Testimonials
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We are always glad to hear from our students about how
Top Notch has helped them and their dogs! Here are
just a few of the letters & emails we have received:
Top Notch has helped them and their dogs! Here are
just a few of the letters & emails we have received:
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Top Notch Dog Training
Top Notch Dogs, LLC
Gracie, Barry and I want to thank
you so much for all of your help!
Our pet adoption experience might
not have been so pleasant without
you. Gracie is so smart and loves
to do the exercises you taught us
and learn new things too. We still
need a lot of work on recalls, but
look at her sit and stay!
We were humbled and speechless
by your awarding Gracie the "most
improved dog". She has come a
long way and we're all making
improvements every day - we can't
believe we've only had her for 5
months!
Anyway, THANK YOU! Have a
great summer and we hope to see
you in the fall for another class.
All the best,
Sacha, Barry and Gracie
PS - Gracie went on
to work as a model
in a Brooks Brothers
advertisement!
you so much for all of your help!
Our pet adoption experience might
not have been so pleasant without
you. Gracie is so smart and loves
to do the exercises you taught us
and learn new things too. We still
need a lot of work on recalls, but
look at her sit and stay!
We were humbled and speechless
by your awarding Gracie the "most
improved dog". She has come a
long way and we're all making
improvements every day - we can't
believe we've only had her for 5
months!
Anyway, THANK YOU! Have a
great summer and we hope to see
you in the fall for another class.
All the best,
Sacha, Barry and Gracie
PS - Gracie went on
to work as a model
in a Brooks Brothers
advertisement!
I love the "Fun with Fido" class. Sandy and Freddie
make a great pair of instructors. The class we have
really works well together. We are all learning so
much, not just about dogs but to have fun with our pets.
Donna DiMarco
make a great pair of instructors. The class we have
really works well together. We are all learning so
much, not just about dogs but to have fun with our pets.
Donna DiMarco
Pat & Aggie,
I just wanted to write and tell you how much I've
enjoyed all of the classes I've taken the last two
years with Sandy and Freddie. Oliver is really loving
his time spent as a therapy dog at the Baptist Home
in Rhinebeck. I knew that a therapy dog would bring
joy to the residents, but I had no idea how much
Oliver would brighten the day of the staff. When he
walks in the home every Tuesday morning, he's like
a celebrity! Last week they even held a therapy dog
thank you party including dog treats and gifts! I only
hope his sister, Sydney, passes her test this July. I
just wanted you to both know how the training he
(and I) received brings joy to so many people.
Chris Grimaldi
Dear Pat & Aggie:
I want to let you know how well Henry is doing. Its
amazing!! Many people have commented on his
behavior.
Many, many thanks for all you did to help me with my
Henry.
-Linda G.
Wappingers Falls
I just want to thank you; I think you did an excellent
job training me! It’s amazing where I use to have
such frustrations I now have understanding and
patience. We now take nice calm walks around the
neighborhood twice a day and I have no back pain
from all the pulling and flying around like a kite
behind him. You guys have made a puppy and a
mom very happy!
Thanks again!
Donna & Duncan
I just wanted to write and tell you how much I've
enjoyed all of the classes I've taken the last two
years with Sandy and Freddie. Oliver is really loving
his time spent as a therapy dog at the Baptist Home
in Rhinebeck. I knew that a therapy dog would bring
joy to the residents, but I had no idea how much
Oliver would brighten the day of the staff. When he
walks in the home every Tuesday morning, he's like
a celebrity! Last week they even held a therapy dog
thank you party including dog treats and gifts! I only
hope his sister, Sydney, passes her test this July. I
just wanted you to both know how the training he
(and I) received brings joy to so many people.
Chris Grimaldi
Dear Pat & Aggie:
I want to let you know how well Henry is doing. Its
amazing!! Many people have commented on his
behavior.
Many, many thanks for all you did to help me with my
Henry.
-Linda G.
Wappingers Falls
I just want to thank you; I think you did an excellent
job training me! It’s amazing where I use to have
such frustrations I now have understanding and
patience. We now take nice calm walks around the
neighborhood twice a day and I have no back pain
from all the pulling and flying around like a kite
behind him. You guys have made a puppy and a
mom very happy!
Thanks again!
Donna & Duncan
Obedience, Basic, Puppy Kindergarten, Rally O, Breed
Shelter dog training, housetraining, APDT member, Therapy
Handling, Competition Obedience, Rescue dog training, dog.
Shelter dog training, housetraining, APDT member, Therapy ,
family dog trainers, family pet training dog. TV Movie dog
trainers training, family dog trainers, family pet training
Shelter dog training, housetraining, APDT member, Therapy
Handling, Competition Obedience, Rescue dog training, dog.
Shelter dog training, housetraining, APDT member, Therapy ,
family dog trainers, family pet training dog. TV Movie dog
trainers training, family dog trainers, family pet training
This class is outstanding! I've been
to another obedience class prior to
this and the difference is so
dramatic. The teachers here are
true professionals. It is very evident
from Day One that they have much
experience and understanding of
many types of dogs so they can
tailor the training to each.
I like the individual treatment that
each of the dogs get. We come to
class and are assigned to an
individual cubby with our dog so the
dogs keep away from each other
and can focus on their tasks. In the
other class that I attended there
was a "free play" where the dogs
would be taken off leash and
allowed to run in a room with all
other dogs. The intent was to teach
socialization with other dogs.
However, my dog who is much
much smaller than most, was
traumatized by the experience as
many significantly larger dogs just
overwhelmed him.
The homework is a great
reinforcement for the lessons
learned in class and the homework
sheets and "tips" help the owners
stay focused on their tasks as they
build on new lessons each week.
So far, all of the exercises work
very well when practiced the way
they are taught! What a great way
to build on a lasting relationship
with your dog, developing good and
safe habits from the beginning.
Thank You !
Mary Hurley-Weeks
to another obedience class prior to
this and the difference is so
dramatic. The teachers here are
true professionals. It is very evident
from Day One that they have much
experience and understanding of
many types of dogs so they can
tailor the training to each.
I like the individual treatment that
each of the dogs get. We come to
class and are assigned to an
individual cubby with our dog so the
dogs keep away from each other
and can focus on their tasks. In the
other class that I attended there
was a "free play" where the dogs
would be taken off leash and
allowed to run in a room with all
other dogs. The intent was to teach
socialization with other dogs.
However, my dog who is much
much smaller than most, was
traumatized by the experience as
many significantly larger dogs just
overwhelmed him.
The homework is a great
reinforcement for the lessons
learned in class and the homework
sheets and "tips" help the owners
stay focused on their tasks as they
build on new lessons each week.
So far, all of the exercises work
very well when practiced the way
they are taught! What a great way
to build on a lasting relationship
with your dog, developing good and
safe habits from the beginning.
Thank You !
Mary Hurley-Weeks
Dear Pat,
I thought you'd appreciate this pic (of Pilot) doing a
down stay in the leaves.. He's a fast learner!
Thanks,
Mariellen Pangia
I thought you'd appreciate this pic (of Pilot) doing a
down stay in the leaves.. He's a fast learner!
Thanks,
Mariellen Pangia
| Pilot on a down stay! |
Just a quick note to say Thank you, thank you, thank you! I don't think
Lulu and I would have made it through doggie adolescence in one piece if
we hadn't attended your classes.
I could write paragraphs on how Lulu's behavior has improved, but as the
old saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Here's a picture of
our granddaughter working with Lulu (this would not have been possible a
few months ago.)
(They make quite a team!)
-- Azalia & Lulu
Lulu and I would have made it through doggie adolescence in one piece if
we hadn't attended your classes.
I could write paragraphs on how Lulu's behavior has improved, but as the
old saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Here's a picture of
our granddaughter working with Lulu (this would not have been possible a
few months ago.)
(They make quite a team!)
-- Azalia & Lulu
| "Tucker Weeks" |
| Oliver the Therapy Dog! |
| Gracie |