| Thank you for everything you have taught us and your time shared. Looking forward to lots of swimming this coming Summer and hopefully some Winter Walks! Janet S - Newport 11/6/09 |
| Two years ago I adopted a terrier mix puppy from Louisiana. I needed to teach this little terrier puppy to come when called. I hired two separate trainers to help me but I got no where. I met one of Betty's former students and I was so impressed at how well trained her dogs were that I decided to enroll into Betty's classes. My dog joyfully back to me every time I call!! Betty has turned so many dog's lives around! Betty trains with compassion, skill and exceptional knowledge of dog behavior. I recommend Betty to everyone! Susan C - Newport 9/7/09 |
| Betty has taught dog training and behavior modification within our community for the past thirty years. She is one of our states most popular and effective trainers and many years ago after my family adopted an American Staffordshire Terrier. That same year I had been to 3 other trainers, all without success. While at my wits end, a friend of mine, who is a shelter director in RI, recommended Betty, speaking very highly about her positive training techniques. Betty happily accepted us into her explaining what techniques we needed to work on in order to address our dogs needs. Today I am happy to say that my dog is a therapy dog, thanks to Betty's exceptional instruction, skills and understanding of dog behavior! Susan P - West Warwick 11-9-07 |
| I enrolled into Betty's classes with my Norwich Terrier and took 8 lessons. My dog pulled on the leash so badly that he would drag me down the street. After a couple of lessons under Betty's skilled instruction, his pulling stopped and I now enjoy taking him for a walk everyday. I would highly recommend Betty as she is extremely talented and professional! Stephanie S - Newport, RI |
| Betty is an outstanding dog Whisperer! Over the last 9 years I have trained 3 dogs under Betty's guidance with great success. All 3 of my dogs have excellent behavior both in and out of my home. All three of my dogs have excellent behavior with people and other dogs. Every dog that I have seen interacts well with Betty, they respond positively to her enthusiastic approach! D.W. - Jamestown, RI |
| Betty, I can't thank you enough. I have met a few positive reinforcement trainers but I have never met anyone as sharp and comprehensive as you!! Others have taught me how to have your dog sit, stay, down, etc. but nobody approaches dog language, signals, personalities and generally reading your dog and getting ultimately what you want. You are truly gifted! Thank you! Dianne D - Wakefield RI |
| Betty Laurin of Betty's TLC Dog Training is my mentor! Betty gives 150% and more of herself in her dedication to the training of dogs and their people. Every one of her positive lessons is a learning experience! Her knowledge of our four legged friends is phenomenal! Properly training the dog owner is the key to success! Betty makes the world a better place for our four legged friends! Vicky P - Middletown RI 11/30/2000 |
| Betty, should you ever decide that you want an apprentice, please pick me! I cannot say enough about your ability to train dogs! I think what stands out the most is that you have developed a class content that uses the most positive and effective means of training from a number of methods. You are well read in your field! My dogs behavioral issues improved beyond what I thought possible! Pam W - Newport RI |
| I have trained all four of my Airdales with Betty and I am proud to say that I can take all four of them anywhere I go! Betty's ability and patience has allowed me the opportunity to have four well behaved dogs in my life. Lisa B - Middletown, RI |
| Dear Betty, Thank you for all the great training! Harriet W - Newport, RI |
| I don't know what would have become of my Golden, if not for Betty! With time, patience and her guidance, he has turned into such a well trained dog! My female Golden was nervous around other dogs. She would hang her tail, drool and sometimes shake. I enrolled her into Betty's Environmental Enrichment Walking and Swimming Programs and now she no longer exhibits any anxiety, instead she wags her tail proudly and loves to walk and swim with the other dogs! Just knowing that Betty is there to help, means everything! Barbara P - Middletown, RI |
| Betty, I have been with you for over 14 years and you still amaze me with your skill and find a way, each and every time, to address the dogs needs and allow the owner to understand "why" their dog is doing what they are doing. The time and patience that you give each individual student shows your dedication and love of dogs. Working with people and dogs is certainly your element, passion and forte' and it definitely shows from the beginning to the end! I have never seen you ever, ever turn a dog away! It amazes me how dogs are attracted to you like a magnet within minutes of meeting you. Betty, your skills, passion and knowledge cannot be put into enough words. Thank you for all you do for the love of dogs. I want to thank you for opening my heart and eyes to the wonderful world of dogs! I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for teaching me to train all four of my wonderful dogs to perfection! Denise C - Middletown, RI - 2006 " In loving memory of a very dear student and friend, always in my heart, on my mind and at my side on the field forever" |
| I have participated in and observed Betty's classes for 18 years and she never fails to amaze me. She is always up to date on all the training techniques that are out there, both the effective ones and those that are harmful. She helps an owner recognize how their dog thinks and how to tap into its behavior to get the best training outcome, a well behaved dog and a happy owner. I have six shelties and none of them think the same way as any of the others. I have had to learn what motivates each of them and what motivates all of them so we have a harmonious home and a great time walking together. Now if they would only learn to stop moving the area rugs around! Alison H - Newport, RI |
| My black lab Bailey has been trained exclusively with Betty's TLC Dog Training since he was 4 months old. I was so impressed with how my dog responded to Betty's training, I continued taking classes with her, and still do. After completing basic obedience training with Betty, Bailey was tested and passed the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. I continued training with Betty's TLC and last winter, Bailey was certified to perform therapy work through the Delta Society. Because of all the work I have done with Betty's TLC, Bailey and I are now participating in a Reading program in the Middletown Elementary schools to help children become better readers! I have also done Betty's enrichment programs with Bailey. These programs are great to socialize your dog with other dogs and people. We did the Walk Program for 8 weeks where Bailey learned to walk through crowds of people on a loose leash and get great exercise at the same time. Additionally, Bailey has done the water dog program twice. He was apprehensive about the water at first, but now he swims with my son and is so confident in the water! I would recommend Betty's TLC to anyone who wants a well behaved dog at home or out in public, who walks on a loose leash, and most importantly, who comes when called! Beth S - Middletown, RI |
| I cannot thank Betty Laurin enough for all that she has done for me and my “babies” (Vinnie, Lulu, and Pearl). The socialization walks, orchestrated by Betty, provide the most unique, innovative, and successful way of “training” dogs that I have ever seen. The positive results can be seen during the very first outing. The natural structure of dog owners walking their dogs, in beautiful and pleasant surroundings, provides the opportunity to enhance the learning process for each individual dog throughout the walk-play-swim “class.” Furthermore,as a psychiatric nurse, I can fully attest to the therapeutic process that this form of learning provides for both the dog, and the dog- owner, even after a hectic day at work. By the end of the walk, the transformation is complete. It is dog-training, it is relaxation therapy, it is problem-solving, and it is connecting with others. It is Joy and Bliss and lots of Laughter. This is the best deal in Rhode Island! Tess R - Newport, RI |
of control. He was impossible to walk and the word “no”
meant “attack your owner” to him. He just hated that
word. We started with the Saturday drop in class and
then enlisted in the “environmental enrichment walk”.
The walks were a great way for Scully to socialize and
learn manners. He enjoyed walking with a pack and it had
a calming effect on him. When a injury sidelined me for
several weeks Betty was kind enough to take Scully for
his Saturday walk. I don’t know of any other trainer that
would do that. She did it because she truly cares about
dogs. We went on to the formal class setting and finished
all three levels of training.
I now have a much better behaved dog then I had prior to
meeting Betty. Scully’s life has also improved because he
would have been a “back yard” dog and instead he’s my
constant companion.
Thank you Betty
Scully and Chris
July, 2010
meant “attack your owner” to him. He just hated that
word. We started with the Saturday drop in class and
then enlisted in the “environmental enrichment walk”.
The walks were a great way for Scully to socialize and
learn manners. He enjoyed walking with a pack and it had
a calming effect on him. When a injury sidelined me for
several weeks Betty was kind enough to take Scully for
his Saturday walk. I don’t know of any other trainer that
would do that. She did it because she truly cares about
dogs. We went on to the formal class setting and finished
all three levels of training.
I now have a much better behaved dog then I had prior to
meeting Betty. Scully’s life has also improved because he
would have been a “back yard” dog and instead he’s my
constant companion.
Thank you Betty
Scully and Chris
July, 2010
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