Gwen is the best dog trainer my wife and I have ever worked with (and we've worked with a lot!). She cares deeply about her clients and the pups she works with and goes above and beyond in every way. She's a special person and we could not recommend her more! read more

I wholeheartedly recommend Canine Construction Dog Training services. Gwen is an exceptional dog trainer, and I'm fortunate to have trained my Labrador Moose with Gwen beginning at three months. Her deep understanding of canine psychology and her ability to connect with dogs is beyond what I have ever seen before, as is the instantaneous connection dogs have with her in return. From the first session, Moose immediately clicked with Gwen and was excited to work with her (and I was, too!). She gave me clear guidance and personalized training that shaped my behavior as a dog owner and, in turn, shaped my puppy's behavior. Moose has grown into a well-mannered, confident, and happy companion. Our bond has deepened, and I credit Gwen for helping us build a solid foundation based on trust and respect that'll last a lifetime! Gwen was professional, reliable, and punctual to each session, showing up fully present and with a positive attitude. I hope you and your pup are fortunate enough to work with Gwen. She is truly one of a kind. read more

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Gwen of Canine Construction is just THE best dog/people trainer around! I am so pleased - I can't believe how well trained my 12-week old labrador puppy is after just five sessions. She knows her name, sits, lays down, comes, goes to her bed, loves her crate, waits for her food, stays, etc. It's just amazing and so rewarding as both my puppy and I are having a ball together! Gwen is so patient, knowledgeable and kind. I can't wait to start group sessions once all our puppy shots are done. I highly recommend hiring Gwen! read more

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We cannot recommend Gwen highly enough! In just 3 sessions we have learned so much about how to communicate with our new dog , Parker, and his behavior changed immediately! Parker hasn't had a permanent home for a long time and is obviously very confused, but Gwen was able to relate to him right away - and most important - is teaching us how meet him where he is and how to establish a bond. We have gone from being stressed about the dog to enjoying watching him grow and learn. In every session we learn something new and are excited to practice reinforcing good habits. Parker is becoming a wonderful new addition to our family thanks to Gwen's expertise! read more

Gwen is so knowledgeable! I spent about 30 min with her & my dog & learned so much. it's amazing to watch what she does & the results she produces. I highly recommend her. read more

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Gwen brought sanity to our house in one visit! With a few simple ideas that we were able to implement right away, we were able to take charge of our Havanese puppy who was trying to take charge of us! With a few more sessions we were able to fine tune our training and our puppy has settled into our home quite nicely. Gwen is extremely generous with her knowledge. I was also amazed at how she handled our puppy, who responded to her like magic! I recommend highly! read more

Gwen at Canine Construction is amazing!! Her knowledge of dog training is top notch. From the very first lesson she offered very helpful advice. My 18 month old dog has improved significantly in only one or two sessions. My 65 pound dog went from pulling me down the street to walking right by my side. Walking has become an absolute joy! I can't say enough great things about Gwen. read more

Gwen was extremely helpful in curving some of my dogs behavioral problems ( ie: dog reactive ). She was so accommodating and even saw us privately so assess my dog better. She is very knowledgeable and experienced. I would recommend seeing her for any dog related issues! read more

I am not one to write reviews but when somebody makes the impossible possible I have to let everybody know. I only wish I could give Gwen "Canine Construction" a hundred stars, she's worth every one of them and more. I have a young German Shepard rescue he was about 8 months when he came to us, having no idea about his past, thinking that this was a temporary situation and my inexperience with this type of dog turned out to be more than I could handle. I love him and wanted to do be able to keep him but it was not looking good. Then came Gwen, an angel in our eyes, she is teaching me and Porter so much, (mainly me) She is patient, kind, knowledgeable, dedicated, smart and knows what she's doing. Watching the transformation of Porter is amazing. Without her I honestly don't know what I would of done. If you are looking for help with training, look no further, recently I have heard some heart breaking things about other companies who claim they are trainers. Don't be fooled by flashy cars, promises that won't be kept, do yourself and your pet a favor, start with the absolute best there is. Who needs a Dog Whisperer when your dog could have its own angel and thats Gwen her love for animals, dedication to her clients and wealth of knowledge will amaze you. What are you waiting for go now call her, don't let another moment of frustration go by. You will understand how special she is as soon as you meet her, so do it, now call Canine Construction and watch the magic happen. read more

Gwen is truly a rockstar. She was incredibly helpful and easy to get along with. I will definitely be recommending her services to friends. Our dogs and us have greatly benefitted from her training. One thing I recommend to those looking into dog training is something Gwen told us, "know what you want from your dog, not what you don't want." read more

Gwen is amazing, very knowledgeable and clearly has a deep understanding of dog psychology and training. She has been very flexible with my schedule and has gone above and beyond so far. Had my second session with my foster dog this evening and I really like her no nonsense approach. I'm really the one she is training so as long as I stay vigilant and consistent I have no doubt that this somewhat difficult foster dog will end up being an amazing companion! Thank you Gwen! read more

Scheduled a first session a few days in advance. Called same day to confirm appointment and left several messages and texts. Never heard back all day and trainer was a no show. Very disappointed. Had high hopes for this trainer as she was very nice and helpful over the phone. Given the trainers track record on Yelp, I'm hoping this was a fluke. But this lack of communication is very unprofessional. read more

I just wanted to update. For our third lesson (second private) we went to Pet Food Express to bathe Rooster, who HATES baths. She worked with us for longer than an hour to make sure things went well. He improved so much over the two other times that we bathed him. Before he would freak out, this time he was pretty fussy but markedly improved. She explained that we need to desensitize him, and explained how we can go about doing that. She really knows her stuff. If your dog is less than perfect, call Gwen. Just in the short time we have been working with her, we see such an improvement in our puppy. We now see just how much potential he has, and Gwen is taking us there. read more

I have a one year old Great Dane who was having some behavioral issues while on walks. After watching many videos online to try and correct the issues, I was having no luck. I reached out to Gwen and she immediately got back to me. Gwen not only gave me the tools I needed to control my dog but also helped me understand their behavior. Within one session my dog was under control and I felt much more comfortable. I can't stress how much she helped me and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs advice with their dog. read more

Gwen has been working with my dog for about a month now. He is now almost nine months old. Before she started working with him, he would pull on the leash, bolt outside when the door was opened, and jumped up on people. At this point he heels nicely, waits at the door until he is told its OK to go out or come in, and knows how to behave around people. I am so happy to have met Gwen, and I look forward to continue training with her. read more

I rescued my dog Eve about 2 1/2 years ago. Gwen was the one that actually found her for me. She said I have a beautiful dog for you, she's 8 months and she needs work but I feel like she will fit right into your family(just my daughter and I). She wanted me to meet her to see what I thought. So I thought about it for like 5 min and I said why not! Later that day I met up with her and Eve and I fell in love with her! Eve was severely abused by a man from her previous owner. So that being said she was terrified by any man. When I took Eve home she very quickly bonded to my daughter and I. Very shortly after I took Eve home I started weekly lessons with Gwen. Eve was a very timid, shy, and had very little confidence when I got her. I couldn't even walk her down the sidewalk without her trying to go for a man she saw close by. With Gwen's help every week she was slowly getting her confidence back. Gwen always made everything she did with Eve look so easy! It always took me a couple times to get it right, she was always super patient and stuck with me until I had it down perfectly. Now 2 1/2 years later Eve is a whole new dog! She walks with confidence and I couldn't ask for a better best friend! She has made so many new friends including men! I'm so grateful for everything Gwen had helped me with, she is an amazing dog trainer I watched Eve transform into a whole new dog, it's a great accomplishment for me and my family. None of this would of been possible if It wasn't for Gwen! read more

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I have 2 soon to be 100 pd puppies. I knew I was in trouble so I called Gwen, at Canine Construction. My dogs are a pleasure to walk & be around now. Gwen is a miracle worker, so glad I found her on yelp. read more

Our family had our first training with Gwen and it was priceless. Our new rescue 2 yr old Belgiun Malinois behavior was put into concise prospective and the tools she gave us changed us not just the dog. In 1 week of practicing what she taught us has made a world of difference. Gwen is passionate about what she does and she knows her business. We look forward to our next session. read more

I have a Yellow Lab named Dusty. Well Sweet Lovable Dusty could be a handful. Before Dusty was a year old I had took him too 2 puppy classes with different companies. Well by the time he was 2 years old I couldn't even walk him. it wasn't really working partly because I never followed through. Dusty was 2 years old before I seek out a Dog Trainer. After calling around in the phone book to different companies and asking alot of questions. That's when I found Gwen Davidson. When Gwen came to the house she was professional and I knew she had a love for what she was doing. Training people and Dogs. She spent time talking with me then We proceeded outside with the dog. I could not walk Dusty he would pull so bad he would jerk my shoulder and wrist out of place.My neighbors would always say that dusty was taking me for a walk. It wasn't funny anymore though. I worked with The Trainer and within an hour I was walking him down the street. I continued to work with him on walking until my next appt. with Gwen.The trainer and I worked on come sit stay and other things. Like placing his fanny on a place board which we still do before he gets his food daily. I had a big problem with him barking when I would stop the truck. and he was in the back. He would think it was time to get out I guess and he carried on like a out of control dog. So Gwen and I went around to dog parks, stores just about anywhere. We would stop not letting him out. Then we would go to next stop. We did that for a hour or so. and I couldn't believe it he was broke. Gwen Davidson goes beyond the call of duty. I sighned up with her 5 years ago and I still call her if I have a question. Love the group training classes. I have got another dog a golden retriever and signed him up for training also. I have learned how to help Chewie as he is fearful. I highly recommend Gwen at Canine Construction for all your Dog training needs. She truely cares about her Clients and their pets. read more

We hired Gwen when our aussie pup was about 3 months old. She trained him (and us!) tirelessly, responded quickly to new challenges, and helped turn him in to a "superdog." He obeys on verbal command, takes walks off leash and is a complete joy to live with. There is so much more your dog is capable of doing and Gwen can help you bring it out. Good dog training is expensive, but a decade of misery with an untrained dog is far more expensive. read more