Anaheim, CA
Serving Southern California
The biggest difference that I noticed is that his nipping and jumping have stopped. I used to have to keep him on a leash anytime the kids or other people were around, because I never knew when he would get excited and jump up and nip at someone. Since he has been home, he has not jumped up or nipped at us at all and because of that he is able to join in so much more. Instead of being separated from the kids or guests by gates or in
Orange, CA
Upon Strider’s return home, I was totally amazed as to the transformation that had occurred. Not only was Strider able to execute simple commands, but most importantly he was housebroken. What a relief. Now I feel confident that he will be able to engage in agility classes. I owe all this to Heidi.
I am truly so thankful for the new Strider. Heidi has a great deal of patience, respect, and understanding of dogs. I have to say that Heidi Ramos has one of the finest doggie boot camps that I know of. I would recommend her to anyone! Thank you so much!!!!
Elise & Strider
Ontario, CA
Heidi Ramos is one of the best dog trainers around. I was given an opportunity to enroll my beagle snoopy into her obedience
classes. I want to share a little about Snoopy before Heidi classes. Snoopy caused $1600.00 in damages to an apartment,
anything from peeing on the carpets, beds, floor, to ripping up carpet. He even tore a hole underneath the box springs and decided
that was going to be his home. Once
From the first day Heidi came to start teaching snoopy I could see a day and night difference. Two aspects that were really helpful to me were that Heidi had a wealth of knowledge and solutions to bring about positive behaviors in my dog. For those who don't know about Beagles, as I found out, Beagles are typically stubborn, independent, very difficult to train breed of dogs. They are breed to be hunters and travel at great distances, thus there very loud howl that is heard for over 2 miles away. Typically they do not give very much affection and don't give up there habits easily. Heidi was well prepared which multiple solutions on how to housebreaking, teaching him boundaries, basic commands, and dietary needs.
As a result of just six short weeks of training, snoopy is a different dog and for the first time in 2 years I really enjoy being around my dog. He wakes me up in the morning to let me know he has to go to the bathroom. He will go to his bed wait. He will walk beside me and not lose focus when he finds something new to smell or sees other animals. He does not chew on anything except his toys and most of all he is extremely affectionate and wants to be around people. I owe all this to Heidi and her obedience classes. She would be a great and invaluable asset to any dog owner or program.
Chris & Snoopy
La Habra, CA
In memory of Snoopy, who sadly passed away early 2007. He was a sweet dog and we'll miss him!
I'm a very busy person and didn't have time to train my dog. I needed a person who could really spend some quality time with my dog and teach her basic commands that was easy for me to learn and do. Heidi was great! She really gave Chu Chu and I the quality attention we both needed. She treated Chu Chu with the same love and respect as if it was her own dog. I just was given another Husky (Dakota) recently and I plan to give her the same great opportunity to be trained by such a caring individual. Thanks Heidi! Thanks for putting up with my "Drama Queen!
Dennis & Chu
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Thank you for turning Spirit (our 3-year old problem dog) into a “keeper.” As you know, we were at our wits end with Spirit when my
daughter called you. Spirit had managed to dig and climb his way out of a yard that we had reinforced like Fort Knox, caused problems
with neighbors through his incessant barking, paid no attention to any commands, and walking him in the evening was torture for all
involved.
We are still reeling from the difference in this dog after only three weeks with you. He has settled into the yard
and responds quite nicely to “QUIET.” As you know, our backyard is on a golf course where golf carts, during the day, and dog walkers,
during the evening, get his attention – big time! While he still does bark at them, he responds quickly to the “QUIET” command which
has been a blessing for all of us – including the neighbors.
Spirit responds immediately to COME, SIT and DOWN. We are especially surprised at the COME command. Hearing that, he turns and heads
for us and goes into an immediate SIT. Walking in the evening has become a treat for both Spirit and whoever is walking him. He walks
nicely right beside us at the HEEL command, and goes into an immediate SIT when we stop. It is now a pleasure, rather than torture,
to walk him.
In general, Spirit is calmer and happier. He has always been a sensitive dog, and your training has just instilled
in him the commands and discipline he needed to become a wonderful family pet. We cannot thank you enough for all your efforts. Please
feel free to use us as a reference to other dog owners who are “at their wits end” like we were.
Betty, Joe & Spirit
San
Diego, CA
Heidi is amazing and has helped us be in better control over Griffin, our Maltese/Yorkie mix. We had originally taken him to
training classes at PetSmart but they did not work for our strong-willed, drama king dog as they only reward and do not teach the
dogs that there are consequences when they do not do follow your command. This made Griffin develop selective listening and
would only pay attention to our commands when we had a treat for him. Heidi immediately had us use a gentle leader for Griffin
and showed us the proper way to put it on him and use it. Griffin soon realized that whether he wanted to or not he was going
to do what we said or we would make him do what we said. He soon came to the conclusion that he would listen to us the first
time and he has been great ever since.
Walking Griffin was another problem area, as he would pull so that he could be leader but since training with Heidi he now walks right
next to us and sits whenever we stop.
The best part is that now he knows that he needs to do what we say even when he does not
have his gentle leader on. He will sit, lay down and come and heel when asked. He is a much better dog thanks to Heidi.
Stacy,
Brandon & Griffin
Irvine, Ca