Pat Miller, CPDT, CDBC
     Past president of APDT
     Author of The Power of Positive Dog Training and Positive Perspectives
     Training Editor, The Whole Dog Journal

“She’s great with people and with dogs.”
“When you first meet Melinda Berger, you will quickly notice two things. First, she is great with dogs. Second, she is great with people. In my experience, this is a rare combination.

“Her warm and calming ways create an atmosphere that everyone can learn in... and she is an expert in quickly assessing your dog’s individual needs.” Read more...

     Dina M.
     Casey, Goldendoodle, age 9 weeks

“We are grateful and admiring.”
“We want to tell you what a loving, obedient dog Buddy is and how much, of course, we owe that to your attitude, advice and work with us. He has settled in very well, and considers the house and the yard his own personal responsibility.

“You deserve the credit for helping the loving and trusting Buddy to come out, and we are grateful and admiring.” Read more... 

     Louise and Dan C.
     Buddy, Pomeranian/Sheltie cross rescued from shelter, age 7 years

“Our ‘dream dog,’ thanks to Melinda!”
“...a parent my daughter’s school recommended Melinda Berger. From the very first class, we knew we had found just the right trainer for our Ellie.

“Now Ellie will gladly give up barking at people and dogs passing by for an opportunity to play ball! She no longer races to the door when we are leaving the house. I can tell her, ‘stay,” and she will stay where she is.... Ellie has truly become our ‘dream dog,’ thanks to Melinda!” Read more... 

     Pam H.
     Ellie, Entlebucher Sennenhund. puppy

“Melinda’s methods work—and not just on dogs.”
“Melinda’s positive reinforcement methods work, and not just on dogs. She introduced me to clicker training and showed me how I could use it with my horse and my rabbits.

“The best part is, the critters seems to love it. The bunnies greet me when I walk in the room, and my horse willingly does anything I ask. They all seem like they’re having fun, and there doesn’t seem to be any limit to what you can teach them.” Read more... 

     Cathie C.
     Lightfoot, Appaloosa cross, 17 yrs.
     Shackleton and Nemo, mixed-breed rabbits

“I would recommend your classes to everyone....”
“Thank you so much for helping me train Ziggy some manners and obedience.

“...made it more clear to me what to do and say, and how to act with him, and in a most humane way. I thank you and would recommend your classes to everyone who has a doggie that needs training.” Read more... 

     Joy T.
     Ziggy, Bichon Frise, age 1 year