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Tamison has been incredible We had a little bit of a strange situation as my son had to go to Iraq…read moreand I live in Massachusetts the dogs had to go into boarding for several months and then before they went to live with my sons girlfriend we wanted to make sure they were trained as they would be living with other animals and small children and we wanted them to have some bad behaviors(chewing furniture and jumping) curbed. They are big rambunctious loving pups! Tamison spent several weeks getting basic commands down and a training program the my sons gf could continue at home and it has been terrific they are so much easier to handle and control and they are much happier pups know that they are busy learning every day!

Life changing training taught with love and respect…read more I cannot say enough great things about Susan & the services she offers at N.D.O.T. It was soon into our initial consult with Susan that I knew she was offering something special with the training methods and communication structures that go into her Board & Train services. At the time of our consult we had a 2-year-old energetic blue heeler that was a perfect storm of energy, anxiety, and smarts. Arriving from HSSA, we are the second home for our little girl and knowing she's a working breed we tried to keep her both physically and mentally stimulated. We had already been through courses with another highly rated training facility here in Tucson (multiple individual 6-week courses: beginner-advanced as well as private lessons with trainers from the facility focusing on reactivity). One of the difficulties we still ran into was leash aggression and her anxiety around other dogs. Concerned she was going to hurt another animal or cause health problems to herself we were struggling to find a path to harmony with our little one. During the initial consult we discussed our backstory and the current training methods we were practicing. Susan shared the outline for how her typical board & train program progressed and then she spent time discussing how she planned to tailor the program to focus on the areas we were most concerned with. We left the first meeting with a boarding start date, some diet adjustments [we were overfeeding / treating :( ], and a ton of relief knowing how much we clicked with Susan's outlook/experience/reassurance. After starting and throughout the program Susan gave us regular updates on our little one's progress. It was incredible to witness the growth of confidence and trust this cattle dog gained during her first week with Susan and the pack. She transformed from an anxious, reactive, & lungeing terror around other dogs to a playful, curious, and happy member of Susan's pack. She was getting along with and safely learning how to interact off-leash around dogs of all sizes. During the final half of the program Susan went out of her way to ensure life 'post-graduation' was going to be set for success. We were able to join pack-walks at N.D.O.T. to learn and demonstrate the communication techniques Susan provided us. Susan brought our little one home prior to finishing training to join us for neighborhood walks in our own streets (helping us discover new opportunities for successful play and training in the future). We even got the opportunity to join Susan for multiple field trips with the pup. The communication had improved so much that we were practicing public training outings at everywhere from hardware shops to farmers markets. The program ended after enjoying a wonderful meal on a Resturant patio the pup calmly resting throughout (this is something 3 weeks earlier I never would have believed possible!) I am unable to overstate the gratitude I have for Susan's training and the improved communication skills we have developed with our four-legged loved one because of it. This training pays dividends. Keep Susan's contact info saved because even if it's not today someday you will want it. To me N.D.O.T. is the equivalent of a low-key amazing restaurant or bar. If you know someone who could benefit from working with Susan and you want to give that person the gift of a lifetime then just share Susan's info and let them know she really is life changing.

I can't say enough about the amazing work that Susan does with dogs. Our young Corgi,Benny, missed…read morepuppy classes because of Covid. At the same time I broke my wrist so five months later I had a young dog who had not been socialized and was totally out of control. I was completely overwhelmed. Susan took Benny and after three weeks he was a totally different dog. He is socialized so I can now take him out in public without him causing total chaos. He is now attentive and well mannered. Susan constantly stays in touch with me to check on his progress. It was worth every penny to have Susan work with our dog. I am very grateful for what she has done. Roni Woolston

Gerard does not deal with large dogs. That is his choice, but, as the owner of two large dogs, it…read morewould have been nice to save my time and not waste Gerard's or mine with studying his website, reading reviews, setting up an appointment and then, OOPS! I do not work with large dogs. That, Gerard, is a bummer. You may be the greatest trainer in the world, but you owe people the courtesy of telling them what you do, and what you do not, do.

OMG..........this man is a miracle worker! He took our rescue terrier from completely…read moreundisciplined, to an obedient, well-behaved joy to have around. We also had major housebreaking issues, which he resolved immediately with some very easy tips. She had one accident after the first session and that has been it. I feel his prices are very reasonable for the results we received, and even my cheap *** husband said it was worth every penny. Gerard is extremely reliable and always shows up when he says he will. He is accessible by phone anytime I have questions. I recommend Gerard without any hesitation whatsoever!

I adopted Roama (1yr old chow/shepherd/cattle dog/pit mix) from PACC in late June. There was very…read morelittle known about her other than she'd seriously bitten the ppl who found her as a stray. I was very nervous bringing a new dog into my very comfortable pack with 2 small, 9 yr old dachshund mixes. My dogs had always been chill with other dogs but since Roama was a wildcard, I enlisted help from Terra to make sure I was prepared. Terra came to my house before the adoption, gave me ideas how to set up the space, tips for feeding in case there was resource aggression, and general training planning after meeting my 2 littles and getting their vibe. When Roama arrived, she made another visit to the house to see them (and me) interact. Let's face it, the human is usually the problem and I'm not exception. She helped with great tips, especially the magical squirt bottle (the horror!!) Roama has a lot of puppy energy that her elder siblings aren't able to match, and Terra invited her to the socializing play group! This has been a game changer. Roama can spend the day with pups that match her size and energy, then come home tired for cuddles with the sibs! It's been so great for her! Terra even let me join to watch her play and see how she shows her emotions (all in that toothy mouth of hers.). Hoping she'll be ready to try a dog park soon! Can not recommend her enough if you're anxious about adopting a new friend (DO IT) or if your current pup just needs a nudge in the right direction! Rise Above is amazing!! Enjoy the happy dog photos!!

I am so grateful to have Just completed my five weeks of training and lessons with Terra, for my…read morehigh energy Border Collie, who was having reactivity issues to other pups as we were on our daily morning walks through our neighborhood. Terra 's professional, caring , focused training taught me the exact skills I needed, to help my pup get over her reactivity issues. We are now able to have relaxing , fun walks , through our neighborhood, every morning. I know what to do to help my pup, should she become distracted, so we can continue at a leisurely manner during our walks. Terra came to my home, in a space where I and my pup were relaxed. She even brought her sidekick "Bucket", to help us with our reactivity issues. We were given homework to do after every lesson, and did it faithfully, 2 times a day. My pup now looks forward to going on walks and reinforcing what we have learned. Terra was always available for any questions I had and returned my text messages promptly. I am truly grateful to have found Terra and Rise Above Dog Training. I know , soon, there will be a day, when reactivity is a thing of the past, but, I will continue to train my pup, as she is a member of my family, and deserves to have the best of care. With all of this said, I highly recommend Terra for your dog training /owner of dog training needs. My pup and I thank you Terra.

We were at our wits end with our rescue puppy, Moxie. She has vision and neurological problems and…read morenone our training methods were working. We tried 2 other highly recommended trainers before finding Joe. At this point she was totally out of control, barking incessantly, extremely high strung, no socialization, afraid of everything, and relentlessly tormenting our other (much larger) dog. Then came Joe! He is head & shoulders above any trainer we have worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable, confident, easy going, flexible, patient and honest. He let us know she was going to require a LOT of training but if we were persistent it would pay off. After her 21 day (and then some) board & train we saw significant improvement. Joe is always happy to answer questions, make suggestions and find solutions. His training is tailored to your dogs needs. His wife, Lisa, runs a train & play that Moxie goes to once a week. It's been 4 months and we continue to be amazed at Joe & Lisa's dedication, and Moxie's improvement!

I called Joe at a desperate time. One of my dogs had just fatally injured one of her mini packmates…read morewith a hard correction. Prior to this event I had taken her through an 11 week intensive training program to help correct behavior. I needed get better control of my pets. It took only a few short sessions for me to learn how to tame my high strung rescues. I have had several meetings from time to time over the last 2 years to address issues. Whenever I have a question Joe has returned my text or phone call to give me feedback. I have had occasional evaluations from time to time. He has always been there for us and I appreciate his knowledge and experience. I can't thank Joe enough!

Rebecca is amazing and super knowledgeable. She has a great space with appropriate amounts of…read morepuppies in class. We felt very safe secure and confident We learned a ton in just one hour!! We highly recommend her!!

My wife and I were freaked out by the idea of a board and train, but as soon as we met Rebecca, we…read morefelt at ease and knew she was someone we could completely trust with our sensitive vizsla puppy. Not only did our pup come away from the board and train with newfound confidence and obedience, but we gained a friend and mentor in Rebecca. I knew she not only trained our puppy but loved on her like one of her own the entire time. She has continued to help us in private lessons since. Rebecca's patience and confidence in her methods of training make her one-of-a-kind. Would recommend her a million times over.

Just finished a 5 week puppy training class with Liane - she was great. Class size was limited to…read more3 puppies and their masked people due to Covid. We covered all the basics: sit, down, stand, stay, come when called, and loose lease walking. But we also learned a lot about how dogs think and how they perceive various situations, which I found particularly helpful. Everything we learned is "sticking" with daily practice at home. Liane teaches with a lot of humor which made it highly enjoyable for the human students. Highly recommend her. We are going to try the drop off adventure camp next!

Liane, trainer at Empire Ridge Ranch - excellent; smaller classes; gives good advice after…read moreassessing your dog & you, as an owner. Top notch - recommend. Many types of training, including Barnhunt. @empireridgeranch.com Not your average cookie cutter trainer! Now, also offers online training.

Everything I wanted in boarding my girl. The ONLY one in…read moreTucson I would ever live Dolly. If I could give them 10 stars and a big hug I would.

Scam. I don't have any pets and I don't live in Tucson! Don't know how you got my email…read moreaddress.