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"Dogs should be seen and heard and responded to and empowered."
---Leslie McDevitt
"Dogs listen to people who listen to dogs."
---Victoria Stilwell
"No dog is safer to be around by being made to feel less safe."
---Andrew Hale
Welcome to Squirrel!
I'm a physician turned dog trainer specializing in fearful and "reactive" dogs, getting puppies off to the right start, teaching dogs life skills, and helping them feel safe in the world. My mission in life is to make dogs smile.
Listen. Learn. Speak. Dog.
" I cannot say enough about Elisa and her amazing training. My pup has learned so much through her thoughtful, guided, thorough, and intentful training skills and techniques. Elisa is so patient and willing to work with my pup and has really thought through the best practices related to his demeanor and his current skills. She continues to surprise me and help my pup through her training always coming up with great ideas to help aide and support good behavior. I'm always sharing how grateful I am with family and friends since she is truly one of a kind in her ability to work so individually on the dog’s needs. Cannot say enough great things, other than make sure you work with Elisa immediately!!" ---Kate
"Elisa has truly been a blessing with our dog, Sadie. Through her caring and attentive nature, she has shown us with ease how to teach tasks we thought Sadie would never learn. Her explanations and patience taking you through how to approach situations with your dog and others are amazing. Would absolutely recommend to anyone in need of a little doggie help!"---Gabrielle and Austin
"Elisa was wonderful to work with and we learned so much. She was supportive and dedicated to helping Rocky become more confident."---Samantha and Aaron
“Elisa is a very patient and passionate trainer. Coco loves training with her! She has a wide range of knowledge and is good at explaining how to continue the training after class.” ---Nick and Palika
“Elisa was amazing with our new rescue, Wrigley! So patient and compassionate! I love the emphasis on positive reinforcement. She was also available when we freaked out after Wrigley tried to run away. Highly recommend her services!"---Nicole and Shaun
Elisa is such an amazing and passionate trainer! We are almost finished her 6-week puppy class, and my puppy has improved tremendously with her jumping, barking, leash walking, etc. Not to mention, it’s her absolute favorite time of the week! Elisa goes above and beyond and is willing to help with any additional issues your pup needs to work on, even if it’s not covered in the course! She has sent several helpful videos and given great advice on additional topics. We are SO happy we are taking Elisa’s class and highly recommend! ---Julie and Ben
" Elisa is a skilled and dedicated dog trainer who has made a world of difference for my Frenchie puppy, Tadashi. I wanted a trainer to help set Tadashi up for success in his early months and help me speak his language, and Elisa did just that! Elisa's commitment to her craft is impressive, and her love for dogs shines through in everything she does. From the first session, it was clear that she had a deep understanding of Tadashi's personality and needs, and she tailored her training methods accordingly. Elisa is patient, kind, and always positive. Her persistence paid off - Tadashi has made remarkable progress since working with her. He's a smart, confident, and happy pup. In addition to her exceptional training skills, Elisa is a pleasure to work with. She's always punctual, professional, and communicative, keeping me informed of Tadashi's progress every step of the way. Thank you, Elisa, for all that you've done!"---Sheila and Zac
" Elisa was amazing! During the 6 weeks that my dog was taking classes, she grew SO much and so quickly, I was amazed after every class. Being able to have access to all the materials that she sent me all in one place is such a great bonus and made it so easy to keep up with my dogs training. 100% recommend her for any dog training!"
---Sophie and Ari
" Elisa did an amazing job training my son's dog. I honestly thought he was never going to cooperate but. holy cow! He's a different dog! I love Elisa's positive training method; it makes training like a game for him. Highly recommend!"
---Sue S.
"Elisa is an absolute gem of a puppy trainer! From the moment I reached out with questions, she was incredibly responsive and helpful. Her expertise is unmatched, and she effortlessly turned what seemed like daunting puppy training tasks into manageable, enjoyable experiences. When she arrived at my apartment, it was clear that she had a special connection with my puppy; the way my puppy responded to her was amazing to see. Elisa's warm personality and knowledge make her not only an exceptional trainer but also a wonderful person to work with. Thanks to her, my puppy (and I!) are doing so much better. "
---Cassandra
Located in Fairmount.
Serving Fairmount, Logan Circle, Art Museum,
Center City, and surrounds.
I also do virtual training over Zoom wherever you are in the world!
Mon | 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm | |
Tue | 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm | |
Wed | 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm | |
Thu | 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm | |
Fri | 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm | |
Sat | 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm | |
Sun | Closed |
Hours by appointment