“To train a dog properly, you must learn to think like a dog!”
Most successful dog trainers have mastered this all-important knowledge and use it effectively. However, Petra Griffis aka DogNanny 911, her expertise and ability extend far beyond simply “thinking like a dog”! To have the ability to get into the heart and soul of a troubled dog to repair months and even years of improper or no training and resultant behavior requires a gifted insight into the mind of a dog! To be a truly effective canine trainer and behaviorist one must have that insight!
As a retired competitor who had been training my own dogs for Obedience and field competition since the 1970’s; when I first began sharing ideas on dog training with Petra, I was impressed to see that she knew as much about training dogs as I did! Ha! Naïve thinking on my part, to put it mildly!
Our discussions continued and I began hearing from Petra's clients about the near miraculous changes she’d brought about in their pets. The contrast between my comparatively basic awareness and her in-depth intuitive knowledge of canines soon became abundantly clear. Her abilities to assess canine problems, and innovative ways to resolve them have left me in absolute awe, and as a result, one of her most ardent fans.
From major problems, including sofa eating dogs, to preparing “protective” dogs for the arrival of a new baby, or minor yet annoying problems such as incessant barking or digging, the DogNanny 911 can always be relied on to have a sensible and effective solution!
Carol Hopper
Carol is a retired breeder-competitor and freelance writer who has been published in magazines such as Dog Fancy and Dog World.
