Premier Pack Dog Training and Behavior Solutions

Our dogs now calmly remain in one place when we’re eating AND when guests arrive at our door - need you read more? Okay okay, they also walk calmly next to us when on their leashes. I know, right?!? Jokes aside, if you’re looking for help improving your dog’s behavior and/or you’re hoping for more peace in your home, call Premier Dog Training. Before our consult with Eric, my husband and I were considering re-homing our second rescue, Smalls (a 6-lb Pom mix we think?). Smalls was stressed and unpredictable, terrified of all men (including my husband who LIVES HERE), barked constantly, and was even aggressive toward visitors. Our hearts were breaking, but we couldn’t continue to live in chaos. Our existing rescue, Luna, even began showing protective and reactive behaviors that we hadn’t ever seen from her before. The call to Premier Dog Training changed all of our lives for the better. We had a great consult to introduce Eric to Smalls and Luna, to share our concerns and learn about the program. We decided to enroll in the board and train. I was nervous saying goodbye for three weeks, but Eric sent updates of their progress and photos of their adventures. Eric took the time necessary to build trust with Smalls, a very big deal for a dog terrified of men. He taught leash skills, obedience, and brought back two confident dogs, ready to learn and eager to please. Smalls doesn’t bark, he happily snuggles my husband, and he doesn’t react to visitors. Luna walks calmly on a leash instead of pulling to sniff trees and chase squirrels. They both stay in their directed place during our meals at the kitchen table. Eric taught us exactly how to implement the program at home in order to continue our dogs’ (remarkable) progress. Please know that the adults in the household will need to remain committed to the training for long-term success. Eric’s program, along with our continued focus on proper training at home, has turned a chaotic dynamic into a peaceful home - the humans AND the dogs are happier and less stressed thanks to Premier Dog Training. Thank you, Eric!

We recently adopted a 3 year old coonhound not realizing what we got ourselves into. Coonhounds are incredibly sweet but are instinctually hunting animals with a high prey drive and are known to be stubborn. Within the first week we were so overwhelmed. We were constantly chasing her around the yard while she went crazy after a squirrel, embarrassed to take her on walks because she was uncontrollable, she would constantly cry to go out the back door and we were feeling so defeated. I got on google and found Eric who had great reviews and was local. I reached out explaining our situation and he was able to come over for a meet and greet the same day. Immediately after just our meet and greet we felt at ease. Fast forward to now, after 3 weeks of training, we now have a different dog for the better. She is night and day different on walks, great in our yard and doesn’t react as often as she used to. If she ever has a slip up we now have the tools to immediately correct the behavior. We now go on 2 walks a day and feel comfortable to hang out on our deck with her in the yard. While she is SO much better behaved I do want to mention that nothing about her sweetness has changed. She still is the same sweet, loving dog just better mannered! Lastly, three things to note: 1. Consistency is key. You must follow through on what Eric has been teaching your dog. It is not a 3 week course and then your dog is forever perfect. He teaches the dog but for long-term results you must keep up the practices at home as best as you can. 2. We were naive when it came to the e-collar. I had no idea there are ones with barely any levels (bad) and ones with 0-100 levels (good) that give you so much more control without harming your dog. Once seeing it in use I immediately felt better and I promise you will too. 3. We were so sad/nervous about leaving her for a few weeks but I promise it is harder on you than your dog. Being with him consistently for those few weeks is what’s needed if you really want to see a change. To Eric - Thank you SO much. We can’t recommend you enough and will definitely be sending any of our future dogs to you!

Premier Pack Dog Training (Eric) received our 13 month old puppy (Hank the Tank) in their three week boot camp program. Hank left our home as undisciplined, was always pulling when being walked, and chasing after animals that we encountered during our walks, including trying to chase after geese flying in the air above us! There were many behavioral issues with our Precious Hank, and it was not a question of if, but when Hank would get hurt or in trouble, if we could not get Hank trained to listen to commands. When Eric brought Hank home from Boot camp, Hank was transformed into a disciplined and well behaved Dog! Hank returned back to our family with his same unique traits (loving personality) as he had before attending the Premier Dog Training and Behavior Solutions! But most importantly Eric instilled in Hank a clear understanding of commands, whether going on a walk (healing by our side), not chasing after other animals, allowing us to eat our meals in peace, while Hank lays peacefully in place! We Love our Blessing (Hank), and now we hope for many years together with Hank in our lives (family)! Enrolling Hank into the Premier Pack Dog Training and Behavior Solutions Boot Camp was the best decision our family made to insuring a well disciplined family member Hank the Tank! Blessings!!! Jerry Carson