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Beyond the Dog, LLC

5.0

Megan England

17:14 14 Nov 18

We couldn't say enough good things about Stephanie. Perhaps the best way to say how great Stephanie is as a trainer is that we worked with her in 2016 when we adopted our older dog Brooklyn and then two years later asked her to help us again with our new adoptee Sasha. It is amazing how quickly the dogs respond to her training and they couldn't be more excited to see her when the training session starts up. Given how many years a dog will be in the family, this has been an easy investment to make. Working with Stephanie is a great decision!

Elizabeth McCune

17:41 08 Nov 18

I can't say enough good things about Beyond the Dog and my trainer, Stephanie. She was always on time and ready to work with the dogs. She sent me emails detailing the lessons so I could practice. The company itself is awesome. We had used them before and loved them so that is why when we got our new dog I knew just where to go. My dogs behavior is so much better which makes us enjoy him even more!

Janelle Cook

00:56 29 Oct 18

Beyond the Dog was an excellent experience for me and my rescue dog! Luna was anxious about guests entering into our home and I knew I needed to seek out a professional for insight into how I could help my girl relax. I found that professionalism in Beyond the Dog with Stephanie. She did an excellent job working with Luna and teaching her the "place" command. She also did a great job educating me on how I could continue the training, which I highly appreciated. It was amazing the difference I saw in Luna after just the two weeks spent working with Stephanie! I would highly recommend Beyond the Dog for anyone looking to train their four legged friend!

Gary Long

22:33 16 Sep 18

We have two small dogs, and the youngster, Cooper (10 months old), had some problematic behavior issues. We also needed some help with our older dog, Molly (5 years), in training her to respond to some basic commands. Stephanie did a tremendous job training both our dogs. Stephanie was patient but firm and obviously knows a great deal about dogs and their behavior. Our dogs seemed to enjoy their training as indicated by their wagging tails and the attention they always paid to Stephanie. We are very grateful to Stephanie for the major improvements in Cooper's behavior and Molly's obedience level. Gary Long

Devon McAnany

00:32 12 Sep 18

We are so grateful for the incredible change we’ve seen in our dog Millie due to Beyond the Dog’s expertise - and specifically Stephanie’s dedication and talent. When we began noticing some concerning behavior in our dog, our vet recommended contacting Beyond the Dog. Within the very first phone call, Beyond the Dog proved their professionalism, commitment, and knowledge. We were overwhelmed and unsure how to approach the behavior of our 3-year-old mix breed (adopted as a puppy from a shelter). We were challenged by Millie’s growing aggression whenever guests entered our home — and sure enough our dog showed her true colors when Stephanie came to our home for the first session - barking, lunging on her leash, showing teeth..... I was afraid Stephanie would never want to come back! Of course, Stephanie worked tirelessly to win Millie over and she ABSOLUTELY did (even though Millie was a tough sell and surely would have frustrated anyone less patient and committed). All of the carefully organized tactics and creative strategies encouraged Millie not only to practice obedience but also to get EXCITED when Stephanie came over for sessions. Stephanie’s wisdom enlightened us on all the subtle things our dog had been showing us over the years which had grown into her displayed aggression and asset (food, space) guarding. We know our dog better than we ever have before and are so much more prepared to support Millie’s triggers and anxieties. We are better dog owners all because of Stephanie and Beyond the Dog. Stephanie worked miracles with our Millie and we feel like we see a completely different dog when it comes to guests and food situations. We are expecting our first child in a few months and are relieved to know that we can continue calling upon Stephanie and Beyond the Dog for support and guidance as we navigate new transitions with Millie adjusting to a baby in the house. Thank you Stephanie and Beyond the Dog for everything!!

Kate Ulicsni

15:21 08 Aug 17

Our beloved 3 year old black lab mix, Sophie, is a resource guarder... it became VERY severe guarding depending on the situation. She always displayed some resource guarding behaviors since she was a puppy, but I tried to manage the problem on my own..fast forward a couple years and it got to the point where I could no longer be alone with her when my significant other went to work (he works in the ER so works long hours). Sophie would try to attack me when I tried entering or leaving certain rooms (snarling and lunging) and would become aggressive if she found an object she deemed of high value whether we were on a walk or just in our apartment. I no longer knew what her triggers were and I couldn't manage it. We contacted beyond the dog when we had lost all hope. Stephanie was our trainer and she was great and very personable and right away understood what needed to be done. My worry was that Sophie wasn't going to display her aggression towards Stephanie, so she wouldn't be able to help us, but she reassured me that she would be able to help whether Sophie displayed her aggression towards her or not. Right away, she gave me techniques to do while alone with Sophie and right away I was able to enter rooms without fear of a dog attack. It took patience and a lot of practicing the exercises she gave us, which we still practice today, but it is worth it as we have seen a lot of change and I can actually enjoy my time with her. I can actually relax when home alone rather than worry. Stephanie was extremely approachable and available outside of our lessons if we had any questions or concerns and I honestly can't say enough good things about her! Definitely recommend!!!!

Debbie Donaghy

20:29 06 Jul 17

I was thrilled with the training provided by Beyond the Dog and Trainer Stephanie. My Max is a 3 1/2 year old Lab, Great Dane and Pit mix who is highly reactive especially on walks. He became so aggressive towards other dogs that it made it impossible to walk him during normal hours. I became one of those "midnight dog walkers." This is when our trainer Stephanie came to the rescue. We signed up for the 4 week program and are amazed with what we both have achieved. He is calmer, more relaxed, and does great on his walks. Stephanie worked wonders with Max. She built a rapport with him and with our family. She was very professional while being friendly, kind, and patient. Her years of experience in dog training was an asset in training Max. Since he is a fearful dog, I appreciate that positive reinforcement techniques are used. It has been several weeks since our official training, but our training continues daily. Stephanie left me with the confidence I need to implement the skills we learned. Max and I will continue our journey of growth in understanding each other thanks to Beyond the Dog which I give 5 STARS!

Taylor C

19:50 19 Jun 17

Erica did an amazing job working with our dogs Templeton and Otis. We never thought we would see this much progress in 4 weeks. Erica was very knowledgeable, nice, and wonderful to work with and we can't thank her enough for what she has taught us and our dogs! We highly recommend Erica and Beyond the Dog.

Cindy Karczewski

02:37 22 May 17

Let me just start by saying, this is the first time I have ever owned a dog. I LOVE THIS DOG! I wanted him to be loved not just by us but, by anyone who came in contact with him. I also wanted him to be well behaved and most importantly safe. We were referred to Beyond the Dog from a neighbor down the street. Our trainer, Ashley Reed, is amazing! From the very first meeting, Ashley listened to our concerns about our 1 year old Whoodle Phoenix and she created a training schedule based on his specific needs. We did the 4 week training option. Each week, Phoenix had training for 2 days and on the 3rd day it was "people" training. My husband and I walked through everything Ashley worked with Phoenix on for those days and then it was our turn to practice! Once training was done for the week, Ashley sent us an email to re-cap all the notes of what he learned and how we were to continue training with Phoenix. Phoenix is done with training however, we're still working with Ashley once a month to tweak behaviors and continue "human" practice sessions with Phoenix. We'll be moving from Kansas City soon to our new home. It's very reassuring to know that Ashley is available to come to our new surroundings and help Phoenix adjust and modify any changes in behaviors based on this new move. Big sigh of relief indeed! This experience has been so awesome. Ashley gave us such a great start but, now it really now comes down to the "humans" in the house. We have the tools and the notes from Ashley and now my husband and I have to continue to practice and repeat the training with Phoenix until it becomes habit. I would recommend Beyond the Dog to anyone that asks me. Actually, I have recommended Beyond the Dog while at a training session with Ashley at Loose Park. So, if you see us at Loose park when we are training, come on by and say hi to Phoenix and myself. We'd be glad to share our experience!

Sarah Pickrell

16:15 12 May 17

We had an amazing experience with Ashley and Beyond the Dog! Our dogs still have quite a ways to go in their training, but we could not have achieved this progress so quickly without Ashley! Highly recommend!

Natalie Skadra

01:37 02 May 17

Excellent training experience. We rescued a dog at the beginning of the year and he was in need of basic discipline as well as good social behaviors when meeting other dogs at the park. We engaged with Erica for four weeks of in-home visits. She would come for two visits focused on one-on-one with our dog then the third visit was training us! We were so surprised after the first week how much more control she had over our dog. After four weeks, we were on our own, but we have seen terrific improvement in his recall and attention to us. It's still on us to work with him but Erica gave us great tools. We will probably need a touch visit soon! I highly recommend Erica and Beyond the Dog. The communication was always very clear and quick. Melissa, the coordinator did a great job with scheduling and answering questions.

Maria Lindbergh

01:44 27 Apr 17

Is it possible to give Beyond the Dog 1 million stars? Stephanie has changed our lives with her training tips, friendly demeanor, and listening skills, all in an effort to help our dog Bea. Because of Stephanie's help, Bea is enjoying an improved quality of life in so many ways. Bea no longer panics when she goes outdoors, has stopped barking at people, dogs, and cars, and is able to take car rides. We can even keep the windows open when its nice outside, and have guest visit our apartment, all because of the tips we've learned and training Bea has received. We cannot say enough great things about Stephanie, Beyond the Dog, and the training program. A huge thank you!

Jeff Meloy

15:03 06 Jan 17

We have a 2 year old Labradoodle and had used two different trainers to try and get her to be a better trained and behaved pet but did not have great results. One day we were in a local store and my wife started a conversation with a woman who had a very well behaved puppy with her. It turned out that it was actually a training session and the trainer was Erica from Beyond the Dog. Very impressed by Erica's approach and comments, we set up a month of training which we just completed. Our goal was to end up with a pet that would follow commands, be well behaved in and out of the house, and be able to go more places in public. Erica was outstanding to work with, very caring with our pup, timely for all sessions, and a pleasure to work with. Our pup responds really well to the commands and will be a better member of our family for the years to come. We recommend Erica and Beyond the Dog very highly!

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