Sit and Stay Dog Training

We reached out to Joana once we got our Bernese Mountain Dog Rudy. Since we missed the class that had just started, we arranged for a private session which was SO informative for us. We then participated in two levels of training classes and needless to say, Rudy was off to being a well-trained pup! We still plan to go back and have him certified to be a Therapy Dog and wouldn’t think of anyone else but Joana to do it with!

Joana is the only dog trainer I was able to speak to directly without having to pay first. My dog was having behavior issues and I wasn't sure if it could be fixed or not. Calling Sit and Stay didn't take me to an automated message. I was able to directly speak to Joana and get advice on whether it's even possible to attain the goals I had in mind for my dog. Joana was patient, considerate, and realistic. She didn't pretend like everything would work out just to get me to make an appointment. And she spoke to me for almost an hour explaining my dogs behavior based on what had happened. She even responded through text at night time. She recommended that I speak to the rescue I got my dog from to make a decision on whether I should continue keeping him or not. Eventually we made the decision to return our dog as he was above my ability as a first time dog owner and he would do better in a home with a yard. Joana really cares. She cares about dogs and the well being of their families. She didn't have to spend so much time to help me when the results was cancelling our appointment. But she did because she wasn't trying to make a profit off of our problems. She genuinely wanted to help. Her methods in training are reasonable and humane and her advice is in consideration of all. I highly recommend Joana to anyone who needs a dog trainer because she knows what she's doing and keeps it real.

Earlier this year I brought my 3-month-old puppy to Joana's puppy kindergarten class, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. Joana provided a welcoming and supportive environment where I felt comfortable asking plenty of questions specific to my pup's needs. She covered all the basics, from foundational commands to addressing common puppy behaviors, in a way that was easy to understand and apply. Joana also provided helpful resources to reinforce what we learned, which gave me a deeper understanding of how to best support my puppy's growth and development. I've been able to apply the techniques and advice she shared since the class. I've noticed real improvements in my pup's behavior and responsiveness. Joana's guidance was both practical and tailored to my puppy. I highly recommend Joana's training program to anyone looking to establish a solid foundation with their dog—her expertise, patience, and genuine care make her training truly worthwhile.