University K9 Dog Training

I was at the verge twice to rehome my dog (an Akita mix), but that’s not my style and my heart was too connected to his. Upon sharing my challenge with a friend, he found University K-9 in Portland/Clackamas, Oregon for a 2-week training course. I was in over my head and every day was stressful because I couldn’t control him. The last straw was when he dug a tunnel under the fence and ended up on the road. When we coaxed him home, I was relieved, but I knew I wasn’t able to keep him safe without more help. He went to “boot camp” right away and two weeks later, he was ready for me. I was nervous. When I picked him up, I kept with my mantra that I can do this, I’m ready, I’m up for the task to continue training. And I must say, I am absolutely delighted with the peace in my home now. He listens, I do my part, I communicate with Chris sharing a challenge, and he gives me instructions. Between neutering him, Chris’s training with his kind, positive voice and my training of myself to believe I can keep it going has equalled to a REAL, visible and experiential change. It’s been several weeks now and this is consistent.

We really appreciated the training and services that Chris provided us for our 18 month old lab/rottie mix pup. While he knew several commands going in, he is at the stubborn teenage stage where I could not safely walk him on a leash, have him come for his recall or drop towels and blankets at home that he was shredding. While being a sweet pup - was just so defiant and determined to ignore commands. Chris was very easy to talk and text with regard ing our situation and we decided to take Bettis there for a 1-week onsite training visit. When we got there our dog was so excited to see chickens for the first time that he almost pulled my husband (strong and large man) over wanting to check them out. We had never walked him off leash and he was ALWAYS pulling on the leash making it. a less than enjoyable experience. We came back a week later to pick him up and it was so nice to loose leash walk him! Chris also had trained him to off leash walk and follow us, while ignoring the chickens. When he wandered slightly off towards them as we were waiting to see what direction he was going, we got instant recall. Since we have had him back the last 10 days, he is so much more well- behaved when guests come over (no jumping), not barking. just for the heck of it, and I can actually get him to come back at the dog park when I want him to. So grateful for University K9 and Chris's help. We needed to board him for 5 nights coming up and we are willing to do the drive from Hillsboro to Sandy because we feel he will be in a safe situation with consistent building of his training. I was. nervous about choosing place to send my pup to and worried about the outcome, but the more I understand how and what I am supposed to do (Chris's support is great), the better results for all of us. Grateful I went this direction!

Picked up my dog two days ago, and I am absolutely blown away, it’s hard to find the words of appreciation for everything Chris has done to help my Murphy boy have a happier life! My dog Murphy is as sweet as they come, but his base line for over stimulation was through the roof, it was unmanageable for me to take him outside of our own yard, and even then I could barely keep handle of him because his pulling was so intense. Murphy would pull me to the ground out of pure excitement, whether it was a stiff breeze or people walking by, I had no control in holding Murphys attention. I was in position of not being able to give him a happy life outside of our home, out of fear of loosing him and just lack of control, and thanks to Chris my dog and I will have a full and happy life in/outdoors! It truly has been a night and day difference, the dog I left two weeks ago has transformed into the boy i knew he could be, just the proper hand of guidance made all the difference!! It is the first time in two years of having Murphy that we have been able to go for a walk in broad daylight with distractions all around us with no pulling and is fully connected to me in following commands, and never in a million years did I think we could ever be off leash trained, but sure enough here we are! He would bum rush the front door anytime it opened to either try and get out or jump all over people and knock them down, but now he politely waits on the couch to let people come in the door comfortably and approach him for affection. The transformation is truly amazing, I am beyond grateful to Chris! Chris made me feel so comfortable with every step of the process, I can not recommend him enough! Thank you Chris, I am so excited for what the future holds for adventures I am now able to include Murphy in!

Great experience, would highly recommend. The cost was much lower than other trainers, and the outcome was exceptional !!!! Chris was working with my Pitsky ( Huskey/Pitbull ) Floke is now off-leash..much calmer...way less jumping up....and understands coming , sitting , place....wow 2 weeks with Chris and my one year old girl is a different dog !!!!! I also had a problem with the e-collar remote, that is used in training....and comes with the 2week package...They replaced it at no cost. They pretty much guarantee their work and equipment. If you have a dog with any kind of behavior issues this is the trainer to use !!!!!