"Deborah's work with Weenie-girl was amazing! Our minature Dashund puppy is only 7
months old with no training whatsoever and superspoiled but within three days Deborah
had her sitting and staying on command with the other big dogs. Weenie-girl was also a
nightmare to walk because she would basically run and choke herself while on the leash.
By the end of her first session with Deborah she was walking calmly by my side. I
couldn't believe it!  Thank-you!   
Here is what some clients are saying...
LILY...
- Mary G., Santa Barbara
LOLA II...
- Samantha Z., Santa Barbara
Deborah McArdle, Trainer and Behavior Consultant      Santa Barbara Dog Training         (805) 448-5405            petrelief@verizon.net
LOLA I...
"Although my Brussels Griffon, Lola, is only 8.5 pounds, she used to
consistently pull on the leash during walks.  After training her to heel and
leave-it on-site at State street, Stearns Wharf,  Nordstroms and the
Mission, Lola now walks properly on a leash and sits and stays on command!"

"Thanks to Deborah's training, I also feel like I have a better relationship
with my dog.  Now I know how to be a leader while walking Lola, making me
feel closer and more connected to her.  I appreciate Deborah for her
knowledge, understanding and love of dogs.  Thanks!!!
"We would like to sincerely thank-you for training our 1-year old Golden Retreiver Lola.
As you know, Lola can be considered a very high energy dog, in part, because she is a
puppy, but also because she seems to be somewhat insecure, needing constant
reassurance. It is wonderful how you taught Lola to go to her "home" while visitors are
greeted at the door. We are amazed at how quickly you were able to teach Lola this new
way of behaving."

"Beyond your training, we would also like to thank-you for the care you took in working
with our family. It was beyond any expectation that you offered to pick up a dog bed for
Lola (the new home that she loves!). Your genuine interest in Lola's well being is
remarkable and much appreciated."   
- Elena C., Santa Barbara
BUGSY BEAR...
After adopting 9-year old Shitzu, Bugsy, Imelda realized that Bugsy didn't
know how to sit on command. This was a potential stumbling block for his goal of
becoming a good pet therapy dog.  
"I never thought Bugsy would sit on command but after a few sessions he did...
goes to show you that old dogs can learn new tricks!"
- Imelda O., Santa Barbara
Lola (Pet Relief 2009)
"Deborah truly saved our Pitbull Belle's life! We never thought of taking Belle
to dog training classes since she was already 4 years old but when she became
aggressive when we brought our neighbor's dog in our house we knew we had to
do something!  Deborah spent 6 sessions training Belle and us and by the end of
our lessons it was like we had a new dog that we could be confident in.  Now
Belle walks on a leash without pulling, doesn't bark at other dogs and socializes
with other dogs without a problem. We don't know what we would have done
without Deborah!"
BELLE
- Adele M. and Matthew S.,    
  Santa Barbara
WEENIE-GIRL...
- Tammy P., Santa Barbara
Belle (Adele M. 2009)
Weenie-girl (Pet Relief 2009)
Lola (Pet Relief 2009)
Lily (Mary G. 2009)
"Deborah, thank you so much for helping us get our rescue dog Bo's (a lab/pit/chow mix?)
overly rambunctious behavior under control. He now can Go Home and Stay rather than
bouncing off the walls when we walk in the door and even ignore other dogs when we are
on walks. Also, thank you for helping me learn the difference between play behaviors and
aggressive behaviors, and for giving us the tools we need to prevent "too rough" play.  Bo
also asked me to thank you for the many doggie introductions and for facilitating
play-till-we-drop dates with his new best buddy Zoey."
- Sydney M., Santa Barbara
BO...
RALPHIE AND ROSIE...
Deborah
"My Golden Retrievers, Rosie and Ralphie, have had successful walks since our
Shoreline Park meeting. Even with other dogs walking toward us, they've been
able to "leave it".
Thank you so much! It's been quite enjoyable to walk them."
- Marcia F., Santa Barbara
Ralphie and Rosie (Marcia F. 2010)
Bo (Pet Relief 2010)
"Thank you so much for helping me to be a better listener! My
walks are so much more fun, now that I know how to heel. Your
expertise in training and your loving but firm techniques are
greatly appreciated!" xxoo Lily
Dear  Deborah,
Thank you very much for all your help in training us and our rescue dog Buddy (an
Australian Shepard/Brittany Spaniel mix). He improved so much in the short time
we had to spend on vacation in Santa Barbara. He continues to improve daily and
when we walk him, at least twice a day, he doesn't pull us along any more.
        We all would have been very frustrated if we hadn't found you!  It was a great
learning experience for all of us. We feel you are a very gifted trainer and
appreciate all your hard work.  
- Gene and Peggy, Missouri
Buddy (Pet Relief 2010)
BUDDY...