Trainer Referrals Needed for Basic Obedience etc. - AZ, NV, NM, CO. - Page 1

I have a few clients in these states that are looking for a good trainer to do some basic obedience with their dogs and possibly more, in a class setting or private lessons. Obviously would prefer someone used to working with German Shepherds and someone that truly knows dogs and dog behavior, not your random Petsmart trainer. Any referrals you have would be great. Referrals to clubs with good training directors helpful to newbies to IPO are also welcome and wanted. 

Thanks so much in advance. I'd like personal referrals if possible, or at least no further than second hand, and please not just a list off the internet, that I can find myself LOL. PM's with warnings of who to stay away from are also very much welcome of course!!

Barbie

I'm in NV what city are you looking at? I have a couple of friends who train dogs for the public, one more to what you are looking for. She is right now training a dutchie for schutzhund/mondio and is a wiz in dog behavior. Can teach anything to even the most stubborn dogs from basic obedience up. If you need Reno area, I cant help you.

If your interested, pm me and I can give you her name and number.

Barb

Thank you both so much, I am sending you both PMs right now. And I'm looking for Las Vegas, NV by the way. The New Mexico client is in Santa Fe but are willing to travel or board and train the dog. Thanks guys. 

Still looking for Arizona referrals in the Phoenix, Tuscon and Yuma areas. Thanks.

Any of you have information on the training programs offered by Gunbil German Shepherds, please pm me. The client in NM is leaning very much toward their training program where the dog stays in the Gunbils home. Thank you. 

In the Tucson area I wouldn't go anywhere other than Jay Belcher (Sublime Canine).  He is a wonderful trainer who works with dogs of all types and motivations but specializes in sport and working dogs.  He competes and titles in many different sports and if he isn't winning the events it's usually his clients who are.  He is a patient and thorough trainer who knows how to motivate and challenge both the dogs and the handler. 

i know a few trainers in Colorado ,you can pm me about Gunbil if you would like..