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At FTD, we are so happy and proud to help families build great relationships with their dogs! We are blessed to have such amazing clients that truly care about their dog as part of the family and make the effort to establish healthy boundaries so their doggo can have the freedom they all crave. Below are a few detailed testimonials, but we have many more on the way from past clients. Stay tuned!
Fabi’s Top Dogs was and remains the best decision we have ever made regarding our American Pit Bull mix, Snoop. We started training with Fabiola when Snoop was just a little hyperactive pup, and our expectations were high. Boy did she deliver!!! Within the first week of training, Snoop was behaving better and by the time he graduated from FTD he is a completely different dog in every positive way.
From following commands, to being well behaved on/off leash, to learning how to adapt to his growing body and she even helped reduce his constant ankle nipping from the 3 breeds of sheep herding dog he has in his mix. He still will herd us to the treat area from time to time lol! All of this while maintaining his goofy, fun, vocal and loving personality.
The FTD training is amazing and really more for us as dog owners which helped us understand our dog better, how to build a better bond with him and communicate properly. Fabiola and FTD has made Snoop an absolute joy and every time our friends, family or neighbors see Snoop they are amazed at how well he is behaved. I am sure we will be sending FTD many referrals because everyone who meets Snoop wants their dog to behave like him!
Snoop himself also seems to enjoy us much more now that boundaries have been established and he has much more freedom because he is a well-trained 80-pound puppy. Fabiola makes every training fun, effective and efficient for us and Snoop while always going above and beyond to make sure that every question we have is answered in detail.
If you are on the fence but know your doggy needs training to be the best they can be, don’t just trust what Google pulls up when you search for dog training tips. Give Fabiola and FTD a call for a free evaluation. You will not regret it! Plus, we love the free group trainings and the fun holiday photo shoot events FTD holds throughout the year!
Thank you, Fabiola, you have made our and Snoop’s lives so much better!
Liz & Kai
Fabiola came to our house 24 hours after our Leonberger puppy, Simba, came to live with us at 9 weeks old to start his training, and probably most importantly, to train us. Over the course of Simba’s training, he responded to Fabiola’s confidence, clear verbal and non-verbal commands, encouraging and playful interactions, and expectations. Fabiola created an immediate connection with Simba who loves, trusts and resects her completely.
Training Results: Simba is completely trained on and off leash. He’s comfortable with people and with other dogs. He walks off leash on crowded sidewalks and shopping malls, up and down escalators and elevators, without leaving our side no matter what’s happening around him. He respects boundaries including never rushing out doors, never going in to a street without being by our side, never leaving our unfenced front yard or moving when placed in a down-stay, even if he sees other dogs or friends walking in front of, or over him. He follows all commands and looks to us for direction.
We went for advanced training with Fabiola and Simba is now a certified therapy dog who can go to Children’s Hospital as well as nursing homes to provide comfort.
The highest praise for Fabiola is that Simba’s exceptional training is recognized by people we meet on the street. In fact, several people have asked and hired Fabiola to train their dogs because of her results with Simba.
We always board Simba with Fabiola when we leave town. Simba is excited to see her and happily jumps right in her van as soon as she opens the door, which makes us feel great leaving him behind when we are gone.
Fabiola continues to be a resource for us if we have any questions and provides on-going group training at no charge in which we always participate.
Alex and Sherry
Fabi’s Top Dogs was more than we could have ever hoped for our 9-month-old Husky/Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix (Bella) with severe separation anxiety and selective hearing.
Bella could only be left alone for about 10 minutes without pacing, barking, or climbing onto the counters in our home, and the only time she would successfully come when called or follow commands was when we had pockets full of treats. Fabi was confident she could resolve the issues we were having with Bella.
Since bringing Bella home, our lives have changed more positively than ever imaginable. The changes Fabi has made in Bella are tremendous; she taught Bella to walk on and off a leash, remain in a down stay, come when called, heel, and most importantly, she decreased Bella's anxiety and taught us how to recognize and handle her anxiety at home.
There are not enough words to express our gratitude for Fabi. She is an amazing dog trainer who is passionate about every dog. Fabi always kept us in the loop during Bella's two-week stay through daily texts, videos, and pictures. Fabi made many positive changes in Bella's behaviors while keeping her sassy, playful, and fun personality. The boundaries, Fabi has taught Bella allows for the utmost freedom in not only her life but also ours.
Vanessa Gubbels & Tommy Minadeo