What People Are Saying About Us:
"Tina's observations and solutions for our reactive dog were spot on. Her patience and consistency have also helped us humans develop better habits that we have used to troubleshoot related dog issues at home."
Leslie Parke, Austin, TX
"At her time at the Washington Animal Rescue League, Tina showed her dedication to animals and
understanding of dog and cat behavior. Her knowledge and compassion helped her work to rehabilitate both dogs and cats with behavior issues. Her experience as a trainer also extended to helping pet owners build a better relationship with their pets."
Mary Jarvis, Chief Operating Officer, The Washington Animal Rescue League
"TINA IS THE BEST! My husband and I and our new Redbone Coon Hound were lucky enough to take a training class with Tina. She is gentle, really smart and funny. Tina was such a good fit for us that we continued with her in private lessons. Our dog loved her and we looked forward to seeing her too. Her advice is thoughtful and adapted to the clients canine and human."
Sally and Steve Gilbert, Takoma Park, MD
"Tina was wonderful with our rescue dog. I learned SO much from her, and our dog loved her! Tina had a way with him that made training fun for him. Before, during and after training sessions, Tina was always so generous in giving numerous training tips and other helpful information about dogs in general. She was also practical, so even though she worked like a magician, she taught us how to do what she was doing. Her love for dogs shines through. I just wish she hadn't moved out of the area -- we really miss her."
Ellen Snyder, Washington, DC
"It has been a true pleasure to work with Tina and have her train my dog, Benny, a mix Lab-Chow. Tina has been a diligent and generous trainer that is helping me to get Benny train for his screening and examination tests to become a therapy dog. Tina has great energy, is knowledgeable, approachable and has a gentle yet effective way of teaching dogs. She uses positive reinforcement techniques that are great for the dog's learning process.Tina is always accessible and has creative ways to improve the dog's behaviors. She is patient and has a lot of experience handling different types of dogs. I am really pleased to recommend her as a great trainer!"
Lorena Rangel, San Antonio, TX
Leslie Parke, Austin, TX
"At her time at the Washington Animal Rescue League, Tina showed her dedication to animals and
understanding of dog and cat behavior. Her knowledge and compassion helped her work to rehabilitate both dogs and cats with behavior issues. Her experience as a trainer also extended to helping pet owners build a better relationship with their pets."
Mary Jarvis, Chief Operating Officer, The Washington Animal Rescue League
"TINA IS THE BEST! My husband and I and our new Redbone Coon Hound were lucky enough to take a training class with Tina. She is gentle, really smart and funny. Tina was such a good fit for us that we continued with her in private lessons. Our dog loved her and we looked forward to seeing her too. Her advice is thoughtful and adapted to the clients canine and human."
Sally and Steve Gilbert, Takoma Park, MD
"Tina was wonderful with our rescue dog. I learned SO much from her, and our dog loved her! Tina had a way with him that made training fun for him. Before, during and after training sessions, Tina was always so generous in giving numerous training tips and other helpful information about dogs in general. She was also practical, so even though she worked like a magician, she taught us how to do what she was doing. Her love for dogs shines through. I just wish she hadn't moved out of the area -- we really miss her."
Ellen Snyder, Washington, DC
"It has been a true pleasure to work with Tina and have her train my dog, Benny, a mix Lab-Chow. Tina has been a diligent and generous trainer that is helping me to get Benny train for his screening and examination tests to become a therapy dog. Tina has great energy, is knowledgeable, approachable and has a gentle yet effective way of teaching dogs. She uses positive reinforcement techniques that are great for the dog's learning process.Tina is always accessible and has creative ways to improve the dog's behaviors. She is patient and has a lot of experience handling different types of dogs. I am really pleased to recommend her as a great trainer!"
Lorena Rangel, San Antonio, TX
"I was extremely pleased with the dog training services that Tina Zarate provided to our family and to our dog, Penny. Tina took our dog for a weekend-intensive training and boarding session, in which our puppy learned important skills for being a part of a family with young children, including commands like "sit", "down", "come", and "stay." Our (large, high-energy) dog returned home to us as a much calmer, well-behaved dog. As a certified, trained trainer, Tina is extremely knowledgeable in positive training techniques, and used them with our dog. She also taught us many techniques and tricks for games that my young kids can play with the dog. Tina also trained our family - including my 4 and 6 year old daughters. This was important for the whole family to use the same techniques and words with our dog. Tina continues to provide follow-up on our training. We will certainly use Tina again, and we are happy to recommend her to others."
Mollie Cullinane, Austin, TX
