I'm so happy to have found Kristy and Smart Dogs. My dog was getting more and more out of control every day and I didn't know how to fix that. She is a rescue dog that was mistreated in the early months of her life. I felt sorry for her and overcompensated with lots of love and no discipline, no boundaries. Not only is she anxious but is also hyperactive, fearful, and acts out aggressively sometimes. Dealing with her bad behavior became exhausting, embarrassing around others, and scary because I didn't know how she would behave around strangers. I will be the first to admit that she became the boss in the family. By the time I figured out I needed to take charge, I did not know how to do it. She was not going to listen to me.
Despite all her issues, I love her dearly and she is a very sweet dog. I wanted to get this fixed so that others can see what a sweet dog she is. I contacted Smart Dogs on Sunday and Kristy responded quickly. She started training the next morning in the learn and lodge program. Kristy communicated daily giving me an update on her progress and things she had figured out about Zoey. When Zoey came back five days later, I was amazed. She had gained control and taught Zoey who was the pack leader. Zoey was a challenge. Her bad habits were deep rooted and she was very stubborn in changing her habits but Kristy bonded with her and helped her learn limits. Kristy worked with me at the end of the fifth day so that I could learn those skills as well. It requires consistency and patience. We have more work to do and I will be practicing the skills every day now.
Thank you Smart Dogs for making our lives so much better. I can't tell you how much I appreciate waking up in the morning to a calm, quiet, sweet dog rather than that loud nonstop barking. And I'm so proud to take her for a walk and show off my well behaved dog.
I can't recommend Kristy and Smart Dogs enough. You will be happy with the results!
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