“Sioban Bowyer is a true Dog Whisperer! Her kind and caring manner, coupled with her vast knowledge about dogs and their behavior, provide a wonderful learning environment for both dogs and their owners. Our beloved dog, Thunder, absolutely loves Sioban. Not only has she modeled for us excellent dog training in our sessions, but she has also been an incredible resource of information and products which have further strengthened our relationship with Thunder. Every time we meet with Sioban, we learn just as much as Thunder learns! We highly recommend Sioban!”
—Pitt bull terrier, Thunder’s family,
Lafayette
“After less-than-stellar experiences with other dog trainers, I found Sioban. Bella, my German shepherd/husky mix, is my first dog in adulthood, and I had no idea how to train her properly. With Bella weighing close to 100 lbs, safety was a huge concern. Sioban's expertise helped me manage Bella's strength effectively and provided quick solutions to issues I didn't even know existed.
Sioban's training approach focuses on the dog's needs. She has infinite patience for her human clients; dog training is about training both humans and dogs. Her style includes providing educational background information, which helps me remember and understand the lessons better.
I always recommend her to friends who are new dog owners. Thanks to Sioban, Bella and I have learned to understand each other. She is a great dog trainer."
— Bella, German shepherd husky mix, Bella’s family, Oakland
“Sioban was recommended to us by our breeder and she was a life-saver with our new 10-week-old pup. She always had an answer or proactive training suggestion for every question or issue that arose in those early months. Cooper (now 1.5 years) is friendly with strangers, gentle with our kids, walks easily on a leash, and is well behaved at home. I believe this is due in large part to the strong foundation we got in those early weeks and months of training with Sioban. I have continued to recommend her to all of my friends with new puppies.”
— Working Labrador retriever, Cooper’s family, Greenbrae
“Sioban was amazing with our dog, Harper. When we first got Harper, she would not listen and follow simple commands, such as sit, wait or even walk properly. All of this came naturally with our first dog, so we were at a loss with how to train Harper. Within one session, Sioban gave us tools to start to teach Harper to follow commands and to walk properly. The change in Harper after working with Sioban for a couple months was remarkable. She even showed us how to train Harper to play ball, which is now her favorite thing to do. Harper is now such a happy, well-trained dog that is loved by everyone who meets her.”
We are so grateful for Siobhan and her guidance and have recommended her to all our friends with new puppies.”
— Doodle, Harper’s family, Lafayette
“Sioban was highly recommended by a dear friend. With an 8 week old mini Australian labradoodle and being a first time dog mom Sioban helped me lay a great foundation for Mason and I. She provided me with the tools and confidence to train Mason. I am so grateful for having this opportunity to learn and train with her. Sioban is professional, skilled and has an extensive experience in training. Mason is now prepared to step into the role as a therapy pup. Thank you, for your guidance.”
— Mini Australian labradoodle, Mason’s family