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Jacqueline Russell’s Dog Trainer

“When you get a puppy, there are moments when you just at Pawsome Dogs. I liked that she came to our home, because that’s where our problems were. Melissa starts by observing what people, not the dog, are doing that needs improvement. Like everyone in our house had a different nick-name for Lucia, and Melissa pointed out that was confusing. She explained Lucia’s crate anxiety and helped create a space where she feels calm and safe.”

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