Client stories
Kind words from dogs and their people
Every dog and family comes with their own goals, questions, and experiences. Here are some of the things Belle & Bark clients have shared about working together.
Michelle and Titan
I am writing to highly recommend Tabitha as a dog trainer. She is very professional and had great advice for my dog, Titan, a very intelligent black Lab/Australian Shepherd.
Her analysis of my dog’s ‘case’ was very thorough and thought out. Further, she provided a well-written, individualized, and detailed plan with lots of ideas, tips, and activities.
Within a few months, Titan vastly improved on not jumping up on passer-byers(!), letting go of stressful situations and relaxation, some of our main goals.
Above all, Tabitha has a natural way with dogs: Titan took to her right away and was always excited to see her (me too).
Moreover, her easy-going kindness and great sense of humour combined with studied seriousness – fun yet focused – made it always interesting and simply a joy to work at training with her.
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More client experiences
From puppyhood to behaviour support, these are a few more experiences clients have shared on Google.
Puppy training + enrichment
★★★★★
No matter how prepared we feel we are to welcome another animal into our home, Belle & Bark can ease that transition. What began as a simple series of puppy classes has become a lifelong commitment because Belle & Bark is so transparently wholesome. Pingu is front and centre at every enrichment class; he adores his walkies and training sessions as evident by his bursts of joy whenever Tabitha appears on our doorstep.
My entire family, and our local community has benefited from Belle & Bark’s efforts to help Pingu grow into a calm, gentle dog. Although we only first connected with Belle & Bark 4 months ago, I know that Pingu’s cares will be first and foremost for Belle&Bark. Everyone in my family benefits from Belle & Bark’s classes as we learn new and gentler approaches to raising our puppy. Hopefully, Belle & Bark will be around for years to come so we can have a community of happy, gentle mammals.
Mary and Pingu
Google review
Behaviour support
★★★★★
Working with Tabitha at Belle & Bark has been a truly positive experience for both me and my dog, Loulou. Tabitha is incredibly kind, patient, empathetic, and genuinely caring. From the beginning, she treated Loulou with so much sweetness, understanding, and compassion, especially considering her sensitive stomach condition and special diet. On our last training day, she even brought rabbit treats for Loulou, which was such a thoughtful gesture and meant so much to me.
Tabitha helped Loulou work through some of her triggers in a gentle and supportive way, making interactions with other dogs and people feel easier while helping her build confidence along the way. I appreciated how patient and encouraging she was throughout the process, always meeting Loulou where she was with kindness and care.
What I appreciated just as much was how compassionate and supportive Tabitha was toward me. Tabitha truly cares about both the dogs and the humans she works with, and that warmth shines through in everything she does. I’m very grateful for her kindness and support toward both Loulou and me.
Mahsa and Loulou
Google review
Behaviour support
★★★★★
Tabitha is wonderful! We thought our sassy girl couldn’t get over her stranger-danger barking but Tabitha proved us wrong. We highly recommend her for any of your dog’s behavioural issues.
Jordanna and Jolene
Puppy Foundations
★★★★★
We had Tabitha come to our home to train our 4-month-old Goldendoodle, Tiloup, and we are extremely happy. She was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly good with puppies. Tiloup quickly picked up all his basic commands: sit, stay, come; and we learned just as much as he did. The in-home sessions were convenient and effective. Highly recommend!
Stephanie and Tiloup
Behaviour support
★★★★★
Tabitha was knowledgeable and wonderful in assisting our adjustment to the adoption of our American Bully rescue. We are grateful for her expertise and would highly recommend her services.
Vittoria and Rambo
Puppy Foundations
★★★★★
Tabitha worked with my 8 week old Portuguese Water Dog, Libby! I was very impressed with her expertise and extensive knowledge!
Michelle and Libby
★★★★★
5-star reviews on Google
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