Testimonials
 
Heather Peterson

I have been taking classes with my three dogs at Tymtel's for the last 7 years. I think our success comes from the fact that Donna does not train all owners and dogs the same but adjusts her methods to fit the students. There is no ONE right way at Donna's as I feel she believes we are all individual.
 

Susan Willamett
I got my sheltie when he was 7 months old. He took over my home. He was a very busy boy who pushed every limit. I was feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Luckily I saw Donna on a cable pet show and she was able to see me the next day. Donna has the uncanny ability to size up your dog's behavior and your learning needs in just a few minutes. You work as a team to decide what you want from your dog and how to get it. She came to our rescue. I now have a well-behaved dog and enjoy the many compliments we get for his good manners. It does take time and effort but worth every minute.

Her classes are fun and positive. With limiting the class size you have lots of individual attention. She encourages questions about any difficulties you both might be having. Donna has an extensive knowledge base and her experience speaks for itself. With so many different canine personalities and abilities when the first method doesn't work she amazes me with how many solutions she can create. Often times we need to try several but she always finds one that works. Donna works with your learning style. I need the "visual" and with her being "hands on" often times she is there making you aware of subtle body language cues.

I continued with obedience classes because Marley loves to work and I enjoy the sporting aspect of it. A special bond develops between you and your dog when you work together. Classmates are supportive "dog people".

Marley and I are loving our journey through life together and I am so grateful to Donna for helping make it an enjoyable one. She is highly recommended by me.
 

Dorothy Severn

OTCH SHIBASAN'S YOSHIKO, TDX is the first and only Shiba in Canada to receive a Utility degree in Canada. We owe it all to Donna. The Shiba breed is very independent and hard to train. Donna teaches us to be patience and to understand how a dog thinks and to work with them instead of the old forceful way. Next comes the male Willchris Tatsu Maki who is very different from the female. We are trying very hard for a Utility degree with him this year. There is no way to even think of that without Donna. Now it will be a Papillon who will be a little more willing to work. Donna has more patience both with people and animals then anyone I know. I always tell anyone if you are going to try to train a dog go the best there is... Donna Bradley.
 

Anne Short

Muffin and I just want to thank you and Cathy for your work. We enjoyed your classes so much its also very entertaining for me. Anyway thank you and we hope to be able to continue with you in September.

 

Karen Brearley

Kaos and I have both developed a passion for competitive obedience and all that goes with it. To begin, all the training to help your dog figure out what his crazy person wants. Prior to trial day, all the proofing your dog has to put you through to make you ready. Outside the ring, that last minute crazy toy tug and then finally, have we got it all together?J

To the person who has never trained obedience, the trials may seem regimented and boring, really they are anything but. My obedience instructor, mentor, friend, Donna Bradley maintains that if you are not having fun….your dog certainly isn’t either. If you are boring….your dog will be bored. Whether training obedience, herding, or agility, the bond between you and your dogs will become so intense which words cannot describe. Kaos has stolen a piece of my heart that will always belong to him.
 

Harold Smith

"The best pet training classes in our area"
 

Naomi Packer

All three of my dogs have benefited greatly from Donna Bradley's expert help.

Although I live hundreds of kilometres away, I have found it very worthwhile to make arrangements to get to Donna's small well-structured classes, over which she presides with great competence and great good humour.

Whether I brought my fearful rescued Bernese or my immensely strong and excitable Newfoundland or my clever and opinionated little Corgi, Donna had a special talent for identifying problems so that we could reach our goals in both obedience and agility. The enthusiasm with which she applies that talent has always inspired me to continue to pursue those goals through the setbacks and successes.
 

Dianne Amato
(taken with permission from an article in Front & Finish where Dianne discusses her recent US Obedience Trial Championship.)

I must personally thank … Donna Bradley, who took a horrible handler (me) and a very insevure dog (Cricket) and helped us understand each other, to become a team, so that we could achieve anything we set our mind to.
 

Carol Swan-Laing
(Breeder 25+ years - Lil' Devils perm reg'd.

Over the years I have taken all levels of training classes in Obedience and
Agility with my Toy Poodles, Miniature Pinschers and Papillons from Donna Bradley.  The best place to start your new puppy is her Puppy Kindergarten Class. A good start with your pup lays the ground work for anything else you want to teach or do.  Donna uses Positive Motivational Techniques. I highly recommend her small, fun classes! She is the 'best' at getting results!
 

Shelley Burnett and her German Shepherd Maddie

Donna Bradley is an exceptional dog trainer as well a creative and gifted teacher. During the 5 years I have trained with Donna, I have scored very well in the competition obedience ring, but more importantly, I have foundation knowledge of how dogs learn. I now understand what it means to train a dog to do any behavior I want!  Whether you want a competition dog or a well-trained companion dog, I would recommend Donna as a trainer.
 
 

Ellie Halcrow

I find Donna has such a depth of knowledge about dog personalities and people personalities that she is able to quickly assess a pair and get them working together.  Donna also has many backup suggestions.  If something is not working she shows you another method to get the same solution.  She also puts humour into her lesson, sometimes with the way a person is working with their dog.  I she has on many occasions brought to life how the dog may not be learning with the method I have been using.  Anyway, Donna, thanks for helping me enjoy bringing up my pup.

[owner of two Irish Setters, one show, one field, both obedient]

 


Susan Russell-Matsumoto

What can I say about Tymtel's classes? Not enough for this small space. I
have attended classes taught by Donna Bradley for over 13 yrs, and each of the dogs I have trialed has won High in Trial. The lessons are motivating,
focused, adjusted for each dog/handler team, and incorporate techniques that are time honoured and humane.

Puppy classes are fun while encouraging the puppy to "learn how to learn;" adult classes encourage precise, yet happy working dogs.
 
Nadine Koreman
(owner/handler of OTCH Wengar's Canadian Cierra, Lexagold's Finish With Finesse CD, Lexagold's Great Expectations CDX WC Am CD, Lexagold's Too Hot To Handle)
 
Donna has an amazing gift to be able to educate, problem-solve, inspire and encourage her students all at the same time. She genuinely wants her students to achieve success whether their goal is to earn their very first CD degree or to become one of Canada's Top Obedience Dog teams. Thanks for everything Donna. Keep up the great work!"