Thanks Jim! We learned so much from you; you have a vast knowledge of dogs! We will continue to work with them – in baby steps, but we now have the tools to keep plugging away at it. We’ll keep you updated as to their progress. We truly appreciate all you’ve done for us and our dogs.

Kevin & Paula McKeon with Earl & Betty
Harrisville, RI

Your insight into Digby's behavior was invaluable to me in understanding how to approach him. I bought him in the dead of winter and was beyond frustrated with trying to get him to do anything! As I quickly learned from one visit with you, I was the problem. He is a spirited little guy and I was at the end of my rope.

Now we take pleasant walks, he has learned to "sit/stay","heal","leave it "and "down". It is another world for me now!

What I loved the most about the training was watching you get him to do whatever you wanted him to do with a quiet ,simple command and then reward. None of it was aversive.

We continue to keep up the lessons learned and hope that in the future he will move on to the next step in his training.

Joan Ray and her Lhasa-poo Digby
East Greenwich, RI

Working at the animal shelter I know how important
it is to help these dogs be on their best behavior, not
only for their sanity but to increase their odds for adoption.
Since you started working with these guys I can see a
big difference both with their behavior and in the publics
interest. I also wanted to thank you for being so helpful
with working with other volunteers. I have learned a great
deal more from you as well. Keep up the good work...
the dogs will love you for it.

Ann Corvin & Buddy
Director, Warwick Animal Shelter

Thanks Jim for all your help and patience (with the humans)! I think this was the best thing we could have done for Kai and Cosmo and us for that matter! You are the best trainer we've had!! I think the one on one training helped us really focus on what we need to do for them.

Sharon D'Amore & her Keeshond Rescue Kai
North Providence, RI

Many thanks to you! We now have a wonderful Saint!
Betsy walked around the block with Jim yesterday, and
walked past Amber, the Golden, like she wasn't even
there, even though Amber was barking up a storm!
I am amazed and so pleased with what we and Betsy
have learned in the last 6 weeks-we can't thank you enough!

The Jackson Family with Betsy
Cumberland, RI

We wanted to thank you so much for being so great
with Cooper and being patient with us. When we started
I was hoping we could just get Cooper to stay off the
furniture and behave on walks. Well he does that and
so much more. We learned alot and got more and more
confident every week. We think Cooper is the greatest
little dog and you have alot to do with that.

The Benoit Family with Cooper
Cumberland, RI

Jim came to us in a very unassuming way to request being
able to work with the dogs at the shelter. His purpose was to
work individually with the animals to assess their temperament
and needs, then work with them, teaching them some basics
of obedience training, little did we know what Jim had to offer
us. It quickly became obvious that Jim was a special person
and that he had a way with dogs that was uncanny. Not only
did he train the most difficult dogs, it was obvious that he loved
them and they loved him. One particular dog, Reno, who we all
loved but was an aggressive, unpredictable sort, took to Jim
after only a few sessions. We couldn't believe our eyes.
Reno looked forward to seeing Jim as Jim did to seeing Reno
as the two of them set off for their weekend training. The
difference in Reno on day one was amazing and the dog we
know now is a calm, loving, well mannered boy. He has also
joined Jim's household.

Barbara Emmons, Former Coordinator of Volunteers & Dutchess
Warwick Animal Shelter

My husband and I did not have much hope for our little 4 month old hound dog, Rider, that we recently adopted from a shelter. He was crazy! He would not settle down - no matter how much we said "No!" or how many times we would put him in his crate.

We needed help and, thankfully, found Jim. He taught us how to handle and enjoy Rider ... and what a difference!

Jim treated us and Rider with patience and kindness. Now, Rider is a terrific 8 month old who obeys "sit" and "down" and comes when called! We are a much happier family.

Jonathon & Sonig Schiller with Rider
Rumford, RI

Things with Nica have been terrific. We continue to be
amazed at what an incredible dog she is! Your work with
us was the key to learning to communicate with her, and
thus get her to trust us. We feel so lucky to have her!
Everyone who's met her since our training with you remarks
on how well-behaved and sweet she is- quite a change
from the reserved dog who used to ignore us 90% of the
time. We're no longer afraid to take her to the dog park,
or worry about how she'll interact with other dogs or
people on the street. It's incredible how different she is
and how different our relationship with her is, since we
trained with you. Thank you!

Beth Cronin & Laura Forman with Nica
North Providence, RI

I can't believe the leash biting growling dog hater (aka Smithers) made such a change.

We've really gained a completely new perspective on the mind of our dogs.

This was an extremely worthwhile experience. Both Suzy & I truly enjoyed your company, and we hope to see you at the dog park again.

Mike and Suzy Winchester with Smithers & Sophie
Lincoln, RI

Just wanted to take a minute and tell you how much better
Snoopy is after having received your training. He walks much
better, doesn't try to run out of the house if the door is left
open and is much better when people stop by the house.
Just wanted to thank you for all you did.

Sheila & Harold Davis with Snoopy
Warwick, RI

Thank you Jim, for "saving" Toby. We thought we had
a hopeless case but with your exceptional training Toby
is no longer a crazy dog with attention deficit but a sweet
and attentive pup. His whole demeanor has changed
drastically and he is still surprising us every day!
Thank you for your patience and knowledge. You've
not only helped Toby understand us, you've help us
understand Toby. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Heather & Neal with Toby
Woonsocket, RI