Testimonials
"Barbara has many gifts, but most of all she is a kind and patient listener. She knows so much about dogs, yet also understands that it is so important to work with the animals and the humans who love them to craft solutions that are possible for everyone. She has helped us with multiple dogs, and we all came away better for it. Our present pup, Rosie, definitely perks up and is better behaved when she sees Barbara around town!"
Chris Tuttle, Durham, NC
"Barbara helped me in ways huge and small with my last dog (a 2 year old rescue mutt) and my newest (a goldendoodle puppy, now 3 years old). She has a rare ability to understand both dog and human needs, and then to identify the tools and tips and tricks that work to meet the needs. Her approach is both personable and realistic. She has solved many dog problems for me when I was at my wits’ end (puppy crate training, puppy ankle biting, puppy everything!) and is a steady source of encouragement when things go well. She has helped me be a better dog owner, and in return made my dogs better dogs. Highly recommend!"
Annie Ambrose, Durham, NC
“It's amazing how much influence Barbara had on our dog parenting in just two or three times that we got together! So fun working with her. And now we get to pull that knowledge in again with our sweet new puppy!” G. Long, Carrboro, NC



"Barbara 'got' my dog in every sense. And because of that she gave me the skill set to bring her confidence to a whole new level. Barbara changed my life, training wise. And for that I always will be grateful." ---- K. Scott, Chapel Hill, NC
“Puppy Savvy is packed with effective techniques anyone can master, all delivered with wit and encouragement. It is the best training guide I have read and the one I recommend to all my clients.”
-- Suzanne Hughes, DVM Durham, NC
“I’d like to see Puppy Savvy in the hands of more people with new dogs. It’s upbeat and full of practical wisdom conveyed in an easy-to-read conversational style.” -- Karen London, PhD Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist