First off, our experience as clients, which was really good. Throughout the process we felt listened to and our concerns were heard and thoughtfully addressed. This sounds very basic, but when done well it is invaluable. During the training we were given homework and exercises which really helped us get trained (and yes we needed it too!). Our questions were always addressed in each session. Both me and my wife felt really happy with the training session.
Secondly I want to address what our dog Mitch got out of the training. Our dog Mitch is a GSD/Aus Shepard mix. He struggled mostly with anxiety and kind of just in general hyperness that presented mostly when on walks but also just kind of in general. His walking has improved at least a million times over. Even after just the first week we noticed his walking and his demeanor during walks get much better. He is so much more relaxed and comfortable now that he can see another dog and walk past it without getting worked up. Three weeks in and it has just continued to improve. I am so happy to watch him just sniff and walk without getting so worked up.
The last thing I want to mention is the training collars. I have to admit this was something that I had no experience with and it did give me some reservations. In our initial discussion we talked about the collars and how they are used which really helped. Overall I was just concerned how Mitch would react to having and using the collars. After three weeks of daily work I can say that he never once has cared even the slightest bit about wearing the collar, which I was so happy to see.
We worked with: Mike (initial discussion), Brenna and Josh (training) and I would not hesitate to recommend working with any of them, they were all excellent.
My wife and I want to thank you so much for helping us get trained up to do this. Mitch also wants to thank all of you, even Josh who made him work so hard 🙂 .
Thanks!
-Rockwell R