Dog's Best Friend Training

Ann (and Mike) are great instructors. Patient, encouraging, and knowledgable. Decided to try a fun activity with my energetic three year old Frenchton (who loves to run and play frisbee/fetch), and the Intro to Agility Training has been a great experience for both of us. Ann had mentioned in one of the first classes that a new bond between pup and pet parent would form, and it really has made me and my pup closer. Things seemed to click around the third class and my girl went from unsure to confident and waiting eagerly for her turn at the course. It was nice that my pup knows/practices basic commands such as sit, wait, and OK (release), having completed a puppy class back in the day. But there was a six month old puppy in the same class, so as long as you and your dog have the patience and motivation for something like agility, go for it. I brought a mat for my pup to sit on, water bottle, water dish, and tasty treats (cut-up hot dogs, cheese, and soft treats) to each class. The training takes place in the Happy Dogz Daycare facility, and it does unfortunately smell like urine the second you walk in. Ann assured us that it gets cleaned daily, and I'm sure they do having cleaning protocols in place. I'm simply used to my pup's doggy daycare where it smells fresh and where I've seen them using an industrial floor cleaning machine as well as the staff wiping down walls and equipment. You get used to the smell and the class is an hour long. And it is a nice, large space. Thank you Ann and Mike. It is clear you have a connection with dogs and we appreciate your time and expertise. And as a "handler," I learned a lot just by watching you with my pup as well as others in the class. Thanks again!