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August 2022 by Gcnme C.
My Taiwanese rescue dog, Gracie, and I have been working (and playing) with Celia for a couple of years. Gracie had been on the streets for about a year and arrived with many fears. Though a very sweet dog, she had a few issues. We attended group classes as well as private sessions with Celia who offered expert advice, a gentle but firm touch and inexhaustible support. We've now completed the AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine and the AKC Trick Dog programs as well as several agility classes and doggy play dates with Celia. Celia is always available with advice or to help with a problem. She even offers boarding!
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May 2022 by Jenny Pollock
Celia is amazing she helped MrTaterTheCorgi with basic obedience and agility. If you need help training a dog Celia is the person to go to. Tater even got to wear a graduation cap when he finished the class!
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March 2021 by M D.
I found Celia through yelp as her close distance to my house is very convenient. Right off the bat, I felt that she was able to see me and my dogs training skill set and determine what we need to achieve training goals I have for my dog. She is extremely knowledgeable and I felt confident in her techniques that she offered. My dog learned so quickly and really enjoyed being told what to do! I look forward to practicing what she taught us more and our upcoming sessions to learn even more!
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October 2020 by Chris D.
Celia and Debbie are amazing!! We found a terrier mix puppy at a rescue facility & fell in love. Unfortunately he had some behavior issues that required immediate attention. Celia made arrangements to meet at our home & provided great advice to help our puppy trust. We also enrolled in Puppy socials & training. Our puppy has blossomed with their guidance. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome so far. Basic training classes start soon & our puppy will be there. HIGHLY recommend Celia & Debbie.
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September 2020 by Rachel C.
We had an amazing experience with Love of Dogs Training. Our 7 month old Labrador was really running our family and creating chaos. Celia came in and turned things around for us (gently). She made time for each member of our family and worked hands on to help us figure out that our dog wasn't the issue (and we aren't either). It is a matter of setting the right framework for a good foundation. This is a good dog and a good family, but we really needed Celia's help to get things working. We still need her help but we are on the right path. We did a lot of research because we were not looking for negative training tactics but we were not looking for only positive reinforcement either (we knew we had a problem). Celia is amazing and knows a lot about all kinds of breeds and behaviors. She spent A LOT of time with us and also has a truck full of helpful leashes and collars (or will adjust yours if they are not fitting perfectly). We are thrilled (or maybe just relieved).
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April 2019 by Pam Driscoll
Celia’s expertise in dog training is truly amazing (I call her the female “Dog Whisperer”). Her ability to read the clues that the dogs are giving along with her ability to train the human handlers is nothing short of remarkable. The dogs seem to know that she is the “alpha” and react accordingly. I would recommend her highly!
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April 2019 by Brian Bozzello
Look no further for dog training in the Bay Area - Celia is not only an expert with dogs, but a caring, patient and fun teacher that makes it feel more like a partnership than a service.
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March 2019 by Suzanne K.
We recently rescued a reactive dog from the Paradise fires. Celia has been a godsend in terms of her ability to connect with Lucy and train Lucy, as well as support and train our family. Celia is gifted with animals, great with helping children manage animals and also goes above and beyond. Lucy has learned to love her agility class and has become so much better on leash, walks and we are so much more confident in her thanks to working with Celia. I highly recommend her.
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February 2019 by Lisa H.
Celia is the best, she gave me a whole new concept of how to train the dog! Will book her for next training lesson soon!
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February 2019 by Michelle Mounts Chang
Celia's compassionate leadership has taught me and my husband how to be the "pack leader" for our rescue husky/Shepard mix Ivy that is 12 months old as of Feb 2019. After one round of basic training and a few private lessons, we have more confidence in ourselves as leaders and in turn, Ivy, is becoming much more confident in her role in our busy family. Celia is great with the dogs as well as people. We wasted money and time trying a basic training class at a "big box" pet supply store before we did Celia's training class; wish we would have just did Celia's class from the beginning. We look forward to continuing training with Celia and learning more skills to help Ivy grow into a great companion and good citizen.
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February 2019 by Kim W.
Cooper & I have been working on a consistent basis with Celia for the past 3 years. We've worked on group obedience training, private behavioral training, beginning/intermediate/and now advanced agility training, Good Canine Citizen testing, and lots of fun puppy/dog play socials and pack walks. Celia is incredibly knowledgeable and you can tell that she loves what she is doing. Some of the things that I personally appreciate is that she takes the time, listens, and then helps build a plan...she provides tips for correcting behaviors but will provide different solutions if something isn't working. We love Celia and her love for our dogs!
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January 2019 by Joanna P.
We have worked with Celia to help train our dog and took a course from love of dogs. We have also had celia over for some home specific training (staying back from the door when people come in etc). Her presence and ability to make our dog behave from the moment she enters is amazing. He also genuinely likes and runs to her when ever they meet. The training at love of dogs was great and much of what we learned we have been able to enforce at home, including many of the basic sit, stay down commands. My kids also got incorporated into the training which definitely helped at home as they knew what to do. Overall, I highly reccomend love of dogs as a great pet friendly dog training school with a lead teacher who really understands our furry family members.
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December 2018 by Julie P.
We are so lucky to have found Celia 2 years ago! Our Corgis, Spencer & Cleo just LOVE her! WE Love Her!! We've done training classes, agility, puppy socials and several private sessions in home and in the real world. She is a Dog Whisperer!... and always there for advice and support. We are currently working with Celia - doing ongoing private training & agility lessons for our 2 1/2 year old Corgi Spencer and enrolled in Basic training classes for our new Corgi puppy Cleo. Thank you Celia for your LOVE of DOGs! We Woof You so Much!!
