Toast and I started our relationship with Judith and David when Toast was just a puppy. The training we received has made us both more confident and joyful in our relationship. He's such a good dog and I know without the Judith and David's help, I wouldn't have known what to do to help him grow into all his wonderful potential. When he was a puppy I had to travel a lot and leave him boarded. Judith and David even took a video of Toasty so I'd know how much fun he was having there and I did not have to feel guilty or like a bad mother. I know he's in great hands and having the time of his life. Thank you Judith and David for all your loving care.

With the help of Judith and friends,
Barkis went from this...

to this...

Judith Bell took a cute, highly-opinionated and disobedient puppy and turned her into a cute, highly-opinioned and well-trained puppy! More importantly, she turned her well-meaning but inept owner into a confident handler. Four years later, and my dog has become a canine good citizen and certified therapy dog under Judiths continued guidance. And we still go to more classes, advanced obedience, rally, agility and tricks classes not only challenge my dog, but we both have a great deal of fun!

We met Judith and David through their puppy class on Bainbridge Island. When I heard about their boarding facility, I was eager to give it a try as we had experienced many boarding challenges over the years. Our old girl is a 12 year old Border Collie, Sadie, who is quite cautious and tends to get VERY anxious in new surroundings. We tried several venues including leaving her at home with someone coming to feed her etc. We could not seem to find a place where we could relax and know she would not be a wreck when we got home from vacation. We added a new puppy to our family, a polar opposite in personality. Our young English Shepherd, Keely, is Miss Social and has yet to meet a dog or person she does not love. So, now we had two dogs with very different needs. Judith and David rose to the challenge. We left our two girls for a trial weekend, with some trepidation. No worries! Both dogs did beautifully. I love the set up at their home. They live in a beautiful rural setting. Everything is so well organized and very clean. They have limited space so all the dogs get lots of personal attention. The individual kennel spaces have doorways to a wonderful yard where the dogs play and exercise. Judith kept Sadie in the ofice with her or found like minded timid, calm dogs for her to socialize with. Keely had the time of her life and probably would just as soon stayed indefinitely. Since that first weekend we have left our girls for longer stays with complete satisfaction every time. To top it off Judith also trains the dogs so they come back better behaved too! Thanks for giving us such a great vacation spot for our special girls. Fondly, Jan, Tom, Sadie and Keely

Owen, our mini-aussie, is intelligent and wonderful, but also needs a lot of interaction. We love this about him and its precisely why we selected an Australian Shepherd. However, when we travel, it means that leaving him at just any kennel is out of the question. There is no other place that we would feel comfortable having Owen stay than at BeauJes. When Owen is staying with you, we don't worry about him and we can relax and enjoy ourselves. We know he is having a vacation too!

In January 2004 my youngest canine companion, Macon, was rescued at three weeks of age along with his mom and all of his siblings. When they were found, mom only weighed 45 pounds when she should have been closer to eighty pounds. She had struggled to stay alive and care for her babies. I brought Macon into my home when he was 11 weeks old. The rescue organization named his mom Georgia and all of her pups after cities in Georgia. I decided that Macon should keep his name because he was, Makin me laugh, Makin me crazy and Makin difference in my life. I loved him dearly but to say he was a rascal is putting it lightly. I affectionately called him my Maniac and not so affectionately called him Leaping Teeth. He was much more rambunctious than my other two had ever been. I knew I needed help and I called Judith. We signed up for training at the Bainbridge Island Grange. Prior to the first class Judith came to my home for a consult and met the Wild Thing. I will always be grateful for how patiently Judith taught both of us through positive reinforcement to trust and communicate with each other and to work together as a human/canine team. Macon would have failed if he been trained in an assertive dominance manner but he is a cheerful and happy dog today because of Judiths positive approach. Macon boarded with Judith and David a few times. When he came home from one of those vacations he had learned a new trick called, bow to the queen. Judith taught him to bow lowering only his front legs while keeping his butt up high! It is very cute and the subtle message to remind me that I am the leader was firmly imprinted on my brain. I will admit that it took us twice to pass the Canine Good Citizen but I am proud to say that we have gone on to train and compete in agility competitions. He has done exceptionally well. Macon and I do warm up exercises before each run in an agility competition that consists of him turning in circles and finishing with a bow to the queen. It is a reminder that we would never have this opportunity if it had not been for the patient, respectful and caring way that Judith taught us the basics. Rosemary and Macon