When I adopted my dog, she was just a scared little rescue who would literally duck out of the way and pee herself every time someone walked into the house. She was terrified of everything and attached to me at the hip. I initially didn't care how obedient she was because she was so loving and unaggressive that I didn't think that strict obedience to my every command was such a big deal. I did, however, want to properly train her as a way to boost her confidence.
We attended a few classes at another facility before a family friend recommended Cincinnati Canine. *I will never stop going there.* The first two levels of obedience were classes with Mary Jo and the third was with Vince. I personally preferred the classes with Mary Jo, but both are fine trainers and I would gladly take a class from either of them. They train every kind of dog, from Pomeranians to Great Danes and from family pets to show dogs. Every person in every class I have taken so far has gone on to take other classes here. That's a LOT of satisfied customers!
My dog has graduated from the obedience series and will be moving on to rally and agility classes. These classes have strengthened the bond between my dog and me because they have taught ME how to effectively communicate with her. She usually knows what I want her to do before I even have a chance to tell her or sign her to do it. I no longer worry about her chasing a chipmunk or something into the street and getting hit by a car because she would never run anywhere unless I told her that she was ""free"" to leave my heel. I don't need to hold her leash when we go for walks and she is complemented by strangers on her behavior, temperament and obedience literally every time we are out in public, be it for a walk or a trip to the pet store. (I should add that she's a big, bouncy, high-energy breed and very playful by nature so having good manners did not come easily to her, haha.) My family and friends have told me that they just can't believe the difference that these classes have made in my formerly terrified little rescue boxer.
Bottom line: I cannot say enough good things about Cincinnati Canine. They have allowed me to really, truly enjoy my dog which I didn't even realize wouldn't happen until she was fully trained. My fiance and I will be getting a new rescued addition to our family next year after we are married and I cannot wait to start the training process all over again. It is fun for me and my dog! Highly recommended!!
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