I met Sherri through a local Doberman group a few years back.
I attended her facility a couple of time with said Doberman group.
Sherri’s philosophy is that choke chains are the only method of training collars to use and somehow in some land far far away, they are more humane than prong collars. I don’t know about other people but, I am not comfortable with my dog’s trachea collapsing against a choke chain.
It was very “my one way or no way” and unfortunately, I didn’t think that was a good fit for either of my dogs.
Maybe things have changed and I hope they have but, that was my experience.
Clean facility, though. Met some nice dog owners.
Brittany Shearer
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April 24, 2021
BRB K9 taught us how to communicate with our husky. Before our first class we could not walk our husky puppy on the sidewalk. All she wanted to do was attack the grass. That first evening after class we walked on the sidewalk! Now she even goes for leash free walks around the neighborhood. We would absolutely recommend BRB K9.
P.S. We recieve compliments all the time on how well behaved our husky is. We 100% credit Sherri (and a lot of practice).
Chelsea Futers
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August 15, 2021
Think twice about signing up for training courses at this facility. I took my rescue dog Nessie to an introductory training course at BRB in 2018. I was an inexperienced dog owner and I continue to hit myself for this, but I chose BRB based solely on the great reviews online, and I didn't have a good grasp on different training approaches. The training methods used are almost exclusively aversive and punishing, built around the use of choke collars and claiming they are somehow humane. During our short 6 or 8 week training course, one dog got bit by another dog, a dog owner had a panic attack while observing a trainer use harsh physical corrections on their docile but energetic puppy in a demonstration and another owner was berated verbally in front of 25 other people for not applying the trainer's recommendations properly or swiftly enough. Based on my experience, and what I now understand to be evidence based practise, aversive training with physical corrections are an unnecessary and inhumane training approach. Positive training methods accomplish the same and better outcomes without instilling a sense of fear and anxiety in our dogs. My improved knowledge around dog body language and communication has also allowed me to see that my dog Nessie was only "obedient" using BRBs recommended training techniques because she was full of fear and anxiety. In the short term, she showed significant improvement in "obedience" and leash reactivity, but long term, her behavioural issues, like leash and barrier frustration were made worse using the aversive methods promoted at BRB canine and have since progressed to aggression with other dogs.
I know its been 3 years and I'm just posting this review now but I have been meaning to do this for a long time. My experience at BRB has truly stuck with me as I have navigated the world of dog training with my pup to give her a happier life dealing with a lot of anxiety and fear as she navigates the world.
It is so easy to be led astray in the dog training world. I blame myself first for not asking more questions about their training approach before attending and not leaving as soon as I saw the choke collars. But BRB and any training school using negative, aversive methods, needs to be called out so others can make informed decisions about how to care for their sweet pups
Ben Winfield
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September 13, 2020
Kennels are disgusting. Strong smell of urine immediately upon entering. You can tell by the peeling ceiling tiles they have no care to upkeep the facility. Dropped our pup off Saturday 3pm picked up Sunday 3pm. Instead of being charged to board for 1 night like any other boarding facility we are charged 2 days at $30/day even though he was only there 24 hours. Will not be returning, and if you're reading this I highly suggest you find another cleaner, more affordable and professional facility.
Jodi Robinson
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June 15, 2016
I have known Sherri for years and first met her and team with my rescue dog when everyone told me he couldn't be trained. Sherri did it helped save his life and make him a great part of my family. As a breeder she takes care of her pups for their lifetime to makes sure they are part of your family. Sherri's training techniques are amazing with all breeds and any issue she will take on. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
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I met Sherri through a local Doberman group a few years back. I attended her facility a couple of time with said Doberman group. Sherri’s philosophy is that choke chains are the only method of training collars to use and somehow in some land far far away, they are more humane than prong collars. I don’t know about other people but, I am not comfortable with my dog’s trachea collapsing against a choke chain. It was very “my one way or no way” and unfortunately, I didn’t think that was a good fit for either of my dogs. Maybe things have changed and I hope they have but, that was my experience. Clean facility, though. Met some nice dog owners.
BRB K9 taught us how to communicate with our husky. Before our first class we could not walk our husky puppy on the sidewalk. All she wanted to do was attack the grass. That first evening after class we walked on the sidewalk! Now she even goes for leash free walks around the neighborhood. We would absolutely recommend BRB K9. P.S. We recieve compliments all the time on how well behaved our husky is. We 100% credit Sherri (and a lot of practice).
Think twice about signing up for training courses at this facility. I took my rescue dog Nessie to an introductory training course at BRB in 2018. I was an inexperienced dog owner and I continue to hit myself for this, but I chose BRB based solely on the great reviews online, and I didn't have a good grasp on different training approaches. The training methods used are almost exclusively aversive and punishing, built around the use of choke collars and claiming they are somehow humane. During our short 6 or 8 week training course, one dog got bit by another dog, a dog owner had a panic attack while observing a trainer use harsh physical corrections on their docile but energetic puppy in a demonstration and another owner was berated verbally in front of 25 other people for not applying the trainer's recommendations properly or swiftly enough. Based on my experience, and what I now understand to be evidence based practise, aversive training with physical corrections are an unnecessary and inhumane training approach. Positive training methods accomplish the same and better outcomes without instilling a sense of fear and anxiety in our dogs. My improved knowledge around dog body language and communication has also allowed me to see that my dog Nessie was only "obedient" using BRBs recommended training techniques because she was full of fear and anxiety. In the short term, she showed significant improvement in "obedience" and leash reactivity, but long term, her behavioural issues, like leash and barrier frustration were made worse using the aversive methods promoted at BRB canine and have since progressed to aggression with other dogs. I know its been 3 years and I'm just posting this review now but I have been meaning to do this for a long time. My experience at BRB has truly stuck with me as I have navigated the world of dog training with my pup to give her a happier life dealing with a lot of anxiety and fear as she navigates the world. It is so easy to be led astray in the dog training world. I blame myself first for not asking more questions about their training approach before attending and not leaving as soon as I saw the choke collars. But BRB and any training school using negative, aversive methods, needs to be called out so others can make informed decisions about how to care for their sweet pups
Kennels are disgusting. Strong smell of urine immediately upon entering. You can tell by the peeling ceiling tiles they have no care to upkeep the facility. Dropped our pup off Saturday 3pm picked up Sunday 3pm. Instead of being charged to board for 1 night like any other boarding facility we are charged 2 days at $30/day even though he was only there 24 hours. Will not be returning, and if you're reading this I highly suggest you find another cleaner, more affordable and professional facility.
I have known Sherri for years and first met her and team with my rescue dog when everyone told me he couldn't be trained. Sherri did it helped save his life and make him a great part of my family. As a breeder she takes care of her pups for their lifetime to makes sure they are part of your family. Sherri's training techniques are amazing with all breeds and any issue she will take on. I wouldn't go anywhere else.