FirstBark
Off Leash K9 Training has been a life changing experience for us. We purchased the basic and advanced obedience package (8 private lessons) for each of our dogs. First off, we got our two boys as puppies and wanted to be able to take them everywhere we go. At the time of the…Read full reviewClose full review
Off Leash K9 Training has been a life changing experience for us. We purchased the basic and advanced obedience package (8 private lessons) for each of our dogs. First off, we got our two boys as puppies and wanted to be able to take them everywhere we go. At the time of the training, one was almost 2 and the other a little over a year old. Both could be obnoxious at times, barking at other dogs that walked by; trying to take off after every squirrel, bird, deer, etc. that they saw; going nuts when the doorbell rang; and a drive thru window was a complete nightmare. Doing anything with them was becoming more and more stressful. We decided we had to try something and contacted Crystal, the owner, who listened to our concerns and goals, patiently answered all of our questions, and made recommendations based upon the info provided. Our private lessons with Lyndsey, our trainer, soon began. She was definitely "our trainer" as teaching us was a huge component of the process. Not only did she teach us what do to, she took the time to explain why. That made all the difference as it prompted us to start thinking through situations, made us better problem solvers, and even made us better at preventing problems and setting the dogs up for success. One of our dogs, Cash, has had a huge turn around. Turns out, he is very routine-oriented and likes structure and knowing what he is supposed to do. Now that we have figured that out, he is so much more confident, way less anxious, and seems to enjoy outings and activities. Carter, the younger of the two, has a completely different personality. He has always been very easygoing and affectionate but also very curious, easily distracted, and not afraid of much. His safety was a concern for us because he wouldn't follow directions and would venture off after a bird, squirrel, etc. I was constantly being pulled when we were walking or startled by his barking at different things he saw. His leash manners have improved significantly and we can walk pretty much anywhere, go into stores, dine out at a restaurant with an outdoor patio, etc. Just last week, they were both able to walk with us on the beach off leash. Again, the experience has been life changing for us. We feel confident taking them places, having friends over, etc. They are always complimented when we are out about how well behaved they are. We do continue to work with them on a regular basis. That's a point that Lyndsey was sure to make. We are grateful to her for teaching us how to teach our dogs.