Welcome to Training That Makes Dogs Smile

  " 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