Tully’s Training

I adopted a wonderful German Shepherd Dog and wanted to get the best training possible, at any cost. I believe training one’s dog is an obligation. Unfortunately I made the worst decision possible when I hired Tully’s Training on July 8, 2015. I immediately liked the trainer and so did my dog. I thought the positive reinforcement was a great concept. BIG MISTAKE. It may work for dolphins and dogs with no issues, but not for my dog. Jack was attacked at a dog park and he experienced some anxiety when he saw other dogs. I communicated to the trainer that I wanted him to learn the basics and off leash obedience. I should have been told that would not be possible in five sessions (which would cost me $ 750). During the training, my dog’s aggression toward other dogs increased. I had to be creative trying to keep him away from other dogs. I was walking him at ungodly hours or driving to desolate places but no matter how hard I tried, dogs (or coyotes) were everywhere. Needless to say, I became completely exhausted with what I was doing. When my trainer went on vacation, I could no longer bear what my life had become and how much Jack and I were suffering. I am confident that Jack was frustrated with the training methods to the point that he didn’t even want the high value treats I was giving him. August 23, 2015, I got in touch with the rescue where I adopted the dog. I drove 2.5 hours to meet with their trainer. Within one hour, he showed me how to handle my GSD and I was convinced that this was the appropriate thing to do. I was handling Jack better and he was obedient and happy that I was in control. I was honest with my Tully’s trainer. I paid $ 750 and all he learned was to «stay». Even when she said she would continue training no matter how long it took, that isn’t what I wanted or needed, at this slow pace. The trainer was very understanding and she put me in touch with the owner. I expressed my concerns with the owner. She was very inconsiderate and was not understanding or sympathetic to my situation at all. It was clear to me that her company got paid and she had nothing to offer but more ineffective training. She insisted that the techniques work and implied that my dog was not intelligent. I agreed to take advantage of the time they wanted to give me for additional training. I also agreed not to use the chain I had started using on Jack. I could sense Jack’s increasing anxiety but I continued to follow the dolphin method of training until the inevitable occurred. Walking in the dark at a park, I did not see a small dog, off leash and unattended, running toward my dog. Before I knew it, the little dog was in Jack’s mouth. Both dogs ended up OK but I regret that both of the dogs had to experience this horrible incident. I contacted my trainer that morning to let her know what happened. I have no complaints about my trainer. Jack and I are very fond of her. She was always available and helpful, but there are so many other things to consider before hiring any trainer. It’s sad to say that the owner, Ms. Tully, wasn’t flexible and couldn’t fathom that her technique didn’t work. That kind of pride only leads to failure.
5 Sessions = $ 750 My dog only learned how to «stay». I should have done my homework. Lesson learned.

We had the great fortune of working with Jesse with our new little boy, Jake. Jake is a 1 year old Australian Shepherd rescue pup (he rescued us a few months ago). Although we had a few furry babies in the past, we were so grateful we got connected with Jesse. She has exceptional animal behavioral skills and she tailored a custom program base on our prior experience and an assessment of Jake’s needs (more of our needs to understand him).
I can’t say enough about Jesse and her dedication to your training goals and the positive reinforcement techniques to communicate with our little Jake. The personal training program is the only way to go. If you are even considering group classes, I would recommend that you have Jesse evaluate a personalize program for you. The help she provided us, in our environment was very valuable and saved so much time and frustration as she could see exactly what we needed to do to progress quickly. She was very flexible with times and even locations based on our training goals. Jesse is very communicative and always super responsive to any questions we had.
I strongly recommend speaking with Jesse regarding your training needs!

I recently adopted a 1 year old golden retriever who desperately needed training. After just 2 sessions with Jesse I can already see the difference. Jesse was able to identify the problem quickly and got to work right away. She was very patient with me as I tend to say no or get frustrated easily. Jesse works with not only your dog but you as the owner. She has an incredible passion for what she does and it shows. I was amazed with how much of a change I could see in what I would have sworn to be a stubborn dog who would never listen to me. I look forward to our next session!

I enlisted the help of Tully’s for my 9 year old Siberian husky, Denali. He has always been a more dominant male and recently I started dating someone with a new puppy. He was very aggressive towards the new pup and I really felt like I needed to do something for both of them. Jesse came over to my house and did a consultation. I felt like she heard what I was saying and what I wanted to work on with Denali. I also liked the fact that it was training done in my own home, where I was having most issues with him. After our couple of months of training, and me diligently working with him, I can now say he and the pup are getting along and have had no incidents since training. I also really appreciate that Jesse took the time to check in after our training sessions and see if I had questions, or if anything new came about. I would like to say thank you to Tully’s!

Jesse is AMAZING!!! She has a real connection with all kinds of mammals — after some research, I found out she did some pretty miraculous musical/​hearing training with monk seals in Hawaii. She’s super easy to work with and a lot of fun. Plus, she’ll get your dog trained properly with tons of care… No matter it’s age or disposition. She’s the best. I only wish she were back in Hawaii to train Daisy!!!

We adopted our lab/​pit mix, Luna, from the shelter as a young pup (3 months). She’s been amazing but definitely had a few issues that progressed as she got older. Specifically, she was starting to develop a very strong fear towards strangers. She seemed to really want to get close to people but her fear wouldn’t let her get past that initial scared stage.
Jesse, with Tully’s Training, was an amazing trainer and totally transformed Luna (as well as us!) Jesse provided us with background on better understanding Luna’s behavior, instructions on how we could adjust our training/​care, and an array of extremely helpful tips for making Luna more comfortable.
Whereas past trainers had assisted us only around our house/​neighborhood, Jesse provided us with practical instruction (from trips to a coffee shop/​restaurant to training at a dog park) that helped us create the best possible environment for Luna in every situation. She really went the extra mile and it shows! If you live in the city like us, their method of training is exactly what your dog needs for dealing with the unique, busy environment dogs will encounter outdoors.
Luna has completely transformed during her time with Jesse. She’s more confident, excited to meet strangers, and actually runs up and licks people at the dog park (would have NEVER happened before). I’m so happy Luna has been able to accept all the love everyone has been trying to give her all along, and we truly owe that all to Jesse and Tully’s Training!

Jesse was a phenomenal dog trainer! She clearly understands animal behavior, and it definitely made a difference in my dog. I also learned a lot through the process. Admittedly, they weren’t the cheapest dog trainer I called, but it was worth every dollar! You get what you pay for, right? I couldn’t recommend their training more!

If you are looking for dog behavioral training using positive reinforcement, Jesse is the way to go! Jesse is not only an excellent dog trainer, but she is personable, friendly, direct, and knowledgeable. I haven’t met a more honest, caring person like Jesse in a long time. She genuinely cares about dogs and she is very patient and understanding. She works hard to create a happy home and life for not just you, but for your dog and the rest of the family.
I would highly recommend Jesse to anyone thinking of training their dog/​puppy. The sooner you contact her the sooner you will have less problems with your dog.

Tully’s Training is an excellent source for all your dog training needs. How do I know? Well, actually I’m a dog trainer myself, but work out of Orange County. It is important to have contacts and relationships with highly competent and reliable trainers in areas that are out of my service area that I can recommend to clients and their families. As a professional in this field, I know first hand how difficult it can be to find reliable trainers who are also educated and experienced in the most up to date positive reinforcement based methods. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tully’s Training to any dog owner in the San Diego area, you will not be disappointed.

The people at Tully’s really understand dogs. They are very good at what they do – training your dog to be a well behaved, enjoyable pet to have. What a difference that makes. I’ve tried group classes elsewhere with one puppy, and had an overpriced expert come to the house to yell in German at my next puppy. I have found Tully’s to be a better solution. It’s so great to have a well trained dog!