Coach Amy Tunell's Testimonials

We LOVE Amy! I've refered her to 3 others in the last few weeks.

Susan M. Gustafson, Plymouth

Amy, I wanted to make sure that you knew how much we've enjoyed participating in your classes. You definitely know how to bring out the best in dogs (and owners, too) and do it with such a relaxed, enjoyable and most of all fun way. We were always excited to come to class and you were one of the top reasons why.

Thanks, Amy, you're the best!

Teddy and Jan and Duane Bosch

I just want to let you know that my wife and I (and Rowdie) are delighted with the training we received from Amy. Before our training, Rowdie's on-leash aggression was so bad that I crossed the street every time I saw another dog coming. Since working with Amy, I have not had to cross the street even once. Rowdie is a different dog now and we are different dog owners. Also, Rowdie still greets guests with black lab enthusiasm (which we never want her to lose!) but does not jump or lavish unwanted affection on our guests. Many friends have commented on her improved behavior.

I would recommend your company (and Amy!) to anyone and in fact gave your contact info to a friend today. I can not say enough about Amy's skills, her professionalism and her pleasant demeanor. She was a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much.

Marc Burgett, Minneapolis

Amy was a great trainer... Loved her positive, fun attitude. It's our first experience with Canine Coach and we were impressed.

Shari Johnson, St. Paul

hey amy!

I thought I would email you to let you know how zombie is doing. He is sooooo much more calm. My friend Katie was so surprised at how relaxed he was when she was over. He also met my new roomate, and was great with him, no problems. We had a few new people over randomly over the weekend, and either he loved them, or he just retreated to the back of the house or my room to chew on a bone alone. I am so happy with his progress. Now all I need is to get him under control on a leash....in a month I'm thinking.

thanks so much for your help, it's like he's a totally different dog!

Ashley

Hi Amy - I wanted to make sure that you knew how much we've enjoyed participating in your classes. You definitely know how to bring out the best in dogs (and owners, too) and do it with such a relaxed, enjoyable and most of all fun way. We were always excited to come to class and you were one of the top reasons why.

Thanks, Amy, you're the best! We're looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Teddy and Jan and Duane Bosch

Amy - you have no idea how pleased I am with the leash pulling class! You should have seen the difference this morning at 5 am walking WITH my other golden also how WELL Cooper did!!! I "found" my deep voice and he responded! He even looked up at me when we sat! But even more crucial is---the dynamics in the house are changing. Instead of him running around like an idiot, terrorizing the older dog and making life miserable for all of us, he was CALM and just laid around. This is an opportunity for me to now create the dog I want and the life that follows. Can't thank you enough!!

Peggy Jones and Cooper

Hi Amy,

Hope you've had a nice summer. Bingo passed his CGC test tonight with flying colors! Thanks for your help! I'm going to be signing him up for the therapy training next.

Thanks Again!
Gretchen Jelinek & Bingo

Hi Amy,

Just thought you might like to know that Shanoa passed her Canine Good Citizen test last week! Thanks to the great foundation from your class :) She's just turned 8 months old. We're starting Advanced Obedience in a couple of weeks.

Nicky Wheatley and Shanoa

Amy, I just wanted to thank you again for all of your help with the girls this winter. Krissy is the best roommate I've ever had and to think it wouldn't have happend without you! The girls run around in the back yard with eachother and we've gotten Jada to accept small dogs now too (very reluctantly). We dogsat a shih tzu-poodle mix and he and Jada played non-stop. I love it. Now we just have to keep work on her doing the fence fighting with the neighbor dog and my dog jumping the fence... ergh. Don't you just love the little critters though?

Amanda Nelson

Amy was our K9 Coach who came into our home and advised on numerous details regarding the pro / cons of our everyday doings with the pups.

She listened to what we had to say with an open-mind and was able to pin-point some behavioral changes we could work on.

The dogs are doing much better. Our biggest success was keeping them entertained.

Torrey Zahler

Amy!
I just wanted to let you know how much I loved the agility class (with Toby--my little Australian Cattle dog). As soon as there's another agility class I can enroll in I will!

Alissa Price

Hello Amy, You were kind enough to bring your Great Dane over to meet my Rott-mix, Mason, this winter. Mason had a problem with Great Danes, which you didn't really see when you and your dog met him. Well, since then I carefully introduced Mason to some Danes at the dog park, as you recommended, and then allowed him to approach them without my hovering and feeding him; first the smaller females, then the bigger males. Over the weekend I let him walk over to a group of about 7 Great Danes, including big, unneutered males, including one with a rather assertive stance. Mason was alert, but he handled it fine; no barking, circling or snapping. So, I think our one session gave me the confidence to help Mason be ok with the big dogs. Just wanted to let you know.

Thanks, Brenda Louise, Minneapolis

Hi Amy,

Thanks, Amy! Things are going wonderfully well with Bender so far! It's actually a pleasure to walk with him right now. Thanks for all of your good and amazing coaching!

Heather and Craig Campbell

Thank you so much for teaching us how to walk safely and successfully using the prong collar. We are doing really well now at walking past squirrels, other dogs, and minor distractions. We've completed the heartworm injections (yuck) and although we've got many more months of quiet walking and no playing, we will be able to manage it thanks to you.

Thank you for helping Butterscotch have a future life!"

Barbra Rice- Minneapolis

Hi Amy,
Scott and I really liked your class and your teaching style. Great ideas! I'll see you in a future class.

Delaney Berrini, Robinsdale

Hi, Amy! Thanks so much for the enthusiatic coaching during class. I really appreciate your approach.<

MaryAnn VanCura

Hi Amy,
I'm just writing to thank you for all of your help and guidance. If you wouldn't have told us Jewels and Jada could get along we wouldn't have been able to be roommates and now everything is working out GREAT. After the first snarl where Jewels got Jada in the ear we haven't had ANY problems since. Just tonight they were laying together (less than a foot apart) sleeping on the rug in front of me. Once in a while (maybe once a week) they'll bark at eachother but it never turns to anything more. Jada is even trying to play with Jewels! So thanks so much with the help, things moved along a lot quicker than we thought.

Amanda in Plymouth

Amy, thanks!

After our session on Friday evening, our Stella is like a new dog--we worked with her quite a bit this weekend, and she's finding her place in our household. We'll keep it up.

Troy Peterson

Amy, the lesson was very helpful, and it was better than I thought to have the whole pack there for the practice. It was good to see how well you managed the 3 of them - which I thought it would be impossible!! You are good. Thanks so much!

Mary Lou Bren (Heidi, Charlie, Bubba)

Amy and the k9 Coach Staff,

Merry Christmas to you all! Thank you Amy for teaching us how to train our energetic puppy! You do a wonderful job and we will be back to learn more soon! Take care!

Crystal and Ben Walfoort

Hello,
Update on "Joey" our little dappled dachshund. (His name is Vincent now). Amy your coaching was just what we needed, Vincent has some mishaps but they do not happen nearly as often. We learned how to take more control and show who is in charge. We make him "sit" and earn our attention. We have him stay "back" and define our territory. We can stop his barking and are in more control when someone comes to the door. We have been crating him at night and have very few "accidents".

Thanks Again!
Bob Helling

Hi Amy,

I just wanted to thank you again for all of your help with the girls this winter. Krissy is the best roommate I've ever had and to think it wouldn't have happend without you! The girls run around in the back yard with eachother and we've gotten Jada to accept small dogs now too (very reluctantly). We dogsat a shih tzu-poodle mix and he and Jada played non-stop. I love it. Now we just have to keep work on her doing the fence fighting with the neighbor dog and my dog jumping the fence... ergh. Don't you just love the little critters though?

Amanda Nelson

Hey maureen!
I just wanted to thank you for sending Amy on Thursday.. She was awesome, it was great to have her there. She is great at mingling and watching over the pooches, I bet you feel lucky to have her.

Angie Gwiazdon, K9 Connection

I'm a huge fan of all of our Canine Coaches! I'm so happy I found you!

Cheers,
Anne, Minneapolis

Hi Amy, Andy and I wanted to touch base with you and tell you what a fabulous job you have done!! Our puggles have learned boundaries and we've had less and less barking and staring when bones are present. Our house is finally getting clam and happy again!!

Thank you so much for your help, your techniques are easy to learn and add into our daily activities. We really appreciate all that you have done!! Thanks again!! I'll keep you posted and ask questions when they come up!

Julia Hanlon

Amy, Greg and I both thought you had a really great teaching style and you were particularly helpful with our shy, skittish dog Gemma.

Wendy Reid, Minneapolis

We are in Agility for Fun right now and totally loving it. Amy is fantastic (Lutsen loves her, it's so funny) and the class is a blast! It's just perfect for Lutsen. We will definitely be taking the next level.

Thanks,
Kali Cruz and Lutsen, St. Paul

I thought Amy was a great instructor for the Tricks class. I would definitely recommend this class to other people, and Amy as an instructor.

Regina Salmonson and Lola

Amy, your help has been invaluable. I will be calling again soon! Thanks!

Connie Greenberg, Plymouth

Hi Amy,
Thanks for helping us with our rambunctious Argos last fall. He's still a big forceful lover but I now have some tools to chill him out a bit! Your work with him (me) worked wonders. I think the best part was me seeing him respond not to stature or loudness but tone. That gave me the confidence I needed.

Vania Brightman Cox, Minneapolis

I just finished Obedience Level II with Amy and it went great, my fiancé and I just LOVE her and her teaching style. Amy has really made a big difference with him and we couldn't be more appreciative of her.

Kerri with Tank, Brooklyn Park

This is my third dog that I am training to become eventually a therapy dog so I took my very happy/hyper golden lab cross dog, Ariel, there for the basic class as the first step. I was very happy with the results. The class size was small, so lots of individual attention. The instructor, answered questions and concerns without making you feel nervous. She also made it humorous and lots of fun for the people and the dogs. I especially liked the hours, availability of days/times and the fact that it was nearby Eagan and readily accessible.

Pat Schreiber, Eagan

Amy, I wanted to say again how much Mike and I appreciate your work with us for Cruise! Your strategies for inside and outdoor behavior were easy to learn and extremely effective. Cruise is well on his way to adding good behavior to his energetic and irreverent personality. Thanks for everything and enjoy your summer!

Best Regards,
Tracey Paska, Shorewood

Thank you Amy, I just wanted to let you know I really appreciate what you taught me and I am very excited to use the techniques. I feel like I can keep my dog now! I will keep you updated on how Meatball is doing!

Andrea Sacarello, Minneapolis

Amy - On behalf of Sahara and myself I want to thank you for the great class you conducted. The big thing I got from it was the confidence to direct Sahara in a way that is enjoyable for both of us. I would certainly recommend you to anyone looking for a training program and will contact you if I have questions. Take care.

Richard Hinchcliffe, St. Paul

Amy, Thanks again for your help with Reese and Bert this weekend. They now wait calmly outside the doorway to the basement as I get their food, and also wait outside the kitchen as I feed Alex...the "back it up" command really works for them!

Also, Reese hasn't ruined anything of ours since you were here.

All of your tips were so helpful. Same with the jumping up on strangers - haven't gotten to practice yet, but we're looking forward to it.

Thanks for restoring some order and manners into our chaotic household...it's so nice having our puppies heading down the path of being well-behaved!

Adrea Vogel, Minneapolis

Amy, Thanks again for your help with Reese and Bert this weekend. They now wait calmly outside the doorway to the basement as I get their food, and also wait outside the kitchen as I feed Alex...the "back it up" command really works for them! Thanks for restoring some order and manners into our chaotic household...it's so nice having our puppies heading down the path of being well-behaved!

Best,
Andrea, New Hope

Amy, Oh my gosh - have your ears been ringing? I've bragged about you to everyone and told them how wonderful you are! He is doing so good outside - oh my gosh. The first day our fence was done, I brought him out on his leash to see Dori. He did really well. The neighbor even got to pet him - that is a first. Additionally - the four dogs kitty-corner from us were all out there barking away and he completely ignored them. It was glorious.

I think we are doing really well. You are the best money I have spent in a really long time. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Tracy Boedigheimer, Monticello