My 8 month old German Shepherd Sadie took the beginner obedience class for 6 weeks and just graduated. When we started she was very shy, difficult to walk and she would not down...with the skills, training and guidance from her instructor Brian, she now walks on a leash like a pro she sits quitely,downs on command and stays. Brian is a very direct, no nonsense trainer while also making class fun. I enjoyed his class very much as did Sadie this is why I highly recommend Obedience Tales Dog Traing School. T.J Warwick, RI