Allison’s puppy graduate class was exactly what I was looking for.   Her energetic and upbeat attitude and positive reinforcement techniques made training fun and easy for us.   She also provided excellent solutions to redirect unwanted puppy behaviours both in class and in private training sessions. We are looking forward to the next class!

“We have had an amazing start with our puppy Olive thanks to Allison ? Classes are so positive and the puppies love all the learning and play time too. Thanks for helping me become a more confident puppy Mom:)” Linda

“My fiancé and I adopted our dog, Chance in December just before the holidays from a shelter.  He’s a rescue from Israel so he has his challenges: people entering the house/ yard, going for walks and passing people and other dogs, chasing trucks/buses and barking at them as they drive by(our fenced backyard backs onto a…

“The Pet dog industry was cited as a 6.5 billion dollar industry in 2013.  There has been an incredible explosion of pet dog businesses in Canada since then.  It is extremely important to choose carefully when selecting a pet dog trainer to coach you and your beloved canine to a wonderful healthy relationship.  Allison the owner of Always…

“It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Allison Groff.  I have known Allison for six years now.  Since Stanley, my Husky/German Shepard was a new puppy. Right away I knew Allison was special.  She is patient, supportive and was sensitive to Stanley’s needs during class.  As well as my own. She is a very responsible…

“Our puppy Sydney, and our entire family, have benefited from Allison’s incredible training skills.  We started with some private training, then puppy classes and with Sydney now 11 months, she is so well behaved.  She can go anywhere with us; farmer’s market, dog-friendly stores, hikes, visiting family or friends. We can be confident that she…

“I’ve had a great experience working with Allison Groff of Always Focused Dogs, and my dog Patty surely feels the same.  Whether it’s tackling behavioral issues (in Patty’s case, socializing with other canines) or teaching simple or complex dog tricks, Allison does it all.  She’s always got another trick up her sleeve and consistently prioritizes…

“After 3 weeks with my new puppy, now 11 weeks, I questioned my decision and my sanity.  I was ill equipped to deal with the demands and challenges of shaping a happy and well behaved dog.  From the edge of my last nerve, I wrote a desperate email to Allison of Always Focused Dogs. Through…