dog is now so much better on the leash and he's made so much progress when he sees other dogs! He wouldn't have gone as far as he did without the help of Sabrielle.On top of being an effective trainer, Sabrielle is truly an amazing person. She is such a joy to be around, full of hilarious dog stories and she has an endless supply of dog memes, making every session enjoyable. She gave me her honest opinion that my dog didn't need additional training sessions. You can tell Sabrielle is truly passionate about helping dogs and she really understands them. More...

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Sabrielle is all about positive re-enforcement. Her training techniques really work--I mean instantly. My German Shepherd responds well to her kind spirit. It is obvious how much she loves animals and how much they love her. Anyone who wants to have a good relationship with their dog should definitely have training lessons with Sabrielle. As an experienced dog lover, I was surprised at how much I learned from her. She truly is The Canine's Voice. You'll be amazed how she can correct behavioral issues with love and support. She's the best. More...

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I have consulted with Sabrielle about three different dogs with completely different issues and she has been wonderful. I've been rescuing dogs for 15+ years and have worked with over a dozen trainers, and Sabrielle has impressed me the most of all of them. I consider myself pretty well-versed in training, but my new foster had me stumped with some of her quirky behaviors!  Sabrielle is like a detective and knew exactly what questions to ask me to figure out the appropriate course to take with my foster.  She is not a one-size-fits-all trainer, which I find to be very unique among trainers, and it seems as if she has dealt with every undesirable and odd behavior under the sun!  I really liked that she gave me reading materials that were tailored to my dogs' specific issues and showed me how train my dogs - being a rescuer, I have limited finances to spend on training. Therefore, I need to be able to have sufficient information to do most of the work myself, so even if you're on a budget and can't afford to do ongoing weekly training, you can still get a lot out of fewer sessions if need be. I'm looking forward to practicing the exercises she gave me and posting an update! More...

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I met Sabrielle through a friend of a friend in rescue. Not only does she speak dog but so does her heart. She's gone above and beyond to assess dogs at the shelter and help me get them to safety but she's been such a help with my own dogs. I asked her to travel to my home in Napa to help me train my dogs and help a new foster acclimate. It was so relieving to have her in my home to help my husband and I set up the best situation for the dogs. She explained reasons for behavior, what we can do to change that and next steps. Offered guidance on harnesses and made sure we knew that she was always available for questions. I'm excited to continue working with her and most importantly hopeful for a peaceful home for my dogs. Thank you! More...

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Sabrielle was recommended to us - and we are so thankful for her work with our (now) 5 month old yellow Labrador.  We have been working with her for almost 2 months now and not only was early training a critical / positive for our puppy - but her training, reinforcement, skill sharing are fantastic and have helped our Labrador shine and develop her natural traits to be a good, calm, and obedient dog!  We have also boarded our dog with her a couple times now, and honestly, I think our dog returns even more well-trained after the overnight stays!  Sabrielle's style, manner, approach, and natural connection with all dogs (of all backgrounds) is amazing and shows her true ability to "speak dog". More...

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Sabrielle speaks dog! She's the expert and she's a straight shooter. She loves her job and it shows. I took several rescue dogs to her and she showed me perfectly how to help them adjust and be adoption ready. She's always available for advice and help... Great professional all around! More...

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Sabrielle has been invaluable in her ability to help me get my Rottweiler and Pit Bull to get along.  I had previously reached out to another trainer and described my issues and was told it was probably too late to address the problem.  Sabrielle is confident that every dog can be trained given patience and understanding.  She has a keen insight into what is motivating a dog and always finds innovative ways to address any issue.  I am also especially grateful that she is so responsive via text messaging - she always responds within an hour, even just to give you some encouragement.  I highly recommend the Canine's Voice for your training and dog sitting needs. More...

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After rescuing a beautiful Yorkie 3 months ago, I found him to be of high anxiety. I was referred to Sabrielle...OMG! Words can't really explain her talent. I wish I could post a video here. Within no more than 2 minutes Trooper was enamoured with her. I've never seen anything like her ability to read dogs and train with joy, with results immediately. After spending about 1 1/2 hours with him, he is truly a different dog. Of course, she had to train me as well, and I am a willing student, doing everything she said to do. If you have a troubled animal, don't give up on it...call Sabrielle today. I want to share her with everyone! More...

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First, I'd like to thank Sabrielle for all the hard work and effort that she puts in at her pet care facility. She did an outstanding job reassuring me that my dogs were well taken care of with daily pictures and/or video updates. I am giving Sabrielle a 5-star rating for her generosity, patience, knowledge and skills. She is the only one, other than family, that I would trust to take care of my dogs. I am so lucky to have found such an amazing woman to help me out assisting further training with my dogs. I would highly recommend her for pet boarding, training or any other pet care needs. More...

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I couldn't recommend The Canine's Voice more highly! I boarded my dog with them many times. Dogs and their well-being are Sabrielle's passion. I always felt completely comfortable leaving my dog with her for many nights. The dogs get walked multiple times daily and get to play and be friendly with one another all day, both big and small. More...

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I am so thankful to have found Sabrielle to help me with my last foster dog. I fell in love with him and was determined to give a very fearful and anxious dog a chance.  Most people refused to work with him, but not Sabrielle. She gave me positive techniques to help him lead a happier life. She also advised me and helped me find an appropriate home for him. More...

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I have two dogs, the first one is Lab mix, he has really serious separation anxiety, I know Sabrielle  from my friend, she's dog also trained by Sabrielle. She help me found a way to control the separation anxiety. My second dog is a German shepherd, she's timid, she's afraid of stranger to came our house and she's pretty anti-social. Sabrielle taught me the way to control the situation that when my friends came my home. Because my dog's personality is timid and cannot change it, but she help me to learn the way to handle it. More...

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Sabrielle is an essential addition to your dog's well being and to your family harmony.  She offers so much more than dog training. She translates their needs, offers practice technique and reassures that every dog has the chance to be a happy and harmonious family member. She sees beyond the normal "sit, stay" and teaches the whole family how to live together and appreciate each other. Within our first meeting she had our two dogs figured out and helped us understand their fears and needs. There was an instant drop in our stress levels. She is kind, patient and all dogs seem to love her.  We were all blessed the day she came into our lives. More...

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I adopted a rescue pet.  Lots of separation anxiety and some improving (but needing work) leash manners.   I can't say enough good things about Sabrielle.   AMAZING.  Within a week, Lenny was leaps and bounds improved.. well behaved, less anxious, helping train other dogs.... etc.  She was super attentive to questions, worked as well training me (don't underestimate this part of training!).  I can't give enough stars to her.   Super passionate, super amazing, will teach you an incredible amount just by example.  Seriously, she is exceptional. More...

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I volunteer with a dog rescue group and we've had a couple of large dogs who had some questionable behavior. We got connected with Sabrielle through another reputable trainer and we were looking for some guidance. With 3 Pit mixes and a biting Beagle in tow, Sabrielle was calm and confident. She was able to accurately assess, provide recommendations and even demonstrate her positive training skills. We all learned how to start working with our foster dogs in a positive manner, gaining confidence and teaching our dogs the necessary skills. All 4 dogs had separate issues but her guidance and knowledge were spot on. She's inspired me to work with my own 3 dogs. She truest is the Canine's Voice. It's as if she speaks dog lol. You & your dog will be better off after meeting Sabrielle. More...

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If you're looking for someone with a true passion for changing a dog's behavior,  then Sabrielle is your person. She can take a dog with behavior issues and re-train them, and can teach a new puppy as well!  We have an 11 year old and a new puppy and she was excellent with us,  explaining the reasons why the puppy is acting in a certain way. She has quick and easy ways to curtail it and change the behavior within days or minutes! She answers text or email questions any time  too!  She is great with rescue dogs,  puppies,  and dogs with behavior issues!  She loves what she does and she cares about each and every dog she trains! More...

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Sabrielle is my goto behaviorist and miracle worker. Doing rescue I get a wide range of dogs with a wide range of challenges. Sabrielle always answers my questions, and always gets back to me the same day when I inquire. More...

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Sabrielle came through for us in a time of need and even gave us a discount right off the bat as first time clients.  We had recently adopted a dog, despite leaving for an out-of-state wedding in a week.  We received a crash course in dog boarding.  We quickly learned availability was not going to be easy to secure for our 7 month old puppy pit bull/border collie (we think).  We were at the end of our rope when we heard about Sabrielle.  Once we spoke with her, Sabrielle immediately made herself available.  Later that day we met Sabrielle and her pack.  We instantly knew we found a safe and loving place for our puppy.  With the impending trip we were positive that Daisy would get plenty of everything she needed and more.  Sabrielle sent us updates and pictures each day, we know she's so busy but somehow made time.  As expected, upon our return, Daisy would have been happy to stay.  We have since begun training with Sabrielle and Daisy is confident that her people will do well.  Daisy never wants to see Sabrielle leave and truly loves her.  Evidenced by Daisy's  non-stop wiggle-waggle back end.  Looking forward to learning more! More...

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Sabrielle Melton is nothing short of a miracle worker! Her skills as a positive dog and human trainer are second to none.  She has worked with my dogs - who are both R+ reactive - and after 2 sessions they were transformed .  Not only that, but her continued support by text or phone when you have "training setbacks" is so helpful.  She always responds quickly and encouragingly to any issue I have.  Two months ago, I couldn't even walk past another dog - now we are following them!  Sabrielle truly has a gift - she takes all breeds, all ages - human and canine!  In addition she does a lot of pro bono work for shelters and rescues in the area.Call her - you WILL not regret it - neither will your dog. More...

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Once in a lifetime you'll meet someone so gifted that you are just floored. Sabrielle was the third dog trainer I've tried and I was beginning to think there was no hope for my dog. But yesterday Velo and I worked with Sabrielle and it was incredible. Sabrielle is one of those extremely gifted people who have so much passion, positive energy and has put in many years of hard work to truly understand how to communicate with and train dogs and more importantly their owners. She helped me understand how to communicate with my crazy bird hunting obsessed dog and gave me so many great tips. She's always available for questions and also does dog boarding. I have already referred her to all of my friends. More...

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I have had Sabrielle over a couple of times to help me with my rescue dog who goes CRAZY when the sliding glass door is opened. I have another dog who does NOT like new people (as in postures and growls and intimidates). Within 20 minutes Sabrielle not only had Bochy calmly going in and out of the back door but Niner, our reactive dog was literally eating out of her hand and seeking her attention. She told us what she was doing, why she was doing it and what we needed to do to keep up the results. She has a huge heart for dogs and they obviously know it. Sabrielle was always prompt in responding to my questions and offered some great ideas to help us keep training Bochy into being a great dog. I would recommend Sabrielle to anyone looking for help with their dogs! More...

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I can't say enough good things about Sabrielle.  She has helped me with my three dogs as well as numerous foster dogs.  She is amazing with animals and has such a gift in working with dogs from basic training to aggression.  Not only does she train the dogs, she trains the "hoomans" too.  She has a big heart and honestly cares about the welfare of dogs.  She is quickly becoming a trusted behaviorist at many local shelters because she is excellent at what she does. More...

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Sabrielle is wonderful! We've hired her a few times to cat-sit for several days. She's professional and attentive to our kitties, with daily status updates and photos. She also went above and beyond to bring in our mail and water our Christmas tree, and even cleaned up a broken glass (cat's fault) and mopped up after our randomly leaking faucet. Highly recommended! More...

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