April Saulnier's Dog Training

I went to April in hopes of getting help with my reactive German Shepherd. She was very knowledgeable and offered numerous suggestions that will certainly make a difference. I did not expect an instant transformation like some TV trainers would lead you to anticipate. The transformation occurs as you put into practice the excellent tips provided by someone well versed in working with the type of dog you are dealing with.Thanks April It was worth the long trip.

Our family has worked with April for the past four years and I can say that without a doubt, our lives with our dogs would not be the same without her. She is so knowledgeable, responsive, reliable and honest. The homework required is not always easy, the truth can be hard to hear sometimes, but in our experience if you follow her guidance, the results are so worth it. To have balanced, reliable and happy dogs who can handle new situations, people and animals with confidence. I have and will continue to highly recommend April Saulnier’s dog training to anyone with a dog- young or old. She knows her stuff!!

April is a certified trainer and this post is not to take away from her skill at doing that. However, April is also an abrasive person. Her classes are good but you need to be able to tolerate a certain level of rudeness coming from her. She’s condescending and just overall not a very nice person. Her style might work for some, but I found her hard to be around and my experience when I took my dog for grooming wasn’t any better. We ended up leaving without getting a service done after she was rude to me. Not terrible, but just not worth my time or money. There are nice trainer and groomers in Moncton who are just as good.Edit: as you can see, April has posted our private emails to this public forum without my consent. This is the type of person she is. Decide for yourself if this is the type of person you want hire to train or groom your dogs.

We've booked 2 private sessions with April so far to help us with my miniature schnauzer's behavioral issues, and we can see a lot of progress. It's a lot of work, but her tips, instructions help us a lot. She is a true professional in this area and she has an answer for every question, concern.

I HIGHLY recommended April Saulnier's Dog Training. I'm currently training my second dog (a German Shepherd) with April and since we've started classes (we did Puppy Classes and now Sit Happens), I've have noticed huge changes, for the better in my pup. My pup is much more confident, easier to handle and all around a good dog in all situations.April stays up to date on her training method's and knows what works and what doesn't. She knows her stuff and is always willing to help with concerns with dogs if any arise.I'm very pleased with the classes we've been taking and look forward to continuing our training with April.

I highly recommend April for all your dog training needs! She is very knowledgeable and it shows. She has helped us with our German Shepherd. We started doing her puppy classes and have continued training with her ever since. We also bring him to her doggy daycare for the stain and train services she offeres! He loves going and we are very thankful for all her help with our boy. When our dog was about 10 months he started being reactive towards others (dogs and some people) April helped us fix this instantly. She also helped us learn how to properly socialize our dog and the improvement shows. People complement our dog and his behavior all the time. I couldn't have done it without her guidance ! Invest in your dog its the best thing you can do !!

Orvi has greatly benefitted from her classes but as owners we are responsible to do the work and put it in the time. April has guided us through this process and was always open to answer our many questions. She is honest, helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

We love the way April deals with dogs. We took a puppy class with her and she is amazing!!! Also our pup loves going to the Stay and Train. I highly recommend April!!!

April's knowledge and straightforwardness along with her expert advice have had a positive impact in our lives with our German Shepard. She is by far the most knowledgeable trainer we have ever received advise from. Her passion for the career she has chosen is reflected in her commitment to tailor techniques and tools that will result in not just the wellbeing of any dog, but ensuring a long lasting connection as a dog owner. Her dedication, commitment, skills and passion to see each dog and owner succeed make her a trainer I will recommend to anyone.

April is knowledgable about dog training in some respects but not all. While I learned a few things with her, and they were valuable, I left every single class feeling like a failure. April is abrasive, condescending, arrogant, and does not know how to teach people. She's impatient and did not appreciate me asking questions. When I did, she'd stare at me and walk away or ignore me. She's good with bigger dogs, especially dogs who are aggressive and have other problematic behaviours, but she has no patience with little dogs. I wouldn't take my dog there again. She also told me my 13 year old Yorkie was basically untrainable. She said she could train her but didn't know if I wanted to put her through the stress. I paid her to tell me this and felt incredibly deflated. I then hired another trainer who's been working with my 13 year old and my puppy and he's made massive progress with us. He's approachable, calm, patient, and has a variety of approaches whereas April is very linear and inflexible. I wouldn't take my dog to her again.