Her Name is Tessie
She was put up for adoption because she was “uncontrollable.” In her original household she ran with abandon, nipped at the children and frustrated the owners. At the Dawg-Rescue.org kennel, she quickly gained a reputation of being difficult to handle. Read More…..
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Call or email today and schedule an appointment. I’ll demonstrate training techniques that will benefit your dog and family. By the end of the 1 ½ hour session you’ll see a NOTICEABLE difference in your dog’s behavior OR the visit is FREE. Nothing to lose except your canine frustrations.. Read More…..
David Schmucker & Tessie
Senior Trainer
- 4424 Windom Pl. NW Washington, DC
- David@SidewalkDogTraining.com
- (202) 276-5100
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