We cannot say enough good things about Ro!  We reached out to Ro as nervous, new dog parents a few weeks after we adopted our bulldog-boxer mix, Teddy. We knew that he was a sweet guy, but was a former stray who had no experience walking on a leash. We were struggling to feel confident, especially as he overpowered us on his walks.

It’s not a stretch to say that Ro completely changed our lives.  She knew exactly how to work with us not only to get Ted to walk on a leash but to listen and trust us more.  She helped us train Teddy on all the basic commands and some fun tricks, too.  She correctly identified his chicken allergy, when we had no idea that was an issue and helped us get set up with all the right gear.  Most importantly, Ro only uses positive behavior methods which was important to us.  She helped us created a calm, loving home environment and a trusting bond with our guy - even in the midst of serious dog training.

All of our friends and family have commented on what a gentle, sweet boy Teddy is and we know that it would not have been possible without the structures and habits we developed with Ro.

Working with Ro is the best thing you can do for your family!

Devin & Dylan

Brooklyn, NY

We adopted Darla in March of 2021 and not long after contacted Ro to help us with our sweet but large and strong puppy!

Ro taught us how to help our new family member become the good dog she is today through positive reinforcement training techniques and reward-based methods.
We are so satisfied with the results. Our now 10 month old puppy is happy, well adjusted, friendly and most importantly, not dragging us down the street!

She is a smart and curious dog and Ro helped us foster her curiosity with games and play that not only engaged our girl but tired her out!
I highly recommend Ro, save your sanity and call this professional trainer stat! You will be so thankful you did…

Marybeth

Brooklyn, NY

Ro came highly recommended through a neighborhood Facebook group. We were waiting the arrival of our new puppy. We never had a dog before as a family and my husband was NOT a dog person. 

Ro worked with us to help us prepare our home to welcome him. She was very knowledgeable about  our puppy's breed and let us know what to expect. Ro also worked with my 3 son's so they were able to take care and enjoy our puppy. We continued with the early puppy training lessons and she was always patient and very loving and nurturing. She was always available to answer any questions we had and she truly loves her calling.

Liz & Charlie

Brooklyn, NY

We got Elle, our Australian Cattle Dog mix rescue when she was about 4 months old. At first she did okay with the noise and activity in Brooklyn. But after around a year with us she started being very anxious and was afraid to go outside. Noise from cars and trucks on the Belt Parkway or planes overhead on approach to JFK would have her pulling to get back to the safety of her home.

After some searching, we found Ro on Facebook, and after seeing other glowing reviews we reached out to her. After our first meeting, she explained everything thoroughly, and gave us training techniques that helped us to make Elle feel safer and tolerate the noise somewhat better.
Ro's attention and patience when teaching you how to behave and assist your dog is amazing, and she is always there if you have a question or need advice. Ro truly cares about each and every dog as if they were her own. She goes above and beyond, making us all feel like family. We highly recommend Ro to anyone who has a dog of any age or breed!

Valerie & Justin 

Brooklyn, NY

It was important for us to find a trainer that not only worked with our puppy, but encouraged (and required) us as new dog-owners to be apart of the process as well. We’re fortunate to have found that with Ro.

She has so much knowledge on the history and temperament of the Tibetan Terrier breed and was patient, professional, and diligent in her training. We see a noticeable difference between Meeka’s behavior around other animals and people in comparison to other dogs and we have Ro to thank. She truly cares about each client, both dog and owner, and continues to offer support even after graduation. Thank you Ro!

Carly & Ari
Brooklyn, NY

When I first adopted Lola and Louie, it was my first time adopting two puppies at once and they were quite a handful with all their puppy energy!

Thanks to Ro’s positive reinforcement methods and techniques, I was able to successfully provide them with the training and structure needed so they can grow into two well-adjusted and well behaved members of our household. Whether it was obedience training, games and exercise ideas to wear off their puppy energy, tips and advice on how to manage the dynamic between two puppies in the same household – I know my puppies are now truly settled in to our family and happier for it.

Ro is a professional and always makes herself available for questions and concerns you have beyond the training sessions, which shows how seriously she takes making sure you have all the tools to work with your pet and ensuring success. Thank you Ro. 

Edward

Brooklyn, NY

Ro has special qualities that were immediately well received by Sarah and us. She provided quite a bit of TT insight and training techniques that we were not aware of. Her personality exudes her love of animals that was evident right from the onset. We highly recommend her.

When we adopted Boo we had recently lost our girl Lucy after she ran away while a family member was watching her. We also had a new baby in the home. The rescue told us that he was a year and a half old and had come from an abusive situation. We quickly learned that he was in fact nine months old and still had that puppy spirit. He also came with a lot of anxiety and had to be in constant physical contact with you, even when walking down the stairs.

We worked with Ro on proper playtime activities that could be done given our current lifestyle. She also helped to develop a system for going on long leisurely walks with Boo and the cumbersome baby carriage. Most importantly we wanted to be sure that he would come when called and wouldn’t run out the front door when it was opened. With lots of time and work he has learned to do both. Our work with Ro helped to alleviate some of our fears and helped Boo adjust to his forever family. 

Veronica & John

Brooklyn,  NY

Our “family” lives in an apartment, so walking on a leash is a vital part of the day.....and with a Tibetan Terrier who believes in the Fleetwood Mac philosophy of “Go your Own Way,” a morning stroll became a major challenge.....until I called Ro!!!

From her instructions on the best leash, to her patience with us as we learned to negotiate in a new way, the experience was both positive and rewarding to both me and Keaton....who no longer believed that his name was “Keaton No”

Lois C.

Rockaway, NY

Ro has been invaluable over the past several years at helping me with my dogs. She has a ton of insight and passion about the work that she does, and such a deep love and understanding of animals. She is also very fun and is good at giving clear, direct suggestions to make life with your dogs as fulfilling as it can be.

She has so much practical knowledge and so many innovative ideas (puzzles for bored dogs, special books on how to bond with your new senior, food/behavior issues, you name it) and you can speak to her about anything and know that you will get an honest, non-judgmental response.

Recently when it came time to make a difficult decision regarding whether to transition one of my dogs, Ro was able to talk me through some ways to process the different options with my partner. I truly feel that with her guidance on how to approach it all we were able to make the best decision for our dog with the best timing. This kind of support and generosity is part of what makes Ro so special.

I can’t recommend her enough, and your pups will thank you because she will help you to make their lives richer and your life easier! I’m so happy that she is in my life.

Jillaine G

NY, NY

I worked with Ro after I adopted my dog Charlie. This was my first experience as a dog owner, and I needed a great deal of guidance.

Ro was gentle, patient, and full of wisdom. She was very perceptive and immediately pointed out parts of Charlie’s personality that I needed to be able to read (e.g. when she’s nervous).

Ro helped me build Charlie’s confidence by teaching her new tricks and games. As a teacher myself, I appreciated Ro’s approach. She would model different tactics, and then have me practice them with her help.

I highly recommend Ro and Proper Littl Pups to anyone looking for support with their dog. 

Sara H.

Brooklyn, NY

We adopted Tootie, a sweet Australian kelpie / dachshund mix. Tootie was very shy and timid when we first rescued her. She came from South Carolina and was rescued from a hoarding situation. NYC was a drastic change for her to say the least. Tootie struggled with separation anxiety when we left her alone, and she was afraid of almost everything out on the street.

After a few months of trying our best to care for her and deal with her anxieties, we knew it was time to seek help. This was by far one of the best decisions we made since adopting Tootie. Ro was highly recommended to us on Facebook. Ro came into our home and immediately got to work with helping us work with Tootie and getting her more accustomed to living here in nyc.

Ro taught us that every dog is inherently a good dog. She provided us with the tools we needed to get Tootie to live comfortably with us and in her environment. Through lots of hard work on our part and also positive reinforcement techniques we were able to train Tootie to get her to a much better spot from when we first adopted her. Tootie has now grown with us, and her fantastic personality has come out tremendously.

We could not have done any of this without the help and guidance of Ro. What a wonderful, respectful trainer to work with. Ro truly understands dogs and how to work with owners so both can live together harmoniously. We highly recommend her for any of your pup needs.

Marc, Vanessa, & Tootie
Brooklyn, NY

I cannot say enough great things about Ro. To provide some backstory, I adopted my dog, Maple, right after she had her leg amputated. Having been shot by her previous owner, Maple had some trust issues. She is also stubborn, but with Ro's help Maple became a manageable, well-trained, and happy dog. 

Hiring Ro changed my life and my relationship with my dog. The strategies that Ro teaches and the tools that she recommends were all pivotal in shaping Maple and creating a healthy, happy pet household. 

Ro is also committed to supporting families and their pets even after training sessions. She is always a phone call or text message away. 

In sum, if you need a dog trainer, hire Ro and do everything she says to do because it works. Ro knows her stuff. 

John C.

Brooklyn,  NY