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Here is what just a few of our clients have to say about us. Because we don't advertise, the majority of our business is obtained by word of mouth and referral from local veterinarians and other trainers.

For each of these well-behaved dogs, we thank their owners who prove, time and again, that the success of a dog training program is equally as dependent upon the commitment of the owner as the skill and knowledge of the trainer!


AUGUSTINE AND RUBY

4Paws University has changed how we interact, train, and care for our dogs in the most positive way! Our dogs are happier and more balanced because of what we have learned. We regularly recommend 4Paws University to our friends, family, and even strangers we have met in dog parks or on walks with our dogs.

We continue to be impressed with the level of knowledge and undeniable dog love the 4Paws University team has for all of their students and their leaders.

On one occasion, we saw the need to have an in-home behavior evaluation on one of our dogs and Lisa gave us some great pointers on behavior modification and management.

More than satisfied clients,
-Reed and Amy Borchers


 

BRANDY

Before we started training at 4 Paws I didn't think I would ever be able to control my dog Brandy. She was easily excitable, distracted and very strong. Brandy is still all of those things but after working with 4Paws, I've been taught the skills to have that control of her and am now able to enjoy my dog in all types of environments!

4Paws is always willing to go the extra step to help each dog and work on their individual training needs. I'm always recommending them to everyone I know because they're the best!

-Yvonne


MARIAH

I want to thank you for the insightful knowledge and excellent one-on-one training you provided for our family. Our great dane, Mariah, had developed fearful behavior that was becoming aggressive. Owning a giant dog is a huge responsibility and my husband and I were concerned we get the best help possible, immediately, to help us with Mariah before the problem escalated out of control.

You were wonderful! You explained how Mariah was thinking and what her behaviors meant. Then with us understanding her behavior, you taught us how to manage and help her. It was all positive training and confidence building for both Mariah and our family.

We now can take Mariah on walks and into previously uncomfortable situations and know how to make them successful and managed encounters. We understand her limitations and how to prevent Mariah feeling a situation is overwhelming. She is more confident and happy and so are we!!

Thank you so much! We highly recommend 4Paws University to anyone wishing to get the best training available for their dog!

- Linda, Jerry and Mariah Lauermann


KEANU

Keanu has been with me ever since he was a pup. He is now almost 8.  Whenever we would go for our walks, he would be aggressive towards other dogs.  Once he started to lunge and bark at them, I would loose total control of him.  I knew stop walking him is not an option, so another dog trainer/friend of mine suggested 4Paws University. 

We have made so much progress since day one of our lesson.  Keanu responds to me a lot more and we are able to walk around McKinley park without almost any incident, and with loose leash! 

-Sandra and Keanu


OMAR

My husband and I are both veterinarians. When we got our family dog, there was no question where we would go train him.

We have seen our own dog improve tremendously and have had a lot of fun. There have also been many canine patients that have had some remarkable improvements after working with 4 paws. I think that they are great, and I wish that I had had them by my side with previous pets.

-Avi


ROCK STAR

Just wanted to say Thank you for your help w/ Rock Star.  He really has come a long way and I appreciate you teaching me how to handle the problems we were having with him.  Your company is one that I would use again and would highly recommend to friends and family. 

Thank you again for everything.


Wendy Burke (and Rock Star)

JACK

Labrador Retriever Training in SacramentoI really wanted to thank you for all the expert help you gave me acouple of years ago when I trained my yellow lab Jack. There are reasons I am grateful to you every day!

Recently I accepted a job at Guide Dogs for the Blind. Jack goes to work with me every day. One week the big kahuna director of all training started coming to my office for some mid day meetings. He asked me who trained Jack and commented several times about how well mannered he is. The day I met the most recent group, a couple of them said their director had told them what a wonderful dog I have. Jack was no longer just another Lab at Guide Dogs!!!

First of all, I could have never trained him so well without your excellent classes. Secondly, he might not have the manners he does to have the privilege of coming to work with me every day had I not come to 4Paws with him. Jack is in situations where guide dogs in harness come in to a relatively small office for meetings. All the commands we learned and the off leash work we did at 4Paws have made it possible for me to have him off leash and give him commands when these dogs come in the office. He has always maintained his stay position and knows he also has a job to do.  

The classes you teach are invaluable. My hat is off to you all. Thank you all so much for your hard work and dedication to training dogs and handlers.

Sincerely,
Donna Catherine Brady and Jack

OSCAR

Oscar was the shyest boy in town. When I brought him home from the SPCA 5 years ago, he was frightened of everything, just walking through a doorway was a challenge. I tried other doggie classes and we learned a few things very slowly. Then I discovered 4Paws with great classes and terrific instructors.

Oscar is still a shy boy and that won't change, but he has more confidence and has learned to trust people and to try new things.

Our time with 4Paws has been such a positive experience for Oscar and me. In fact, Oscar has placed 1 st in the last 3 Obility Fun Matches and we will be back to defend our "title"! Many, many thanks to 4Paws.

UPDATE:  Thanks to 4 Paws, my little man Oscar has earned AKC titles (CGC, RN, RA) and is still going strong! The classes and instructors have been fantastic over the years and I recommend 4 Paws to everyone

-Geri and Oscar

ANU

Anu is a graduate of 4Paws University. At the age of one Anu took second place in the pre-novice obedience trial at the Northern California Leonberger Club Christmas Classic show held in Colusa, California on December 6 & 7, 2003. On January 24, 2004 Anu passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen test (CGC).

Anu is also currently attending carting seminars given by the Newfoundland Club of Northern California. Her beginning class was held on January 18, 2004.

On February 8, 2004, Anu attended the intermediate level carting seminar and after only fifteen minutes into the class she was moved to the advanced carting class. By the end of the day Anu had completed what was described by the carting instructors as a very difficult course, off leash and with no lures. Doing commands such as: pull, slow, stop, left, right, wait, and back up.

Anu shows extreme enthusiasm for carting. We are so proud of our girl! We contribute a lot of Anu's successes to the excellent training she has received from 4Paws.

Thanks to everyone at 4Paws.

Mike & Elaine Beckham

JAKE

Sacramento Obedience ClassesI am writing to express my gratitude and appreciation to all of the staff at 4Paws University!!

I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the classes and the respect and appreciation I have for all of you. Your commitment and dedication toward healthy and positive relationships between people and their 4-legged friends is admirable and I thank you.  Your trainers have given me the tools and understanding to work with Jake and in doing so, I've come to love him and his wild side even more.

Take care, stay cool and I wish all of you success and the very best!

Sincerely,
Marilyn Cundiff

 

I am very thankful for 4Paws. They are wonderful people and are doing miracles with my German shepherd.
- Roger Adair

The owners and staff at 4Paws are the best! All of their training programs are based on positive feedback and rewards and quick adjustments--no negative or harsh treatment. My dogs are so much better behaved. And their knowledge of canine behavior is extraordinary -- really unparalleled.
- Terry

4Paws was so instrumental in making our problematic pet into a well adjusted one, I don't know what we would have done without them!
- Rafael

There really is no question, 4Paws is the best. If you are at all interested in learning how positive reinforcement can influence quality behavior, go to 4Paws, you will come away with a rich appreciation and increased level of devotion to your dog. Thank you4 Paws University!
- Marilyn

4Paws is fabulous and should be recognized as such. The entire staff is incredibly knowledgeable and the personal one on one training is above and beyond expectation. Bravo to 4PawsU, for they truly are the elite in this industry!!!
- Seana

We have a great dog because of all we learned at 4Paws
- Erin & Arnie

Not only are they very knowledgeable about dog behavior and positive training methods but they are also really nice and fun people. They are also always ready to help with those special needs (difficult dog issues).
- Marion

4Paws came to our home to help us with our Pitbull mixes. Now we have two giant puppies on the road to becoming well mannered canine citizens. My wife and I couldn't be happier.
- Andy

4Paws Training was the best thing we ever did for our dogs and ourselves. Their superb knowledge of canines, positive reinforcement and ability to convey in a class like setting sets them apart from other training facilities I have attended. 
- Dave

We can't thank you enough for providing an excellent framework for learning to work and live cooperatively and relatively effortlessly with our our German Shepherd Dog, Sophie.  She's a great dog and being able to manage her given her size and willfulness is a great relief to us. We will be in touch for future lessons and will highly recommend your services to others in need.
-Mary Lebrato, Rita Crampton, Jane Medlin

You all helped Brace and myself become an enjoyable team and still keep his great spirit. Every dog and owner should experience the great understanding and communication that can bring them so close. The positive training should be used by every dog owner, it works!!!! Try it you'll love it.
- S.Hart

On the advice of friends, we enrolled in 4Paws Puppy Kindergarten when we first adopted our Great Pyrenees puppy. The program was both educational and fun for all of us and gave Coco a positive start. We have now returned for adult training classes and appreciate the support and patient guidance of the knowledgeable and caring 4Paws staff.
- Tina and Jim Penna (and Coco!)

This is an excellent school for training your dog. My dog loves to train, and she is much calmer and intellectually stimulated due to the training. I would never own a dog and not go to training, especially when 4Paws is available. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!
- Jaime Rohrbach

4PAWS taught my Mom how to teach me to behave, do new tricks, do mobility courses and take me on walks WITHOUT a leash! You are the best. I love coming for a refresher class now and then even if I don't chase the squirrels anymore!
- Skoshi, the Black Pom

We love 4Paws! The skills and knowledge the instructors share are invaluable. We are looking forward to another well-behaved 4Paws graduate with our new puppy starting "Kindergarten" soon!
- Thais and Lenin Del Castillo

4Paws are absolutely the best in dog training the way it should be. The trainers are absolutely committed to "there are no bad dogs, just bad dog parents." This is a very good lesson for all of us.
- Colleen and Tom Clay

Everyone at 4Paws is helpful and committed to teaching us (dog owners) how to establish and MAINTAIN a positive and humane relationship with our dogs. Plus, their resourceful and educational website is available to all. We always recommend them to every dog owner we know! THANK YOU, 4Paws staff! :-)
- Andrea

4 Paws helped us a lot with our rescue dog Ukiah! Having been long neglected/abused, he was fearful and shy. They gave us lots of useful tips--and were very patient with him (and us!). 4 Paws did wonders for his confidence.
- Arlene

These folks helped us train our huge, strong-willed Great Pyrenees puppy. They knew the breed, knew what to expect, and had the patience to make us all feel successful. Our "puppy" is now 2.5 years old and is a pleasure to be around, thanks to the guidance at 4Paws.
- Bob Pasley

4Paws makes training easy for my dog and for me! The structure of their program allows us to skip a week and not fall behind and the training methods WORK!
- Lucille


 
 
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