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CONTACT Nancy Hook Widener 14934 Taylors Mill Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597 252-235-2545 Write Us! 
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| Testimonials |
"With Nancy's help, our rescued dog Pepper was transformed from a fearful, anxious, leash pulling pound-dog into a noble, loving, exceptionally mannered therapy dog. Pepper's evolvement after training with Nancy (and homework practice) was astounding after only a few months. Pepper was not only able to pass the Delta Society certification test, but was readily accepted in a variety of public and clinical care environments.
In the short time Pepper was with us, he touched the hearts and lives of numerous children and adults in hospitals, schools, and other settings where those involved needed a special kind of healing. Nancy was an integral part in making these wonderful things happen.
Dave and I would recommend her and her training methods without reservation, to anyone that loves their dog!
--Amber and Dave Alsobrooks
From PRC in Raleigh: "Buck was a 10 week old puppy when we first attended Hooks K9 Training
beginning class. Buck had not had any training. When we first started working on leash training, Buck would plant his front paws and
whimper so loudly I'm sure my neighbors thought I was beating my dog. With Nancy's instruction and encouragement Buck progressed
nicely through the beginning and intermediate courses. Buck is now enthusiastic when he's on leash. He heels and halts like a gentleman. Nancy's courses are
well-organized. Nancy's classes aren't just for the dogs. Owners learn something about the pyche of their animals which aids in understanding a pet's behavior. I highly recommend Hooks K9 Training!"
"My name is Linda and in February of 2002 I found a 7-week old puppy in my yard. Obviously, a stray, she won my heart and became a part of our family. She was all heart, brains and attitude. With an
emphasis on the attitude part. At my vet, I found a flyer for Hook's K9 Training. At first, Molly was determined that she was going to be in charge. After two classes, she started to learn that was not the case. Nancy was able to be
patient (with both of us) and show her that Nancy could have just as much attitude as Molly. She is now a well-behaved little girl and we are working on getting ready for our Canine Good Citizen test. I couldn't have asked for any better results."
"Nancy was the first SAR K-9 trainer who worked with my Labrador, Keen. She laid an excellent foundation for Keen's successful SAR career. She has a gentle approach and an amazing understanding of dog's behavior".
Chuck
Chuck and Keen
Caveat Emptor--"Let The Buyer Beware"
The only reliable way to know if a trainer can help you and your dog is to talk to others whose dogs have been trained by that person, or talk to vets or groomers who have had clients' dogs trained by that person. There is nothing to protect the public from a potentially unethical, dishonest, or incompetent self-crowned dog trainer except the word of people who have firsthand knowledge of that trainer.
Hi Nancy,
Hope you’re enjoying this beautiful weather! Just wanted to let you know that you by far have the best boarding place around. I just called a couple of places to take the dogs on the day we move so they aren’t in the way and this one place charges $23/day per dog and you can pay an extra $5 per dog to let them out in a play yard for 15 minutes. Not to mention if they were staying for a meal it’s $1/per meal per dog to use your own food. What, are they kidding??? Another place was a little more reasonable at $14/day per dog and she said she could put them in a double run together. They charge $2.50/per dog for a 15 minute romp in the play yard. What a joke. Clearly you have to move closer!!
Laura (Durham)
Nancy,
We hope you're doing well.
We want to let you know how well Sam is doing. His manners are
great! Walking and playing are so much more enjoyable. We continue to
reinforce what you taught us and use our voice alot more. Its great to see
him respond in the correct way when we use our voice. Corrections with the
leash are pretty much non existent.
Thanks alot for everything.
Best regards,
Shane
Hi Nancy! So, I have to tell you about our visit to Hayes Barton last week. We walked over and purchased some heart worm pills and flea medication early one morning. When we arrived no one was there….except for two cats in a crate. Josie looked at them but didn’t react in a negative way. Then in walked a lady with her dog and another lady with her dog and toddler son. Now, the last time I took Josie to the vet I had to keep her outside because she was so hyper and would not listen. Let me just tell you that she sat right beside me and did not move. It was so AWESOME! As soon as I got her outside I gave her tons of love and told her how amazing she was. I made sure to tell all of the employees that I took her to you and this is what you did to my dog!
Thanks so much,
Kimberly
Hi Nancy!
I wanted to let you know that Emily is doing so well. After I wrote you the email about her insane barking at other dogs, I decided to just keep up with the training and see where that took us. I actually saw the moment that it clicked for her...we were about to pass another dog and she was about to go crazy and I gave her the signal that I didn't want that behavior and she looked at me, relaxed, and kept walking by with no incident! It was like a miracle. Since, she has been much better in many ways. She has relaxed more and more, and her personality is getting more interesting and funny. She still has issues and is in no way "perfect" but is changed enough that it feels like a different dog.
Thank you so much. We so appreciate all that you have done for Emily and pups like her.
Because of her good behavior, she was able to join us in our wedding ceremony...she walked me down the aisle!
Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you and Lindsay on June 10th!
-Tiffany C.
Hi Nancy,
Wow! You are just amazing!!!
Jack slept all the way home: he was worn slam out. OK, and I sacked out too, immediately after checking in with Tiffany (Emily’s mom).
You know, as you explain what Jack’s thinking, it makes so much sense. And it is so extremely clear what my actions mean to him, now, as you patiently explain it all to me. And I’m slapping my forehead the whole time, screaming “Stupid, stupid, stupid”. Thank goodness we have you to explain all of this to us. And guide me through to more clear communication with Jack.
And you’re crafty, too. In a great sort of grand way. You gave me a huge gift--of your time. And I truly realize how big of a gift that is. So slacking off is so very out of the question this time. I’m on it.
I thought that the miracle you worked on Tess was the really biggest deal ever. Never to be topped. And it was. Is. And then, it turns out, that was just your opening act.
Thank you for Tess and the fabulous life she now has because of your talent, persistence and patience. And for Jack and all the wonderful things he and I have to look forward to together.
Gratefully yours,
Cindy
Hi Nancy,
Just wanted to let you know that the car ride home was blissfully quiet. Coco only barfed once, so that was pretty good. We have already gone for two WONDERFUL and enjoyable treks around the neighborhood. (We feel so snobby to have such well-behaved and cute dogs!) They retreated to their separate crates for bed last night without incident. Although they are not perfect, the going out at the door is vastly improved and I’m not worried that they will just dash out and pull us with them. They did very well with “back” and “wait” by the door this A.M. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving us the well-behaved dogs we always wanted. I’m sure we’ll need to be in touch as things come up, but I just wanted to let you know how happy we are with their training and will recommend you to anyone we come across who is looking for a top-notch trainer. All the best,
Misty (plus the guys and Allie and Coco)