“I cannot speak highly enough of Ellie and her training. We were in a tough spot. We had a one year old dog and had just rescued another 2 year old dog who had some very serious behavior issues. With a baby on the way, we really needed help and her expertise to get us in a comfortable and safe situation for when the baby arrived. Ellie was terrific and our dogs are both in a great place now! She is patient, descriptive, caring and so trustworthy!”

- Madelyn

“Phenomenal! We've had 3 puppies prior to our current pup, and let's just say this one was a major handful! And when I had a medical emergency, and my husband could not take care of me AND a puppy AND work a full-time job, we called Ellie at Canine Compass Dog Training for help. She has so much knowledge and experience with training, and her intuition is uncanny. Ellie has a very gentle but firm nature that translates so well with our pup, and we are so grateful for her expertise in helping with basic obedience, potty training, and behavior modification.”

- Becky

Anyone who decides to use their program will not be disappointed. Having had them as a trainer has been a "game changing" experience for both of our dogs and their humans. Without their help in teaching us how to handle:
- Excessive barking
- Walking with manners
- Greeting guests without jumping
- And of course all of the basics, sit, place, down, wait, come, etc.

We would still be scratching our heads trying to figure out how to live with our furry friends without losing our minds. With our dog George, we tried two other training companies before having Ellie as his trainer. She helped cure our anxiety. We now know what to do in each circumstance which gives us the power and control we need for a safe and happy home for both our pets and their people.”

-Heidi

“Ellie quickly became part of the family when training our corgi. Our dog would get so excited she was coming over we could no longer say her name and had to create a code word. Her mastery of animal behavior was exceptional, and when managing a high energy dog who is quick to try to outsmart his humans, she kept us one step ahead. Positive reinforcement training helped us quickly learn how to navigate from new puppy to adulthood, and make adjustments along the way with ongoing maintenance. When we leave him with her, we know he is with his best friend and having a great time.  Ellie is enthusiastic about animals and making sure they thrive to be their best while caring for them as if they are her own.”

- Sarah

“I started working with Ellie immediately after Diego and I moved and I needed help with his severe separation anxiety and leash reactivity. I am so glad I found Ellie. She was absolutely amazing to work with and is an expert in training dogs AND the people who love them. Working with Ellie gave me and Diego the confidence again to go on walks and enjoy public spaces. Diego's separation anxiety is an especially challenging case and Ellie patiently made adjustments to his program to find what worked for him. Ellie was always prompt and communicative and I felt really worked with me as a partner, not just a client. After working with her Diego is a much happier and more confident pup.”

- Elizabeth

“Ellie is one of a kind! I have known her professionally for many years and she has been literally the only person that I would trust my pets with. I had older dogs and she gained their trust almost immediately after meeting her and she was the only one I trusted to board them.”

- Angela

“I have had the pleasure of seeing many a successful case that she has had a hand in. From basic obedience to behavior modification and even service dog training, she does it all and she does it well! She is constantly furthering her education and training techniques to bring our canine friends the best of the best in the most positive way she can. She is a great asset as a fellow dog trainer, and I cannot stress enough how much I value her expertise.”

- Kristin

“Ellie is a life saver!! She has worked with both my dogs now and it is better than any obedience class. It’s right in your home!! She explains behaviors and the why behind my dog’s actions, Ellie is the real Dr. Dolittle. Her program was exactly what we needed to help our anxious golden retriever to go from scared to confident. We have the steps and skills to be better dog owners. Canine Compass also worked with my older dachshund and gave us the idea of getting him into service dog training. Cannot thank y’all enough!”

- Sarah

“Ellie started working with our german shepherd, Luna, at 8 weeks through periodic visits and then we began a focused program at 14 weeks.  Luna is a strong-willed dog that consistently tests boundaries but as a result of the solid foundation Ellie established (with both Luna and Us) and noticeable positive affect from training sessions, we chose to continue with semi-regular maintenance sessions into adulthood which served to retain and sharpen her obedience. Through what we learned from Ellie and the training she has done with Luna, we not only have a loved member of our family, but a dog that is a pleasure to be around when hosting guests or taking her out in public.”

- Jim

“Ellie started training our dog when she was about 4 months old and did a truly amazing job with her (and me).  We have a stubborn French bulldog that occasionally made the simple things not so simple. Ellie’s training was always positive and patient and it was amazing at how quick she was able to get her to do exactly what she was supposed to do. Louise had so much love for Ellie and always enjoyed her training sessions. Not only was Ellie great with our dog, but she has to train the owner as well and is equally as amazing at that. If not for her, I would have stopped or given up several times. Her guidance and encouragement kept me going and we were able to successfully get Louise certified as a therapy dog. Because of Ellie, she is such a great pet that spreads so much joy to sick patients in our community.”

- Monica

“I can’t speak high enough of Ellie! I was worried about adopting a new puppy after my senior dog passed away. Ellie advised me about the breed I was considering rescuing before I said yes. I knew with Ellie’s expert training I could handle taking on an Australian cattle dog. Ellie did an intensive training with Rizzo focused on the things that were most important to me. She was extremely supportive of me following the training so that I was equipped to continue the training at home. Plus Rizzo absolutely loved working with Ellie too!”

- Margaret

“Fantastic experience! Ellie worked with me and Sherlock (my Service Dog in training) at the beginning of our training. She is fantastic! She is very knowledgeable and willing to help brainstorm solutions to any issues. I really appreciate how tactfully she helped redirect any misunderstandings for me or Sherlock. We definitely would have stayed with her for the rest of our training if not for the move! She did a great job helping Sherlock learn to retrieve dropped items, hold things, and stay in a strong heel! She also helped me learn about how to let Sherlock know that the world is not that scary while reinforcing correct behavior! Over all a great trainer!!”

- Nicholette

“We have had the pleasure of working with Ellie over the past 1.5 years, and can't say enough good things about her. Whether it was training, addressing problem behaviors or boarding our dogs with her, Ellie was always wonderful--and not only did we appreciate her, but Moose absolutely loves her. Its always nice when your dog gets excited to see the trainer being dropped off at her place. Absouutely five stars!!!!

- Brad

“My dogs absolutely LOVE Ellie! To watch a mastiff squeal with delight when she sees Ellie is quite a sight. Ellie is reliable and trustworthy. I gave her my house key and she would come during lunch or late at night (depending on my shift) to let my dogs out to potty while I was at work. She would spend a good amount of time playing with them and even gave my rabbits play time and treats while I was at work. If medications were needed she never hesitated to administrator to the dogs or rabbits. She is amazing. I cannot recommend her enough!”

- Meridith

“We have nothing but good things to say about our experience with Ellie at Canine Compass Dog Training! Mika was born during the Covid lockdown down and was never properly socialized. Ellie trained us ( Mika, my husband and I) to properly walk on a leash without pulling, stop counter surfing, to stop aggression towards other dogs on our walks and to stop barking in the car. After a few lessons and lots of practice, I no longer fear taking her on walks. Mika seems happier and less anxious. All training was with positive reinforcement, in a calm and loving environment. I can’t recommend Canine Compass enough! We really appreciate Ellie’s warmth and professionalism. We could not have done this without her guidance. Highly recommend!”

- Lisa

“Ellie is able to work with dogs at every level! I came to Ellie with a well trained service dog that I wanted evaluated for public behavior certifications. While my dog flew through the exams with ease, Ellie still took the time (at no additional cost) to point out meaningful ways my dog could improve – offering detailed suggestions to make those improvements happen. All of Ellie's action items were well thought out and added to my dog's skill sets. As such, I am convinced Ellie can work with any dog at ANY level and make the connection between a dog and their owner more enjoyable. Finally, Ellie is a delight to work with! I am grateful we crossed paths.”

- Chris