Got a bouncy boxer? Enroll in training classes with Elise. Just do it, you won't be sorry. What started with a very building a bond that will last forever. Sometimes our pals just need a little help learning the ways of the human world impress even our biggest skeptics. I would have to say the best accomplishment for me was learning how to channel all that great boxer energy ~ using some basic commands learned in class and a little bit of patience (also learned in class!) With what we've learned in basic & advanced obedience, all it takes is a few minutes each day to maintain & build on the great foundation Elise helped us start. But don't tell Isis we're still "training"...I don't think she'd believe you anyways. It's too much fun! Thanks Elise!!
From Gale and Zoe ~
I took my Doberman, Zoe to Obedience class and to my surprise, Zoe not only learned some manners, but more importantly, I learned that Zoe LOVED to learn and do new things. With a little discipline and daily work, we both graduated to a new level...and we both benefit from it. Thank you, Elise!
problem called “resource guarding”
have and would guard it by barking and growling and hiding under a table or behind a chair. We were frightened and didn’t know what to do with him. So we called and spoke to Elise who came out to the house and Thank God she did. She has helped Crooke and us tremendously. He now will just give us back whatever he’s not supposed to have, the remote, underwear etcetera. Or if we see him heading for something that he’s not supposed to have we tell him to “leave it” and he does. She has taught us numerous commands to teach Crooke which he learned in a snap considering he’s a food driven dog. She has corrected Crooke’s behavior and showed us how to set some boundaries with him. We’ve noticed a big change in his behavior thanks to Elise he’s a happier dog. We are also happier and are not afraid when we do have the little one’s around. Thanks so much.
I emailed Elise looking for help with our recently adopted hurricanes. Not long after we got her, she was diagnosed as epileptic, and her behavior was so erratic that the neurology staff at Tufts nicknamed her "Wild Dog". Elise came to our home and gave us some much-needed help for focusing Daisy's attention for training, and tips for eliminating her excess vocalizations. Elise is also helping us to improve her socialization and reduce her anxieties.....Daisy has been through a lot in her young life! Elise has great ideas and endless patience with dogs and owners alike. She never makes us feel 'stupid' like some dog trainers can do, and always answers our endless questions with a smile. Thank you!
Elise was always generous aboutpraising Ronin and I when we were doing well. At the same time, she was there to guide us and push us to the next level so that we were fully prepared when we took the CGC test and passed! Thank you Elise, we could not have done it without you! I would recommend Elise Gouge's classes to anyone with a dog who wants to feel good about learning.
