Dog's Play

"Thank you to Julie and her crew for empowering me with knowledge and a plan to help my boy with his confidence. What sets Julie apart is her genuine commitment to building the confidence of both the dog and the pet parent. My pup, has been struggling with anxiety and fear especially after being terribly attacked by a dog (which resulted in over 30 staples) and then one month later, losing his sibling Abby, who was like his emotional support dog, to cancer. We live over 2 hours away so we scheduled a few sessions with Julie over a 2 day period. At our last session, my pup got to meet Julie's helper dog, Daisy. I was worried how my boy would react. Sure enough when Daisy came in, his tail was tucked, he was trembling with fear and headed for the door. But with Julie's guidance, my pup actually relaxed enough to meet Daisy and even play a little within 10 minutes!! I had tears in my eyes. We still have work to do but the hope and confidence Julie gave me is priceless! (I didn't take the best pictures but trust me, my boy (pointer/lab mix) was actually playing in these)"

"Julie is great we have a Labradoodle that is chaotic to put it mildly. She worked with him for about 6 months and he is the best dog we could hope for. He listens to commands, is obedient and loves to see her when we board him. I highly recommend Julie as a trainer, she genuinely loves all the animals she works with."

"Julie Hughes, the owner, assisted us in realizing that Zeus is fear-reactive. Her incredible depth of knowledge not only helped Zeus become the best guy I know he can be, but it also allowed us to help curb some behaviors that I had given up on because he was five years old. Zeus has so much more to learn, and with Julie’s help, I know that he will continue to thrive. I can’t say enough about the wonderful things she is doing. Everyone, from herself to volunteers and staff, showed kindness and genuine concern over Zeus's behavior. Go to a class, make an appointment, or just email her; she will offer her guidance, expertise, and honest opinion! 5 stars, more like 100 stars!! ❤️"

"Julie has been great with our rescue pup. She has worked with her for 3 weeks now and we've seen a huge improvement in her behavior and manners. There is an agility course for the dogs to practice, climate controlled area for inclimate wx and sleep, good food and treats. I also like her upfront pricing on the website. Her assistants are really good at what they do, too."

"I highly recommend Julie’s training and classes. She’s helped us tons and we continue to take advantage of her skills and knowledge on as needed basis. Go check out Dog’s Play for yourself!"