Testimonials
What People Are Saying
“After Julie entered our lives l felt a HUGE weight lifted off my chest. We came to Julie with our 5 month old golden doodle, Sunny, just two weeks before we were moving cross country. She immediately fit us in for two private sessions before our move, and helped us work on at home behavior we struggled with and leash work. Sunny’s behavior is night and day after just two sessions with Julie, and we couldn’t be more thankful. She is truly passionate about her work, very knowledgeable, and incredibly patient with beginner puppy owners. Thank you a million times Julie!!🫶🏼”
— Madison W.
'“From the day we brought our Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, Fjord, home, Julie has been amazing. Raising a giant breed puppy wasn't always easy, but she was patient, kind, encouraging, and easy to learn from. She gave us the confidence and tools we needed and always made us feel like capable dog owners.
Julie truly cares about both the dogs and their families, and it shows in everything she does. Fjord absolutely loves her, and we are so grateful for everything she's done for us. We couldn't recommend Julie more highly, she is truly an exceptional dog trainer!!”
— Victoria m.
“To limit the number of stars to only 5 is a travesty. Julie at Puppy Pawtential is truly excellent at what they do, and if you have a dog that you cherish and want to be treated the way you treat your pup, look no further.
Puppy Pawtential is the epitome of what a small, family run business looks like. Hands on genuine care, strong experience and expertise, and unparalleled warmth and love toward your pet.
For my partner and I, we were adamant about finding a trustworthy and qualified trainer to help us raise our very first dog, Dutch. We followed recommendations from our breeder, and came across Julie with Puppy Pawtential; and thank God we did.
Julie's services have been instrumental in how my partner and I have looked after our pup. From the virtual pre-puppy consultations where Julie patiently answered all my questions (no matter how silly they were), to the private lessons where Julie came over to our home to teach us how we should be training and disciplining our pup, we have relied on Julie's expertise to ensure that our puppy became a well rounded and well behaved dog. Coupled with Puppy Manner's group classes (Thanks Becky!) our dog is exactly that: a loving, well adjusted pup.
I would be remiss to not also give thanks to Puppy Pawtential for agreeing to take on Dutch when we were going through some tough times. Because we were long-time clients of Julie's, she agreed to look after Dutch from time to time. Without fail, Julie sends updates about your dog, pictures and videos of your pup's adventures, and summaries of your dog's day. In that moment, I felt so grateful for Puppy Pawtential's level of individual care and attention and knew Dutch was in capable hands.
Genuinely, Puppy Pawtential is a diamond in the ruff and I hope this business succeeds in everything it wants to do! Julie, you are a rockstar, thank you for always imparting your wisdom and helping Dutch become the dog she is today. You (and the folks at Puppy Manners) are amazing, and I know your skills will guide you to success. :)”
—Tara N.
“We never planned on sending our dog to boot camp, but life circumstances forced our hand—and it turned out to be one of the best decisions our family has ever made.
Julie saw what our family needed before we even knew it ourselves. She taught our pup to run alongside our bike, and it has been truly life-changing. We've ridden around the lake every single day since she came home, and she's become an absolute dream dog.
We think of Julie with gratitude every single day. She didn't just train our dog—she transformed our daily life and gave us the priceless gift of a dog we can truly enjoy.
I honestly can't find the words to express how thankful we are. Thank you, Julie, for giving our family so much more than a well-trained dog. You gave us a gift that has brought us joy every single day.”
— Kristy K.
“Julie is the best and we’re so thankful we reached out to her! Julie is very knowledgeable, patient, and easy to work with.
We've raised puppies before, so we're no strangers to puppy training, but we'd never needed the help of a professional trainer until we brought home our newest puppy. He was much more challenging than any puppy we'd had before, so we quickly realized we could use some guidance from a trainer.
We’ve only had 2 private sessions with Julie so far, but they’ve already made a huge difference! Her advice has helped us restore some order in our home, and each session has given us a personalized plan to work on and left us feeling less overwhelmed. She’s helped us reduce the dreaded puppy “witching hour”, given us strategies for managing defiant behavior, and provided valuable tips for helping our older dog become more comfortable with his younger brother.
We're excited to continue working with Julie as our puppy grows. If you're looking for a knowledgeable trainer who takes the time to understand your dog and your specific challenges, we highly recommend Julie!”
—Lindsay H.
“Julie is the best! Monkey has been a challenge for me, but he’s also my dog-child and I trust Julie completely with him. She helped us with his initial puppy training and has continued working with him through overnight visits. He’s stayed with her for over 10 days at a time, and I know he’s in the best hands which makes leaving him a little bit easier. Not only does she train him, he thrives with her…truly living his best life! She treats him like family: river trips, long walks, playtime with her kids…he even sleeps in her bed and enjoys movie nights with popcorn! Knowing he’s not just safe but loved just like at home is the best feeling. I can’t recommend Julie enough!”
—KATIE o.
