Seminar Testimonials
of Presenters and Attendees

​From Seminar Presenters

"Thank you for having me be part of the Sniff Through at It’s a Dogs World! We had a beautiful day and several awesome teams attend!! The staff did an absolutely amazing job getting the facility  clean and tidy, I can’t thank them enough.  From when we arrived in the morning until we finished up in the afternoon everyone was helpful and on task. I look forward to working with you again!
- Sandy McCleary CNWI

"Ive been giving workshops at its a dogs world for 7 plus years now. I am always so impressed with how clean, well kept and accommodating the facility is and how willing they are to do whats best for their clients. Not only is the staff friendly and professional, they genuinely want to learn and have even attended my workshops, which makes me feel comfortable referring people to them knowing they are up to date on progressive, reward based training. I can’t say enough good things about my experiences there and look forward to presenting for many years to come!"
- Helen St. Pierre, CPDT, CDBC, OSCT
Owner, No Monkey Business Dog Training

"I have been the NACSW Certifying Official or Trial Judge at several Odor Recognition Tests run by It’s A Dogs World.  I also have been a regular Workshop Instructor/Presenter for various K9 Nose Work Workshops offered by It’s a Dogs World. The two most recent Workshops focused on Vehicles and Containers. I have found the facility great for both ORTs and workshops and the people and volunteers offering these events are extremely professional and wonderful to work with. And, best of all, the handlers and dogs participating in these events have been positive, eager to do well and sincerely want to learn how to be the best dog handlers they can be. So, for me, it is a win-win situation whenever I am asked to come up and judge an ORT or to offer a workshop!  It is always a good day for me, and I hope for others!!"
- Gail McCarthy, NACSW Trial Judge and Certified Nose Work Instructor

"My commitment and passion for bringing knowledge of holistic healthcare to dog owners and the [IDW] staff's commitment and passion for offering new and exciting opportunities to their clients has been the perfect partnership. I am excited to continue this partnership and expand my services through it's a dog's world for years to come."
- Michele Lowry, Reiki Master/Teacher
Owner, Nikoe Natural Therapies

"it's a dog's world is so much more than a daycare and training facility, it's also a facility that you can trust to bring education to pet owners for the well being of their animals on many levels and modalities with the seminars they offer."
- Joyce Belcher, Certified Human and Animal Herbalist
Owner, Herbs for Life, Inc.

"I have presented at it's a dog's world many times over the years and have found the facility to be clean and welcoming. There is plenty of parking and nice areas on premises to walk dogs during breaks. The staff does a good job marketing the workshops."
- Dee Ganley, CPDT-KA, CDBC, Canine Behaviorist
Owner, Dee's Dogs 
​From Seminar Attendees
"I wanted to thank you for holding yesterday's session with Gail McCarthy. I learned so much! And big THANK YOU to whoever coordinated getting all of the unique vehicles.  What a great session!  I hope you get Gail back soon for more events. Thank you!"
- Andrea Thompson, Epping, NH


"Great off site workshop led by Gail McCarthy! The location was perfect as it offered a host of new areas for me & my dog to work in. Gail reminded us of some basic techniques as well as breaking down the search to really simplify what we were doing and setting us up for success. I always find the caliber of presenters and instructors at it's a dog's world to be top notch and enjoy attending the variety of classes and seminars offered."
- Maribeth Girard, Kittery, ME


"My dog Mella always gets excited when we head for the training building at It’s a Dog’s World -- it’s time for NOSE WORK! The March “sniff-through” opened the season, with lots of dogs, lots of levels, and two buildings-worth of finds. What bliss! Well organized, too."
- Jane Orr, South Berwick, ME

"I had a great time at this sniff thru! My youngest dog Lilly was enrolled in her first NW1 the following the week and it was great to have this to practice beforehand. I also took some of their tips they offered while going through with her and yeah - Lilly did get her NW1 the following week! The event was well run and moved right along."
- Kristen Lawrence, Westford, MA

"My dogs and I very much enjoyed sniff thrus. The facility was safe and clean, and everyone was friendly. With two dogs and two elements, each had a chance to shine, and to meet challenges."
- Annie Reiken, South Tamworth, NH

"It’s a Dog’s World!  With a little something for people too! Our first event ever was at It’s a Dog’s World, and I could not have picked a better group or facility to get initiated (ORT March). From the moment we arrived, to the moment we left, we were made to feel like family. No question too silly, each request accommodated, and each success celebrated. I cannot wait to return!"
 - Annie St. Peter, Litchfield, NH

"The seminar was great and Gail (McCarthy) was a wonderful presenter!"
- Judy Pollard, Candia, NH

" The facility was a well organized space for working dogs. Gail was very knowledgeable - I can't wait for her to come again!"
- Amanda Fleischman, Dover, NH

"(Gail) was informative, very willing to share information. She had my dog doing things I thought she could not do!"
- Karen Lavertu, Rochester, NH

"This is the best training facility in the area - staff and visiting teachers are superb! It is a beautiful spot, spacious, well equipped and well organized. Helen is knowledgeable, has lots of background to support her practices and recommendations and it is done with humor!"
- Donna Cerny, Newmarket, NH

"I just wanted to say - what great seminars yesterday!!! We were so impressed with Helen and how she presented the info and her whole being!! Thanks for putting the events together!"
- Pam Brezak, North Berwick, ME

"Very knowledgeable, open, friendly, used excellent analogies to make points. I enjoyed this training, very informative and helpful!"
- Michelle & Claire Gould, Portsmouth, NH

"She was outstanding. Very clear explanations and easy to follow demonstrations. Encouraging attitude and outlook. Careful to distinguish steps in training. Very well done."
- Deb Westcot, Kennebunk, ME

"Terrific facility, clean with multiple training tools. Good instructors that added humor to the training and used interactive training not just lecturing."
- Elaine Perry, Eliot, ME

"Awesome! Love the large room and being able to move around freely. Judy Moore is by far the best dog trainer I have ever known! I recommend her so much! I would love to see more events taught by Judy Moore to happen here."
- Nancy Seiden, Wells, ME

"The presenter was very knowledgeable, consistent and worked safely around others during her training. I would recommend Judy other others - she was great!"
- Jeanne Labonte, Saco, ME

"Gail clearly loves what she does and it shows in her instruction, the general and individual knowledge and observations she shares - all with humor!"
- Donna Cerny, Newmarket, NH

"Very informative & helpful instructor. Gave individual attention. I would definitely take another."
- Karen Lavertu, Rochester, NH

"Michele is a great teacher - I hope you have her back again soon! She was fantastic!"
- Ginny Howe, Waterford, ME

"Gail is great! She gave good advice with positive reinforcement. I loved all the different types of containers and learned to practice occasionally with blank containers and distractions."
- Maureen Dwyer, Bolton, MA

"Tidy, clean, organized and spacious facility. Gail did a wonderful job giving us the pearls and pitfalls of containers. She is a fabulous trainer!"
- Lisa Lombard, Rye, NH

"I would take this seminar again for reinforcement. Judy takes the time with everyone and answers all questions. She did not rush through any questions at all."
- Pauline Barber, Kittery, ME

"Gail was great - exampled everything well, gave lots of pointers and was very informative."
- Chantal Wagner, Shippesburg, PA

"Gail worked with a variety of distractions. Good facility - plenty of parking and potty areas. Great selections of containers - Gail is great!"
- Nancy Bates, Dedham, MA

"Anne was great, able to adapt to the individuals different skill levels."
- Kathy Thompson, Kennebunkport, ME

"I really appreciated the open question and answer throughout the seminar."
- Joyce Belcher, Kittery, ME

"The instructor was clear in giving the information and very knowledgeable. The book and DVD will be super helpful as a reference."
- Jo Martone, West Brookfield, MA

"The facility was comforting, warm and inviting. Judy was direct and in control as a presenter and offered great advice. She made me feel that the things I had been doing were good and to keep doing."
- Becky Wheeler, Rochester, NH

"Helen was great, informative, funny - excellent!"
- Amy Malette, Sanford, ME

"Helen was very good - she engaged with dog owners evenly. Good ideas on management."
- Stephanie White, Berwick, ME

"Great information. Dr. Berry was very approachable and knowledgeable."
- Jeannine Vieten, York, ME

"Well presented, lots of information that can walk out and use."
- Cyndi LaPlante, Rochester, NH

"She knows her stuff! Very confident and instructs very well! Excellent seminar!"
- Nancy & Robert McMahon, Kennebunk, ME

"Helen is a great speaker/teacher. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Very easy classes to follow - informal and informative. All of the staff are approachable and very personable."
- Diane Abreau, Cape Neddick, ME

"Helen is a fantastic, down to earth great trainer. Delightful."
- Diane Kaplan, York, ME

"Helen was very informative and entertaining."
- Pam Brezak, North Berwick, ME

"She was engaging and funny! Great tips and good homework to practice at home."
- Amy Malette, Sanford, ME

"The facility was very well equipped and functional. Helen was very good - down to earth and practical. I would do it again!"
- Kerry Lacey, Glauctester, MA

"Always love it's a dog's world! Practical and informative. Gave my semi-reactive dog a privacy screen to help him focus. Great advice for reliable recalls!"
- Kim Perkins, York, ME

"So knowledgeable and really helpful. Thank you! Love coming here!"
- Linda Anderson, Eliot, ME

"Anne was awesome! Clear explanations, good exercises, open forum/talking things through, one-on-one advice and help."
- Pam Belcher, Eliot, ME

"Anne was excellent, shared good tips and was very patient. More agility workshops with Anne please!"
- Beth Hildreth, Methuen, MA

"Very nice facility and good places for the dogs to practice. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand."
- Denise Gould, Eliot, ME

"Well laid out. Indoors provided relief from heat, outdoors was flexible. Helen was perceptive, thorough explanations, good verbal examples, fun and energetic."
- Deb Westcot, Kennebunk, ME

"Helen was very accommodating, very knowledgeable, great at communicating with people. Thank you for offering these very practical seminars."
- Kathy Kishbaugh, Groveland, MA

"Helen did a great job - she was patient and thorough."
- Jeanine Means, York, ME

"Very knowledgeable, patient and an overall success. Change is hard - but good. It was eye opening and I learned a lot."
- David Mannette, Saco, ME

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