05/04/2025
The story behind my Scotch Pines journey!
So when I got Belle at 8 weeks old, it was easy to love her! However, as she grew, it became apparent to me that teaching her to obey did not happen as easily. I needed help! I tried my best; I read books, and I even took her to a class that trained with food treats. Somehow, we were still struggling. Oh, I was still crazy about her, but no one else enjoyed her, because even though she was cute, soft, sweet, smart, and lovable, she was OUT OF CONTROL!
Thankfully, a friend told me about Scotch Pines Dog Training, Specializing in Off-Leash Obedience. We took the class when she turned one, and I was AMAZED! The class is designed for all people who love their dogs. The method of correction and praise works, and the class provided the tools necessary to teach me and my dog!
I was so impressed with this training class that I inquired about working with Scotch Pines and I was offered an incredible opportunity to become a franchisee/owner of this awesome program. I introduced this course to the Twin Falls, ID area in January of 2010, and have expanded to Hailey Burley and Buhl.
In 2011 I married a TOPDOG dude from Alaska, and began training in Anchorage and quickly expanded to Wasilla/Palmer, Seward, Kenai and Homer. We have a home in Alaska, and in Idaho, and we travel back and forth!
It has been a wonderful privilege to work with literally thousands of people and dogs over the past 15 years! I am starting my 16th year, and I am excited to bring my expertise to help you, with your dog!! And I expect to continue making tails wag for many years to come!
Helping people who love their dogs is pure joy for me! I am looking forward to meeting both of you!
Hello, from Stephanie and Belle! Kindergarten to Graduation in 9 weeks! This is serious obedience training. Jumping up, biting, barking, digging, also resolved.
