"I am so happy that the class was available! It has made our home life so much more manageable. The teachers have taught us so much such as sitting, laying, loose leash walking. I have had many dogs in my life and I have never had so much good training and advice to have a well-behaved dog. I can't wait to continue our education at the gym!"
Lindsey White and "Ruger"
"I think my dog has come a very long way through the class. I was concerned that it might be harder because she was a bit older than the other dogs, but I feel like she has done great! I am not sure who learned more though, me or her! Thanks for the great class, info and work with my dog."
Jeff Westom and "Eve"
"The clicker really helps for getting the dog's attention and it makes him think! First time I've used such a tool and it really works. (This is my 4th Golden Retriever.) Each exercise was well explained and shown to owners.
The facility is very top-notch! By far the best I've seen and we've had our other Goldens to (other) obedience schools also. "
Marc Koprivec and "Jake"
"I have become more confident training my dog."
Jolene Etter and "Mac"
"Greta's Gym gave Stampers and myself a stress-free environment to meet and exceed our goals. The open gym sessions are a great opportunity for us to not only train, but pick up tips and pointers."
Heather Yocus and "Stampers"
"Greta's Gym's training philosophy of only positive reinforcement and rewards-based training has helped Doc realize that dog trainers/classes aren't all 'bad'. Doc's prior obedience classes (taken elsewhere), using a more correction based approach, using a choker collar, made Doc not want to go to class and he kind of 'feared' the trainers. This has really helped turn that around. Thanks!"
Kerry Burcar and "Doc"
"Greta's Gym is a great place to learn! The instructors are encouraging and teach the material in a way that's easy to understand and apply. Having 'Study Hall' was helpful for getting both my dog's and my mind ready for training."
Shelby Paulson and "Izzy"
"The most important thing/idea I learned from the trainers is that dog training is fun. It should be fun and the way the classes are set-up and executed - they are fun! As with most things, it is easier to learn and succeed when you are having fun. Training at Greta's has been fun and Fergie has succeeded in learning many new skills."
Kerry Burcar and "Fergie"
"Being at Greta's has taught our family how to handle Nellie. How to teach her what we want her to do. What terms to use. What actions. Mike & I think of this as primary class for training people!"
Jane Killian and "Nellie"
"Jake no longer grovels and is much more confident. Jake also obeys MUCH better!"
Harley Tuomala and "Jake"
"Gave us the skills to train and work with Diamond to achieve listening skills and manners."
Dave Houghton and "Diamond"
"Much better relationship - bonded"
Noah Wilde and "Henry"
"Greta's Gym has helped her get used to listening to me better around other people and dogs."
Angela Suihkonen and "Cocoa"
"Excellent advice - thank you!"
Kathy Nyberg and "Ellie"
"Mia had a real problem with breaking her sit-stays. Training tips from the instructors helped immediately. Mia came a long way quickly. The socializing with other dogs and strangers is a plus at Greta's Gym classes. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?"
Judy Anderson and "Mia"
"When I contacted Greta's Gym, I was ready to find Hinckley a new home because of his behaviors- he was showing signs of aggression with people and other dogs, marking all over my home, running away from me, and causing my family a great deal of stress. We have gone to 4 sessions of puppy training and have seen instant results. Hinckley is now playing with the other dogs at "school", going into his crate without me having to chase him down and he is learning to respond to commands. He even jumped through a hula hoop! I am able to walk Hinckley around my neighborhood without having him bark at everyone and everything. I have learned training methods that are easy for my entire family to use with Hinckley and don't require a huge investment in time or money in order to see results. Additionally, the staff at Greta's Daytime Playtime are reinforcing the things we are doing in training. Marking in the house has stopped and he is no longer showing agressiveness with people or other dogs. Thank you so much for helping me with my dog. He can now be the snuggly little lap dog I want him to be."
Tina Drake and "Hinckley"
"Open gym availability has been excellent for working on my dog's agility skills. The facility is always clean, the equipment safe, and the staff friendly and helpful. Small class size has allowed for safe, fun dog training."
Melissa McClain and "Kiss"
"Working with Maureen at Greta's Gym has given me a totally new perspective on Agility training. I have been training and competing in Agility for about 20 years. At first not knowing what to expect (and being a little set in my ways), we had some differences in training methods. I have attended many seminars and training camps taught by well known Agility handlers. Maureen spent a lot of time explaining the logic behind her methods. I have to admit that her training makes much more sense than anything that I have been exposed to. I can see how this training will produce a superior performance from me as well as the dog."
Andi Curtiss and "Cash"
"The agility classes have helped us give Molly a productive, fun outlet for her highly energetic and intelligent personality. We are all improving our skills and understanding of obedience and focus while having fun!"
Deborah Sussex and "Molly"
"Greta's Gym is an attractive facility for agility training. It is nice to be able to train inside, especially during inclement weather. Because of Chase's stressful life before I rescued him, it was important for us to find a training facility that promotes positive training techniques. I think we have become a stronger team as a result of taking Maureen's class. Chase responds to me quicker and with more enthusiasm and I am learning effective ways to communicate and interact with my beloved dog."
Laura Nitsche and "Chase"
"I feel my dog has learned many things that help her and me in our everyday lives. She has even learned manners here. Thank you."
Carol Zadra and "Sadie"
"It really has helped with socializing and being in a new environment."
Jennifer Crotteua and "Minnie"
"Crate Games works well. Loose leash walking tips helped. Merfee caught on to clicker training real fast."
Judy Anderson and "Merfee"
"Before, Oreo was plain old annoying. Now he's a superstar and a perfect best friend."
Noah Alexander Wilde and "Oreo"
"It helped with general obedience and socialization. I live in the country so he doesn't get much socialization. Thank for a fun learning experience."
Judy Wahlberg and "Max"
"Milo & Breanna actually enjoy walking together now. Everyone notices how much better behaved he is!"
Breanna Henry and "Milo"
"Taught me concepts on dog training that I would never have thought of."
Edward and "Mia"
"It has helped me teach Henry everything he knows and keep him fit because he is now able to go for walks without pulling too much."
Hannah Davidson and "Henry"
"Sawyer has come a long way at Greta's Gym. He has learned and understands his commands. Greta's Gym has helped us a lot."
Linda Larson and "Sawyer"
"It taught us how to train our dogs."
Steven Larson and "Winston"
"Class size was quite small, which allowed for optimal learning and lots of individualized attention. Maureen's passion and knowledge of agility is quite obvious - she has high levels of expectations for all of her 'students', regardless of their skill level, which I found very motivating. My dog and I are doing things together that I never thought possible before this class. The facility at Greta's Gym is amazing! You can see that much thought went into planning the gym from the materials used on that amazing floor to the A/C. Love it!"
Terri Miesbauer and "Lucy"
"Leo has turned into a more focused, better listening dog. He really enjoys coming to class."
Colleen Kloehn and "Leo"
"The small class sizes and general dog training info were very helpful in addition to the intro to agility."
Jennie Tomhaue and "Tika"
"I had taken many seminars and practiced at a lot of basic classes, but {at Greta's Gym} gained much knowledge and understanding about handling skills, where to use specific turns, how to support my dog, how to plan a course strategy. We finally became a team and even if we did not Q, I could see where I made errors--We got 2 titles after training here {at Greta's Gym} and we are close to one more! I gained confidence at Greta's I did not have before!"
Karlyn Berg and "Raven"
"The agility classes Denali and I have taken at Greta's Gym have improved our agility skills immensely. Maureen has given us countless "tools to put in our agility toolbox!" and even more importantly has helped facilitate a better working and living relationship between Denali and me. Greta's Gym has given us a warm, safe and fun environment in which to train year round. At Greta's Gym we have access to all obstacles as we will see them in competition and can choose from many open gym hours to fit our busy schedule. We look forward to many more successful hours of training at Greta's Gym and are grateful to have access to this fantastic facility!"
Mariah Anderson and "Denali"
....better distance skills;
....time saving skills;
....better lead outs;
....increase of front crosses;
....decrease of blind crosses;
....rewarding behavior skills!
Byron Barone and "Keneau"
"I have learned how to do front and rear crosses at the proper time and place! I have learned pre-queueing and the importance of solid contacts."
Jan Luke and "Zeus"
"We are consistently reminded how important it is to use the same commands and body language as we train. This consistency has been a huge help for Geena. The use of the "travel board" for teaching contacts was wonderful! I feel Geena truly knows where and how she is supposed to finish a contact obstacle!"
Vicki Holmstrom and "Geena"
"The training {at Greta's Gym} has been very effective for Tom and myself. She {Maureen} corrected us when we were not doing what we should be doing and helped us work through it in a very positive way. When doing the contacts, she {Maureen} reminded me how I wanted to do it with Tom so we could be more consistent. We worked on some distance challenges in a very positive way so I could learn quicker and be more consistent!"
Carla Larson and "Tom"
"It {Greta's Gym} has provided a great place for bringing Thea to train by myself and in lessons. Lessons {with Maureen} have been very helpful in learning new techniques and new skills. It has improved mine and Thea's skills a lot. It is a great facility!"
Meghanne Lowen and "Thea"
"Maureen is an awesome instructor. She gives much encouragement when needed and also lets me know what I'm doing wrong. It takes longer to acquire agility skills than it did when I showed in obedience, but with the training time with Maureen and open gym time, we will be able to compete. Agility is giving Dreamer the confidence to be away from me and we are having fun doing it."
Snoflake King Kokal and "Dreamer"
"This facility is the perfect environment for training my dog. It's exciting to watch my dog gain confidence and drive, as she learns step by step how to be successful on contacts & other equipment. Maureen helped me create a firm, solid foundation before excelling to the next step. I received a lot of individualized attention and learned the importance of keeping training positive and FUN!"
Lisa Jean Koch and "Reyna"
"I have taken agility classes with other organizations, but at Greta's Gym you can truly see how the foundations of agility are so important when creating a dog driven to perform. Grace has gained confidence and developed her skills in class. I have improved my handling skills while learning the importance of a positive handler/dog relationship. Besides the outstanding classes, Greta's Gym is the cleanest, best smelling dog facility I have ever been in."
Jennifer Benedict and "Gracie"
