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Mel Bussey and Jeff Silverman of Training Tracks Canine Learning Station provide the expertise that helps you understand why your canine companion does what he does. You will learn what motivates your dog to be well behaved and what motivates him to be not so well behaved. This applies to new puppies as well as older dogs with specific behavior issues. Through an organized methodology and positive reinforcement you will be given tools to encourage good behavior rather than just punishing bad behavior. Your results are largely a function of how much time and patience that you can invest but you will find the Training Tracks experience a rewarding one for you, your dog and your entire family.

Tater was our bad little deaf rescue puppy. He barked at everything that passed our window. He pulled us down the street while he chased everything with four wheels, two legs or four paws. Tater would come home from walks with back pockets in his mouth.

This was our first dog and we needed help. Training Tracks came highly recommended with special experience in training deaf dogs. They knew how to handle our special needs puppy. With only a few sessions, Tater began to respond amazingly. We now enjoy peaceful walks. Tater can watch a passing bus and think nothing of it. He used to have issues with almost any person who was not his Mom or Dad. No longer. He is much more obedient and much less of a worry. Training Tracks offered many tips and tricks that all seemed to make so much sense. They had an answer for everything and it all worked! Tater is now such a joy.

Our training paid for itself now that we don’t have to pay for ripped pants every couple of days.

As behavior consultants, Mel and Jeff Silverman have offered a service to this area that is invaluable. All new puppy examinations in my office include my suggestion that they attend puppy socialization classes. At my veterinary clinic we notice the puppies that have had this training because they are better balanced and are much more easily handled. They truly make better family members. I can be assured that those puppies that have enjoyed Mel and Jeff’s input will be much better appreciated at home.

Mel and Jeff have brought a professional, trained approach to our community, and we consider them very valuable to our quality of life. The continuing education they attend keeps them on the forefront of training for better behavior and wider appeal for their services. In the years I have known them there has never been a complaint voiced to me of disappointment or dissatisfaction.

When we brought Weezer home from the shelter, he had an unfortunate habit of nipping hard enough to draw blood. This was unacceptable around my grandchildren (ages 8 months, and 4, 8 and 9 years). The nine year old lives with me, and the others visit frequently, so I called the shelter and made arrangements to return Weezer. However, I’d heard of good results with board and train, and decided to try that before giving up on Weezer.

Training Tracks has been wonderful with him—no more biting! Jeff and Mel kept him for two weeks, and then came to the house for training visits with myself and my family. They have turned Weezer into a dog that is generally obedient, walks on leash easily, comes when called, waits quietly while his food is prepared, even rings a bell when he wants to go out, but most importantly, has been safe with my grandchildren. He still has his wonderful bouncy terrier personality, and clearly adores both Mel and Jeff, so I know their methods are gentle. They really seem to be miracle workers, and I am very appreciative of their service. Maintaining training does take time and dedication on the part of myself and my family, but the outcome has been well worth it.

Dear Fellow Veterinarians,

I would like to recommend Training Tracks for use in your practice. I really do feel that their pet training abilities have been invaluable to my practice and to my clients. We started recommending them to our clients several years ago. We received impressive comments and results from our clients and patients. We now include their very helpful and informative handouts and brochures in our puppy folders. We have also worked very closely with them with problem dogs. Their knowledge of behavioral issues is extensive and insightful.

We needed personalized, in-home training for our 2 female dogs who fought with each other and who needed to be prepared for the arrival of a baby. We got help with these issues and so much more. Through the patience and knowledge of Training Tracks’ trainers, our girls are now well behaved and play happily as ‘sisters’. And, not only did we receive in-house visits, Training Tracks was available by phone for questions in between training sessions. Thank you for changing all of our lives!