Customer Testimonials

"Ava did a wonderful job working with Pepper, our spirited half Beagle and half Jack Russle Terrier. Pepper loves Ava and looks forward to her training times with Ava. Pepper is proud to say that she knows how to "sit", "down", "stay" and she no longer gets up on the tables!"- Gale Jesse (Morton, Il..)

"Ava did an outstaning job working with Bear. I was amazed after 1 week of in-home training that Bear learned how to 'sit, go down, stay, come and heel'. We have a much better mannered dog who is a pleasure to take on walks." -Gene Doubleday (Peoria, Il.)

"Ava trained me how to better train my 2 maltese babies. When we frst started, I lived in constant fear that Baylee would bite one of my nieces or nephews due to her aggressive tendencies and Bob would bolt out the door given any chance. Now my sweet Baylee is a different dog- she is obedient and I can now take food away from her without fear of being bit. With each training session, I grow more and more confident that I will one day be able to open my front door without the fear of having to chase down an 8lb. furball! I also appreciate that Ava has used different approaches for each dog. Since they both are unique in personality and health issues, Ava fit the training for the dog rather than trying to fit the dog in the training." -Jane Everheart (Peoria, Il.)

"Ava was awesome! I got this dog thrown into my lap & with her help I could cope with his behavior problems. She taught me so much & made me a better dog owner! Thank you Ava & Patient Paws." - Karla Franson (LiteRock 107)

"Our dog Buster came from a shelter and had obviously been abused. Ava, took her time with him and taught us basic training and then worked with us to help our neighbor feel safer around Buster. She even brought other dogs with her to help socialize Buster. He is now a happy healthy dog that we are able to live with. Thanks Ava." - Wendy Wright (Morton, Il.)

"Our PBGV, Zonkers, posed quite a challenge. 'Peebs' are smart, stron-willed hunters always looking for mischief- or creating some. Patient Paws was up to the task! "-Steve Heine & Karen Kendall (Peoria,Il.)