We have helped thousands of people obedience train their dogs. Here's what a few of our clients have to say:
Your lessons helped enormously - so much so that we're no longer embarrassed to take him out in public.
Please keep us informed on the kennel project. We were very happy with how things went when Banzai stayed with you while we were in Florida in March, so we'll definitely be happy to come back.
---Adam Fuss
Thanks so much for transforming my Gus into a nice polite lab! Prior to the training I was wondering how peace would ever be restored in my household again. Incorporating a puppy into a house with a senior dog proved to be difficult for me. So we all got a needed break when we turned Gus over to you for the four week board and train program. The results far exceeded my expectations and I could not be happier with the new behavior. So much so that I am looking forward to a few more training classes to continue our learning.
Thanks again!
---Janelle M.
Dear Gene, Just a short testimonial to you for the wonderful training you gave to us for our very loveable Golden Doodle, Happy.
He is the second dog you have trained for us. We started training with you when Happy was a 7 month old, untrained puppy. With your guidance, he began to show signs of obedience after only a couple of lessons, and by the end of the course, he was completely trained. He is so well behaved and obedient that I do not even put him on a leash when I take him out. He immediately responds to my commands whether another dog or a person comes into view. He is the sweetest, most loveable dog we have ever had. Thanks so much for your knowledge and expertise and help.
---Bob Hotte
You were my last resort.I was considering finding a new home for my wild, totally out of control Westie. After four weeks with you and your training she has turned out to be such a joy. Still head strong and willful at times but minds immediately. Thanks so much.
---Sharon N.
I have just completed a very unexpected adventure with Gene "The Dog Guy" Lonsway owner of Canine College of Chapel Hill. This was the best decision that I have ever made owning a dog. My wife and I researched extensively training for our new puppy. We live in Raleigh, about a thirty minute drive from Chapel Hill the location of Gene's school.
We decided that five months or so of time driving the thirty minutes was worth a life with our new pet to receive training correctly for both of us.
Having completed the courses with Gene I am not sure if I learned more or our pet learned more, but I am certain we now are both trained. It truly is a partnership process and Gene did an outstanding job with both of us.
I now have a pet that is really a companion. He is a joy to be around and we work very well together to satisfy our respective needs and desires etc. and expectations. I am in charge and while we both understand that, I am able to maintain a leadership position with him that he has come to expect and enjoy. This makes for a great pet/owner relationship.
It truly was a short commitment together for a pet's lifetime in our family.
I highly recommend the Canine College for everyone's pet training needs. However, you do have to be careful, you might find yourself enjoying it and learning as much as your pet.
---Jim and Debbie Sineath
Raleigh, NC
Thank you so much with all your work with us and with our chocolate lab, Manfred. It was very interesting and fun and we are so pleased with the results!
---Paula S.
"Everyday I look at these beautiful pictures of Rosie (our Vizsla) that you sent and am grateful. I appreciate the photos, but even more I appreciate our 2 well-behaved dogs. What a difference you made in our lives and theirs!"
---Andra James
It is almost a year ago that I brought you Sammy. He is doing GREAT!! He is living in NJ with my sister-in-law from my first marriage and her family. They have a big fenced yard which Sammy loves. They also have a home in Cape Cod which they go to every 6-8 weeks. Sammy loves going between both homes. (He is living better than I am!!) He is getting lots of exercise with everyone in the family. They are crazy about him. Everything worked out better than I could have ever hoped for. They stay in touch with me and send me pictures so it is less painful for me to be away from him.
Just wanted to let you know your old bud was doing well. Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.
---Betsy F.
Jim and I came to Canine College in early 2009, desperate for advice, training, and disciplinary approaches for our two new standard Schnauzer puppies. Both are female (Kerra and Roxy) and came from the same litter. Gene told us immediately that we were going to have big challenges - first of all with two new pups at once and being sisters could make it even harder. I am now happy to say that we have two very disciplined and obedient pups in our home. We are still working on the off-leash obedience, but given how wild and unmanageable they were in the beginning, this is a minor step to their total training. This was the first time Gene has tried to put two pups through the same training together, especially with such opposites trying to train them, so I believe he learned something too. We appreciated Gene's patience during our 15 week course and are very pleased with the outcome. We now have two obedient and enjoyable companions - exactly what we were looking for! Thank you to Gene and Canine College - couldn't have done it without you!!
---Jim and Robin Chapman
Hillsborough, NC
"We are just completing a 12-week course with Gene Lonsway, and it has been a very successful positive experience. His method is based on his excellent knowledge and understanding of how dogs think and learn. The training is built from this understanding and consequently sets the dog up for success. We used positive reinforcement extensively before corrections were applied and that made the training a very pleasant experience for both the dog and us. Our year old Golden Retriever is a joy to live with and take out in public. He can go in crowds and be very relaxed and comfortable. We hope to have him be a therapy dog and we are confident that the manners and behavior he has learned through Gene's methods will make him successful."
---Bob and Susanne Hotte
"Thank you for giving me a method of training that made Mugsy a nice and lovable companion.
Mugsy was 12 weeks of age when he came in December of 2002. Days and weeks passed with him still not being house trained. Finally in February something had to give or he was out of my life.
Fortunately for Mugsy, I found you and after working for one week with your approach there were no accidents. Other lessons continued and Mugsy has learned other useful things to make him a nice companion.
Thanks again for your help.
--Janet Pilkington
"Our dog is amazing! So affectionate and vibrant. Always eager to begin her day. She bounces right into it. She will do fine on her trip South on the 15th. She is such a joy and so smart. Hope your Christmas is peaceful. Thanks and love"
---Michele
"I hope all is going well for you and your business. I just wanted to let you know that Maeve the insane Airedale has matured into quite a nice family pet. The neighbor kids no longer scream and hide when they see her in the yard, she and I go on training runs together and most importantly she no longer is the source of family stress. In fact, she is a NICE addition to the family. She DOES tend to follow me around a bit closely but it's more funny than annoying. When I get sick of bumping into her I just tell her to go lay down. Done.
Thanks again for your patience and knowledge. "
---Kate Kennedy
"As we discussed on the phone, the 1500 mile, three day trip with my two dogs went surprisingly well. I was very apprehensive about managing the dogs during the long hours in the minivan and in strange motels. I was concerned that they might have an accident or run away, and barking or growling at other people and animals were also potential problems. However, to my great relief, the trip went without a hitch. They stayed on exemplary behavior even when a flat tire was getting changed."
---Roy J. Mathew, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine
School of Medicine
Texas Tech University
