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Bethany with Picasso

havior or help in socializing their dog in regard to interac- is very kind and showed a lot of patience while working
tions with people and/or other dogs. In addition, she may and teaching my basset hound. My dogs absolutely love
have to work with people who need help in training their her. So, whether or not it’s dog training, dog walking, or
dog to obey basic commands, or to be obedient when they whatever your needs, she is the person I would highly rec-
are off leash. In her work at Ridgehill she may be required ommend.!!!” Another client, June Pinto, who is a highly
to give shots, administer medication, draw blood, clean respected individual in the Dog Showing world had this to
ears and cut nails. On numerous occasions, she has even say: “Beth turned my zealous Doberman into a gentleman
had to comfort a dog owner whose pet has just passed in the show ring. Living with a disciplined dog has made
away. Her most memorable cases have been when she has our life a joy, and him a valuable member of the family.”
performed treatments in the parking lot because a dog in
question was too frightened to be brought into the animal
hospital or when dog owners have needed assistance at
home. These are the most gratifying cases because she is
relieving the clients stress and they have been so thankful
for her assistance.

When asked what is the most challenging aspect of her job,
she responded that it lies in the dog owner’s willingness
and ability to work in partnership with her for the better-
ment of the dog. As stated on her website, “’Partner with
Us’ was built on the foundation that all successful training
involves a true loving relationship between the trainer, the
owner, and the dog.” She went on to state that the most
rewarding part of her job is being there for her clients, es-
pecially when they are going through a difficult time with
their pet.
Bethany with her dog Jaymo
In this day and age when pets have become so important
to their owners and are viewed as members of the family, In a world where so many people live lives in which they
the work that Bethany Caroleo does on a daily basis can- follow their own selfish pursuits, Bethany Caroleo is a shin-
not be overstated. She is positively impacting the lives of ing example of a person who day by day is dedicating her
countless people and their pets. As noted by one of her life in the service of others and, like so many others, she
clients, “We have worked with Beth for the last five a half is quietly making the world a better place in which to live.
years. If you are looking for a dog trainer, she is the best!
She has so much knowledge of her field of expertise. She

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