Testimonials

"Also I want to say how much I enjoyed your classes & method of training. Itis a new style for me. Beasley sure responds to rewards for good behaviorbetter than corrections for what we don't want. I now find myself
focusing on the behaviors I want out of him. He is such a great guy. I
learned a lot & we both had fun. Thanks for your help"

—Brenda  B. with 1 yr old Lab, Beasley

"Thanks again for the advice, and also for the experience we had in your classes, as your teaching style made it very comfortable and enjoyable for us and Barry. Take care"

—Steve A and Barry, 9 mo Airedale

"Hi Julie, Dennis, Walter, and I just want to thank you for a great 1st class. You probably hear this all the time, but we just want to let you know how much we appreciate your enthusiasm, knowledge, gentle attitude towards all of the dogs, and your wonderful organizational skills. We are very pleased to have Walter under your tutelage, and we are having FUN!! I think we can expect great things, even with our energetic little monkey!! "

—Charlene B. with Walter, rough collie
"Take a high level of knowledge about canine behavior, combine it with exceptional enthusiasm, loads of experience and an outstanding ability to motivate people and dogs and you have Julie Flanery's recipe for seriously enjoyable learning. Even better, Julie de-mystifies the process of dog training so that neither you nor you dog need to have Ph.D. to understand how to work well together. I highly recommend her challenging and rewarding classes"
—Candace Croney, Ph.D.
Animal Behavior/Bioethics
with shelter rescue, Charley
"I just wanted to share a proud moment with you. Today at Willamette Park, I released Kenya to go play with some other dogs. As two other dogs went off chasing birds and rabbits, Kenya of course went full speed with them. We had been working hard on our recalls all week and even though she was probably 150 meters away I called her name, she looked and then I said "come" and she came full speed back to me! The owner of the other dogs said "I wish mine would do that". I was very excited and just wanted to share that with you and give you all the thanks!"
—Rachel R. with rescued "street dog" Kenya
"Julie: Thank you so much for sending me the information on separation anxiety and for spending time with me on the phone last night offering suggestions to help resolve my pet dilemma. I appreciate the fact that you offered the assistance over the phone so I could begin working on this issue immediately. I thought you might just tell me to register for your classes and withhold the info until I attend them. Your commitment to pet owner relationships is primary to you and I appreciate this very much."
—Janneen C.
"Hi Julie, I just wanted to thank you (and your assistant) again for taking so much time to talk with me after class on Monday, and also for the information via email. Both have been a tremendous help in understanding the situation and how to approach it, as well as the issue of what's best for her long-term. My desire is to keep her and keep working with her."
—Marianne N., with Breezy, 1 yr plott hound
"Julie: Just wanted to let you know that we're having fun with our training, and Sheila has made great strides already. Our daughter was visiting from out of town this weekend, and she commented on how much improved her behavior is!"
—Bev C.
"Hi Julie, thanks so much for braving the rainy weather and coming out to teach Bear and me yesterday! Your lesson was outstanding! I have begun to study the written material...Bear did very well waiting for his evening meal. I only needed about 4 downs and ups before he got the idea. Waiting at doors is working also. I actually left it open the entire time I got his food ready and he just sat there - outside - and watched."

"Anyway you are a super dog psychologist and also I greatly enjoyed meeting you. Thank you again. We will begin working with Bear daily and we will look forward to our lesson on Monday."
—Laura H. with Bear, 6 month Rottweiler
"Thanks for all your help. Now I know how all those lame parents feel after Super Nanny has set them straight. What a relief!"
—Christine S.
"Hi Julie, Wanted to let you know that Polo and I are enjoying our new class so much! I can already see changes in his attention and focus. And even the grooming sessions are easier for both of us."
—Kay W. with Polo, Bearded Collie
"After classes with Julie Flanery at Wonder Dogs, Tess is a family member pet in the truest sense of the word. She is trustworthy with my grandchildren, plays well with other dogs and behaves like a lady in public. I would recommend Julie and the Wonder Dogs experience to every dog owner."
—Darr F. with Tess, 10 mo rottweiler
"Hi Julie, Thanks for the extra materials. We were very impressed with you and your training methods and techniques. Maybe it'a L. and I who have figured things out (not Emma) thanks to your help! I'll be recommending you!"
—Barb K.
"You may certainly inform Julie that we were the ones who had referred R.B to her. He told us after his first visit with her how impressed he was by her professionalism in dealing with him and his Westie puppy. Of course, the referral was easy, as we thought she did such a great job as trainer and presenter at your workshop this past summer. Warmest Regards,"
—Richard L.
"Dear Julie, Thank You for coming over last night and helping us with Sadie. She did terrific today - we ran into mountain bikers, joggers and walkers and even OFF leash, she came right to us, sat and watched the people go by..."
—Chris A.
"Julie's calm and patient manner aided us at least twice during the first week after we brought home our puppy. We don't know what we would do without her! Julie is a marvel to watch when training dogs and seems to have an effective solution for every problem. Puppy class helped our puppy learn confidence around other dogs and people and gave us an excellent foundation for beginning obedience and training for our dog. We learned the basic idea behind training so when we had a problem we were able to think out the best way to positively train her."
—Shawnde and Paul B. with Luna, 8 mo mini aussie
"You have gone above and beyond for our "problem dog" and are always willing to try different methods to suit her needs."

—Tracie R. with Lucky, 3 yr border collie

"Your classes have been a joy for me as a participant and have provided my service dogs a priceless opportunity to build outstanding foundation skills that help each of them to become focused, loving, generous, competent, talented working dogs and excellent problem solvers.

I have 35 years of training experience and titles on companion dogs, competition obedience, herding, tracking, carting, and now specialize in training Collies for Mobility and Support Service dogs. I love your classes and recommend them to everyone I can! I recently had the pleasure of attending one of your Freestyle events in Corvallis. It was a Joy! I now feel inspired by several of the behaviors I saw. I would like to add them to my Service Dog Training protocols. Would you help me with that?"

—Leslie R.

"Hi Julie: I thought Becky's and my lesson with you yesterday was topnotch. You excel at knowing how the dog perceives the various (and sometimes conflicting as well as baffling) messages that we eager but maybe incompetent owners try to send. Now to follow your very clearly set forth instructions..... The improvement I am already seeing has me a much happier person. "

—Marion with Becky, 2 yr standard poodle

"Julie Flanery is a great instructor and an amazing person. She works well with all ages and is always there to help. Her classes are always fun and you and your dog will learn a lot. If you think your dog won't do anything, Julie always has a way to fix that!"

—Dani B. age 14 with Blazer, 2 yr boxer
"Dear Julie: I had to write to let you know how much I enjoyed your article New Kids on the Block. You really showed how learning can be fun! I love the fact that you gave examples of the way things can be taught. Thank you so much for sharing you expertise with us all!"
—Jeannie W.
"Hi Julie! I cannot thank you enough for helping me to bond and develop a working relationship with Annie after our initial shock (!) and delight of finding each other this fall."
—Ella R.
"Thank You So Much, we'll look forward to talking to you next week. Also we wanted to say we really enjoy watching and learning in your class, knowledge seems has a way of equating to confidence. Thanks again."
—Scott, Hannah, Whitney & Karlie with Josie, Dogue de Bordeax