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WE LOVE OUR CLIENTS.
AND THEY LOVE US TOO!
Tori & Theo
I have to give the biggest shout-out to the Visionary Canine. I just got back from a walk with my dog where just about every dog on the block snarled, growled or tried to lunge towards him. Even though my dog was stressed out and nervous, he stayed in a heel and even sat when I asked him to, despite these large and intimidating dogs actively showing aggression to him. He was looking to me to see what to do and trusted me enough to get us through about 4 different dogs trying this throughout our walk (there were a lot of people walking their dogs tonight). Where other owners were cursing, yelling, and losing their cool (even scaring me a little), I was able to calmly communicate with my dog and he listened. We got our dog about a year ago and things were really not going well. He was a rescue who had been given up by his previous owners and was on anxiety medication when he was at the shelter. He had some snapping moments with us when we first brought him home and was pretty terrified overall. He also did not seem to be okay with our cats despite being “cat tested” at the shelter. We did not know what to do and had to start considering whether we were the right home for him. It broke my heart to imagine taking him back to the shelter where he was so sad and scared. I called Gen who assured us we could get through this. We have worked with Genny for about 10 sessions over the last year and we learned a lot about how to support our dog and communicate with him. Things have been going so well and our dog is happy and trusts us so much more now. He is also becoming friends with our cats which we never thought would happen. We also now know how smart and capable our dog is. He has come so far and is more well-behaved than most dogs we come across, and we did not think we would see the day where that would be our situation. Before working with Visionary Canine my husband and I read books, downloaded apps, and watched all kinds of training videos, and nothing was working because at the end of the day, there really is no substitute for working with a skilled and knowledgeable trainer. If anyone out there is considering working with VC I would advise you to go for it! If you follow the recommendations and put in the time, you will see the change and you and your dog will be happier for it!!
Becky & Stella
"We got so lucky and Gen trained Stella for us in Fargo. When we brought Stella in for training she had a busy mind and just couldn’t relax. I work from home and she would bark when I was on meetings. She always wanted to be outside chasing animals in the yard. After her time with Gen she had a completely different state of mind. It is important to note she still had her personality and all the things we love about her, but she was able to be calm. She would truly curl up on the bed and relax for hours. This made working from home and life in general at our house so much better. Gen has an incredible understanding of dogs and works with your dog based on their personality. When we would do lessons it always amazed me the little things she would point out about Stella. This tells me she cares beyond a doubt about my dog in her care. I can’t say enough good things about her training and I promise your dog will thank you for the time with her! Gen you are the greatest!!"
Matt & Ringo
"We worked with Gen previously in North Dakota. We adopted a dog that had more behavioral problems than I can possibly list. We tried everything, we were at the end of our rope. Gen was literally Ringo's last hope.
What a amazing experience. Gen taught us just as much as she taught Ringo and now he's a amazing and loving part of our family. She was professional and approachable through the whole training experience and after as well. The connection that she helps you create with your dog is something amazing that was unexpected. Gen has a gift."
Elise & Reese + Oliver
"Before working with Gen I had worked with many trainers. I have 2 rescue dogs, Reese and Oliver, who are reactive. Throughout the last 3 years of working with various trainers I lost hope that my dogs would be manageable. They were lunging at people at other dogs. One of my dogs even bit my partner. I wasn't sure what to do! As soon as we started working with Gen I could tell there was a difference. I had never seen results like this from any of my other trainers. After going through training for Reese and Oliver I can now confidently manage them. I also do not need to worry that they are going to lunge, bark, or bite when we run into other dogs. Anytime I meet someone who is looking for a reputable trainer I recommend Gen! I don't know what we would do without her!!!"
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