(Including last four, two of them 8 weeks old,
done entirely by telephone and 10th one,
done entirely without the dog)

Contact Info Available Upon Request

Holy Cow, Victoria! What spell did you cast on Josie? We have a totally different dog living with us now. You were here Wednesday night and Thursday everything was different. Josie is so attentive and amazingly calm. Never before has she so willingly dropped things when asked. When she does start a bad behavior all we have had to do is look at her. She either sits politely, lies down or goes to her bed. This new calmness is like when you have a baby for the first time and the baby is finally peacefully sleeping and you keep checking on them to make sure everything is all right. We keep waiting for the other shoe to drop and for the old Josie to re-appear. She's not perfect yet, but we are thrilled with this huge improvement. She is not rushing to the gate every time someone comes in to our office and is pretty content to stay on her bed. Thanks for the great training session!

Michelle and Charles - Lola, Mixed Breed - Salem, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

When I called Victoria, I was getting desperate. Lola was too much dog for our little house (she’s 79 pounds and stands nearly three feet high at the shoulder) and was causing a lot of tension between my fastidious spouse and me. She was everywhere at once, always in our faces and having company over was a nightmare. (None of our friends or family enjoyed visiting us!) I had taken Lola to obedience classes elsewhere in town but these lessons barely scratched the surface. My husband resented her, and avoided her as much as possible. Victoria told me on the phone that she wanted to come to our home and teach us how to get Lola to practice SELF-control. She said that we could INSTANTLY get Lola to calm down and ask permission for what she wanted. I was skeptical because it sounded too easy and frankly, we’d tried so hard already I was doubtful anything would work. Sensing my reluctance and lack of trust, Victoria said she would make us an offer she had never made anyone before. She mailed us a signed guarantee that said: “I promised you that I can, and will, teach you some new and useful techniques for managing and training Lola. You will be the sole judge of whether or not my lesson has been beneficial to you. I guarantee your satisfaction and hope to win it during our lesson or I will not charge you.” I called Victoria the day I got the guarantee in the mail. After yet another bad day with Lola, I begged Victoria to set an appointment ASAP as Lola was again making me CRAZY. Victoria quickly showed me and my even-more skeptical husband how to put ourselves back in charge and demand some respect in a gentle but very effective way. This work was done without even a leash! Within a very short time Lola was laying down to ask for attention and whatever else she wanted, whereas before, she’d be jumping all over us and pushing us around. It was a remarkable transformation. Two days later we had family over for dinner and they were amazed at the difference in Lola. We use the techniques we have learned every day, and Lola is calm and “asking politely” for what she wants, and we are being much more consistent in our expectations and relationship with her. The result is that everyone is getting along better – I’ve even caught my husband freely giving her attention and praise. Thanks, Victoria! 

Holly - Haley, Bassett Hound - Canby, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

Below: Baby Nathan eating a cracker while Bassett Haley lies nearby. This is a few days after the lesson. Before the lesson, Haley was uncontrollable around the baby. 

           Nathan and Haley 

Patty – Glacier, American Eskimo - Salem, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

Hi Victoria. Glacier is doing great! He is like a different little dog now. He's still a rambunctious puppy, thank goodness, but he has learned so much over the past couple of months. He knows how to sit and stay and lie down and heel, and sometimes come - we're working on that one! I think what is most important is that we are communicating well with each other. He is a lot of fun to be with, he is very happy and healthy and loving, and he and Nube have started playing with each other, which is absolutely wonderful! Glacier also (most of the time) responds to "quiet" when he is barking. When I'm making their dinner for them, Glacier knows now that he is supposed to lie down and not bark at me (I do allow him to wiggle and whine a little). He used to jump up on me and on the counter and bark. What a delightful change!

Stephany – Miko, Poodle Mix - Salem, OR
(“Go Around” Lesson – Fun Dog Trick!)

I once met Victoria in the park and watched her dog Jetta do all sorts of tricks. Later I jumped at the chance to take a private lesson from her to teach my black toy poodle mix, Miko, the “Go Around.” Victoria was very patient with our little dog and also very positive. She helped us teach Miko to go around a tree. Within about an hour Miko was leaving us, going around the tree, and coming back all by herself. Victoria taught us some general principles that apply to anything we ever want to teach Miko. We put into practice the techniques she taught us and on a trip to the coast a couple days after the lesson, we were impressed when Miko easily ran around trees, sticks, stones and people. It is a really fun trick!

Mylee – Abby, Jack Russell Terrier - Salem, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson Conducted Totally Without The Dog)

When we hired Victoria to come work with Abby, things were a real mess. Our dog had to stay locked in the bathroom during the entire lesson as she was too aggressive to work with Victoria. I took the whole lesson without her. Victoria taught me her techniques with an imaginary dog… It worked great and was understandable and I was later able to apply the techniques to Abby after the lesson. I am glad to say Abby is a totally different dog. She obeys us now and is much less aggressive with people visiting our home. Most guests are no problem at all with Abby, others are, but Victoria taught better ways to manage her, which we do while we continue to work with her. We even just got a new puppy and Abby is the perfect big sister we knew she could be.

Kathy & Stan - Bitsy, Cocker Spaniel - Woodburn, OR
(Puppy Housetraining Lesson Conducted On The Telephone)

Victoria, it has barely been one week since your potty training instructions, but they have definitely worked for us. Our 18-week-old Cocker Spaniel, Bitsy, has not had another accident in the house. She really seems to be “getting it” now. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Stacey – Bob, Pug - Salem, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

I contacted Victoria during a very bad day I was having with our 5-month-old Pug, Boba. He was out of control and making my life miserable. She sensed the panic in my voice and got back to me immediately. I was skeptical when I heard her describe her methods, but I felt the confidence in her voice and was reassured by her "You Don't Pay" guarantee. During our in-home visit, Boba was transformed. Even my husband, who has trained many hunting dogs, was amazed by the results. Everybody in our house now enjoys Boba. Victoria's training was the best investment we have made in our dog. I wish I had called her sooner!

Catherine – Ryan, Coonhound - Salem, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

When I met Victoria, I was having serious problems with my 1-year-old coonhound, Ryan. I had taken him to a standard 6-week obedience class, which hadn't helped me, and I had reached the point where I was so frustrated I was considering returning him to the Humane Society. I simply could not get Ryan to listen; he excelled in ignoring me. Well, after one lesson with Victoria, everything changed. I learned what I needed to do to reclaim my position as the leader and how I needed to change my behavior so Ryan would do what I want. We now work much better together and I plan to continue his training, as he is now quite eager to learn. An amazing difference compared to the dog I despaired of only a few months ago.

Chris – Tazzy, Bichon/Poodle Mix - Salem, OR 
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

Being retired and on social security, I was afraid to spend the money on a private dog training lesson, but Victoria guaranteed her work and my little Tazzy (as in “Tasmanian Devil”) was OUT OF CONTROL and ruling the roost. Victoria came to my home for a lesson in which she taught me gentle methods to take charge. There was no rough handling of Tazzy at all. Now I AM in charge and Tazzy is as happy as can be. Victoria was worth her weight in GOLD!

Bianca – Sheba, Rottweiler - Salem, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

I have been a dog owner for the last five years. I knew very little about dog care and training, therefore I have gone to many dog trainers and listened to a lot of people who claimed to have experience. When I watched them in action, hardly any of that knowledge was visible! I met Victoria at Minto Brown Park. I didn't know who she was, but I watched her handle her dog. Never before had I seen a dog so well behaved and obedient. It was a beautiful Doberman named Jetta who was off-leash, sitting near her owner, with her eyes fixed intensely on the master. Other dogs around and squirrels didn't break that focus! Jetta was perfectly calm and waiting for her next command, while Victoria was conversing with other dog owners. I had to stop and watch what was going to happen next. Victoria decided to show her company some tricks, which Jetta performed beautifully and eagerly. Truly impressed, I thought to myself, “This is a person who knows what she is doing and knows dogs!" I walked up to Victoria and started a conversation. I later attended Victoria's Doggie Parenting Class, which was very informative. It was then that I met her for a private lesson to work with my rottweiler, Sheba. To sum it all up, I have learned that Victoria cares deeply about animals. She has a lot of experience and is knowledgeable in handling dogs. She is honest about what she knows, and what she doesn't know. She loves to have fun with animals and is very creative about games and problem solving. Furthermore, because she takes payments, she makes it possible for students to learn and receive training to improve their pets’ lives even when they struggle with resources! I am very thankful that Victoria has moved to our town!

Joan – Tiger, Shih Tzu - Salem, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

After attending the “Doggie Parenting” class, my husband and I decided that our 3½-month-old Shih Tzu could use some one-on-one training. Victoria came to the house for an intense lesson during which our Tiger went from wild to tame. Tiger calmed down immensely. I learned gentle methods to teach Tiger who is in charge, and that it’s NOT him. When my husband came back from his hunting trip, he thought we had a new dog. Tiger is truly a "Better Best Friend" and we thank Victoria for helping all that to happen.

Lisa – Dickens, Mixed Breed *** 11½ years old - Corvallis, OR
(Phone Consultation re Dog's Fireworks Fear/Anxiety)

4th Of July 2007

Hi Victoria, I just wanted to give you an update on Dickens’ progress following our recent phone consultation. We discussed how to alleviate his 4th of July fireworks-related extreme fear/anxiety/nervousness. WOW, Victoria, you are my hero! I practiced the techniques you gave me, and Dickens wasn't worried at all about the fireworks going off around our house before the 4th. By the third night of fireworks, he showed absolutely no anxiety at all. Thanks to you, this 4th of July was not a time of frayed nerves and worry for me. It used to be just heart wrenching to watch my old dog fall apart during the fireworks. I wish everyone with a nervous dog would call you for a lesson. It was EASY and it made a world of difference in our lives. Thank you again!

New Year’s Eve 2008

Dickens did great during New Year's Eve. Many neighbors celebrated with fireworks from 10 pm through 2 am. When they started he calmly came to me and sat by my feet. He was not anxious or upset. I practiced the techniques you gave me. No more fear, anxiety or shaking. He even went outside for his evening potty break and just looked back at me when another round of fireworks when off. Around midnight, he went into my son’s room, where he normally sleeps, and went to bed. Thanks again for making such a huge difference in our lives!

Carla - Gizmo, Cocker Spaniel - Salem, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

Last summer we were having serious problems with our 3-year-old Cocker Spaniel. He was chewing everything up while we were away at work. I contacted Victoria and she came and did a private lesson with our family. She gave us some great advice and our Cocker is now much more mellow and well behaved. The money was well spent and our home is now a much nicer place to come home to. Our dog is much happier and so are we! Victoria was well worth the expense!!!!!!!!!!

Van - Trey, Lab/Greyhound Mix - Salem, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

Lesson Friday 2 pm; Left message on my machine the next day, Saturday, 10:30 am

"The lesson yesterday was fabulous. Really valuable. I am glad I had you come over to educate us. After you left, the dog was totally different, yesterday and today. I am not even training him. He is just under control. He takes orders. I am in control. It was great having you come over to teach us how to communicate with him. I just wanted to say thank you."

Sue - Paddy and Max, Maltese Mixes - Salem, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

Lesson Friday 4/1; Emailed me Monday 4/4

Interesting thing this weekend. Both dogs are much quieter and sit a lot like they are waiting for our permission. Yeah!!!! And they no longer jump up on the furniture without permission. Man, that happened FAST!

CarolAnn – Morgan, American Eskimo and Peanut, Lab Retriever - Lebanon, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

My husband and I had the most awesome lesson with Victoria and 2 of our dogs. We have an American Eskimo who is 6 (they are so independent and hard to train that many trainers won't even work with them, or at least are reluctant to do so) and a yellow lab we had just gotten at age 2. We were going to work with just the Eskie, but she was doing so well with Victoria that we added the Lab in as well. Within minutes, she had the Lab calm and waiting for her next command. It took the Eskie longer, as they are indeed stubborn critters. I have never wanted to do obedience training, but rather, I wanted a dog who would mind its manners and be a pleasure to live with. I have never been able to explain that to a trainer and have them understand. So, when I found Victoria and she expressed the same ideas, I knew we were on to something. She came to our home and did her “Nanny 911” lesson. She taught us how to work effectively with our crazy dogs. Our home is so much less hectic now! We are thrilled guests to our home can be more comfortable because the dogs are under control. It’s very impressive!!! All in all, it has been $well spent. Thanks again for the wonderful lesson!

Keri – Seamus, Hound Mix - Albany, OR
(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson)

My adopted stray dog, Seamus, was becoming a very real problem in my life. Over the last year, he had grown from a sweet, intelligent pup to be a very handsome, very healthy, very obnoxious pest. Training time with him had become an unwelcome chore, and I was beginning to avoid it. Ruefully, we had nicknamed him "the hound from hell." Life with him had become a "vicious circle" of failure. It was as if everything I had learned in the past about dog handling was useless. Not only could I not train Seamus, most of the time I could not even get his attention! My housemate and I both have multiple disabilities, and Seamus was now a 75-lb. bundle of boundless energy. In spite of our best efforts, including reasonable puppy raising and sixteen weeks of puppy obedience classes, Seamus had learned to excel at only one thing: Taking advantage of his humans! Although he was clearly a very smart dog, he was using that intelligence to find better and more efficient ways to "get around" needing to obey or pay attention to us. In addition, he was becoming a "sneak thief," a nuisance barker, and a destructive chewer. We knew that his lack of stimulation, socialization, and exercise was making the whole situation worse, but he would become so out of control with excitement that we could not (safely) take him anywhere. He was "sabotaging" the very things that would help him! Finally, It seemed as if his only hope was to be adopted by a more capable handler before it was too late. Heartbroken, but determined to do the right thing, I went online and offered Seamus for adoption, hoping to find someone who could be the type of handler he truly needed -- someone younger, stronger, faster, and more keenly observant, who would appreciate him for the wonderful dog he really was, and could bring out the best in him. One of my adoption postings was spotted by Victoria Rose, who offered me some free advice to make life easier. While waiting for adoption offers, I subscribed to her free online "dog parenting" newsletter, and I was immediately impressed with the quantity and quality of the information it contained. Finally, hoping to make the whole situation easier, I decided to give Victoria's offer of a "Nanny 911" session a try. It couldn't hurt, and it might help. Anything was better than feeling like a complete failure. I was certain that I would learn something. If nothing else, perhaps I could help Seamus enough to make him more desirable for adoption. Even after scheduling the session, I was very firm with Victoria. The dog was in danger of becoming un-adoptable. I was completely unable to provide him with the exercise and stimulation that he needed, and he would surely suffer if I did not find him a good home as soon as possible. When the Nanny 911 session began, I was very excited to see an expert trainer work Seamus. Watching the two of them was very bittersweet. In the right hands, Seamus was a very capable and intelligent dog, who learned very quickly. This was not a surprise. I already knew that I was the problem. Still, there was hope for a happy outcome for Seamus, and that alone was worth the investment. In about an hour, Seamus was able to "settle" and relax on cue, and to interrupt his own nuisance barking! What was truly amazing was when Victoria began to ask me to try what she had shown me. Although slowly at first, with Victoria coaching me, I was able to pick it up. Within a few minutes, Seamus was responding to me! The "hound from hell" was crouched at my feet waiting for instructions! I was absolutely astonished. He was now happy and focused, eager to figure out what we expected of him. By the end of the session we worked out a plan of action to give Seamus the exercise he needs, until he can be trained to exercise off-leash. When his needs are met, Seamus is a very sweet companion dog. I believe that he could soon be ready for his Canine Good Citizen test. I am very pleased to say that I believe I have finally found the right home for him. You guessed it -- right here! Victoria's skills as a trainer and coach were worth every dime, because what I got back was priceless.

Debra – Roxy, Havanese *** 8½ Weeks Old - Los Angeles, CA

(In-Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson Conducted Totally On The Telephone)

Victoria is amazing!!! I have to admit I was in disbelief when a friend referred me to her. Who ever heard of dog training over the telephone?! But after working with Victoria, I am a true believer and am so thankful! Roxy learned all the basics including being able to calm herself and pay attention. We are ready to move on to the next phase of training and I am anxious to get started. In addition to training, Victoria is a wonderful resource and always has a calm and insightful way to solve any issues that arise.

Nancy - Buster, Labrador Retriever Mix - Medford, OR
("In Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson" Conducted Totally On The Telephone)

I wanted a Nanny 911 lesson with Victoria, but unfortunately, it was a 4-hour trip from Salem to our home in Medford. Victoria suggested something that sounded impossible. She wanted to try teaching me her Nanny 911 lesson on the phone! I was skeptical, as my 2-year-old, 65-pound Lab-mix, Buster, has always run roughshod over me. He was unpredictable, assertive and demanding. I didn’t see how I could train him by myself with only the help of a dog trainer on the telephone. Buster ruled my home. He jumped all over people who visited. At times he refused commands and was terrible on the leash. But after being unsuccessful at other traditional ways to train him, our family was all on board and committed to trying something new. Nanny 911 sounded perfect, and because Victoria promised that if it didn’t work to our satisfaction, we wouldn’t have to pay, we agreed to try it. I was shocked! As Victoria coached me over the phone, Buster IMMEDIATELY responded to the techniques. Within a very short time, this normally bouncy, pushy, jumping bean of a dog was calming himself. As Victoria led me through her methods, my dog changed before my eyes. Activities that have always set off his uncontrollable exuberance were now getting him to voluntarily and calmly lie down and look at me. Before our telephone training, I could not get up in the morning without Buster jumping all over the bed as soon as I opened my eyes. He nipped at my bare feet all the way to the kitchen, demanding playtime and immediate attention. I would pour myself a cup of coffee and I could hardly make it into my chair in the living room without spilling it on the floor because he would jump up and bump into me before I was even awake. Buster’s extreme excitement when the leash came out discouraged us from taking him for walks and to the dog park because we just didn’t feel up to the jumping and pulling of the leash to get him there. We could not even take a picture of Buster because he was afraid of the camera and would run and hide as soon as we brought it out. Victoria taught me how to get Buster over his fear of the camera and now he sits quietly for a picture! The very day after the lesson Buster began quietly and calmly greeting me in the morning. No more jumping and running across the bed, no more spilled coffee. No more nipping at bare feet. Buster sits quietly and waits for his food dish. Buster calms himself by voluntarily laying down when he wants something. Buster now looks to us for direction. Victoria’s lesson included teaching Buster to “Leave It” and WOW! He actually does it! It is a joy to live with this big dog when he is not the one calling the shots. The possibilities for Buster’s training are endless. We are grateful to have learned new ways to communicate with, and control, this big former bully named Buster!  

Stefanie - Sully, Mini Dachshund - Portland, OR
("In Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson" Conducted Totally On The Telephone) 

I recently completed Nanny 911 for Dogs’ training course by phone with great success. I wasn’t sure how dog training would work over the phone, but it worked perfectly. The phone training was a good option for me because I do not live close to Victoria. Phone training was a great way to acquire the skills I needed to train my dog and save money on travel expenses. Victoria’s program is easy to follow, very informative and most of all, IT WORKS!! I have a temperamental Mini Dachshund and I was skeptical about the degree of success I would have. Victoria walked me through each step and was with me on the phone to coach me through the exercises with Sully. I was amazed to learn that some of my own behaviors had influenced the way my dog behaved. Some of the ideas are very basic in nature, but also things I would have never thought of. My dog was responding to the training after the first exercise. I have since made a lot of progress on issues such as potty training, jumping, barking, whining, bullying my other dog, not listening, and riding in the car. I truly have the tools I need to train my dog to do ANYTHING now. Victoria has an easy-going personality, a flexible and patient demeanor and really wants you and your dog to succeed. I highly recommend Nanny 911 For Dogs!

Debbie – Buster, Boston Terrier *** 8 Weeks Old - Beaverton, OR
("In Home Dog Training/Behavior Modification Lesson" Conducted Totally On The Telephone)

I have owned my dog grooming shop for 37 years and taught the “old school” force-style obedience training before that. When I recently got my little Boston Terrier puppy, Buster, I contacted Victoria to learn her techniques of gentle training. We did her complete lesson by phone and I am still amazed at how easy it was! Buster was only 8 weeks old. Victoria's extreme confidence and excellent coaching ability made the lessons easy to understand and go very smoothly. It's a joy to have such a calm and willing puppy. 


Buster

My elderly Doberman has been having a really bad month. He had surgery on his ear, with horrible reactions to the antibiotics and lost all his hair. Then we lost his long-time buddy, Amos, our Great Dane. His grieving caused him to quit eating and lose a lot of weight. He’s slowly coming back, but was not happy when I brought Buster home. This little "munchkin" puppy wanted to play with him all the time. Lucas was ok with Buster IF HE LEFT HIM ALONE. He didn’t like him jumping up on him and bugging him. It made him really nervous. Soon after Victoria taught her techniques to Buster and me, he figured out that if he quits jumping on Lucas and walks up to him calmly, Lucas bends over and sniffs noses with him. It's the cutest thing in the world. Victoria’s training techniques are amazing and have really worked, in every sense of the word. Thanks, Victoria!

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