Nathan Woods Dog Trainer

Thank you, Ashley. Reactivity feels permanent when you're living with it, but it rarely is, it just needs the right approach and an owner willing to do the work, which you were. Watching a nervous dog become a confident one is the best part of this job. She sounds like a different dog, and that's all of you.

Thank you, Michelle. Going from lunging at other dogs to walking calmly past them is a real change, and it takes consistency to get there. Glad your walks are enjoyable again. Well done.

Thank you, Craig. Trying a few trainers before finding the one that clicks is more common than people think, and every dog responds to a different approach. Getting your pup's attention is the whole first step, once they're listening, the commands follow. Glad the 8-week program brought him around and that it's held up. I appreciate the recommendation.

Thank you, Kathleen. A reactive dog can take over a household, so I know what it means to get your life back. The key with Hugo was giving you a way to communicate that he actually understood, once that clicked, the calm followed for all of you. Glad he's in a better place, and so are you.

Thank you, Donny. Building trust before asking for obedience is the order that makes it stick, and a golden with recall you can count on is a different dog at the beach. Glad the run-away days are behind you. I appreciate the recommendation.