Dogability Dog Training

We were recommended to Dogabilty by our veterinarian, and can state without equivocation that it was the best decision we could have ever made for our dog AND us! We have a 6 month old high energy German Shepherd who liked to play very rough with us, including biting and nipping. We were at our wits’ end before we took her to Dogabilty for the month long training program. At the end of the session we did an intensive two day training program with her, so we learned how to work with her correctly and continue her training at home. Juan and Erin were AMAZING, and we now have a problem free pup that we love and enjoy. As Juan and Erin made clear, there are no bad dogs, only owners without the correct tools in their toolbox to handle their dog(s). We have continued the training techniques they taught us at home, and THEY WORK! We will absolutely be returning to Dogabilty with our next dog. As a side note, the training facilities were first rate, and at no time did we ever worry about our dog’s care at Dogabilty. If you are on the fence about whether or not to have your dog professionally trained with Dogabilty, I urge you to do you and your dog a HUGE favor and go for it with Juan and his wonderful staff!

What a WONDERFUL and EFFECTIVE training staff and facility! A worthy investment for an owner and their dog(s)! This is definitely one of the very best investments ever. Our dog was a great dog anyway but DogAbility expanded our knowledge and understanding how to make all our lives pleasurable and relaxing. Our dog is a very strong 2yr Rottweiler and this experience was AWESOME! Thanks Juan & Erin! 🙂

We love Dogability training! Our puppy, Duke, was out of control. He wanted to please and it was clear he had the potential to be a great dog, but I couldn't walk him, he would pull me down, he didn't know the difference between calm time and play time. Dogability training TRANSFORMED the dog AND the owners:). Turns out, the dog parents needed the most help. Juan trained Duke and then trained us. With the right tools, Duke became a dog that is easy to walk, fun to play with and can be walked on or off leash with the correct commands. THANK YOU DOGABILITY!

My 2 year old Dutch Shepherd completed the 6 week board and train program with Dogability Dog Training last summer, graduating in August 2019. Now, more than 6 months later I can truly still say that this is the best investment that I ever made for me and my pup. Prior to the training my dog was extremely people aggressive, he would lunge and bark at every person he saw. It was to the point where we could no longer go in public and we couldn't even go on walks for fear that we would come across other people. Dutch Shepherds are a high energy breed and they are ready to learn. My dog can learn behavior commands and tricks easily. However, it didn't matter how much I tried, I was unable to teach my dog to stop barking and lunging at strangers. I was also unable to teach my dog a formal heel, pulling on leash was also a big impediment to taking walks, or to stop torturing my cat. Now, I can take my dog wherever I want, whenever I want. We can go for on or off leash hikes, walk the neighborhood or the greenway and we can even go for off lease walks around others, if we want. We've been to breweries, visited multiple friends around town, drove to Florida together and lived there for a few weeks last year, visit my family in western NC as much as we want, take frequent hikes at Umstead Park and Eno River, walk everyday, and even go for runs on the American Tobacco Trail. More than just learning new walks and not barking at strangers, my dog understands that I am in charge and that he has to listen to my demands. I can tell that my dog trusts me more and instead of jumping to fear, barking and lunging, he now defers to me and looks to me for approval in situations where he would have never done so before. Introducing my dog to new people is no longer a stressful occasion and instead, is a moment when his training allows me to control his interactions with others. I feel like I finally have my life back and that instead of being a burden in my life, my dog is a positive source of joy. Beyond the obedience, one of the biggest rewards from his training has been the strengthening of our bond. Its as if we can finally communicate with one another and that shared understanding has made us closer than ever before. My dog is not only more obedient, he is also more affectionate and loving. He came back to sleeping in the bed with me every night, something he refused to do before the training. As cheesy as it sounds, I finally feel like I truly understand why dogs are called "mans best friend." Thank you Dogability Dog Training for changing our lives forever--we will be forever grateful.