I'm not a trainer, but I've been training my own dog for years and have worked with a lot of them so I have a good sense of what's out there and unfortunately there are a lot of clowns - NOT Ashley - went to her originally just for a little help socializing my reactive puppy but she recognized a fundamentals I had missed and taught me a new technique to fix it. It's represented a huge breakthrough not just for the puppy but my other dog as well. Super knowledgeable, great teacher, highly recommend!

“We feel so lucky to have found Ashley. When we adopted Aja, we quickly realized we had an incredibly smart and energetic dog on our hands—and no idea how to guide her. From our very first session, it was clear that Ashley was the perfect fit for us and for Aja.

Ashley’s approach isn’t about rigid obedience—it’s about building a real, respectful relationship with your dog. She’s helped us learn how to read Aja’s cues, communicate more clearly, and lead with confidence and compassion rather than control or fear. Thanks to Ashley, we’ve made huge progress on things like leash pulling, reactivity, and separation anxiety—and more importantly, our bond with Aja has grown so much deeper.

Every session with Ashley leaves us with clear, actionable next steps, and she always follows up to check on how we’re doing. She’s incredibly thoughtful about pacing, never pushing us or Aja too fast, and always knowing when we’re ready for the next challenge.

One of the things we appreciate most is how much she understands that she’s training humans just as much as dogs. She’s so encouraging and supportive—not just to Aja, but to us as well. If you’re looking for a trainer who will help you build a lasting, loving, and respectful relationship with your dog, Ashley is it.”

When we adopted our puggy from a sad and dangerous situation, we knew with some tlc and stability she could thrive with us. The goal was for her to be a companion and a shop dog. After 1 year, we realized we were not communicating with her and her anxiety was turning her into a bully. We decided to reach out to Ashley and made the investment in her board and train to help us connect with our dog and meet our goals. It’s been a total 180 for all of us. I’d say it’s been a delightful experience and success. We learned so much and our dog is showing less anxiety. She can be at the shop. And we have the tools to continue to support the positive change in our dog and us. I highly recommend and encourage a training by Ashley. She communicates, teaches, and sets a path to meet the goals of your pet’s and your life.

Seeking help from Ashley in training my GSD, Sarah, was the BEST decision! Sarah came to me when she was 3 years old and we were trying to navigate pretty extreme reactivity. She’d bark and lunge at people, other dogs, and pull me along on the walks. I wanted nothing more than to have my walking/hiking/do everything companion! I also knew that we needed help to get there.

After much searching for the right trainer, I made a consultation appointment with Ashley. We have been working with her for 6 months now and it is more than worth the 1.5 hour drive for us. She encouraged me that I could do this and coached me on leash training, getting Sarah out of the car, and how to handle on leash reactions to name a few.

Essentially, Ashley has taught me how to integrate many little aspects of instilling calm expectations for Sarah into our daily life. It has also been a wonderful internal journey for me! I have learned to be in tune with myself and recognize aspects of training that are my own insecurities that are traveling down the leash to Sarah. Ashley has been incredibly supportive, is a great listener, and a knowledgeable teacher.

Sarah and I are now doing 3 mile loose leash walks in our busy neighborhood (something I used to day dream about) and we are so excited to start some in public training at Home Depot soon! Dreams come true with hard work and supportive guidance. Thank you, Ashley!

Words cannot express how amazing Ashley is! She’s helped us with both our pups (Nala who I adopted a few years ago and Archer (Buddy) who she actually fostered before we adopted him). She taught us how to be the best pup parents and support each pup in the way they each need. I didn’t really know a lot about proper dog training and their behavior and reading their body language, but Ashley is so knowledgeable and truly helped me learn so much and foster a better relationship with both our dogs. They both love her and have been doing so well. Highly recommend A Fetchin Good Time to anyone who needs a dog trainer! Ashley is emphatic and kind and no judgmental and truly cares deeply about the people and pups she helps! You will be in amazing hands!