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About
Awarded Thumbtack.com's "Best of" for 2015 and 2016.
FURever Home works to determine the underlying issue causing unwanted behaviors; we don't provide a band-aid fix.
We travel to you. It is important to observe and evaluate a pack in their regular environment.
We want to help restore peace and balance to your home and pack.
Saving a dog's life by helping keep it in their home.
Helping a rescue dog find their FURever Home by correcting unwanted behaviors.
Educating people about being a great dog owner.
Overview
Hired 68 times
1 employee
16 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 7:00 pmMonClosed
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash and PayPal.
Top Pro status
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2018
Services offered
Dog training package
Aggressive behavior modification
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Dog training type
Private lessons
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Very good 4.6
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Anna C.
May 15, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Amy is the best dogtrainer we’ve ever come across and we’ve tried everywhere! She immediately identified the problem and began giving us the tools to fix it. She was patient and understanding, she explained our dogs body language and her reasoning at every step. She had no problem with our dogs’ size (65lb) or breed (Pit/Great Dane) and was very knowledgeable about our dogs’ fears. She gave us hope that our dog won’t live her life afraid and the tools to fix it!
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Jeni f.
Jun 27, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Amy is absolutely fantastic! We first contacted her to try and correct my dog's aggressive behavior towards strangers. Before the first house visit, we talked on the phone and I explained to her how my 2 dogs typically acted when new people came to our house, and the types of behaviours my dogs were showing. We also talked about our previous experiences with other trainers, and what I wanted to get from the training sessions. Amy was very clear with the instructions we needed to follow before she entered our house to meet the dogs, and by following those instructions we were able to prevent any incidents.
Amy explained why our dog was aggressive and the effect that the behavior of my second dog was having on the aggressive one. She suggested a few tools we could use to better handle the situation, like a muzzle and a slip leash, and we found that they helped us control our dogs much better. We en ended up working with amy for 6 hours, and she was great! She explained to us why the dogs behaved the way they did, and what we humans needed to do to fix it. She even travelled to Hunstville to meet us for a training session there. Overall, our dogs are better behaved, and we even had ca. 10 people at home one time, and my dog who was considered aggressive did not even bark at the new people in the house. We are very pleased we found Amy, and we thank her for all the work she did with us. Our lives are better because of Amy, we reccomend her 100%
Details: 2 dogs • 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private dog training lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • The dog trainer travels to me
FURever Home's reply
Thank you very much. Loved working with you.
Dog Training
Isaiah m.
Jan 25, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Amy was very informative and professional. I noticed an immediate change in my dogs behavior and learned how to maintain those changes. I look forward to our future sessions.
Details: 2 dogs • 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Aggressive behavior modification • Private dog training lessons • The dog trainer travels to me
FURever Home's reply
Thank you, Isaiah. I love working with your family and your babies.
Dog Training
Janice S.
May 17, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Absolutely Brilliant!
Amy took an otherwise unmanageable dog-walking situation with my three Boxers, and turned it into a pleasant experience. She has given us the tools and instructions for turning fear-aggression behaviors into calm obedience, and joyful family time.
We also worked on indoor behaviors, and in short order, thanks to Amy, we have sanity in our house when the doorbell rings, or when friends come to visit, or when people and other dogs pass in front of the house.
Amy not only knows how to manage the dogs, their behavior, and their issues, she teaches the human parents how to read and interact with our beloved pets. We are now very hopeful that Isaac can be reintegrated into normal canine life. We are working on new skills and will have Amy back to do another assessment.
Amy is vested in the pets' as well as the parents' progress. She gives "homework"asks for updates and news. She is bright, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and she LOVES dogs. Her greatest joy is seeing everybody calm and happy.
All thumbs up for Amy!! I definitely recommend her!!!
Dog Training
Joana S.
Sep 11, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Amy was amazing, in just one session we learned so much on how to get our rescue dog to be more obedient and help with him chasing our cats. Our dog already learned so much!
Dog Training
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My starting rate is $75 hour. Price is based on distance. A trip fee may be added. Prices subject to change without notice.
Payment is cash or PayPal money transfer. No personal checks or credit cards.
NO REFUNDS.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I continually read animal behavior journals, animal nutrition journals and the latest information about canine health. Every day is a new day to learn something for me.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I decided to start FURever Home and be a behavioral consultant because of my love for all animals, but, specifically, dogs. I want to help educate society about breed discrimination. I do this work because it's my small way of curbing the pet over population problem and animal cruelty/abandonment.
