Testimonials
"We are so pleased with our pup's progress since working with Shelby. We have a pup with some stranger danger and feel so much better equipped to work with our dog since working with Shelby. We also noticed a big improvement in our dog's behavior since applying what Shelby taught us and feel that we have a great foundation for continued improvement. Along with reactivity, we also saw great improvements with handling, counter surfing, and mouthing. I'd absolutely recommend Smiles and Wags!"
-Caitlin Miller, Owner of Gertie
-Caitlin Miller, Owner of Gertie
"My two dogs couldn’t be in the same room together without being leashed or they would get into a fight. My entire home was compartmentalized, and my life was incredibly stressful. I tried a variety of other trainers in the months before Shelby. I thought I’d need to give up one of my dogs. Shelby, working with me and the dogs in our own home, was the total answer. At first I couldn’t even watch while she worked with the dogs. I was sure they would fight. Now my dogs are together in the house and play like best buddies.
"Shelby identified the needs and personalities of each of the dogs. One dog was very much in control of everything, including me. The training Shelby provided ultimately developed healthy relationships between me and each of the dogs, and both of the dogs together. I give Shelby my highest recommendation as a dog trainer. She’s really a dog whisperer and my dogs totally love her!"
-Carol Maroni, owner of Ziva and Bodie
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"I just wanted to thank you for giving me exactly the right help to be comfortable and happy with all my dogs. I am very grateful and they are too."
-Margaret Sparrow,
owner of Priam, Bixby, and Pip
"Shelby pays careful and generous attention to you and your dog. Although she has clever principles, you never get the feeling that she's telling you the same thing she told the teenager with the Alaskan or the new mother with the toy poodle. It's your dog; your challenge; your solution."
-Lorene Cary,
owner of Gracie the Border Terrier
"I have a totally different dog now. Shelby is a gifted educated trainer. Thank you."
-Dawn Malone,
owner of Vinnie the Italian Greyhound
"I want to thank you for ALL of your help! I seriously loved training with you and I don’t know where Brew and I would be without you! You’re incredible and we are lucky to have had you!"
-Caitlin Orton