Big Sky Dog Training

Maybe good for you, but not for me After I registered, my dog was scheduled for a minor surgical procedure (skin biopsy). I considered cancelling, but I didn’t think the fee was refundable. The adult obedience class I registered my dog for was not full, so Montana asked if we could just be part of the puppy class. I should have said no, but I reluctantly agreed. I followed Montana’s recommendations for treats—turkey hotdogs cut into pieces—and a leash with no keys or poop bag holders attached. In class, Montana was extremely concerned about my dog’s “major surgery,” She also told me that the hot dogs weren’t attractive enough to my dog. My dog did not participate in free play. We were told to wait in the hall. I finally decided to come back in, and asked, “You forgot us, didn’t you?” She said “No.” During training Montana directed us not to put our hands through the loop handle on the leash because it could cause a shoulder injury. After class my dog’s leash slipped out of my hand, and my dog raced through the rather large building for several minutes. The next few classes are a blur. Two were cancelled—for very good reasons—and the training calendar was extended by 2 weeks. (Class 2?) Montana suggested that I replace my $50 Blue 9 harness with one that gave me more control, and she offered to loan me the harness. I bought one because it's padded and reflective although it doesn't fit as well. My dog mastered several of the training exercises easily, I struggled with some of them. That’s on me. Montana emailed, “We will make ... up [the two missed classes at] the same time, 12:30 p.m.” Our class had been meeting at noon. When I arrive at 12:30 I see that the 2 remaining dogs from the 6 that started the class had arrived at 12:00. That’s the last straw. I’m not going back.

I adopted a 10 week old retriever/pit puppy from Wright Way Rescue just 4 days ago. I realized that I wanted some more guidance from an actual professional than just from random books or YouTube videos. Google did not disappoint when Montana was recommended to me. Miss Montana came to my home for a private training session fully prepared with reading materials for me and even some supplies. She was wonderfully accommodating and patient with me and little Markie. She gave me so much reassurance and even after the session sent me more resources via email! I'll definitely do another private session in the future as Markie gets older but in the mean time I've enrolled him for group puppy classes with Miss Montana :)