What people are saying
“Teresa is fantastic at personalizing her training to suit the specific needs and personalities of both human and canine student. Our dog is clever, quick to learn and very quick to push limits and she worked with us to address our specific concerns rather than having a canned plan.
She keeps up with current best practice and always researches the science behind the information to make sure the training makes sense. Teresa works with the humans to help them understand the training and more importantly, the why behind the training."
~ Lesley Holtby & Atlas
"She takes the time to understand the motivation of challenging animal behaviour, uses her extensive knowledge and experience to come up with a plan, and then provides clear and sensitive guidance."
~ Megan Clark & Maggie
“We were lucky to get a new canine addition to our family at the end of last year. Finnegan is sweet and loving but also pretty reactive and overly excitable because he just loves people SO MUCH. Teresa has been a godsend in terms of learning how to help Finnegan be his best. She has a depth and breadth of knowledge when it comes to positive training that has helped support me in my dog training journey with my pup. He still has a way to go as he is in his rangy teenage stage, but Teresa has given me so many tools to help that we are well on our way. I am excited about what our life together will hold as he grows into maturity.”
~ Annelise & Finnegan
“Teresa has a unique method of training that sets her apart. She spent a lot of time with my spouse and I in teaching us about how our chocolate lab, Luna, thinks and reacts. By understanding this, removing her triggers, and creating a quiet environment, there was an immediate improvement in the first day and it has kept the momentum!
Teresa helped us understand that Luna's biggest needs are to maintain a calm atmosphere and to make training fun. And with such quick improvement, it has been fun for both Luna and us! We are grateful that Luna has become the happy girl and the sweetheart that she truly is. We've had greater success in just three sessions than we've had in the past."
~ Johnathan and Daniel, Luna & Molly
"I have a rescue dog that has come with a variety of issues. I had been trying to work through them with some other trainers but nothing seemed to work. I love my dog but was at the end of my rope when I found Crackerjack Canines. Within the first ten minutes of talking with Teresa I knew she was the trainer for me.
Even though my dog is 2 1/2 she suggested starting from the beginning with specific puppy training. I learned a lot about training with positive reinforcement and a clicker. I was surprised at how well my dog responded. I was also surprised by the amount of other people that noticed the change in my dog.
What I really loved about Teresa was her investment in me and my dog. She truly wanted us to succeed. She offered pamphlets, books, videos, and was available by text or email with any questions or concerns. You can tell she loves her job.
I highly recommend Teresa Untereiner."
~ Sheree Rutherford & Eddie
“I recently had the pleasure of participating in the Puppy Start-Right course with Teresa at Crackerjack Canines, and I cannot recommend her enough. From the moment I met Teresa, her kind demeanour and extensive knowledge about dogs were evident. The virtual training sessions on Zoom were incredibly engaging and informative.
My dog , Kudra, absolutely loved every second of her training with Teresa. It was amazing to see how quickly Kudra responded to Teresa’s techniques and guidance. through the course, I learned to see Kudra’s behaviour in a different way, which has greatly improved our relationship. I have never felt so close to a dog before and I attribute my confidence in building a relationship with Kudra to the program with Teresa.
Teresa’s expertise and passion for dog training are truly unmatched. she goes above and beyond to ensure that both the dogs and their owners have a positive experience. Her dedication and commitment to her craft are truly admirable.
If you’re looking for help with your dog, I highly recommend reaching out to Teresa at Crackerjack Canines. Her professionalism, knowledge and genuine love for dogs make her the perfect choice. to have had the opportunity to work with Teresa has been a blessing and only second to having found my forever hound, Miss Kudra.
Thank you for everything, Crackerjack Canines! We love you!
~ Ceara Caton & Kudra
“Teresa provided a really positive training experience for our Boston Terrier pup, Deja. A sweet, timid little girl.
Teresa was knowledgeable, professional and tailored the individualized training to fit Deja’s needs and personality. Her expertise led to a very beneficial, successful and fun Puppy Start-Right course for Deja and us!”
~ Susan Yantz & Deja
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Teresa and her training program. We started with Judy at 9 weeks old and it was amazing to see how she responded to the training. She really helped us understand our puppy and her needs. Teresa was always available to help out with random questions or quick problem solving. She catered the program for us and provided fun activities to help my daughter bond with her new puppy in a healthy and calm way.
If you are looking fo a puppy trainer, you can stop here. Call Teresa, you will not regret it!”
~ Susan Prpich & Judy
"We cannot recommend the Puppy Start Right program enough! Teresa was incredibly accomodating, kind and full of knowledge, wisdom and had tons of suggestions for our real life challenges with our pup.
I was always intimidated by clicker training and Teresa made it so straightforward and easy for the entire family to get on board with.
So grateful for this opportunity to train ourselves and show our pup how we can live together happily!"
~ Ally Morrison & Chester
“Best dog trainer in YXE and area. Teresa's dog training is top notch and very informative. Teresa went above and beyond training our multi dog household of 4 dogs. Highly recommend Teresa at Crackerjack Canines! If you are getting a new pet or have an old dog, this Dog Trainer is for you! Thank you so much for your expertise and excellent dog lessons! We will continue with everything you taught us!"
~ Jane Regush
"We were able to meet with Teresa and get started with training a few days before our puppy arrived! We felt it really helped set us up on the right foot. We already had solutions to some of Ruby's expected behaviours (jumping, chewing etc) before they happened.
Throughout the course, Teresa had great ideas for troubleshooting any of Ruby's issues but also was a wealth of knowledge on dog behaviour in general. Would recommend anytime!"
~ Deanna & Dave Wolfe