“Jamie is an effective teacher and she has helped me reach my barn hunt goals. She is patient and encouraging. I have learned to read my dog’s body language and our team work is improving. At each session, she gives us 1 or 2 take aways to work on. I like this approach to build our skills.” -Lorraine U with American Eskimo Dogs Ben & Blaise, reviewing their Barn Hunt Competition Skills (Level 2) class with Jamie Elvert

“We were not new to barn hunt but there was a disconnect with my dog understanding that he was the one making the fun happen and that he needed to tell me where the rat was to get to play with the tube. This class and Jamie’s expertise allowed us to work through this and now the game is fun for both of us again.” -Denise L & Jack Russell Terrier PIVOT!, reviewing their Barn Hunt Competition Skills (Level 2) class with Jamie Elvert

“Explaining expectations & guiding the handlers through the experience. Communicating to the owners what they were observing from our dogs so we could better read them. My dog and I loved this class & I’m excited to keep going with him. He really loves it! Also the emails Jamie has sent out to barnhunt attendees has been great to stay in the know for these weekend sessions & upcoming classes.” -April M & Bluetick Coonhound/German Shepherd cross Vinnie, reviewing their Intro to Barn Hunt class with Jamie Elvert

“Jamie did a great job of walking us through the program.” -Tony B & Doberman Pinscher Hera, reviewing Barn Hunt class with Jamie Elvert

“Jamie was great and class was so much fun! We LOVED Barn Hunt and I am so grateful! Definitely add more of that.” Kimberly E & Beagle/Pit Bull cross Lucky reviewing Barn Hunt class with Jamie Elvert

“I love working with Jaime! She is so knowledgeable, and caters to each dog. I am always leaning new techniques. Jaime is always so enthusiastic and a great resource.” -Kaitlyn P & Wirehaired Pointing Griffon AnnieLou, reviewing their Barn Hunt Competition Skills class with Jamie Elvert

“Very informative, Jamie is so knowledgeable and wonderful. And barnhunt is so fun! My dog loves this sport!” -Kaitlyn P & her Wirehaired Pointing Griffon AnnieLou, reviewing Barn Hunt Competition Skills with Jamie Elvert

“My Boxer doesn’t have prey drive, but was excited to find the rat, and Jamie made us feel we belonged there! There was a dog that was unsure around other dogs and I saw accommodations made that tells me any dog could partake in class!” – Sue S & her Boxer Eloise, reviewing their Intro to Barn Hunt class with Jamie Elvert

“Jamie is great. She made it fun and she gave us a lot of info.” – Diane M. & West Highland White Terrier Artie reviewing their Barn Hunt class with Jamie Elvert

“Jamie is an effective teacher – organized, prepared, provides helpful feedback, patient with students and their dogs, sets boundaries for unruly dogs.” – Lorraine U and her American Eskimo Dogs Blaise & Ben, reviewing their Barn Hunt Competition Skills class with Jamie Elvert 

“Jamie is an excellent trainer! She does a great job in tailoring guidance to each handler based on their dog’s skill/personality. I’ve continued in Barn Hunt classes and have started a 2nd dog and gotten a friend to start with her dog. My dog can be reactive and sensitive around strangers and she has been great in helping me keep him feeling more secure in class. I had worked with my previous trainers in SC for 4 years and they set the bar high. After trying a number of classes from various trainers I was so relieved and grateful to find a trainer that meets that bar and has the same philosophy about dog training that I do. I love the philosophies that Paws Abilities use for training. Using positive rewards and focusing on dog/handler connections is so important the best way to train. I would recommend to everyone!” -Carolyn Z. and her Rhodesian Ridgeback cross Dexter, reviewing their Barn Hunt class with Jamie Elvert 

“Jamie allowed space for flexibility and individual questions/attention. We’re planning to bring our older dog in for more training and/or individual consult because our first experience was so good making progress with our puppy’s confidence in Jamie’s class. Thanks!” – Lucy C and her Labrador/German Shepherd cross Lucy, reviewing their Puppy Class with Jamie Elvert