Our dogs, Buddy and Ranger, are 9 and 8 years old and have been super reactive on a leash - to the point that we'd often return home from walks frustrated and sore from their pulling. We didn't have much hope for this to change given their age; however, after three sessions with Margaret, they are completely transformed! She provided us with so many tools to help support them while walking, and their reactivity has diminished significantly. Now, walks are so much more pleasant and full of enriching activities, and we all return home feeling refreshed and happy. Our dogs also LOVED her so much! We're so glad we connected with Margaret!

— Vicki and Brenton

We found Copilot as recommended by a friend. We rescued Gus in late August from Georgia and wanted to start training right away to get him used to city life. After our initial phone call we started working with Jess and she has been amazing! She worked with us one on one listening to our goals for Gus and adjusting based on how he progressed. Using positive reinforcement (which was huge for us) and giving detailed recaps and homework set us up for success with Gus! Jess knows dogs and their behaviors so well it helped not only to get Gus to listen in the home and on walks but also gave us tips on what to watch for and how to be confident with him. After a few sessions he has improved so much and we’re graduating to group classes! Cannot recommend Jess and everyone at Copilot enough!

-Keeley

Benito was our first dog we raised from a puppy…so cute and exciting! But also super overwhelming. We didn’t know which way to go with training and the more we tried to read online the more confused we got. We went to a class which was way to overstimulating to make any progress. The best decision we made was to work with Margaret. Benito loves her, she is incredibly knowledgeable and she provided him (and us!) the one on one attention we needed. She helped us address all our questions and behavioral concerns. 1000% recommend! She’s the best.

-Lizzy and Laura

I can't speak highly enough of Jess and her work with my dog, Poppy! From the very first session, she showed immense patience not only with my pup, who can be quite scared and reactive, but also with me as I navigated the challenges of training her in new ways. Jess took the time to understand Poppy's individual needs and tailored her approach to help her build confidence at a pace she was comfortable with. Her calm demeanor and expert guidance helped me gain a better understanding of how to support Poppy through her reactivity. She empowered me to use positive reinforcement techniques and games. to provide clear, actionable strategies. Thanks to Jess, I’m seeing remarkable progress in Poppy's behavior, and I feel more confident as her dog mom. If you're looking for a trainer who is kind, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to both you and your dog's success, CoPilot is your answer!

-Patti

Working with Margaret gave us the skills the better understand the information our dog was giving us and work strategically to improve problematic behaviors. Margaret brings an abundance of practical knowledge that she shares in such an approachable and empowering way for humans and dogs alike!

Margaret’s calm and positive style creates an environment where dogs and humans can bring their imperfect selves to grow rapidly and approach challenges with curiosity, not fear or embarrassment. I highly recommend Margaret and Copilot Dog Training!

-Dana and Kevin

We loved working with Margaret! She built an immediate rapport with Hank, our 7-month-old mini sheepadoodle. Under Margaret’s leadership, we learned many techniques that helped all enjoy Hank on walks and in social situations. She was professional and friendly. Great communicator, too. And we really connected with her positive reinforcement training approach. We worked in various locations, including outside/inside our home and at a nearby park. We highly recommend working with Margaret and Copilot Dog Training!

-Steve and Karen

Margaret’s dog training expertise made such a positive impact on both my dog Cooper’s life and my own. Margaret personalizes training sessions based on your dog’s needs and communicates next steps to help keep the progress going. She is very flexible, patient, and you can tell she has a natural ability to connect to dogs and people. Her training methods are based on years of experience which is centered around understanding the underlying behavior and correcting it using positive reinforcement. Cooper loves his sessions with Margaret and I trust her implicitly. We now have a lifelong cheerleader supporting and rooting for us. I truly can’t thank Margaret enough for giving me and Cooper the skills to live a much more calm life.

-Alyssa

I cannot recommend Margaret more highly! Her joy and love for the animals and people she works with shines in every interaction. Margaret meets you and your pup wherever you are in your journey and makes the training fun, realistic, and achievable. She has a plethora of ideas and is so great about adjusting plans & teaching as dogs grow and develop. My pup Lilo and I absolutely adore her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a personable, hard working, and fun trainer to help their pup!

-Lizzie and Lilo

Ronnie is great! We did the Puppy 1 class and she is an awesome instructor. We also had a personal hiccup (had to push back to the next session) and she was very understanding and easy to work with. My pup Donnie loved his time at Copilot!

-Kim

We had such a great experience working with Ronnie and Copilot Dog Training. We were looking for help with our puppy who was showing signs of separation anxiety and Margaret recommended we work with Ronnie to address some of the issues we weren't sure how to tackle. Ronnie is not only lovely, but was always sure we were comfortable with the recommended approach, provided practical application for how we could integrate training or skills into our day to day, and was quick to answer any questions we had. We have seen a big improvement in our puppy's overall demeanor and his reaction to us leaving him. We so appreciated the help and would certainly recommend for others looking for training help!

-Hayley