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community Does your dog do any of the following? - Bark incessantly at other dogs - Seem fearful around other dogs -Seem “shy” around new people or situations If you’ve answered “yes” to any of the above, you may be one of the many people who wonder if their dogs will be too out-of -control, anxious, or disruptive, to participate in a class environment. For many, the mere thought of it seems completely unrealistic; “Surely my dog will be way too much to handle, I’ll only be embarrassed, and we’ll probably both end up getting kicked out of class!” Unfortunately, many of our students have shared horror stories from their experiences in other group classes, where things did not go well. So here’s the good news; at Trainers Academy, LLC we feel that done properly, the group class environment can actually be the best place for you and your sensitive dog. Now, keep in mind that only a skilled, experienced Instructor will understand how the environment needs to be set up to benefit a sensitive dog, and that not all dogs with social issues are a good fit for a group class experience. If your dog exhibits behavior that concerns you, do not put off finding a solution, because the longer the problem goes unaddressed, the harder it is to modify. Please give us a call, and based on the details of your dogs behavioral history, we will determine whether a group class, or a private in-home consultation, is the best option for you both. Here are some comments from recent Trainers Academy, LLC grads with sensitive dogs: “I have now taken 2 dogs to Trainers Academy daycare and through classes with Lisa. Both dogs had behavioral issues, though each also very different. Lisa not only knew immediately how to work with both dogs, but she was understanding, cooperative and helpful in addressing each dogs issues and helping us to better understand those issues. With my current dog, Maya, I don't know what we would have done without Lisa. She has given us a sense of hope and has helped us immensely in making our dog feel safe in her surroundings. We still have a long way to go in getting Maya to where we'd like her to be, and I know that Lisa will be there every step of the way to help! Thanks, Lisa and the entire Trainer's Academy Staff. You are all awesome!” - Carrie Jacobs and Maya “I was so impressed with the amount of improvement I saw in my problem dog in just a few weeks. I had been putting off classes because I was terrified of him biting a trainer again. I finally signed him up and spoke with Lisa beforehand about his issues; she was incredibly reassuring. She spoke with all of the trainers prior to our arrival, so they all knew what precautions to take and how to encourage his social skills. By week 6, he was actually taking food out of their hands, wagging his tail, and smiling the whole time! I couldn't be happier or more proud of that dog!” -Marie Horning and Secant “Tess has definitely gained confidence (and personality). While you didn't see it in class as much, when we'd get home she'd strut around, like she really thought she was something else - tossing toys in the air, teasing Cody and initiating play. She now approaches neighbors that she knows - wagging her tail and asking to be petted! That's huge and beyond my expectations of what she'd get from the class. Thanks!!! “ -Jill Calvin and Tess
Please visit our testimonies page to see additional stories: http://www.woofology.com/testimonials.html
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