A Bernese Mountain Dog Too Playful for the Kids: Four Lessons Later

A Bernese mountain dog who would not listen was so playful that he hurt the kids with his size. After four lessons he listens to every command and gets along with other dogs.

Mylo’s Story: The Birthday Puppy Who Stopped Listening

Mylo, a pit bull who arrived as a birthday gift, stopped listening as he grew, chewed through shoes, blankets and clothes and jumped on his owner. After training with Carissa, his owner says life with him changed for the better.

Samson’s Story: A 140-Pound Mastiff Learns His Manners

Samson, a one-year-old, 140-pound American Mastiff, pulled hard enough to leave rope burn and worried his owner around children and strangers. After training with Carissa he is attentive and walks without pulling.

Jax’s Story: Training That Let Him Stay in His Home

Jax was destructive in the house, jumped on family and visitors and barked at everything. After training with Carissa, all three problems stopped and Jax stays in his home.

Odo’s Story: A Pit Bull Who Could Not Go Anywhere, Until He Could

Odo, a two-year-old pit bull, listened at home but pulled, jumped and bit at the leash in public. After a two week board and train with Carissa, his family walks him and takes him to public places again.

Two Dogs, Two Falls and a Close Call: How Walks Became Easy Again

One of Jennifer’s two dogs was so out of control that Jennifer fell twice on walks, and the dog was hit by a car. After an eight-week program with Carissa, Jennifer walks both dogs alone and the family takes that dog to wineries and public places.