Tatjana is one of the few English-speaking dog trainers in the region. She is also one of the few people that I trust with helping to build the relationship between myself and my dog. Any use of “dominance” or punishment would have ended in catastrophic failure for my dog. Dominance-based dog training or using punishment-based techniques is a highly controversial form of dog training, one that I did not want any part of. Therefore, I searched endlessly until I came across Tatjana’s website. I have been a follower of Cesar Millan and Victoria Stillwell for the majority of my life. Tatjana uses similar practices when working with my dog. She focuses on the psychology of the dog, not simply forcing the dog to perform the task that is asked. With any command, a dog must make a decision. The dog should not perform the act because he is afraid of the outcome. A dog should perform the act because he wants to work for his handler. This is the type of relationship that Tatjana helps to establish between dog and handler. My dog came from the shelter. He has insecurities that cause him to be reactive or unsure in certain situations. Tatjana has helped me gain the trust of my dog. She understands the “WHY” behind his behaviors. Dogs are not robots. They have feelings, emotions, memories, fears, and personalities. By getting inside of their heads, a successful trainer can help break bad habits and form new, healthy behavioral patterns. See, that is the type of training that you will receive when working with Tatjana. She does not simply focus on the dog, rather, she trains the human and rehabilitates the dog. My dog’s behaviors did not form overnight. I cannot expect to attend a few training sessions and have a perfectly healthy, problem-free dog. Training or rehabilitating takes time. I have already seen improvements with my dog. He looks to me for reassurance especially during new situations where there is uncertainty. Tatjana is full of positivity and patience. Our training sessions are filled with laughter and fun. Training should be enjoyable for the dog and the handler. I highly recommend working with Tatjana. Even if you think that your dog is perfect and does not need training, I still recommend working with Tatjana. She has several different training plans and her schedule is always flexible to accommodate her clients. You will not regret working with Tatjana. You will always leave with a smile and a stronger relationship with your dog.
Amber N.