Happy Dogs, Happy Owners
Some of My Training in Action
See Some Star Pupils!
(Every dog is a star)
Vetta
Vetta is a Cain Corso (Italian Mastiff) and is probably the sweetest dog you have ever met. While she struggled with fears and skittishness, her loving demeanor and determination to be by my side had her working through the panic inspired by a plastic bag blowing in the wind (LOL). She truly is once of a kind!
Hope
Hope is a deaf Pit-Shepard mix who works hard to be a much-needed emotional support dog for women who are recovering from addiction and being unhoused. She is amazingly sweet, but struggled with jumping, barking, heeling, basic self-control, some skittishness or fear around men. However, with patient instruction, LOTS of reinforcement from her owner, and plenty of training exercises focused on growing self-control, she has quieted down, come out of her shell, and even conquered many of her fears!
Tucker
Tucker was born to be a service dog... but unfortunately, due to his barking, wasn't able to see his program through. Even so, he was adopted and needed some help working on his vocals, pulling out of heel, and respecting personal space boundaries (he was a Velcro dog). Thankfully I was able to work with him during a full week of Boarding as well as sessions. By the time he went home, he was able to stay in one place in the house without following me everywhere, drastically decreased episodes of barking, and much better with heel!
Lazer
Lazer was more of a beloved volunteer project than a client - his owner couldn't take care of him due to financial difficulties and was willing to become homeless rather than give his dog up. My husband and I offered to house Lazer until his owner could get on his feet. During this impromptu foster period, Lazer was potty-trained, learned all the basic commands, was socialized with cats, other dogs, and lots of people, and learned how to be calm in the home and while on walks.
Jordan
Jordan, a.k.a. Batdog, is a Cream Retriever and was the first service dog I ever trained. Isn't he cute! Through barking solos, potty training issues, and severe separation anxiety from his person, he beat it all. Today, he is a well-loved mobility impairment service dog for his owner.
Toby
Toby is a terrier mix who was rescued from the streets of Mexico. His human parents love him, but struggled with his barking, going after the mailman, basic obedience and self-control, and coming when called. So far, he's excelled past most expectations! Though he still struggles with meeting new dogs, his focus and obedience inside the home has improved tenfold!
