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"Veronica is fantastic! She is incredibly knowledgeable and is a great source of information. She works well with the animals and evaluates all aspects of a situation in an effort to develop the best course of action-she wants to ensure that both humans and animals are happy in the end. She has a huge heart and we have greatly enjoyed working with her."
Dr. Kim Danoff DVM, Stella and Charles
Veterinary Holistic & Rehabilitation Center
Vienna, Virginia
"Veronica's innate ability to communicate with both dogs and people, is truly a gift that only the best dog trainers possess. Her reward-based approach to training is fun for the dog and enables her clients to enjoy their dog training experience and learn in a comfortable and relaxed interaction.
Veronica stays current on the most modern and effective training and behavioral methods available by networking and sharing information with her colleagues. Her expertise in Service Dog Training is sought after by professionals internationally. I highly recommend Veronica for all of your dog training and behavioral needs . . . you will be thrilled to have Veronica work with you and your dog!"
Tara McLaughlin CPDT, CDBC
GoodDog! Training
Charlottesville, VA
"We have participated in group sessions in the past but with mixed results. Veronica's knowledge combined with her unique mix of behavioral psychology and gentle training gave us extraordinary results and almost immediate positive change in our dog! It's so nice to get comments about "how well-behaved" or "calm" your puppy is! Thank you, Thank you, Thank You!"
Rob and Veronica Yarbray
Fairfax, VA
"Thank you so much. Your observations and ideas for my dog amaze me. You are so good with really trying to discern what is going on in their little heads and reading the signs they give. It’s very comforting to work with you."
Jean DeStefano
Washington DC
"Veronica and Ken, I feel as if you have given me my beloved pet back, and the tools to keep working with him...I also want to thank you for being such a pleasure to work with - professional, knowledgeable and good company. I know you end up training the owners as much as the pets but you do it with such skill that I will miss our meetings!"
Sue Gossman
Falls Church, VA
"When I brought my newly-rescued dog to Veronica, I was at a loss as to why she behaved as she did. My dog's fear-aggression and shyness was debilitating to her ability to enjoy her new life with me, and others' ability to enjoy her company. Veronica's expertise and knowledge helped me understand why my dog acted the way she did, and taught me how to help my dog come out of her shell. I am beyond grateful for Veronica's help in making my dog the happy, adjusted puppy that she's become!"
Denise Gitsham
Arlington, VA
"Veronica is an amazing trainer. Her many years of training and experience with a variety of dog breeds (including the more difficult ones) was apparent when she worked with our German Shepherd. In addition to her infinite patience, I love how she "gets" how different dogs think/react/behave to dynamic situations and how well they respond to her I highly recommend her!"
Irene L. and Kojack
San Jose, CA
"Veronica, I really want to thank you for all you did for Sony and us!!! You and Ken are amazing and I really wonder if Sony would still be here had you not of helped us. I had my doubts but you hung in there and you turned her into a terrific dog!!! Your patience, dedication, knowledge, and love for dogs is evident in your work!!! We were lucky to have worked with you and am looking forward to our follow up lessons!!!"
Kristi Burke
Camp Springs, MD
"Thanks again for your help with Reilly! It has made a huge difference with his behavior. It helps so much to understand why he's doing some of the things he does, and to be able to positively redirect his activity. He also really enjoys the training sessions, both with you and at home, so it's fun for us to do."
Roxanne and Lowell R. and Reilly
Falls Church, VA
"Veronica's background in education, psychology and her knowledge of dog training and animal behavior have been tremendous assets for Paws-Up, Inc. In her role as Educational Program Coordinator, she has produced numerous training materials that we regularly use with our clients. We have sought her advice on dog behavior and training challenges involving assistance dogs, therapy dogs as well as pets.
Veronica's classroom teaching experience is reflected in her consideration of client learning styles when she conveys animal behavior and training information. She is skilled at breaking down dog training instructions for complex behaviors into simple, do-able steps. I highly recommend having Veronica teach you how to train and modify your pet's behavior!"
Robin Pool BS CABC
Executive Director, Paws-Up, Inc.
Derby, KS