Dogs Bay Training Testimonials

Thank You from Sunshine

2010-04-11T12:51:00.000-07:00

Dear Dogs Bay,
I just have to take a minute here to sing the praises of your trainers. We adopted a rescue dog "Sunshine" who is the most wonderful addition to our household & loves everyone but had issues with being around other dogs - basically becoming rather aggressive. Not knowing what to do, I just happened to make the best decision I could have & started working primarily with Bob, but also Lindsey some too. In such a short amount of time Bob was able to understand why Sunshine was having her problems & gave me fabulous instruction & training. We have also taken the Pack Rehab training package which has worked wonders. We are now happy to be able to look forward to bringing her to the day care facility to play to her hearts content and have the piece of mind that she and all her playmates are safe to be together. Thank you so much for all your help & guidance. I would wholeheartedly recommend your services to anyone - without any reservation!

Ann Baarman & Sunshine
Holland, MI

Thank You from Chance

2010-04-10T15:31:00.000-07:00

Dear Dogs Bay,
Deb advised us when he was just a puppy that it would be good to socialize him with other dogs and people. Our ultimate goal is to prepare him to be a therapy dog and for the past year and a half Dogs Bay trainers--Lindsey, Bob and Deb--have helped both us and Chance learn how to manage high energy and enthusiasm. They have been consistent in their message...give Chance opportunites to "work." Theirs has been valued advice...and what they teach works! Our next step is to go to Canine Good Citizen Class. That will be a high quality experience too.

Bob and Leslie Wessman
Holland, MI

Thank You from Madeleine

2010-04-09T05:26:00.000-07:00

Hi Deb,
You are a wonderful teacher; thank you for your patience and good instructions during the CGC work. Your lessons help me in life, in general (visualize, think about energy...how it, itself, communicates from person to animal...and on out into the universe).
I look forward to participating in drop-in classes just to keep Madeleine (aka=ME) in practice, especially with keeping her sit when someone pets her.

Priscilla (& Madeleine)

Thank You from Sammy

2010-04-09T05:25:00.000-07:00

Dear Lindsey,
Thank you so much for helping us train Sammy. We truly enjoyed the time our family shared with you. You were perfect for my kids, the way you complimented my daughter and built her confidence in her ability to control our large dog. We just experienced your 100% guarantee--WOW! That was impressive and really made us feel we made a great investment and have entered a great relationship with you. Thank you for your care and concern for our family. You accepted us and worked with our lifestyle in raising our dog. You are a wonderful trainer and will highly recommend you to anyone!

With Gratitude,
Jeff, Jamie, Ryann, & Joey

Thank You from Radley

2010-04-09T05:24:00.000-07:00

Dear Dogs Bay,
I took the Behavior Modification/Group Obedience Class and my dog is a changed pup!! She wasn't too bad to begin with, but now she has stopped her digging, jumping on guests, and pulling on walks! I tried reading books on dog training, but it is so much better to actually take a class. The trainers are awesome! They provide feedback during the class so that you practice correctly at home. I loved taking the class, and Radley seems to be much more mellow and happy too!
Thanks so much!

Alanna Robinson
& Radley

Thank You from Benjamin

2010-04-09T05:23:00.000-07:00

Dear Dogs Bay,
I have to tell you I just really think Bob is incredibly awesome! I like Lindsey a lot too, they are both great and they are excellent trainers! I have gone through a lot of different obedience and agility trainers over the years and this is actually the first time with both the private training and the group class that I felt like I got actual results and understood how to make what I knew needed to happen happen.

Angel Vogel and Benjamin
Laketown Township

Thank You from Rocky

2010-04-09T05:22:00.000-07:00

To everyone at Dogs Bay Training,
"As you know, when I brought our 2 yr. old family pet "Rocky" in to Dogs Bay for training, I was convinced that he was too stubborn to listen and I was hesitant that he would learn any commands. I was hopeful that I could at least get him to learn how to come when called and knew that I had to do something about that issue for his own safety. After the short time we were in training I was just amazed that he was learning many commands and actually listening to me ! The basis of your program was to teach ME how to teach HIM. The success of his ability to learn depended on me and I am grateful that I learned this valuable lesson."

Terri Kunkel
Saugatuck, MI

Thank You from Telulah

2010-04-09T05:21:00.000-07:00

Dear Lindsey,
Over the weekend, I submitted our testimonial on-line, but wanted the chance to give you a personal "Thank You" for all your hard work and patience with us while Telulah was in training. We really appreciate all you have done to restore order & laughter to our family, including the dog! She is just doing so well, and has really brought a lot of joy to our home. You have such a great demeanor with children, and I loved that they could learn right along with us. I hope you are wildly successful in your new venture (as owner of Dogs Bay Training North [a subsidiary of Dogs Bay Training]) which I'm sure you will be. I never knew such a little pup could bring so much excitement into our family, and have been pleasantly surprised how quickly and effectively the training efforts have paid off.

Thank you & best wishes,
Shelly & the Family

Thank You from Rosie

2010-04-09T05:20:00.000-07:00

Dear Dogs Bay [Bob],
After purchasing a six week old Vizsla (Rosie), we wanted to find a trainer that would help us establish correct commands, enforce house rules and teach us how to meet Rosie's needs at home. We believed it was imperative that we learn how to establish these rules and commands at home, because she was now apart of our family. That is why we choose to do personal training sessions at home with Bob.
Working with Bob was a great experience for us, because during the training sessions he always had Rosie's best interest at heart. He helped us establish our house rules with commands and made sure that we were successful before the session ended. Rosie also loves seeing Bob and all of her friends at The Canine Antics Doggie Day Care it has been a great place for her to go and develop good social skills. We know that when we leave her there for the day that everybody there takes just as good of care of her as we would at home.
We appreciate the hard work that you put into helping us raise a good dog!

Jeff, Michelle, and Rosalee
Holland, MI

Thank You from Ringo

2010-04-09T05:19:00.000-07:00

Dear Deb, Lindsey, & Bob,

Ringo and I really enjoyed the Behavior Modification class - I think we both learned quite a bit and it was a lot of fun!

Jamy Rodriguez

2010-04-09T05:18:00.001-07:00

Dear Dogs Bay [Bob],
I am writing to let you know how happy we are with the training we have received, but more importantly with our trainer Bob Crough. We are extremely pleased with Bob and training he gave our dog (and us). He is very knowledgeable in terms of animal behavior and psychology and understood the specifics of our dog really well. We learned a ton from working with him and we have a better dog to show for it. I would recommend Bob to anyone without reservation. Feel free to use us as a reference for Dogs Bay generally, or for Bob personally. Thanks again for the great service,

Andy & Ilse Saewert
Holland, MI

Thank You from Casey

2010-04-09T05:18:00.000-07:00

Hi Deb,
I'm not sure if I told you this but I just wanted to let you know Casey's progress. He's doing so well, we still need to work on the "come command" but that's more our fault. He is house broken now. The only time he has an accident now is if we get really busy and forget to take him out. He even started to scratch lightly on the back door to the studio if he needs to go out and has always really had to go. A few times, lately, he goes to the door and lightly scratches shortly after he was already out. Each time he goes straight to his area and "spits up". I'm not sure why he spits up but at least he figures whatever comes out of him, has to be done outside. (His
mommy is really proud of him) He is becoming such a great little guy.

I hope all is going great for you. Stay warm & thank you so much for all your help.
Carol King
Holland, MI

Thank You from Harry

2010-04-09T05:17:00.000-07:00

Dear Lindsey & Bob,
We really enjoyed these classes. I have always been a dog person, but learning to be the Alpha has really changed the way we handle things with Harry. Thank you so much Lindsey & Bob! Both of you are excellent.

Barb & Dave Schmitt w/ Harry

Thank You from Rusty

2010-04-09T05:16:00.000-07:00

Dear Dogs Bay,
Trainers were knowledgeable, personable and patient. DVD is a nice product to have to watch time and again.

Judy & Jack Holmes
and Rusty

Thank You from Marggie

2010-04-09T05:15:00.000-07:00

Hi Lindsey,
I just wanted to let you know that I don't know what you did yesterday, but we kind of really turned a corner. I was doing everything you said this morning when she started getting her "little nippy self" and my gosh, it's really starting to work! She's kind of getting the picture so I want to thank you. I hope this isn't just one day, but it sure has made a big difference and wanted to thank you so much.

Take Care!
K. Day

Thank You from Lucy

2010-04-09T05:05:00.000-07:00

Dear Bob & Lindsey,
You helped me to have the confidence to handle a "big" dog.
Thank you!

Joy Renzema (and Lucy)

Thank You from Molly

2010-04-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Dear Deb [and Lindsey],
Just a note to let you know how pleased I was with Molly's month-long stay with you and the training that Lindsey gave her. When I met with Lindsey for my training, I could tell how much she loved working with dogs and the bond that she had formed with Molly. The tips that she gave me for continuing with Molly's training were invaluable, and I am faithfully working toward having that "perfect" dog!
I was especially happy to be able to "visit" Molly via the blog that you post daily. Many of the pictures and comments made me laugh out loud, and I felt confident that Molly was having a grand time with her new friends.

Thanks again, Deb and Lindsey!!
Barb Fleming
Holland, MI

Thank You from Tomato

2010-04-09T04:50:00.000-07:00

Dear Lindsey,
Thank you so much for all of the advice & training you gave to us. From the moment you walked in the door--Tomato recognized a "pack leader" & this was great for us to see because you became our model.
We are still learning and sometimes if we get "lazy" Tomato now reminds us to get back on track as a leader. Tomato is a much happier dog now that she is not in charge and everyone has commented to us how much her behavior and personality have changed. We've also been watching the "Dog Whisperer" to keep our skills up to pare and working with Tomato without the words, but in silence as you suggested and as Cesar models on his show and, hence, our bond with Tomato continues to grow. Thank you again & we will call you soon about the treadmill training!

Love,
D&S Alberts (Tomato-woof & Reba-woof)
Your training program is amazing & Lindsey is a skilled and caring trainer with an obvious love for dogs!
S&D Albert

Thank You from Cloe

2010-04-09T04:40:00.000-07:00

Dogs Bay,
"Loved the training! You are both awesome [Deb & Lindsey]. Very nice to work with. We lucked out having the opportunity to work with both of you. Keep it up for the sake of the dogs! (& their owners!)"

Amy Hart
Zeeland, MI

Thank You from Ezra

2010-04-09T04:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Dogs Bay,
Ezra and I enjoyed your group obedience class. Going into the class, I had a general idea of what I should be doing with Ezra but lacked specific knowledge. Demonstration followed by class participation was helpful. Nothing brings it home like seeing then doing.
I would encourage everyone, even with a well-behaved dog, to attend basic obedience class at Dogs Bay. I'm looking forward to attending more advanced training.

Thanks again,
Mike Merrill and Ezra
Holland

Thank You from Coal

2010-04-09T04:20:00.000-07:00

Dear Dogs Bay,
"On completion of "Coals" graduation, and ours, we feel that being a part of the Dogs Bay and Canine Antics family we've become better dog owners. When adopting Coal at 10 months old we weren't quite sure what we had gotten ourselves into. With the help of everyone, Deb, Lindsey, and Bob we are so grateful for all the help and experience you have so graciously given us, our future and Coal's future should be long and very happy. Thanks to all. See ya soon Bob, Coal loves it at Canine antics, you give him something that Jerry and I cannot always give him."

Betty Jo & Jerry Northouse

2010-04-09T04:10:00.000-07:00

"We trained at Dogs Bay with our Jack Russell Terrier (mix) last year and it really was a positive experience. I feel that we now have a better-behaved, more responsive dog. It taught me to respect the dog's intelligence, . . . and the dog to respect my authority. I have since recommended Dog's Bay to friends, so they might share the same relationship with their dogs."

Lori Hansen
Holland, MI

Thank You from Skippy

2010-04-09T04:05:00.000-07:00

Dear Lindsey & Bob,
"I thought that the Dog Obedience training that Dog's Bay provided was fantastic. I was pleased to find that I think I actually learned just as much if not more than my dog. Lindsey and Bob were great and it was fantastic how quickly we were able to see results with the training. I would highly recommend the training."

Lynn Pattok & Skippy
Holland, MI

Thank You from Katie

2010-04-09T04:00:00.000-07:00

We have just finished several weeks of private training with Lindsey. We sought help with a lot of territorial barking along with biting the furniture when she gets territorial at something/someone going past our house.
We now have a much improved dog. We have had Katie for almost 5 years, she is almost 8. We questioned the worth of spending the money at her age, but are so glad we did. She is not 100% better, but much improved and most importantly is that we have been given the tools to help her continue to improve.
Lindsey is an awesome trainer, very knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. She never makes you feel dumb! She is also very quick to answer questions and help with problems that arise over email or whatever.
Would I spend the money to do it again, YES! Not a question in my mind that it was money well spent!

Cindy Folkert

Thank You from Daisy

2010-04-08T05:42:00.000-07:00

Dear Dogs Bay (Lindsey),

We are first time dog owners and Lindsey has been awesome and saved me a ton of stress! I would recommend Dogs Bay and Lindsey to anyone!

The Wirebaugh Family

Thank You from Scarlett

2010-04-08T05:37:00.000-07:00

Fun Class!

Alan & Rita Fleshman

Thank You from Smilee

2010-04-08T05:35:00.000-07:00

(A note from the dog...)
Dear Ms. Lindsey,
Thank you for being a good teacher for my mommy and daddy and me too!

Licks & Cookies,
Smilee Howard

Thank You from Dozer

2010-04-08T05:34:00.000-07:00

Dear Lindsey and Deb,
THANK YOU!!!!

M&C VanDis & Dozer too!

Thank You from Sophie

2010-04-08T05:32:00.000-07:00

Dear Lindsey,
Thanks so much! We are enjoying Sophie so much now!!!

S. Baas

Thank You from Madeleine

2009-04-28T08:17:00.000-07:00

Dear Dogs Bay,
Madeleine (my papillon) and I had a wonderful experience in the Dogs Bay training class. Deb, Bob, and Lindsey are so good at working with doggy parents like me. Even though I have trained three dogs previously, the coaching from the trainers is necessary, helpful, and FUN.

Priscilla Adkins
Holland, MI

Thank You from Katie

2009-04-27T10:41:00.000-07:00

Lindsey,
We are AMAZED at what is happening with our dog! Jim took her out to the school parking lot tonight, he wanted to practice while fresh in his mind. He said she did perfectly. I am fairly sure we see a change in how she feels!
Looking forward to better days ahead!

Cindy Folkert

Thank You from Duke

2009-04-27T10:36:00.000-07:00

Dear Lindsey,
Duke is a wonderful puppy! You are a wonderful trainer!
Thanks for everything!

Helen Goyings
Kalamazoo, MI

Thank You from Finley

2009-04-27T10:35:00.000-07:00

Dear Lindsey & Dogs Bay,
We loved the training -- I can now take Finley for walks. We are ALL happier! Lindsey was excellent. I will recommend to everyone!

~The Bells
Holland, MI

Thank You from Rudi

2009-04-27T10:34:00.000-07:00

Lindsey was wonderful to work with. She was helpful and enjoys her job very much. I would recommend her to anyone!

T&C Rutkoski

Thank You from Chance

2009-04-27T10:33:00.000-07:00

Exceptional as always!

The Wessmans
Holland, MI

Thank You from Titan

2009-04-27T10:31:00.000-07:00

Dear Lindsey,
Thank you so much for working with us. We appreciate your knowledge of dogs and especially your patience with humans. We also appreciated your conscientious efforts in helping us train Titan.

The Mohr Family
Holland MI