Rocket Dog Academy

I wrote this in an email to Jen and her team, but felt like it would work as a review too. I brought Ellie to you when she was just a pup two years ago with the hopes of having a well rounded Shepard.One of the biggest things I wanted out of training was for Ellie to be reliable around children; we had a baby four months ago and Ellie has done absolutely phenomenal with her. Her recall is on point, she understands the word "gentle" and even comes and finds me if Noelle is crying and I'm not in the room. I can't express how grateful I am to you and your staff. The one on one training I did with Kate really solidified what I had learned in the group class and gave me tools to teach Ellie new things. I'm not sure if you guys taught me or Ellie more. Anyways, I just wanted to send a quick thank you note. We definitely wouldn't have come this far without you and your team!

Only my first session here trying to get my newly adopted 2yr old German Shepherd under control around other dogs, but it is clear that they really know their stuff. My trainer instantly saw the need for fast course correction with Oliver before he hurt a dog, or possibly even a person, through his lack of proper training/handling. She was very direct and firm but explained that it was more about training me so I knew how to handle my dog in order to receive the behavior I wanted, needed or expected. I saw results right away under her expert handling and even when it was my turn to take my dog through the lesson he was night and day different than before now that he was understanding that the focus needed to be on me as I was the most important thing for him. She also provided knowledge on everything from dietary needs to recommendations on health care and types of further training I could look into that would be fun for Oliver and I to utilize his breed's talents while meeting others who had German Shepherds. I love that she gave ME homework (rather than my dog) because I have to reinforce the lessons to him on what I need from him. I am so glad I found this AMAZING training facility. I would highly recommend them whatever you needs are from basic to advanced!

I was falling apart trying to help/control my pup before I found Jennifer at Optimum Dog. My dog has issues with human aggression, and it had become incredibly isolating, to say the least. When Jenn came to my house to pick up Otis for a board and train stay he was a total mess, and by the time she brought him home he felt like a whole new dog. Jenn and her staff gave Otis the discipline and direction needed to positively refocus his anxious energy, and gave me the coaching and tools needed to continue his training moving forward. I have and will continue to recommend Optimum Dog to anyone looking for a trainer. I owe them big time!