Trailrunners Training Center - Testimonials

Below are just a few testimonials about the many dogs that have been trained at Trailrunners.

We have trained the tiniest of Shihtzu's and Mini Dachshunds to the largest of dogs. We have worked with the most timid of dogs instilling confidence into them, and have rehabilitated the most aggressive dogs that you could imagine. Bird dog training, and other professional dog programs are available, just ask what we can do for you.

We have received many testimonials from satisfied customers for whom we have trained their dogs. The results from even the toughest of behaviour cases have been truly outstanding.

How it works is this... The dog comes to stay at Trailrunners Canine Training Center for training. At the end of the program, we will provide you with your dog back, "off leash" and obedient.. your well trained dog will be more confident and happy, know where they fit, and won't have to try to be the 'top dog' any more. On pickup day we spend time teaching you how to keep your dog at it's high level of obedience. The well informed owner is the key to maintaining the well behaved dog once it gets home. For this reason we will not consider training your dog/s unless you are willing to come to this session and work with your dog and our trainers before you take it home. We work with you for as long as it takes on the last day, to get a handle on controlling your own newly trained dog, to keep it that way for the rest of it's life. Trailrunners also provides you with a DVD of your dog/s being trained so that you can have it to watch for a refresher at home any time. People tell us that even their dog likes to watch the DVD, they enjoy the familiar sound of the trainers voice on the TV, and some even obey the commands.

Our biggest delight is knowing that in many of the cases, the training we do saves the dog from having to be put down because of previously unsolveable behavour problems.

If you desire, we can provide you with references from a large and growing pool of satisfied "Trailrunners trained" dog owners

(3 years ago) You trained our very aggressive/bossy cocker spaniel, Chester. He is still doing wonderfully, by the way! Loves everyone, goes everywhere with us, and is a much happier and relaxed little guy :)
-- Theresa B, Manitoba

Hello Fran!
I just wanted to let you and your team know how wonderful Bear is doing now that he is back home with us. He is doing really great and listening to us very well. It is definitely a lot of fun to have him around again. Not only because he's our "baby" but also because he listens. We didn't realize how exhausted we were before the training running back and forth making sure he wasn't getting into things. Now we can enjoy him and do what we need to around the house without worrying.

Thanks again Fran - you are a miracle worker!!! We are so pleased and cannot thank you enough.

Sarah Aug 2009

Willow is doing really well, she has been testing us since we brought her home on simple things, and of course this we expected. She is a thousand times better, Jaylyns parents couldn't believe the difference in her. My roomates as well are impressed with her new obedience and calmness. Everyone that sees her is impressed just the other day I took her for a walk and a group of 5 ladies with strollers went by, I told willow to sit and stay and she didn't even move toward them when they were trying to give her attention. They all commented on how well behaved she was. I now understand the pride which everyone refers to.

I will update you further as things progress. Thank you again for everything,

Chris Sept 2009

Just a short note to thank you once again for all you did for King and us of course. Your training is exceptional. We now have the friend we always wanted.

All our friends are amazed at the changes in King. They now can walk into our house and not get barreled over or sniffed in places we won't mention (he he). He listens so well now. We walked him in very busy Surrey BC, no leash. People were watching us & the look on there faces made us so proud, our chests puffed up I'm sure.

As you know we travel all over the country (in a big rig) and meet all sorts out there, people and animals alike. Our King is so well behaved he doesn't "over react" when he comes into contact or spots them a ways away. Gone is the excessive barking, jumping on people, disrespecting us, well misbehaving of any kind.

The raw food diet is working great!! He now has minimal hair loss. His coat is shiny and soft. I certainly believe you when you say diet plays a large role in behavior and manners.

Thank you so much our only regret is we didn't consult you sooner.

Terry & Cara

Beau- A Great Dane - Obedience trained at Trailunners

Albert, Obedience Trained at Trailrunners, now lives in South Africa

Molly, a Welsh Terrier, Obedience Trained at Trailrunners

The Golden Retriever in the picture is Basil.

This was a dog who was fearful and anti-social when he arrived at our training center for behaviour rehabilitation, and we have brought him to a public event at the end of his training to show how far he has come in the 30 days. He never would have been able to do this a month ago!

Basil is a Beautiful Golden Retriever from Prince Albert SK who would not have been able to stay with his family, because he was behaving so badly. The following is from an email they sent after he went home from Trailrunners K9 training Center.....

"Ours is a happier home now that we're all happier because Basil is listening and we're really enjoying him, and I can only imagine how proud and happy he is too because we're so happy with him

Everyone we meet outside remarks on how well behaved he is. I tell them is with the assistance of Trailrunners, we have a wonderful addition to our family. Thanks for the feedback and support. I will keep you posted.

In the meantime, keep up the good work and all the best to you and your family and Trailrunners.

We sent our 8 month old bloodhound to Trailrunners for training. Our 85 pound pup learned some essential manners! She also came home a lot healthier, as Fran had introduced us and Bubba to all natural dog food with no grains or chemicals. We have noticed a great improvement in our puppy's ears, eyes and coat. Thanks to everyone at Trailrunners; our hound has a foundation of solid obedience training and good health for us to build upon!
Sincerely,

Scott and Shelinda Hill, Nipawin, SK

Ella, a Springer Spaniel, Obedience Trained at Trailrunners

Champ, The Siberian Husky was loved but was getting very aggressive, even biting his owners. He was going to have to be put down or, be sent to Trailrunners. When he arrived at Trailrunners K9 Training Center (he was not even a year old yet) he snapped and snarled at us like a wild captured wolf, and continued this for a number of days into his training program. After completing his Trailrunners training he now lives in the house and is a pleasure to be around.

Sully is a yellow Lab from Saskatoon SK who had a lot of issues with behaving. After being trained at Trailrunners K9 training Center, this is what we heard back...

Hi Fran,

We had a great ride home. I am so impressed with Sully's good behavior. Now our other dog (Shadow) is the disobedient one! ha ha

Hello Fran,

Just thought I would quickly say Happy New Year to you! Sully is doing fine, nothing major to report on him. He is still listening and being obedient!!

Riley and Reba are two Labs from Saskatoon SK who were driving everyone crazy, jumping on people and running all over the house, After being trained at Trailrunners K9 training Center, we heard this....

Hello Fran
Nice to hear from you as I have been meaning to send you an e-mail. The first couple of days they were pretty excited but have started to settle back in, so I have nothing but great reports on Riley and Reba - they are really working hard at keeping their manners and being good companions. Riley gets a "little" pushy at times and does try to jump up around me especially when I first take him out of the kennel but I do correct him each and every time so that is diminishing somewhat... I will just keep working on this because I know he knows better!!

The other night we were out for a walk and they found a wounded bird. At first I thought Riley had found a stick and in the past, when they found something like a stick, they went wild chasing each other, and not coming when they were called etc. Anyhow, I told Riley "No" and he dropped it.... then as the poor bird started to try getting away, he started after it, and I said Riley here and he came.... it was so cool!! Of course, Reba then started to chase after the bird, and I called her, and she turned and came on a dime....and the bird flew to safety. It was awesome Fran.

Both Riley and Reba are staying in place in the house, with Riley needing a little reminder now and then. I work with them individually everyday on heeling, sitting, down, etc. and that seems to be going very well.

Anyhow, it is really going great and those who knew my puppies before training are really impressed with how well mannered and obedient they are now. We are really enjoying our "new" relationship!! Thanks so much Fran

Now this news on Riley and Reba is from a few weeks later...

I am having a wonderful time with Riley and Reba - they try to push the limits once in awhile, and of course, Riley does it more often than Reba, but for the most part they just want to listen and please...I do have to put Riley back into his kennel as he comes out "crazy" and I just keep putting him back into the kennel until he comes out and sits quietly. I am so very pleased with my dogs...and man, they look absolutely gorgeous. I just can't believe how shiny and glossy their coats are. (from their new diet at Trailrunners)

Would like to wish you, Chris, and your family all the best through the New Year
Thanks Fran

Hi Fran,
Mya is doing really well she still listens to the commands, at first I think she was trying to test me but came around when she knew was the boss. Its so nice to have a well obedient dog that listens she goes everywhere with me to stores fishing everywhere I go she goes it great. My family and friends Can't believe how big a difference there is in here. We have been doing retrieves every day water and grass retrieves she does well in both she going further each day now about 20-30 yards out she's doing really well i very impressed. For Grass Retrieves I was thinking about use scents like the duck grouse and pheasant and putting it on the dummies is this a good idea or not does it work you have any other suggestions please let me know once again thanks so much Fran for your hard work and time spent with Mya it truly amazing i will Be sure to send pictures and a story of our first Hunt together.

Hunting dog purchase and Training

My decision to buy a Trailrunners dog, proved to be the best decision I could have made. "Beau" is born to hunt, and "lives" to retrieve. He is a high energy and focused dog. Throw in some "kind" professional training from Fran, and we now have a well disciplined, obedient dog. He is a joy to have in our family. At one year of age, Beau had his first hunting season this fall. Wow! He was a posterdog for how to retrieve, from the very first shot. Fran did an outstanding job in training him. We could not be more satisfied with our choice of a Trailrunners Lab.

Murray, Bindloss Alberta