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March 2024 by Laura Lefevre
We’ve been with Dogs in Harmony since our dog was a puppy and I could not imagine our journey without them.
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December 2023 by Greg Roche
We scheduled harmony school for our 12 week old puppy and were amazed with the results! He listened more, went straight to the crate and didn’t whine as much while confined, and it helped that he was tuckered out after class and slept the rest of the day. Shanni and Brenna were communicative and kind and I fully trusted them with our puppy. We also got a private lesson with another trainer Alisha who gave us some great pointers and exercises to do at home. Looking forward to private and group lessons going forward, 100% was worth it and would definitely use their services again if we got another dog.
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November 2023 by Weng Hei Kong
We enrolled our puppy in Harmony school and he was so much more confident (+less reactive)! We like how transparent all the trainers are too!
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August 2023 by Wang Maria
My puppy Bella learned so much from Harmony school! She was always very excited to see Shanni and play with other puppies at the school.After three weeks, she now behaves much better than before (less biting and listens to commands).Highly recommend for new puppy owners!
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May 2023 by Susanna Lyons
I can’t recommend Dogs in Harmony enough!My husband and I got our first dog together and decided to invest in training asap. Dobby (the puppy) started at Harmony School a week after we got him, at 15 weeks old. It was the best decision we’ve made yet. The skills he learned have already started paying off as he interacts with the world around us (loud sounds, other dogs, walking on different services, grooming, loose leash training, impulse control, etc).We had such a great experience working with trainer Shanni. She was patient, knowledgeable, kind and answered all of our questions; also our puppy just loved her!!! We are looking forward to starting Harmony Academy, and working with Shanni to take his training to the next level. :)I feel quite confident that if you decide to enroll in Harmony School, you will not regret it.
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May 2023 by Dee Skelly
It's a rarity in life to meet someone that is completely genuine, whose sole focus is to help spread happiness. Both experiences we have had with Alisha and Shanni have shown us that they are both focused on helping families have the best possible relationship with the right dog.When we sought advice, as first time dog owners, about our newly adopted dog, we were in over our heads. A dog we were assured was perfect for us and for our young children was showing lots of signs of aggression. After a behavioural assessment Alisha told us that ultimately she did not think the dog was a fit for our family, given the age of our children. We were so upset, heartbroken in fact to have to contact the shelter to tell them this.Alisha could see that we were devastated. But she didn't try to sell us more training sessions (which we would have purchased if we thought it would help). She provided the most professional advice keeping the safety of our family top of mind.Alisha also gave us excellent advice on how to go about finding the best dog for our family, when we were ready to take that step. Along with lots of helpful follow-up information, as well as a check-in on how we were coping given the sad news that we had received at the assessment.What happened next was a really heartwarming outreach from the owner, Shanni. Alisha had told her our story and it just so happened that a friend had reached out about a dog looking for a home. A dog that sounded like a match for us. Shanni went COMPLETELY out of her way to organize a meet-up with us and the dog. She even did a behavioural assessment before we met the dog to make sure there were no signs of aggression or red flags. Shanni did this out of the goodness of her heart and refused payment.As I said to begin with, sometimes in life you get to meet the good people. The people who work with their heart. Shanni is a genuine dog-lover and a fountain of knowledge. She gave time, effort, and her expertise to find us the best dog for our family situation.I will be recommending Shanni and Alisha to anyone that is looking for advice or training.
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January 2023 by Vicki W.
My teammates and I went on a team offsite here. We paid $10 each to play with puppies for 1.5 hours. It was pure heaven. Shanni, the owner was very knowledgeable and helpful. We learned a lot!!
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October 2022 by Grace H.
I adopted a puppy not too long ago and was looking for a place he could go to to not only learn but also socialize especially since he's not able to go on walks yet. I came across Dogs in Harmony and after some thought, I decided to send my boy here and I'm sooo glad I did! Shanni and her team are so wonderful and knowledgeable; they always checked in on how he was doing at home and if I had any concerns or questions, they would give really great advice on different technique on how to work through any problems or toward goals. The facility is clean and spacious - no concerns on sanitation and there's plenty of room for play. At the end of the day, Shanni would send daily report cards and give brief summaries that my partner and I always looked forward to reading; she also told me how my puppy did in class that day when I pick him up. My partner and I attend group classes in the evening when we have time, and it has been great working with our pup along other dog owners with guidance from Shanni and her team! 10000% recommend coming here! :) :) :)
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October 2022 by Kahanalei M.
From my month dropping off the puppy that I had taken care of to be in Shanni and her assistants' care, I felt things went smoothly and I clearly saw each time how Shanni was very sweet, positive and caring towards the pups in her care, and that she was a great trainer that all the puppies/dogs eagerly listened to. When I first dropped the puppy off in Shanni's care, I noticed overall how she was very timid, scared and shy around Shanni and the other pups that were around her. Since the pup that I took care of was a Japanese breed that's generally more reserved/shy at first around strangers, I made sure to enroll her in puppy classes, as I didn't want any behavior problems to occur when the pup was older. I'd noticed the difference in the puppy's behavior very soon after she attended the first of Shanni's classes - she was much more confident, friendly and playful. In time, she was always so happy when she got to see Shanni, which says A LOT!I went with the lowest priced Flex option for the combination of puppy classes where you drop off your pup at around 9am, pick up at 2pm, and evening classes; back in June 2022, this was approximately $1,500 for the 6 day classes (twice a week) and up to 4 evening classes. I did not get to attend any of the evening group classes, so I'm not able to comment on that, but for the day classes during June 2022, you'd text Shanni when you arrived to the parking lot and then she'll let you know when to come in with your pup. You can carry your pup with you to inside of their training area, or if your pup is too big, you can walk him/her in on a leash. The training area is beautiful and it's a good amount of space, there is an artificial grass/potty area located right near the entrance and about 10 or so glass-door suites across from each other for each pup. I believe the max amount of pups that can be in the day class at one time was 6.Shanni sent a report card after each class which detailed how your pup did during class, their behavior, homework on what you need to do to help your pup, and very helpful tips. She also sends photos of your pup while in her care to update you on how he/she is doing. Once, when Shanni had to cancel a class due to becoming ill, I really appreciated how she took the time to speak to me over the phone regarding a concern that I had about the puppy -- that was very thoughtful of her and I really respected that. On the very last of the day classes, the pup received an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certificate and ribbon, which was a nice and proud moment. Although due to a change in my personal circumstances, I had to ultimately make the difficult decision to return the pup that I took care of to the breeder, nonetheless, I most highly recommend Shanni at Dogs in Harmony. I've had my previous dog go through puppy/obedience classes and training with a few different trainers in a span of 2 years and I really liked Shanni's training style and program the most. In fact, if all goes well in the future and I'm able to bring a puppy home again, I definitely know to keep Shanni and Dogs in Harmony in mind!
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September 2022 by Diana L.
Great orientation! Very detailed information. All our questions were answered and more. The location is very clean and a pleasant environment. We signed up. We are ready to get started.. Will update review after a few lessons.
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June 2022 by natnattroubie
I have a border collie puppy, and it was very important for me to get her in training and socialization opportunities ASAP. I signed her up for Harmony School when she was just under 3 months old, and have continued on with Harmony Academy lessons since then. She’s now 7 months old, and she has grown so much in the past 4 months socially. I’ve learned how to be a better leader through effective training techniques, and as a result, she is more comfortable around new dogs and new environments.Class sizes are limited so that you get more personalized feedback. There’s an open line of communication for questions, and there’s opportunities to work on issues that a dog parent is facing during in-class exercises.I highly recommend Dogs in Harmony for any puppy parent looking for an early opportunity for socialization, and for any dog parent looking for training and engagement with their pups.
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June 2022 by Dani Villalobos
My dog has worked with Shani at Dogs in Harmony since he was 6 months old, and we have made such strides with her help. She truly is a wonderful trainer and demonstrates commitment and passion towards her field. We have recently moved away, but would jump at the chance to work with Dogs in Harmony again. Thank you for everything!
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June 2022 by Julie S.
My dog Obie is an over excited 70 lbs Labrador Puppy. Before finding Dogs in Harmony we took Obie to many different classes and many different trainers. Each place wanted us to use a pinch collar and yank Obie around to "MAKE" him behave. One trainer even wanted us to knee Obie in the chest when he jumped up as a way to teach him not to jump. Well, needless to say these techniques only served to increase Obie's excitement and frustration. Shanni was the first trainer who really seemed to understand Obie and how to work with him. She is masterful in setting up the environment so that every dog/dog parent in class can succeed. She doesn't "MAKE" a dog do anything, but rather through rewards and management of the training environment sets us up for success. I really like that each dog can progress at their own pace. For many weeks we worked to get Obie to be calm in class around other dogs before trying to get him to do anything else - that was exactly what Obie needed. Now he knows class is a safe environment and he can focus on his work. I highly recommend Dogs in Harmony for any dog and dog parent - and particularly for those who feel like their current training is just not working for them. Don't give up, go to Dogs in Harmony.
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March 2022 by Mori A.
Shanni and her team are fantastic! Our mini bernedoodle, Phil, absolutely adores her. Phil is a typical puppy with several behaviors we needed to work on and Shanni has helped him with every single one. We finished 3-weeks of Harmony school and are now starting our evening training sessions this week. We are very excited to continue working with her. I can't recommend Shanni enough. She is passionate about her profession and truly loves dogs.
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February 2022 by Sarah S.
I was recommended to Dogs in Harmony by my veterinarian so decided to give them a try. I called multiple times with no response. I was going to move onto another trainer but their name kept coming up so I tried one last time and by some lucky chance they answered. I had a great, extended conversation about my dog and they said tbey could help and just needed to check their schedule and get back with me. I felt hope - and then nothing. I had provided all my information - email, phone number etc. but one day went by, then two days, then 3 with no follow-up. Eager for the support, I decided I decided to check-in and I texted - no response. I called - no response - I did so several times over the course of a week each time leaving my contact information again, and nothing. It's now been months and I've still not heard anything from them. I've never experienced anything like this with a business. Perhaps they are really good at what they do but I'll never know.
